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The 5 month runway
What happens when you give up traditional expectations to fund your biggest dreams? Find out how Teela Cunningham went from crying during her commute to covering her family’s living expenses for a year with one launch.
Words by Isa AdneyPhotography by Kaleen Enke
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Isa Adney
Isa the Senior Writer at Kit and an award-winning writer, author, and producer who has profiled incredible creators and artists including Oscar, Grammy, Emmy, and Tony winners. When she’s not writing she’s probably walking her dog Stanley, working on her next book, or listening to the Hamilton soundtrack for the 300th time. (Read more by Isa)