Samantha is a #girlmom to three little ladies, and a Senior Lifestyle Editor and writer for Romper. She began at Romper in 2015 as a lifestyle writer before the site officially launched, working out of Google docs when Romper didn’t even have a name, and became a lifestyle editor in 2017. In 2022, she was promoted to Senior Lifestyle Editor. Samantha covers a wide variety of topics under the lifestyle umbrella, including parenting, TTC, pregnancy, sex and relationships, and product roundups. She also focuses a lot of her work on baby name coverage, essays about motherhood, children’s books, and holiday content. She loves a good, wholesome, Jennifer Garner-vibes essay.
In 2020, she won a BDG Edit Award for Best Headline for When Grandmas Duel, We All Win, Don’t We?
Before working at Romper, Samantha worked as a freelance writer and had essays published at Motherlode, HelloGiggles, Barnes & Noble Kids, Babble, Work It, Mom!, and The Huffington Post. She also dabbled a bit in digital marketing and writing content for small businesses. She’s currently working on a novel.
On her way to becoming a full-time writer and editor, Samantha was a professional actor in Atlanta, doing stand-up comedy, sketch comedy, theatre, and generally auditioning her heart out. It was good practice for motherhood, where she routinely has to follow the exact scripts her daughters give her while playing Barbies. She lives in Georgia with her husband and her three girls — Alice, Lucy, and Clara.
You can contact Samantha by email at samantha.darby@bustle.com or find her on Twitter or LinkedIn.
18 Moms Share Their Favorite Comfort Show
From sitcoms to thrillers, this list is all about the shows that make you feel good and calm for the post-bedtime chill.
27 Meaningful Baby Girl Names
From names rooted in history to names that mean peace, queen, and love, there’s plenty to be inspired by.
Quinta Brunson On Amy Poehler's 'Good Hang' Podcast Is A Must-Listen For Women
Imposter syndrome? Never heard of her.
Are More Gilmore Girls Series & Specials In The Works?
It seems like everybody wants go back to Stars Hollow, but is it happening?
Are You Vacuuming The *Right* Way?
Or are you flying through your living room, sucking up Lego pieces with no mercy?
Growing Up With Siblings 100% Affects How I Parent
Like, I know when it's time to intervene and when it's time to let Lord of the Flies commence.
Kelly Stafford Is The Friend We All Need
The podcast host, mom of four, and wife of NFL quarterback Matthew Stafford totally gets it.
Meghan Markle's Netflix Show *Is* Cringe... & That's OK
And maybe it's time for you to look inward at why you're so mad at her for making jam.
17 Easter Movies To Make Part Of Your Easter Traditions
From the super wholesome and corny ones to the more dramatic retellings of Moses.
How To Hit Your Protein Goals, According To Women Just Like You
Because some of us are tired of lean turkey.
Where To Watch 'Ms. Rachel' So You Can Feel Good About Screen Time
The preschool show is a favorite for families.
Why Does Easter Change Every Year?
The springtime holiday has wildly different dates from year to year.
Are You Using Heat Protectant Wrong?
An expert shares their best tips on making sure your heat protectant spray does what it’s supposed to.
Winter May Be Over, But *Life* Still Has The Moms Confessing
In the latest Confessions roundup, 22 moms go through grief, worries, and horniness.
Why Does My Cat Rub Their Teeth Against Me?
It's less of a bite and more of a graze.
How To Lean Into Your Granny Era With Some New Hobbies
Because 2025 is the year we stop doomscrolling.
24 Sexy Texts To Send Your Partner When You’re In The Mood
Because sometimes you’re not sure how to say it at 10 a.m. on a Wednesday.
Walt Disney’s Carousel Of Progress Is 50 Years Old & Still A Perfect Attraction
Because we all need a reminder that there’s a “great big beautiful tomorrow.”
The Breakfast Club Is Really A Movie About Bad Parents
A brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, and a criminal — we used to relate to them, and now we want to help raise them.
We’re Tired, We’re Cranky — We’re Moms & We’ve got Some Confessions
In the latest Confessions roundup, 20 moms are wiped the F out.
