Sara Blakely is an American businesswoman and philanthropist. She founded Spanx, an American intimate apparel firm comprising trousers and leggings based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2012, Sara Blakely became the world’s youngest female self-made billionaire. Blakely graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor’s degree in communications. Blakely quickly developed an empire without advertising or outside money. Never refusing to pass up an opportunity to promote Spanx, Blakely acted as her own model on television and at in-store public appearances around the United States.
About
Quotes
About
Primary Job Title
Founder
Primary Organization
SPANX
Established
2000
Industry
Retail Apparel and Fashion
Region
Atlanta, GA
Nationality
American
Quotes
Don’t be intimidated by what you don’t know. That can be your greatest strength and ensure that you do things differently from everyone else. We can make the world a better place, one butt at a time. I think failure is nothing more than life’s way of nudging you that you are off course.
It’s important to be willing to make mistakes. The worst thing that can happen is you become memorable.
Embrace what you don’t know, especially in the beginning, because what you don’t know can become your greatest asset. It ensures that you will absolutely be doing things different from everybody else
About their Startup
Spanx, Inc. is an American undergarments company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia that specialises in shaping briefs and leggings. The company mostly creates pantyhose and other women’s undergarments, but has also produced male underwear since 2010.
Awards & Achievements
- World's youngest, self-made female billionaire by Forbes Magazine, 2012
- TIME's 100 Most Influential People, 2012
- The first female billionaire to join The Giving Pledge, 2013
- 93rd most powerful woman in the world by Forbes, 2014
- Successful Businesswomen Award, 2021
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