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Andrea Rodgers is the Publisher & Editor-in-Chief of Miss A. She is a renowned marketer, entrepreneur and philanthropist actively involved in the Washington, D.C. community. Andrea Rodgers founded three fundraising events: Blondes vs. Brunettes for the Alzheimer’s Association, The Courage Cup polo fundraiser -- now Courage for Kids benefiting at-risk youth and Fashion for Paws for the Washington Humane Society. Andrea also runs the Courage for Kids charity, which helps at-risk children in the Washington, D.C. area. Andrea has a foundation in IT having worked for five years in Public Sector sales management for the software developer, Peoplesoft. In addition, Andrea has been involved in public relations and marketing for a decade. She has been featured on CNN and Fox News, in a national advertising campaign for SK-II luxury skincare in national fashion magazines, served as blogger for Ann Taylor, curated a Blogger Boutique for Lafayette 148 NY, partnered with Teri Jon, and has been interviewed by major newspapers and television networks across the world including USA Today, Washington Times, Washington Post, TV Tokyo and TV France. Rodgers was named a Top 10 Social Leader in Washington, D.C. by Politico and to Washington Life’s The Young & The Guest List as an influential Washingtonian under 40 years old. Andrea Rodgers owns Miss A Marketing, a consulting business, and is a member of Vogue magazine’s Vogue 100, an exclusive group of 100 influential decision makers and opinion leaders across the country. Andrea Rodgers holds two bachelor’s degrees from Wake Forest University in economics and politics.

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VIDA Fitness

Lounging in the sun by VIDA's new rooftop pool.

Lounging in the sun by VIDA's new rooftop pool.

On Wednesday afternoon I met with Aaron Moore, the Regional Manager of VIDA Fitness & AuraSpa at their the U-Street Corridor location. We started the tour with their crown jewel — the much anticipated rooftop Penthouse Pool Club which will open on Sunday, April [...]

St. Patrick’s Day Launch of Don-a-Matrix Training With Fergie And will.i.am At LA’s Confidential

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RSVP for this amazing St. Patrick’s Day themed event celebrating a brand new partnership between Don-A-Matrix and Voli Spirits. Attendees will be treated to a special guest appearance by Voli spokesperson and co-owner, as well as a Don-a-Matrix training client, Fergie and her friend, will.i.am.

Voli Light Vodkas, the world’s first low [...]

O’Neill Studios Salon Party Featuring Art By Redskin Chris Cooley To Benefit Research Down Syndrome

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On Saturday, March 24th, O’Neill Studios will host its 6th Annual Salon Party benefiting Research Down Syndrome, a non-profit foundation that supports Down Syndrome Cognitive Research. There will be over 60 pieces of art for sale by homegrown pop-artist, Maggie O’Neill, Washington Redskins’ tight end/painter and sculptor, #47 Chris Cooley, and many others. [...]

Recap: Samira 13 Trunk Show At Tabandeh At Mazza Galleria

Jewelry Designer, Samira and her mother and owner of Tabandeh, Tabandeh Sizdahkhani

Jewelry Designer, Samira and her mother and owner of Tabandeh, Tabandeh Sizdahkhani

On Friday afternoon, I stopped by Tabandeh at Mazza Galleria to meet Samira Sizdahkhani. Samira was born into a fashion family blessed with her mother’s great taste, and started designing at age 12 in the workshop. Seven years ago, Samira worked [...]

Comet Ping Pong

(Photo Credit: talesfromtheroad.southernliving.com)

(Photo Credit: talesfromtheroad.southernliving.com)

Last night, a friend and I went to Comet Ping Pong in Chevy Chase for the first time. John Bryce Reh was our server and took amazing care of us. The food served at the restaurant is the highest quality, organic, and is farmed and harvested in a sustainable manner. [...]

Katie Kalsi Custom Handcrafted Handbags Now Available At Belk Department Stores

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Congrats to my dear friend from my childhood days in Memphis, Katie Kalsi whose line of beautiful custom handbags has just been picked up by Belk department stores. Katie began her professional career as an artist painting contemporary works on canvas using oils and acrylics. But her eye for fashion has been an obvious [...]

Meet LA Jewelry Designer Samira Sizdahkhani at Tabandeh Jewelry At Mazza Gallerie

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Samira Sizdahkhani

Samira 13 is a fashion jewelry line launched in 2008 by Los Angeles-based designer/sculptor Samira Sizdahkhani. Born into a fashion family, Samira started designing at age 12 in the workshop, her mother’s famed D.C. fashion mecca, Tabandeh.

Shortly after completing university, Samira worked as a fashion stylist in L.A. for [...]

Getting Glam For Elton John’s Oscar Party At Blo Blow Dry Bar At W Hotel in Hollywood

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Without missing a beat my second phone call after receiving the news that our campy YouTube tribute to Elton John and the Oscars had won us a trip through Emma.com to Hollywood to attend the Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party was to Blo Blow Dry Bar at the W Hotel in Hollywood. [...]

Recap: 20th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Viewing Party

Cheryl Romero, Microstrategy's CEO Michael Saylor and me on the white carpet.

My friend Cheryl Romero and I were notified this past Friday that we had won the bid for Tickets to Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Viewing Party through Emma.com with our campy YouTube video featuring Elton John’s Crocodile Rock tune which we shot at Madame Tussaud’s in DC. This was the 20th year for [...]

Miss A Creates Campy YouTube Video For Chance To Attend Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party With Emma.com

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Andrea Rodgers as Marilyn Monroe taken by Joseph Allen in 2008

My good friend Cheryl Romero told me about Emma.com’s offer to win an experience of a lifetime — an all expense trip to Los Angeles to attend the 20th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party. You have to understand [...]

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