Andrea
Ellen Javor
Writer, Marketer, Poker player
Writer, Marketer, Poker Player |
Writer, Marketer, Poker Player |
About Me
I tell stories for a living— with words, marketing data, and even cards.
By day, I lead integrated media strategy for a large holding company, where I blend instinct with strategy to help shape narratives that reach millions. I’ve spent my career in marketing doing what I now do in my writing: uncovering emotional truths, spotting patterns, and finding the human pulse behind every message.
But the most profound work I do begins when I quiet down my intrinsic extrovert. That’s when I write.
My memoir-in-progress, Ace of Hearts: What Poker Taught Me About Love, uses the language of poker to explore love, resilience, identity, and the high-stakes hands life dealt me.
My Work
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How cataloging my failures got me through a crisis
Los Angeles Times
November 19, 2025
To cope, I did something counterintuitive: I kept a ledger of my shortcomings in the Notes app on my phone. -
A Snob’s Guide to High-Stakes Poker
Town & Country
November 4, 2025
There’s a world of coveted play available in opulent casinos around the globe, perfect to build your resume and reputation as a poker icon. -
This hobby can soothe the brain, heal the psyche and keep you from texting your ex
The Washington Post
November 19, 2025
She brought two things: a box of tissues and a small cross-stitch kit for beginners. -
What Getting Divorced in My 20s Taught Me About Love
Vogue
May 29, 2025
When I was growing up in the 1990s, getting married wasn’t an “if” in the Midwest, but a “when” -
I’ve moved 28 times in my lifetime. This is the story of a new America
The Guardian
August 2, 2025
It’s not that the dream of the stable home disappeared – it just started charging an untenable monthly rent. -
Have you noticed smoking is making a comeback? I hate that. I love that. | Opinion
USA Today
July 24, 2025
I know smoking is bad for my health. We all know that. So why is it making a comeback?