Sara Blakely

I think my story says that, when women are given the chance and the opportunity, that we can achieve a lot. We…

— Sara Blakely

When I cut the feet out of my pantyhose that one time, I saw it as my sign. I had been visualizing…

— Sara Blakely

When something I can't control happens, I ask myself : where is the hidden gift, where is the positive in this?

— Sara Blakely

I've always leaned toward a feminine, funky style, even in business settings. I used to paint my nails blue in 1993, before…

— Sara Blakely

When I was 7, I came up with the idea of 'charm socks.' My mom would take me to buy bags of…

— Sara Blakely

Don't let what you don't know scare you, because it can become your greatest asset. And if you do things without knowing…

— Sara Blakely

Embrace what you don't know, especially in the beginning, because what you don't know can become your greatest asset. It ensures that…

— Sara Blakely

In the next decade, I see Spanx going worldwide. Everywhere. No butt left behind. It's going to be all over the world…

— Sara Blakely

I got a call from the Oprah Winfrey Show. Oprah had chosen Spanx as one of her favorite products in 2000. I…

— Sara Blakely

I have this system where if I buy three or four new things, I give away three or four things. Sometimes, it's…

— Sara Blakely

Within the first year of launching my company, Spanx, I decided to go over to England and cold-call Harrods, Harvey Nichols, and…

— Sara Blakely

I made a conscious decision not to tell anyone in my life. Now I tell people - don't tell anyone your idea…

— Sara Blakely

I pledge to invest in women because I believe it offers one of the greatest returns on investment. I am committed to…

— Sara Blakely