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Oct 2023
11m 15s

Get to Know Sara Blakely

REBEL GIRLS
About this episode

Get to know inventor, businesswoman, and philanthropist, Sara Blakely! Sara brought us the story of Melinda French Gates. Sara talks to us about being a good leader, helping others creatively, and inventing something that is all your own!


This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This interview was produced by Haley Dapkus with sound design and mixing by John Marshall Media. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Our executive producers are Joy Smith and Jes Wolfe.


Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel!


[This podcast originally aired on 10/12/2023.]

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