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Making Space with Hoda Kotb
Making Space with Hoda Kotb

Sara Blakely On Learning From Failure and Trusting Your Intuition

May 28, 2025 · 00:35:18
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  • Sara Blakely created Spanx after identifying a wardrobe problem and trusting her intuition to launch a shapewear revolution
  • She used earnings from selling fax machines to start her business, which became a staple for millions of customers worldwide
  • Blakely reflects on embracing failure as part of her journey, eventually selling her majority stake after more than 20 years leading the company

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