Episode 10 -Women Who Disrupt_Series 2: Sara Blakely & The Billion-Dollar Bet on Herself
In this episode of the Disruptive Pod, we continue our Women Who Disrupt series with Sara Blakely, the self-made billionaire and founder of Spanx. With no industry experience, no outside investors, and just $5,000 in savings, she took on a male-dominated industry and revolutionized shapewear, proving that sometimes, betting on yourself is the biggest risk—and the biggest reward.
Join host Rob G as we dive into Sara’s journey, from cold-calling manufacturers to landing on Oprah’s "Favorite Things" list, and how her fearless approach to business reshaped the fashion industry.
What lessons can today’s disruptors learn from her success? Tune in to find out!
Episode 05: Brewing Disruption
the Disruptive Pod, Episode 5 delivers a phenomenal start to our Entrepreneur Series, beginning with Brewing Disruption; highlighting Founder & CEO Kelvin Kolheim, of Beal Street Brewing Company, based in Memphis Tennessee.
Episode 02: The Perspective of Being Disruptive
In this episode, we explore the perspective of being disruptive within an industry..