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Angela Braly, born on July 1, 1961, is an influential figure in the business world. Her career spans across various industries, including healthcare and financial services. more

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“That was very much ahead of its time back in the 1880s and, not surprisingly, it was met with some resistance. [I]f you fast forward to today and the fact that we're the single largest source of employment for women (broadly speaking, as the reps are independent contractors), we've been an important creator of entrepreneurship for women.”

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