Mary Rose Somarriba
Mary Rose is an associate editor for Verily Magazine with over a decade of experience in magazine publishing. She has written articles and organized events on women’s issues for several publications and organizations. Mary Rose is also the editor of Natural Womanhood, and in 2012 she completed a Robert Novak Journalism Fellowship on the connections between pornography and sex trafficking.
Among her favorite things in life are Latin dancing, singing karaoke with her husband, taking lazy strolls with her kids, and listening to her favorite local jazz band in Cleveland over wings and a Manhattan.
A Playlist for Not 'Playing the Game'
Jam out to some tunes that affirm marching to the beat of your own drum.
In a Tough Relationship or Grieving a Past One? Let the Cranberries' 'All Over Now' Console You
There are songs that are beautiful and songs that ring true—this is both.
How Brienne in 'Game of Thrones' Relates to our Modern Consent Conversation
Heartbreak—and spoilers!—abound.
This Song Completely Gets the Importance of Maintaining a Sense of Self in Relationships
What Kelsea Ballerini's "Miss Me More" has to teach us
Playlist: Celebrating Mother's Day
Cultivate gratitude for the mamas in your life with these thoughtful tunes.
Top 40 Remix: What Dean Lewis' 'Be Alright' Understands About Breakups
This top song makes some great points about breakups
The Human Story of Abby Johnson
From abortion workers to women who choose abortion, 'Unplanned' shows empathy for the many sides of a complex issue.
True Love in Practice: How Married Couples Celebrate Valentine’s Day
What does the holiday of true love look like when you add in careers, bills, and kids?
Memo to Women's Media: Women Want to Be Treated as Whole Persons
Relatable media for the modern woman
My Baby Taught Me to Love My Body
How surrendering to postpartum weight challenges healed, not hurt, my relationship with my body
What's Hopeful About Hearing Women Who Regret Their IUD
With the IUD hurting so many women, why do we gloss over it so much?
What Women with 4+ Children Have to Tell Us About Letting Things Slide
Some tips on managing stress that everyone can benefit from.
Students Give Hope for a Better Sexual Ethos on Campus
Notre Dame students stand up to decrease the sexual-assault carbon footprint.
Why We Need Not Fear the Fairy Tale
These stories were written not to trick children into dangerous situations, but to teach lessons of caution.
Self-Care as a Dignifying Practice
Author and psychotherapist Julia Hogan tells us about her new book.
