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Kait Hanson is a lifestyle reporter for Southern Living. With over a decade of experience, she covers a variety of topics including travel, food, and entertainment, drawing on her diverse background in sports communications and journalism. Kait's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as USA TODAY, NBC News, and Vanity Fair.






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