A pioneer of the shapewear industry and the sole owner of her company, Sara Blakely is the epitome of a self-made entrepreneur. She’s an inventor, innovator and the founder of Spanx, an apparel company that sells undergarments, leggings, swimwear, maternity wear, and more. Sara grew the company into a billion-dollar business selling products worldwide in over 60 countries. In 2012, she was named the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire by Forbes Magazine.
