Ariela Esquenazi: A CEO with Eight Children

Ariela Esquenazi (Founder and CEO, Ariela and Associates – a privately-held global manufacturer of intimate apparel, sleepwear and swimwear) started the company at 27, after the birth of her 3rd child with only $15,000. Five kids later her company now sells over 60 million garments a year under numerous national brands such as Smart & Sexy, Fruit of the Loom and Curvy Couture. She talks about the struggles and joys that come with running a business and a large family and the philanthropic work that is so important to her.