Sara Blakely is a self-made entrepreneur, inventor, and philanthropist, best known as the founder of Spanx, the revolutionary shapewear brand that transformed the fashion industry. With no formal business training and only $5,000 in savings, she built Spanx from the ground up, becoming the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire. Sara is widely admired for her bold, intuitive decision-making, her ability to spot unmet consumer needs, and her commitment to authenticity and purpose-driven leadership. Her story inspires aspiring entrepreneurs to trust their gut, embrace rejection, and break conventional rules. Beyond her business success, Sara actively supports female empowerment and entrepreneurship through the Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation.