IT'S SIMPLE.
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We are on a mission to share inspiring, impactful + powerful stories. Our past issues are always available online.
FEATURED STORIES
VIP Guide to Fall/Winter Fashion 2022
Photography by Ali Jalil
VIP Alexandria Magazine invited four local fashion influencers to a very special photoshoot at Principle Gallery in Old Town, Alexandria. Learn what they each had to say ...
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VIP Profile: Laura Catron
Story by Liesel Schmidt
Portrait Courtesy of the Seward Group, Sotheby's International Realty
While military spouses may not be the ones wearing the uniform, they still face challenges that come w...
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VETOGA: Posed For Reccovery
Story by Liesel Schmidt
Photography by Jonathan Thorpe
Unfortunately, war seems to be a consequence of human nature. Looking back at two World Wars, the Cold War, Korea, Vietnam, and what seems li...
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Chantae McMillan: Realtor | Milspouse | Olympian
Story by Liesel Schmidt
Portrait Courtesy of Chantae McMillan
Twelve years after her first time on the Olympic track and field team, Chantae McMillan is gearing up again to make a run at gold, spe...
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Behind Smoke & Mirrors: CIA Chief of Disguise Jonna Medenz
Story by Dawn Klavon
Jonna Mendez has plenty of tricks up her sleeve. Whether being tailed by KGB agents on the streets of Moscow, or being followed by the FBI on M Street in Georgetown, the now-r...
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ALX Impact: Veterans Moving Forward
Story by Liesel Schmidt
Photography Courtesy of Veterans Moving Forward
It’s a sad fact of life, but we live in a post-9/11 world. As a result, we have countless men and women living with the s...
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Alexandria's Most Inspiring Women
It's that time of year again! VIP is preparing to welcome a new class of "Red Ladies!" These are women who are blazing trails and shattering glass ceilings. But more importantly, the twelve women selected as Alexandria's Most Inspiring Women of 2023 will have proven to be dedicated to going above and beyond to support our community and their fellow female professionals.
This issue also serves as a fundraiser for the American Heart Association.