Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Joanna Gaines

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Joanna Gaines made an impact.

Joanna Gaines is an American interior decorator, television personality, and author, best known for co-hosting the HGTV show "Fixer Upper" with her husband, Chip Gaines. The show, which premiered in 2013, showcased her design aesthetic and home renovation skills, leading to widespread recognition and success.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2001: Graduation from Baylor University

In 2001, Joanna Gaines graduated from Baylor University with a B.A. in Communication.

2003: Opening of Magnolia Market

In 2003, Joanna and Chip Gaines opened the retail store Magnolia Market, which sold home goods.

2003: Establishment of Magnolia Realty

In 2003, Joanna and Chip Gaines originally established Magnolia Realty, which is a real estate brokerage.

May 2013: Fixer Upper Pilot Aired

In May 2013, the pilot episode of "Fixer Upper" aired on HGTV.

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2013: Fixer Upper Premieres on HGTV

In 2013, Joanna Gaines and her husband Chip Gaines began co-hosting the home renovation show "Fixer Upper" on HGTV.

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April 2014: First Full Season of Fixer Upper Airs

In April 2014, the first full season of "Fixer Upper" began airing on HGTV.

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January 2015: Season Two of Fixer Upper Airs

In January 2015, season two of "Fixer Upper" aired.

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December 2015: Season Three of Fixer Upper Airs

In December 2015, season three of "Fixer Upper" aired.

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November 2016: Season Four of Fixer Upper Airs

In November 2016, season four of "Fixer Upper" aired.

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2016: Magnolia Journal Publication

In 2016, Joanna and Chip Gaines started a quarterly lifestyle magazine called "Magnolia Journal", published by Meredith.

November 1, 2017: Launch of Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Collection at Target

On November 1, 2017, Joanna Gaines began selling her "Hearth & Hand with Magnolia" collection at Target stores.

November 21, 2017: Final Season of Fixer Upper Airs

On November 21, 2017, the fifth and final season of "Fixer Upper" aired.

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February 2019: Exclusive Collection for Anthropologie

In February 2019, Joanna Gaines created an exclusive collection of "globally inspired" rugs and pillows for Anthropologie.

April 10, 2019: Announcement of New Media Company

On April 10, 2019, the Gaineses announced the launch of a "new media company", with a TV network and a streaming app.

November 2019: Opening of Magnolia Press

In November 2019, the Gaineses opened a coffee shop, Magnolia Press, in Waco, Texas.

April 26, 2020: Soft Launch of Magnolia Network

On April 26, 2020, the soft launch of the cable channel Magnolia Network kicked off with a four-hour presentation on the DIY Network.

August 4, 2020: Announcement of Magnolia Network Launch in 2021

On August 4, 2020, it was announced that the Magnolia Network was scheduled to launch in 2021, with "Fixer Upper" resuming production before the launch.

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October 4, 2020: Original Completion Date of DIY Network's Rebranding

October 4, 2020 was the original date for DIY Network's rebranding as the Magnolia Network, but the date was pushed back due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.