25 Of The Youngest Female Billionaires: Find Out How These Incredible Women Made Their Fortunes
Sara Blakely – $1.01 billion – Spanx Inventor
Sara Blakely’s story is an incredibly powerful one. She worked as a door-to-door saleswoman for years before deciding to set up her own business. After many rejections, one man decided to support her idea. Her patent for slimming underwear only cost her $150, which she had to use her credit card for. Soon her idea took off and Spanx became a worldwide phenomenon and a billion-dollar business. Blakely continues to support young entrepreneurs and has given money to charity, focusing on women’s education.