Sara Blakely

Founder & Executive Chairwoman of Spanx

About

Sara Blakely is the Founder and Executive Chairwoman of SPANX. She revolutionized the undergarment industry with just $5,000 and a “lucky” red backpack and turned it into a global brand known for inventing smarter, more comfortable solutions. Sara was named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the world and was featured on the cover of Forbes Magazine as the youngest self-made female billionaire. She’s also a Guinness World Record holder for having the world’s highest tea party on top of a hot air balloon… but on Instagram, you may know her as the “Pancake Queen” – making pancakes in crazy shapes and sizes for her four children. Blakely has invested...

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A Conversation with Sara Blakely


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Spanx CEO Sara Blakely offers advice to redefine failure

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