d n a e l y st e c n a t s sub five years ugh fashion s e t a r b le drey ce ering thro Simply Au of empow
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hen Karen Cunningham founded Simply Audrey, tucked inside DB Sutton & Company on West Franklin Street, she
fulfilled a lifelong dream that was printed inside her eighth grade yearbook – to own a clothing boutique. “It’s something I wanted to do my whole life,” Karen says. “It’s scary to take that leap, but I’m so glad I did.” Karen left her career in marketing and communications in 2019 to pursue her new venture. She wanted to create a curated designer boutique unlike ones she had visited – one that was organized, affordable and inclusive. “Designer clothing