Episode 75: Sara Blakely (Spanx)
Episode Date: June 18, 2019On this episode we dive into the billionaire making the world thinner by reinventing the corset Sara Blakely. Listen up as we let you in on how houndi...
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172 episodes transcribedOn this episode we dive into the billionaire making the world thinner by reinventing the corset Sara Blakely. Listen up as we let you in on how houndi...
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This got pulled for a copyright music claim. We edited the music out and reupped. I can't remember what the description was last time but this episode...
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