One night, she cut the feet off her pantyhose… and accidentally created a billion-dollar business.

Sara Treleaven Blakely is an American businesswoman and philanthropist. She founded Spanx, an intimate apparel company with pants and leggings, in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2012, Blakely was named in Time magazine's "Time 100" annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

In this episode, we explore the incredible journey of Sarah Blakely, a woman who turned every rejection into a stepping stone to success. From selling fax machines door-to-door to building a billion-dollar empire, Sarah faced countless obstacles—including industry pushback and self-doubt.

But instead of giving up, she forged her own path. With just $5,000 and no prior business experience, she created Spanx, revolutionizing the fashion industry. Today, she’s a globally recognized entrepreneur, a best-selling author, and a symbol of perseverance, proving that resilience, creativity, and a refusal to take ‘no’ for an answer can change everything.

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