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Mary Kay: A Leader in the Beauty Product Industry — VOA Learning English

Article · Language: English · Level: hard · Author: VOA Learning English · ≈ 3 min · 449 words

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Mary Kay: A Leader in the Beauty Product Industry

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Mary Kay Cosmetics is an international company that sells beauty products.

One woman started the business in the 1960s with an investment of $5,000.

Mary Kathlyn Wagner was born in the state of Texas in 1918. For much of her childhood, she cared for her sick father while her mother worked long hours at a restaurant.

Mary Kay married Ben Rogers when she was 17 years old. They had three children before he left home to serve in World War Two. When he returned, their marriage ended. Mary Kay looked for a job so she could support her children.

She began selling different kinds of products. One night, Mary Kay was showing products at the home of Ova Heath Spoonemore. Ms. Spoonemore began giving her…

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Nancy Steinbach wrote this story for VOA Special English. Anna Matteo adapted it for VOA Learning English.

Source: learningenglish.voanews.com/a/mary-kay-a-leader-in-the-beauty-product-industry/7

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