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To me, freedom means being able to live authentically by embracing all of the magnificent things that make us who we are. By embracing ourselves wholly, we gain a greater appreciation for the human experience. Because at the end of the day, we are more alike than not and can create something truly beautiful when we come together in service of one another. n
Brandy Chieco is an assistant director of marketing and communications at Duke University and a freelance lettering artist and designer. She is a wife and mother, and she considers her two young boys to be her greatest creations.
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