"I never dreamed visible panty lines and uncomfortable thongs would inspire me to become an inventor."

Like so many women, Sara bought clothes that looked amazing in a magazine or on the hanger, but in reality magnified every panty line and imperfection — clothes that eventually made their way to her "maybe one day I'll be flawless" section of my closet" where they remained unworn.

With $5,000 in savings out of the back of her apartment, a whole lot of internet research, patent writing, cold-calling, less-than-shy demonstrations for buyers, and a call from Oprah...Spanx was born!