Serial Entrepreneur: Marcia Kilgore
Phuong Nguyen for NPR
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.
The spa became so popular that it was booked months in advance with a list of celebrity clientele.
After selling her shares in Bliss, Marcia went on to start four new successful companies: Soap & Glory, FitFlop, Soaper Duper, and Beauty Pie.
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