I asked Claudia Winkleman’s stylist how to get The Traitors look Blending high street and high-end, the presenter’s outfits bring as much drama as the roundtable Evening Standard · Oct 1
While selling fax machines, Sara Blakely cut up pantyhose to solve a clothing problem; Spanx later helped make her a self-made billionaire, Forbes reported in 2012 Sara Blakely faced a common wardrobe dilemma, but instead of settling for frustration, she transformed her pantyhose into a game-changing product. This moment of innovation sparked the launch of Spanx, where she secured a patent while juggling a full-time job. With unwavering determination, she pitched her idea to department store… The Economic Times · Sep 16
Kendra Scott says a horrible manager taught her being cutthroat isn't the only way to run a company: 'The worst boss was my best boss' Kendra Scott turned a $500 jewelry hobby into a $1 billion brand by staying scrappy—and learning from rejection and a “terribly-horrible” boss. Fortune · Sep 9
Dave Portnoy quit an $80K sales job to start Barstool—he hand-delivered papers in a secondhand van while living with his girlfriend's mom for 6 years Dave Portnoy left his cushy 9-to-5 and spent years delivering papers and even scooping dog waste before success. Now he’s worth $250 million. Fortune · Jun 29
Amazon Prime Day 2026: Dates and best early deals Expect offers across beauty, tech, books and appliances in the retailer’s warm-up to Black Friday Evening Standard · Jun 3
Ex-Applebee's exec was told she’d never be CEO—she bought the chain and fired her naysayer: ‘We don't need two of us, so I'm gonna have to let you go’ Multimillionaire baby boomer Julia Stewart grew IHOP’s business and got back at her former employer after being denied the top role. Fortune · May 30
Real estate billionaire was called the ‘worst analyst’ at Goldman Sachs—now he says the criticism was the best thing that ever happened to him Real estate mogul Fernando De Leon left Goldman Sachs after being told that he wasn’t the best fit for the $293.4 billion bank—and it set him up to become a self-made billionaire. Fortune · May 27
Kimberley Walsh gives flared jeans a summer makeover thanks to this joyful floral Zara blouse, and it's only £27.99 Giving bloom prints a modern twist, Kimberley Walsh dazzled in this high street hero piece Woman & Home · May 21
The childhood question that helped Spanx founder Sara Blakely stop fearing failure Spanx CEO Sara Blakely's childhood ritual of discussing weekly failures, rather than successes, reshaped her view of achievement. This approach transformed disappointment into a catalyst for growth, teaching that embracing mistakes is crucial for building resilience and fostering genuine confidence in entrepreneurship. It highlights how learning from errors fuels innovation. The Times of India · May 19
Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion: leggings are back – with added polish Thanks to Claudia Winkleman, leggings are now a sleek option if paired with a proper shoe and a smart top The Guardian - UK · Apr 22
Claudia Winkleman takes her signature Traitors style to Crufts, teaming a khaki jacket with her favourite chunky black boots She called it 'the best day of my life' Woman & Home · Mar 6
This CEO wants to do for hearing aids what she helped do for shapewear at Spanx Laurie Ann Goldman, who helped turn Spanx into a global powerhouse, is now CEO of Audien Hearing. Fortune · Feb 10
Not sure how to style the heritage trend? Claudia Winkleman's final The Traitors outfits are a shining example The presenter wowed in a couple of very different ensembles for the last drama-filled episode of the series Woman & Home · Jan 24
Claudia Winkleman completes her tailored look with this one cosy accessory for a chic, French-inspired finish The Traitors presenter has been loyal to this one winter accessory, and we totally get why Woman & Home · Jan 21
Fit & Well · Jan 17 I’m a personal trainer and these are the cold-weather essentials I can’t live without Embrace the outdoors—whether you’re walking about or working out
The Guardian - US · Dec 27, 2025 The deals aren’t done yet: 25 of the best after-Christmas sales in the US MasterClass, Roku, Apple, Aritzia – we rounded up the best post-holiday sales for tech, fashion and more that you can snag before the end of the year
The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2025 ‘I feel shrink-wrapped’: the reluctant rise of shapewear for men For years it’s been predicted that the market for male ‘support garments’ will take off … but it hasn’t quite happened. Now M&S is trying again
GOBankingRates · Nov 19, 2025 Her First Job Was Almost a Disney Chipmunk, Now She’s a Billionaire Sara Blakely almost became a Disney chipmunk. Instead, she founded Spanx and became a billionaire by embracing failure and ignoring what couldn't be done.
Woman & Home · Nov 12, 2025 Very much still in style, the best skinny jeans are the winter denim piece to shop right now An enduring style, these are the best skinny jeans to invest in right now
The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025 A look back at Claudia Winkleman’s best outfits on The Traitors Daisy Lester reflects on the star’s covetable wardrobe and how to recreate the looks for less
Fortune · Oct 6, 2025 How ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ writer went from library and Olive Garden shifts to building an empire with Netflix and Amazon deals Jenny Han, the author behind hit series like “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,” said she wouldn’t change a thing about her come-up, and that working as a librarian helped her tap into what young readers were looking for.
Fortune · Oct 6, 2025 This multimillionaire once cleaned meat trucks for $7 an hour, but a coffee shop encounter proved 'You're just one move away from changing your life' Jesse Itzler, who ultimately sold his $5 billion-in-sales private jet business to Warren Buffett, says the world doesn’t reward perfect plans, "it rewards action."
Woman & Home · Oct 6, 2025 People say that leggings can’t be dressy, but Claudia Winkleman’s Strictly look proved otherwise The presenter gave her everyday basics a bold lift with lashings of sequins, and it's a glam look that really worked
Benzinga · Oct 5, 2025 'Ask For Forgiveness Not Permission,' Says Spanx Founder Sara Blakely, Whose 'Unhinged' Moves Took $5K Savings To $1.2 Billion Spanx founder Sara Blakely turned $5,000 in savings into a $1.2 billion shapewear brand by relying on bold marketing and what she called "unhinged" tactics.
Fortune · Sep 22, 2025 Spanx founder Sara Blakely's $1 billion idea started with just $5,000 in savings and wanting to solve her own problem “Right when I was running out of friends and money, Oprah called,” the Spanx founder told Fortune in 2013. “She chose it as her favorite product of the year.”