Spanx Founder Sara Blakely Reflects on Her 'Unusual' Business Journey, the Power of Intuition and the Importance of Paying It Forward
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Two decades ago, Sara Blakely founded the shapewear brand Spanx out of her own need for a functional undergarment to wear under cream-colored pants, Forbes reported. She started the company with
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Spanx Founder Sara Blakely Reflects on Her 'Unusual' Business Journey, the Power of Intuition and the Importance of Paying It Forward
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