She’s changed the way women think about clothes – “Do I need Spanx with this?” She’s changed the way many women feel about their bodies. And now, she’s broken the glass ceiling for billionaires, becoming the world’s youngest female self-made billionaire.
If that’s not impressive enough, it how she got there that really makes Sara Blakely’s story unique. Blakely reached her billion dollar status after starting Spanx with only $5,000 in savings, writing her own patent by using a Barnes and Noble “how to” book. Every step of the way, Blakely’s one-woman show moved step by step through building her business, mostly on her own shoulders. She was her own PR person, accountant, and remains the company’s first product tester.
About the Author: Marcy Twete
Marcy Twete is the Founder and CEO of Career Girl Network and the author of the book “You Know Everybody! A Career Girl’s Guide to Building a Network That Works.” At Career Girl Network, Marcy provides women with information, resources, and networking to empower them in their careers and to advance the work of women in business as a whole. Prior to launching Career Girl Network, Marcy worked in numerous nonprofit organizations and as a consultant in the field of nonprofit fundraising, marketing, and community relations. Marcy is a graduate of the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota, and a native of rural North Dakota. She is the Vice Chair of the Chicago Board of Directors for Step Up Women’s Network in Chicago and a member of the Advisory Board for Girls on the Run Twin Cities, and is dedicated to advancing the work of organizations that move the needle for women and girls worldwide.
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