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Sara Blakley

Season 2 Episode 201 | 26m 48s

"To Dine For" is a celebration of the American dream. As the Inventor and CEO of Spanx, Sara became the youngest self-made Billionaire in the world. With no fashion experience and no business degree, her story of grit, persistence, and problemsolving is one of the most interesting business stories of our time at Umi in Atlanta, GA.

Aired: 02/12/20 | Expires: 02/12/26
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
Actor, director, and television host LeVar Burton,
Ron Finley, master gardener and Founder of The Ron Finley Project.
Bethany Hamilton, a professional surfer who survived a 2003 shark attack.
Former FBI Hostage negotiator and CEO The Black Swan Group, Chris Voss.
Child safety advocate and passionate activist for children, Elizabeth Smart.
Lindsey Vonn, one of the most decorated and winningest skiers of all time.
Reshma Saujani, the first Indian-American woman to run for Congress.
Simon Sinek, a British-American author, eternal optimist and inspirational speaker.
Fawn Weaver, the first African-American woman to lead a major spirits brand.
Robert Reffkin, one of the country’s youngest black billionaires.
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