Mary Kay Ash - A Trailblazing Entrepreneur's Journey
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By: Lillie Woodruff and Kaydra Ayers
Mary Kay was born May 12, 1918, in Hot
Wells, Texas.
She started her own cosmetics company,
using incentive programs and other strategies
to give her employees the chance to benefit
from their achievements.
She died November 22, 2001 of natural
causes.
Mary Kay was the daughter of Edward
Alexander and Lula Wagner.
Mary Kay attended Dow Elementary School
and
Reagan High School
in Houston, Texas
and she graduated in 1934.
Mary Kay married Ben Rogers at age 17. They
had three children named
Richard, Ben and
Marylyn.
Her first marriage ended in divorce, the
second marriage ended when her husband
died of a heart attack and her last marriage
lasted until her death.
Her first job was going door to door selling
books.
Mary Kay went to work for Stanley Home
Products after her first divorce. She quit due
to being frustrated when passed over for a
promotion in favor of a man that she had
trained.
She then later wrote a book to assist women
in business.
She started her cosmetic line with her
second husband, George Hallenbeck.
The company started its original storefront
operation in Dallas, Texas.
She became a member of the Business Hall of
Fame in 1996.
She was named one of “America’s 25 Most
Influential Women,”
The World Almanac and
Book of Facts
in 1985.
A&E Television produced “Mary Kay” which
aired on the Biography Channel in 2006.
She was also named“Most Outstanding
Woman in Business in the 20th
Century.” Lifetime Television in 1999.
Skin Care Products Lip Products
Eye Makeup
www.biography.org
www.marykay.com
Google images
Mary Kay Ash, born in Texas in 1918, founded her cosmetics company with innovative employee incentive programs. Despite personal challenges, she achieved remarkable success and was recognized as one of the most influential women in business. Her legacy continues through Mary Kay products enjoyed worldwide.
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THE BIOGRAPHY OF MARY KAY ASH By: Lillie Woodruff and Kaydra Ayers
MARY KAY ASH Mary Kay was born May 12, 1918, in Hot Wells, Texas. She started her own cosmetics company, using incentive programs and other strategies to give her employees the chance to benefit from their achievements. She died November 22, 2001 of natural causes.
CHILDHOOD AND EDUCATION Mary Kay was the daughter of Edward Alexander and Lula Wagner. Mary Kay attended Dow Elementary School and Reagan High School in Houston, Texas and she graduated in 1934.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS Mary Kay married Ben Rogers at age 17. They had three children named Richard, Ben and Marylyn. Her first marriage ended in divorce, the second marriage ended when her husband died of a heart attack and her last marriage lasted until her death.
JOBS Her first job was going door to door selling books. Mary Kay went to work for Stanley Home Products after her first divorce. She quit due to being frustrated when passed over for a promotion in favor of a man that she had trained. She then later wrote a book to assist women in business.
COSMETIC LINE She started her cosmetic line with her second husband, George Hallenbeck. The company started its original storefront operation in Dallas, Texas. She became a member of the Business Hall of Fame in 1996.
INTERESTING FACTS She was named one of America s 25 Most Influential Women, The World Almanac and Book of Facts in 1985. A&E Television produced Mary Kay which aired on the Biography Channel in 2006. She was also named Most Outstanding Woman in Business in the 20th Century. Lifetime Television in 1999.
MARY KAY PRODUCTS Skin Care Products Lip Products Eye Makeup
REFERENCES www.biography.org www.marykay.com Google images
