Sara Blakely

Sara Blakely

entrepreneur United States

Sara Blakely is the founder of the shapewear brand Spanx, which she established in 2000. Starting with a mere $5,000 in savings, Blakely's innovative product revolutionized the fashion industry and empowered women worldwide. Her journey is marked by resilience and a unique upbringing where failure was celebrated, shaping her into a successful entrepreneur and a billionaire, known for her philanthropic efforts and commitment to women's empowerment.

Born on Feb 27, 1971 (54 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
404,135
Power
25,337$
Sentiment
7.72
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 3 7.67 0.10% +20% 331,002,651 379,493 $21,000,000 24,076$
Israel 1 9.00 0.07% +0% 9,216,900 6,797 $400,000 295$
Australia 1 8.00 0.07% +0% 25,499,884 17,845 $1,380,000 966$
Totals 5 365,719,435 404,135 $22,780,000 25,337$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United States United States: Sara Blakely is a visionary self-made billionaire known for her innovative ideas. 9

CNN: How this visionary self-made billionaire gets her ideas

Venezuela Venezuela: Sara Blakely, founder of the intimate apparel company Spanx, was raised with an unusual premise: her father asked her every night at dinner what she had failed at that day. 8

El Nacional: Emprender, aprender y crecer: la tríada del impulso humano