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Aug 2019
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Serial Entrepreneur: Marcia Kilgore (201...

Guy Raz | Wondery
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After high school, Marcia Kilgore moved to New York City with $300 in her pocket and no real plan. One step at a time, she became a successful serial entrepreneur. First, she used her high school bodybuilding experience to find work as a personal trainer. Then she taught herself to give facials, and eventually started her own spa and skincare line, Bliss. Th ... Show More
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