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Mom of 4. Inventor of Spanx. Afraid to fly. Refuse to give up my scrunchie. Believe it's…
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The importance of teaching mindset in schools
The importance of teaching mindset in schools
By Sara Blakely
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Why I'm giving $5M to help female entrepreneurs
Why I'm giving $5M to help female entrepreneurs
By Sara Blakely
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When I was trying to get the prototype for Spanx made, everyone thought I was delusional. Friends, manufacturers, lawyers… they all thought they…
When I was trying to get the prototype for Spanx made, everyone thought I was delusional. Friends, manufacturers, lawyers… they all thought they…
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I sat down with my husband Jesse Itzler for an exclusive convo where I share some of my keys to success along with some never before heard background…
I sat down with my husband Jesse Itzler for an exclusive convo where I share some of my keys to success along with some never before heard background…
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This week I celebrated my 12th anniversary with Island Hospitality Management. If you asked me 12 years ago do you think I'd still be with them, my…
This week I celebrated my 12th anniversary with Island Hospitality Management. If you asked me 12 years ago do you think I'd still be with them, my…
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Experience & Education
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Spanx
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Volunteer Experience
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Founder
SPANX Foundation
- Present 18 years
Honors & Awards
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Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People
TIME Magazine
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Remember when you wanted what you currently have? Think back 5-10 years ago when you were dreaming about reaching that goal that felt really big…
Remember when you wanted what you currently have? Think back 5-10 years ago when you were dreaming about reaching that goal that felt really big…
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I always say you are the writer, director and producer of your own life… but don’t forget you’re also the main character! Every opportunity you have…
I always say you are the writer, director and producer of your own life… but don’t forget you’re also the main character! Every opportunity you have…
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My old apartment aka "Spanx headquarters” in 2000... 🚛 Semi-trucks would drop off boxes of Spanx at my doorstep while I was still at work selling…
My old apartment aka "Spanx headquarters” in 2000... 🚛 Semi-trucks would drop off boxes of Spanx at my doorstep while I was still at work selling…
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Four years ago I wrote this in response to a post by Spanx owner, Sara Blakely. Now this almost 16-year-old has continued to grow in amazing ways. I…
Four years ago I wrote this in response to a post by Spanx owner, Sara Blakely. Now this almost 16-year-old has continued to grow in amazing ways. I…
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Sara Blakely is a trailblazing entrepreneur and the founder of Spanx, a revolutionary shapewear and apparel company based in Atlanta, Georgia. As…
Sara Blakely is a trailblazing entrepreneur and the founder of Spanx, a revolutionary shapewear and apparel company based in Atlanta, Georgia. As…
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