VIP Alexandria Magazine | August 2020

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PUBLISHER'S LETTER Welcome to The Gentlemen's Issue, Alexandria! Let's pause for a moment to really take in that fabulous cover. Right? We were so honored to work with all of the local men featured in this issue, but having the opportunity to see photographer Jonathan Thorpe in action was priceless! For those of you who don't know Jonathan, well... I'll let you get to know him yourself. You should get to know all of our featured 'Interesting Men,' starting on page 18. They all have really exciting and inspiring stories to tell and having the opportunity to use our pages to tell those stories made me remember just what VIP was about all over again! That being said, this is Issue Nine, guys! Can you believe it? The past year has flown by so quickly! It's crazy to think that VIP Alexandria Magazine will be celebrating its one-year anniversary in just a few short weeks! Be sure to stay tuned to our website and social media because we're going to be planning some really exciting virtual events to celebrate this occasion, complete with special guests, giveaways and so much more!

VOLUME ONE | ISSUE NINE

OWNER / PUBLISHER Kellie Gunderman kellie@vipalexandriamag.com

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Jeanette Wages jeanette@vipalexandriamag.com

SALES EXECUTIVE Andrew Gates andrew@vipalexandriamag.com

But let's get back to the issue... In addition to the editorials that lean a bit to masculine side, we have included a gorgeous wedding spread, the return of V.I.P.'s (Very Important Pets), the grand openings of three new businesses and a stirring Salute to Service feature on our local USO-Metro. Learn how it all began, why it all began and get to know the woman who has made it all possible, serving as President for almost 44 years!

EDITOR Warren Gunderman

Finally, as a mother, it would be foolish of me to not urge every single one of my fellow parents to flip to page 14 to read WISE Families' mental health feature on COVID-19 and Your Teen. Their great tips will give you the peace of mind that, even in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, you are raising a resilient and empowered young man/woman.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Shells Hasley Karle Tati Hernandez, LPC Liesel Schmidt

I'd like to end this month's letter with a few big THANK YOUs. To all of the gentlemen who participated this month: It was an honor to get to know you all. Thank you for letting us share your stories with Alexandria. To Noe Landini for providing us with the beautiful space to shoot our cover. To Jonathan Thorpe - one of the most professional and talented photographers I've ever had the opportunity to work with. To Megan Terry for always diving in at the last moment when we need you most. To Allison Priebe for your always valuable advice and friendship. To my husband, Zack, for always keeping me sane. And, finally, to Jeanette Wages... for eating all of those hamburgers this month. You are a braver woman than I.

PHOTOGRAPHERS Magdalena Papaioannou Megan Terry Igda Warner

Stay gentle, Alexandria. Until next time.

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Kellie Gunderman

OWNER / PUBLISHER

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The Ultimate Steak Topper: SUNMED CBD Infused Butter Recipe

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page 29

Men: CBD and Your Health

2min
pages 28-29

Take Yourself Further: CoolTone by Cool Sculpting

2min
pages 26-27

Most Interesting Men of Alexandria: Jake Gallun

1min
page 24

Most Interesting Men of Alexandria: C.J. Cross

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page 24

Most Interesting Men of Alexandria: Noe Landini

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page 23

Most Interesting Men of Alexandria: Adris Tabibi

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page 23

Most Interesting Men of Alexandria: Rick Myllenbeck

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page 22

Most Interesting Men of Alexandria: Mauricio Rivero

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page 22

Most Interesting Men of Alexandria: Jonathan Thorpe

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page 21

Most Interesting Men of Alexandria: Tom 'Big T' Gale

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pages 20-21

Most Interesting Men of Alexandria: Leonard 'Leo' Holton

1min
page 19

Most Interesting Men of Alexandria: Teddy Kim

1min
page 18

Most Interesting Men of Alexandria: Tristan Wright

1min
page 18

Surviving the New Normal (Series 3): COVID-19 and Your Teen

4min
pages 14-15

August V.I.P.s (Very Important Pups)

1min
pages 12-13

VIP Wedding; Caitlin & Spencer Ong

3min
pages 8-11

The Chamber ALX August Spotlight: Ru Toyama

3min
page 7

The Chamber ALX's Golf Classic

1min
page 6

The Publisher's Letter / Kellie Gunderman

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page 4
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