The youngest female self-made billionaire in the world

by BarryOnline

Posted: 14 years ago 41 replies

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Thought I would share this find as I found it very motivating and inspiring.

Here's her story:

Sara Blakely: How one woman made a billion from big pants - Yahoo! Finance UK

Here's her product:

Welcome to Spanx.com the Official Site of Spanx by Sara Blakely

#billionaire #female #selfmade #world #youngest

David Sneen

14 years ago

That is a truly inspiring story. Thanks for sharing it with us, Barry. And...she gives back!!! That is another lesson in the story.

She found a need that wasn't being met. While others complained, she made her billion!

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Carmelia Brown 14 years ago

What an inspiring story Barry!Simply great.
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stevenfabian

14 years ago

Originally Posted by David Sneen

"Now, 10 years later, the person who talked and complained is still talking and complaining and still remains in the same position. The person who took the initiative and found solutions has been promoted several times."
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Maricela margene 14 years ago

Sooooooooooooo inspiring.simply wow.
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Michael Ten 14 years ago

Yes! Spanx! That is amazing.

You is now quite wealthy. Good for her. I hope that I can experience half of her success... or a thousand times as much. Lolol. Either way. Lolol.
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justinhaigh 14 years ago

Truly inspiring Barry, I love reading stuff like this. Thanks!
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- Mariah Clarinda 14 years ago
  
  She is a real inspiration...
  
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hugovasey 14 years ago

Good share Barry, 'tis a great inspiring story.
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fpdeziner 14 years ago

Really awesome and inspiring story...
Thanks for sharing this useful information...
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Wotz Banned 14 years ago

What an inspiration! While other people would have given up, Sara Blakely persevered, and won. I think it's really great that she had a mindset of a winner from the start, or else she wouldn't have invented a great product Really awesome. Thanks for sharing her story, BarryOnline
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Arima Brunson 14 years ago

Really inspiring.It builds up energy to do better in life.Thanx for the share.
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Alcon 14 years ago

Very inspiring, She found a niche and zero'ed in on it.
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RobbieT 14 years ago

Thanks for sharing Barry.

A great inspirational story. Good on her.

And you know what, the more she gives back the more she will get given by the Universe.

Take good care of those that you love.

Robbie T
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andrea_vk 14 years ago

Thanks for sharing Barry. A real Inspiration. The lesson for me is to follow your intuition.
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archertallis 14 years ago

Thanks for the inspiration, love reading her story.
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gentryliving 14 years ago

Wow! Very inspiring story. Love it!
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raitman 14 years ago

Just goes to show you...the next idea may be yours. Just keep your eyes open. Simple and practical.
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buckeyes09 14 years ago

Wow, I had no idea she was doing that well. I remember watching "How They Made Their Millions" a while back and she was highlighted. Very interesting. Good for her.
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Czorny 14 years ago

Great woman. Great story. Tons of inspiration.
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hireava 14 years ago

Such an inspirational story. The good thing is, she also gives back what she's blessed for. I hope we could have more people like her.
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Lyfe Lyte 14 years ago

wow Nice!! I didn't know she was a billionaire now!....I remember seeing her on cnbc before..on the big idea....great inspiring show. Ha no excuses...only one stopping you is you!...no excuses about...family..not enough money....just doesn't work..not enough time....if you make an excuse...you are creating the reason why it wont work yourself....we all have it in us to be at her level....question is...well you let it be shown?
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Cuffs 14 years ago

Very inspiring indeed. Thanks for sharing!
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inf 14 years ago

uplifting stuff. shows us once more that everything is possible
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cuple 14 years ago

Wow.. if she can do it, we can do it.. Thanks for sharing...
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janeestipular555 14 years ago

It really inspired me a lot. I'm just wondering to know her secrets behind her success. Thanks empowering.
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lossman29 14 years ago

Man, this is real good share. We should all try to emulate something like this and give out real value. That's the only way to succeed in the long term.
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Carlos Tabora 14 years ago

Very inspiring indeed. I love this quote from the article:

"At 29, Blakely invested her life savings of $5,000 (£3,190) trying to come up with something flattering to wear under white trousers."

I have complete respect for people that risk everything to go after their dreams. Doing something half-a$$ed will get you nowhere.

keep movin'...

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mrelk159 14 years ago

This is truly inspirational, she did very good for herself, spanxing cool =)
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Usmile 14 years ago

This story is indeed inspirational. I love reading this stuff, it eases me somehow!
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Vanessallj 13 years ago

Very inspiring story! Thanks for sharing!
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onlinesolutions1985 13 years ago

Thank you Barry for sharing this to us its really inspiring.
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datingworld 13 years ago

Truly inspiring story. Some people are really lucky to get successful at such age.
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lincolndesigns 11 years ago

That's a very inspiring story. Not enough women are involved in the world of entrepreneurship, which is a huge problem. Women need to learn how to be financially independent as soon as possible. I feel blessed with the knowledge I have, and I plan on sharing it and inspiring other women to make money.
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SmartTim 11 years ago

Truly inspiring story. Go girl!
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NewParadigm 11 years ago

I know Sara, she was a good friend of my girlfriend in atlanta. It was just at the time when she was a copier salesperson, she was taking a standup comedy workshop, we went, she sucked but brave to get up there and try it. And she was talking about cutting off panty hose so she could wear them with her capri pants that were popular then. Good for her!
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- Shana Walters 11 years ago
  
  Wow.
  Good for her.
  
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Caroline Lingard 11 years ago

What a great inspirational story. Thanks for sharing. I'm off to buy some Spanx. lol
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dawoodkhan97 10 years ago

I seriously think we should have posts like these each day!
True inspiration and example setting!
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allanrsm 10 years ago

Great story! Success leaves clues...study success!
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jw22777 9 years ago

I love seeing stories like this! Thanks for the share!
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Joyce Birmingham 9 years ago

I heard about this story. Thank you for sharing.
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