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Grow Your Video Business436. The Power of Words in Building Your Dream Business with Mignon FrancoisMignon Francois, founder of The Cupcake Collection and self-proclaimed "Director of Joy," shares her incredible journey from a struggling mom who couldn't pay her electric bill to building a destination bakery that ships nationwide. She discusses the power of vision, the importance of joy even during trials, and why storytellers have such an important responsibility. Key Takeaways Nothing exists apart from words - your vision and what you speak about your business has the power to create your future When building a business, your vision takes your whole life to achieve, your mission is the vehicle to get...2025-05-0548 min
It’s All Necessary with Tifani SageMignon Francois | Sweet Success: From Debt to a Multi-Million Dollar Cupcake EmpireThis week, Founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection, Mignon Francois, speaks on building a cupcake empire from the ground up, conquering debt, and how learning her self worth through God’s eyes has been necessary for her growth! Watch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/cLi3A1KbUdwCrate & Press Juice Bar:https://www.crateandpressjuice.comGuest Information:https://www.thecupcakecollection.comhttps://www.instagram.com/mignon.francois/Book Link:Made From Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe Shop Tifani Sage Merch:...2025-04-151h 01
The Renaissance PodcastFrom $5 to a Million-Dollar Cupcake Empire: Mignon François on Faith, Legacy & Building from ScratchSend us a textWhat if $5 and a dream were all you had? For Mignon François, that was her reality—and the beginning of a story that would inspire millions. This week on The Renaissance Podcast, we sit down with the powerhouse behind The Cupcake Collection, a #1 national best-selling author, entrepreneur, and woman of unwavering faith who turned financial struggle into a multi-million dollar cupcake empire.In this episode, Mignon opens up about what it truly means to build a legacy from scratch, why she considers herself a “food...2025-04-141h 01
SCORE ConnectSCORE Connect | Mignon Francois on Staying Authentic in BusinessOn this episode of SCORE Connect, host Anna-Vija McCloud is joined by Mignon Francois, Owner of The Cupcake Collection to discuss staying authentic in business. For more information, visit thecupcakecollection.com or mignonfrancois.com2025-02-1421 min
Dare to Care with Michelle: Real Talk on Healing, Empowerment & MindsetClaiming 'I AM': A Journey to Identity and Impact with Mignon François🌟 “This is the Dare to Care Podcast, and to Mignon François, that means embracing courage to create positive change, being authentically yourself, and trusting that GOD will take care of you.” 🌟
“WHEN I LEARNED TO OWN MY NOW, THEN I WON.” 💪
Mignon François’ story is one of FAITH, RESILIENCE, and TRANSFORMATION. From just $5 and a dream, she built a multi-million-dollar cupcake empire while staying true to herself. 🌻
In this episode, Mignon shares how OWNING HER NOW unlocked her success and why EMBRACING AUTHENTICITY will transf...2025-02-0342 min
The Authentic Creative: expanding our capacity to feel goodFind Hope When Starting From Scratch with Mignon FrancoisIn this episode, I’m honored to dialogue with the extraordinary Mignon François—#1 national best-selling author, entrepreneur, and the creative visionary behind The Cupcake Collection. Her journey from turning her last $5 into a multi-million-dollar cupcake empire is nothing short of awe-inspiring.Mignon’s story, as shared in her book Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe, is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when resilience, creativity, and faith guide the way.In our conversation, we explore:How Mignon stayed connected to her purpose and creativity through life’s toughest seasons.The mindset shi...2025-01-171h 04
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Mignon Francois is a speaker, entrepreneur, and community leader who has inspired thousands with her "Follow Your Spirit" approach. After years of drowning in debt and brokenness, Mignon founded The Cupcake Collection in 2008, a business that started from the last five dollars she had to feed her family dinner for one week, and she turned it into a...2024-12-2559 min
WORTHY and ABUNDANTMade from Scratch how Mignon Francois transformed $5 into a cupcake empireSend us a textMignon François is a #1 national best-selling author, entrepreneur and renowned baker who has inspired millions on her journey of going from drowning in debt to building a multi-million dollar cupcake empire – The Cupcake Collection. She leveraged her $5 to feed her family and turned it into a legacy with over five million cupcakes sold. Her grassroots story of success has garnered national attention from TODAY with Hoda and Jenna, Southern Living, Entrepreneur and Business Insider to name a few. She is the author of Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe, where sha...2024-12-1653 min
Side Hustle Pro433: How The Cupcake Collection Founder Mignon François Turned $5 Into Five Million Cupcakes SoldThis week I sat down for a very inspiring chat with Mignon François, the #1 national best-selling author of Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe, and founder of a multi-million dollar cupcake empire, The Cupcake Collection. In this episode she shares:Why having a great product and determination got her community to support her visionThe different financial methods she used, like cash stuffing, to reinvest into her business and employeesHow she leveraged $5 and turned it into a legacy with over five million cupcakes sold And much more, you don’t want to miss the g...2024-10-0955 min
This or MoreThe recipe to a multi-millionaire dollar empire with Mignon FrancoisEver looked around and wondered, how on Earth am I going to make something of my life? In this episode, I’m joined by Mignon Francois who shares how one voice on the radio guided her to making cupcakes so that she could keep the lights on, and then how that cupcake recipe grew from $5 to a multi-million dollar success. Tune in for the wholesome pep talk you didn't know you needed.We chat: How Mignon built her cupcake business without knowing how to bake How to stand out from the crowd What blind faith looks li...2024-09-1738 min
Circle BackMade From Scratch: Mignon Francois' Inspiring Entrepreneurial JourneyThere's nothing sweeter than success, especially for Mignon Francois, founder of The Cupcake Collection. Mignon sits down with the EC's CEO Sam Davidson to share her amazing path from lacking direction to building a legacy, emphasizing the importance of investing in community and building relationships along the way. They'll discuss the challenges she faced as a scaling small business and Mignon's personal coaching philosophy behind her desire to help other women start their own businesses.2024-09-1045 min
The Entrepreneur’s StudioS3 E16 | Mignon Francois | Made From ScratchThe path of the entrepreneur requires taking calculated risks, developing resilience and an unwavering commitment to strong personal values.
Today’s episode features a business owner whose Made From Scratch entrepreneurship embodies each of these qualities along with a deep-rooted faith that led her from investing her last five dollars — to creating a multi-city cupcake empire known as The Cupcake Collection.
Mignon Francois is known for developing an iconic cupcake flavor that drew long lines of people to her historic Germantown neighborhood in Nashville, Tennessee. The success of her business ignited a new movement to the...2024-08-2757 min
Dreams In DriveHow Mignon Francois Flipped Her Last $5 And Built A Multi-Million Dollar CupCake Empire The Cupcake Collection founder Mignon Francois shares how taking a chance and flipping her last $5 turned into a legacy with over five million cupcakes sold to date. "I realized I could be sick and tired but I couldn't be both," said Mignon Francois - speaker, entrepreneur, community leader and founder of The Cupcake Collection. On this episode, Mignon dives into how she was able to get out of debt and brokenness - by founding The Cupcake Collection in 2008, on the last $5 she had to feed her family. That determination and will...2024-07-2455 min
StewardShiftLast $5 to Multimillion Dollar Empire (and NO DEBT) w/ Mignon FrancoisYou can find information about The BluePrint personal finance course that Troy created at https://www.troyslevy.com/StewardShift gives you the tools you need to get the most out of your best resources: your money, your mind, your body, and your time.On this episode of StewardShift with Troy Levy, get ready for an inspiring journey from financial struggle to monumental success as we sit down with special guest Mignon Francois (Facebook: @iammignonfrancois Instagram: @mignon.francois YouTube: @Mignon.Francois). 2024-05-1028 min
The Decision by EO NashvilleA Tenacious Baking and Entrepreneurial Legacy - Mignon FrancoisMignon Francois is the Founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection, a destination bakery that has sold over five million cupcakes. With no prior knowledge of baking and only $5 to her name, she developed an iconic flavor that has earned The Cupcake Collection a top 10 ranking in the country and the #1 cupcake in Tennessee. Mignon has received recognition, including Woman of Legend and Merit, Emerging Business Leader of the Year, and Black Enterprise Magazine’s Family Business of the Year award. In this episode… Entrepreneurs have a talent for creating something out of nothing and tran...2024-05-1042 min
Monetize Your Ministry PodcastEp 43: From $5 to a $10 million Business: Mignon Francois’ Secret Ingredient to SuccessIn this episode, Kymone Hinds interviews Mignon Francois, founder of the Cupcake Collection bakery. They discuss Mignon's journey from financial hardship to creating a thriving business, emphasizing the significance of faith and perseverance. Mignon recounts how she started with only $5, which she turned into a successful enterprise, despite lacking formal business training. She shares her approach to overcoming challenges, including cash flow issues and the economic downturn, by following God's guidance and learning from past business attempts. Her story is a testament to the power of belief and dedication in entrepreneurship.
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How Leaders Lead with David Novak#165: Mignon Francois, Founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection — Know what you believe inToday’s guest is Mignon Francois, the founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection, a destination bakery with locations in Nashville and New Orleans.Mignon started her business with nothing but a five dollar bill. She turned that $5 into $60 with her first order. Sixty dollars became $600. And now, she’s sold over five million cupcakes and has won all kinds of entrepreneurial awards.And as sweet as her success has been (no pun intended!), it hasn’t come easy.As you’ll hear today, Mignon has persevered through...2023-12-1439 min
Let The Good Talk RollMignon Francois with The Cupcake CollectionMignon Francois is the Founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection. A New Orleaninian at heart, Mignon now runs her cupcake empire from Nashville, where she virtually joined for this recording. Mignon began her cupcakery from the bare bones of her kitchen back in 2008 and built it into a thriving business, shipping cupcakes nationwide from The Cupcake Collection's New Orleans and Nashville locations. Following this success, Mignon has become a sought-after speaker and goes around the country encouraging other entrepreneurs who seek her grass-roots experience. Mignon recently published her first book, Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe...2023-12-0850 min
Mere ChristiansMignon François (Founder of The Cupcake Collection)How the fact that “prayers never expire” changes how Mignon works, the impact Sabbath has had on her business and team, and how God took her business from $5 to $10M in sales.Links Mentioned:Mignon FrancoisMignon Francois on InstagramMignon Francois on LinkedInMignon Francois on YouTubeMignon Francois on FacebookMignon Francois on XThe Cupcake CollectionMade from ScratchEpisode: Mignon Francois (Founder of The Cupcake Collection)The Sacredness of Secular WorkBusiness Made SimpleThe Success PrinciplesThe Circle MakerCalled to CreateJordan Raynor
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Moms at Work with Jeanette TapleyFrom $5 to 5 Million Cupcakes: A Faith-Filled Journey with Mignon FrancoisJoin us on this faith-filled journey with Mignon Francois, and be inspired by her story of resilience, determination, and unwavering belief in the incredible things that can happen when you trust in God's plan. So grab your favorite cup of tea or coffee, find a cozy spot, and let's dive into this inspiring conversation with Mignon, a true testament to the power of faith, hard work, and the love of a mompreneur. Links from Today’s Show: Connect with Mignon https://www.instagram.com/mignon.francois/ Grab our newest Freebie! the Bra...2023-11-1641 min
Entrepreneur Network PodcastMade From Scratch: How Mignon Francois Grew Her Cupcake Business and Inspired Others Along The WayMignon Francois started her cupcake business, The Cupcake Collection, with the $5 she had left to feed her family for the week. 15 years later, The Cupcake Collection is a multi-million dollar operation, with Mignon still serving as CEO and “Director of Joy.” In this live episode, Emily brings Mignon back to the podcast to talk about her inspiring business journey and empowering new book Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe. You can listen to the first episode with Mignon here. Theme Music by - and2023-11-1635 min
Behind the ReviewMade From Scratch: How Mignon Francois Grew Her Cupcake Business and Inspired Others Along The Way Mignon Francois started her cupcake business, The Cupcake Collection, with the $5 she had left to feed her family for the week. 15 years later, The Cupcake Collection is a multi-million dollar operation, with Mignon still serving as CEO and “Director of Joy.” In this live episode, Emily brings Mignon back to the podcast to talk about her inspiring business journey and empowering new book Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe. You can listen to the first episode with Mignon here. The Cupcake Collection (original location) More about the episode Theme Music by - Ali Schwartz and Meser...2023-11-1637 min
We Sound Crazy PodcastThe Real Queen Sugar w. special guest Mignon FrancoisListen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazyMignon Francois, the Founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection, is our very special guest on an all new episode of We Sound Crazy. As her company celebrates 15 years of success, we have real talk with Mignon about what inspires her mission and what lessons she’s learning as one of Nashville’s star businesswomen. And to top it all off THERE ARE CUPCAKES! Award-winning cupcakes! Who doesn’t love cupcakes? Press play. You’re in for a treat! We Sound...2023-11-0954 minWe Sound Crazy PodcastThe Real Queen Sugar w. special guest Mignon FrancoisListen on your favorite podcast service: https://pods.to/wesoundcrazyMignon Francois, the Founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection, is our very special guest on an all new episode of We Sound Crazy. As her company celebrates 15 years of success, we have real talk with Mignon about what inspires her mission and what lessons she’s learning as one of Nashville’s star businesswomen. And to top it all off THERE ARE CUPCAKES! Award-winning cupcakes! Who doesn’t love cupcakes? Press play. You’re in for a treat! We Sound...2023-11-0954 min
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownJoy & Community - Interview with Mignon FrancoisThis episode's interview is with Mignon Francois, the Founder, CEO, and Director of Joy at The Cupcake Collection. She is also a National Best-Selling Author.She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of:Ensuring your people understand their valueListening to your employees and trying to understand the desires of their heartUnderstanding the power of your wordsSpeaking life into your employeesShe answers the same questions as each podcast guest:How do your values impact your management philosophy?Who or what has had the most impact on your management...2023-11-0124 min
Your Enneagram Coach, the PodcastEpisode 193: Discover Your Enneagram Type w/the Cupcake Collection, Mignon FrancoisDo you have more than one Enneagram Type you feel connected to? There’s a reason for that! And all those numbers are BIG clues to discovering which one is your main Enneagram Type. Join us on the podcast to find out how!FREE Enneagram resources here: https://www.yourenneagramcoach.com/podcastresources This week, Beth talks with Mignon Francois, a successful entrepreneur and author. Mignon shares her inspiring journey from financial hardship to building a multimillion-dollar cupcake empire called the Cupcake Collection. 2023-10-161h 04
MOMetize Your Passion | Create Content, Monetize Your Passions | Master Organic Marketing, Set Goals, and Start an Online BusinessMignon Francois’ $5 to Multi-Million Dollar Cupcake EmpireOn episode #90 of Time Out with Tinseltown Mom, I speak with Mignon François, entrepreneur, renowned baker, and #1 national best-selling author of the book Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe. Before Mignon Francois' $5 turned into a multi-million dollar cupcake empire, she was barely able to keep the lights on for her family.Today we talk about the steps she took to turn her last $5 into a thriving business. Mignon went from a struggling mom of 7, who refused to let hardships stop her drive, to a very successful mompreneur.To buy Mignon's c...2023-10-1631 min
TypologyFinding Success Without A Recipe, feat. Mignon Francois (Enneagram 2) [S07-012]The metric of success is not tied to money or fame, it’s living up to what you’re called to do. Founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection, Mignon Francois, joins us for a delightful conversation about how she turned her last $5 into a $10 million dollar cupcake empire. Now she’s helping other people learn what they can do if only they believe in themselves. “Everything is already here that will allow you to become or to create whatever it is that you decided in your heart that you want to do,” says Mignon. “It’s about finding joy...2023-10-0546 min
Startup to StorefrontThe Cupcake Collection 🧁 - Mignon Francois (from $5 to $10M)This is the life lesson Mignon Francois learned as she turned the $5 she had to feed her family dinner for the week into a multi-million-dollar bakery brand, The Cupcake Collective. With no experience and no recipe for success, nor cake for that matter, her path was truly made from scratch. Today, we chat with #1 national best-selling author of Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe, Mignon Francois. Listen in as we chat about: 💵 Why she started hiding money as a form of fiscal restraint 😰 How every statistic was telling her she wouldn’t succeed ✨ Th...2023-09-1240 min
Eating While BrokeMIGNON FRANCOIS - Onion Rings to a Million-Dollar LegacyIn this inspiring episode of "Eating While Broke," down with the remarkable Mignon Francois, owner of the Cupcake Collection and bestselling author of "Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe." Mignon takes us on a journey through her extraordinary life, sharing how she overcame financial hardships and built a million-dollar empire while serving up onion rings to her family. Mignon's story is one of resilience, faith, and unwavering determination. She vividly recounts her humble beginnings, a time when she was struggling to make ends meet, with only $5 in her pocket and a strong desire to change her family's...2023-09-071h 06
Abundant Ever After with Cathy HellerHow Mignon Francois Turned Her Last $5 into a $10 Million Cupcake EmpireHow can you find success without a recipe, without a business degree, and without a dime to spare? Mignon Francois, founder & CEO of The Cupcake Collection and author, was a stay at home mom drowning in debt and stuck in a house with no electricity when she had the idea to start a cupcake business. After spending her last $5 on cupcake ingredients, she began to multiply her profits to $10 million. She shares the biggest lessons from her book Made From Scratch, including how to bet on yourself when all the odds are stacked against you, how to have courage...2023-08-281h 07
Abundant Ever After with Cathy HellerHow Mignon Francois Turned Her Last $5 into a $10 Million Cupcake EmpireHow can you find success without a recipe, without a business degree, and without a dime to spare? Mignon Francois, founder & CEO of The Cupcake Collection and author, was a stay at home mom drowning in debt and stuck in a house with no electricity when she had the idea to start a cupcake business. After spending her last $5 on cupcake ingredients, she began to multiply her profits to $10 million. She shares the biggest lessons from her book Made From Scratch, including how to bet on yourself when all the odds are stacked against you, how to have courage to...2023-08-281h 05
Well-Oiled Operations with Stacy TuschlWhisking Dreams Into Reality: From $5 To Building A Nationally Acclaimed Baking Business From Scratch | feat. Mignon FrancoisIn this episode of Well-Oiled Operations, host Stacy Tuschl is joined by Mignon Francois to share her inspiring journey from starting a baking business with just $5 to becoming a sought-after entrepreneur with multiple successful locations. From her humble beginnings in Nashville, Tennessee, to expanding to New Orleans, Louisiana, Mignon's bakery has earned acclaim as one of the best in the nation. Tune in to hear her insights on entrepreneurship, overcoming challenges, and embracing the power of belief. She discusses the process of letting go, building a dedicated team, and cultivating a strong vision for the future. With h...2023-08-2431 min
Journey To LaunchFrom $30k Per Year To Multi-Millionaire, Having Faith Over Fear & Building Generational Wealth Through Entrepreneurship With Mignon FrancoisMignon Francois, entrepreneur, best-selling author and renowned baker, joins the Journey To Launch podcast to discuss going from drowning in debt to building a multimillion dollar cupcake empire. We chat about marketable capabilities that stay at home moms bring to entrepreneurship, how vulnerability and transparency builds profitable businesses, and the power of looking to the past to inform your future. In this episode you’ll learn more about: Going from selling a few cupcakes to a neighbor to a multi-million dollar business How The Great Depression inspired Mignon to build her cupcake empire The im...2023-08-2353 min
Dreams In DriveHow Mignon Francois Flipped Her Last $5 And Built A Cupcake Empire From The Ground Up The Cupcake Collection founder Mignon Francois shares how taking a chance and flipping her last $5 turned into an empire with over five million cupcakes sold to date. "I realized I could be sick and tired but I couldn't be both," said Mignon Francois - speaker, entrepreneur, community leader and founder of The Cupcake Collection. On this episode, Mignon dives into how she was able to get out of debt and brokenness - by founding The Cupcake Collection in 2008, on the last $5 she had to feed her family. That determination and will turned into...2023-08-2154 min
Million Dollar BreakthroughEp 136: Building a Business One Cupcake and Determination at a Time with Mignon Francois Today, I'm thrilled to introduce Mignon Francois, a true inspiration in the world of entrepreneurship. Mignon François is a #1 national best-selling author, entrepreneur and renowned baker who has inspired millions on her journey of going from drowning in debt to building a multi-million dollar cupcake empire – The Cupcake Collection. Get ready to be amazed by Mignon's journey, all fueled by unwavering belief.Imagine starting a cupcake venture without knowing how to bake. That's Mignon's story – a journey of determination and passion. She began by selling cupcakes from a small window, and a pivotal moment came when a nei...2023-08-1719 min
Podcast(H)erEp 136: Building a Business One Cupcake and Determination at a Time with Mignon Francois
Today, I'm thrilled to introduce Mignon Francois, a true inspiration in the world of entrepreneurship. Mignon François is a #1 national best-selling author, entrepreneur and renowned baker who has inspired millions on her journey of going from drowning in debt to building a multi-million dollar cupcake empire – The Cupcake Collection. Get ready to be amazed by Mignon's journey, all fueled by unwavering belief.Imagine starting a cupcake venture without knowing how to bake. That's Mignon's story – a journey of determination and passion. She began by selling cupcakes from a small window, and a pivotal moment came when a nei...2023-08-1720 min
The Couch With Joy & FriendsFrom $5 to Millions: Inspiring Conversation with Mignon FrancoisWelcome to another captivating episode of "The Couch with Joy and Friends"! 🛋️ In this installment, we're thrilled to have the remarkable Mignon Francois, the creative genius and entrepreneur behind the renowned Cupcake Collection, join Joy, Jas and Naudia for an inspiring conversation that traces a journey from cupcakes to sheer triumph.Prepare to be uplifted as Mignon delves into her awe-inspiring entrepreneurial journey, sharing the highs, the lows, and the invaluable lessons she's learned along the way. From humble beginnings to building an empire, Mignon's story is a testament to resilience, innovation, and the power of following one's...2023-08-1658 min
Rich by IntentionHow This Mother of 6 Turned $5 into a Multi-Million Dollar Cupcake Empire with Mignon FrancoisMignon François is a #1 national best-selling author, entrepreneur and renowned baker who has inspired millions on her journey of going from drowning in debt to building a multi-million dollar cupcake empire – The Cupcake Collection. She leveraged her $5 to feed her family and turned it into a legacy with over five million cupcakes sold. She is the author of Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe, where shares her story of finding success with no presets in place. Mignon is a sought-after speaker and is committed to equipping and empowering people to change the trajectory of the...2023-08-1643 min
Permission To Lead with Cindy MonroeEpisode 30: From $5 to Million-Dollar Bakery: Mignon François and the Story of The Cupcake CollectionMignon François turned the $5 she had to feed her family dinner for the week into a multi-million-dollar bakery brand. After years of drowning in debt and brokenness, Mignon founded her bakery, The Cupcake Collection in 2008. She’s sold over five million cupcakes to date—and her incredible story of resilience has received national attention through her new book, Made From Scratch. Today, Mignon shares how she managed to build a debt-free business while raising six kids and how she handled the many moments when she felt like giving up. Plus, she re...2023-08-0829 min
Still Saved ShowMade From Scratch with Mignon Francois🎉 Welcome to the latest episode of the Still Saved Show! 🎉 In this week's installment, we're thrilled to bring you an awe-inspiring conversation with none other than the Best-selling author and Cupcake Queen herself, Mignon Francois.🧁 Prepare to be amazed as we delve into Mignon's remarkable God story of change and transformation. As the Founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection (TCC), Mignon's journey is one filled with passion, perseverance, and a "Follow Your Spirit" approach that has led to a series of breakthroughs.🏆 When Mignon developed an iconic flavor that drew lines and attention to her Historic...2023-07-2552 min
Side Hustle Pro360: How The Cupcake Collection Founder Mignon Francois Turned $5 Into Five Million Cupcakes SoldThis week I sat down for a very inspiring chat with Mignon Francois; mom of seven, best-selling author of Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe, and founder of a multi-million dollar cupcake empire, The Cupcake Collection. In this episode she shares: Why having a great product and determination got her community to support her vision The different financial methods she used, like cash stuffing, to reinvest into her business and employees How she leveraged $5 and turned it into a legacy with over five million cupcakes sold And mu...2023-07-1255 min
Smart Living with Grit and GraceYou Can Get to Where You Want to Be with Mignon Francois – 216Hardly anything is impossible. Take it from Mignon François—a speaker, entrepreneur and owner of The Cupcake Collection, a specialty cupcake business that ships nationwide—who, only a few years ago, found herself with only $5 in hand to feed her family as a single mom.
On this episode of This Grit and Grace Life, Darlene Brock and Julie Bender chat with Mignon on how to get to where you want to be in life, and the ability to be resourceful even when it seems all the odds are against you. Mignon shares her unexpected journey from livin...2023-06-2043 min
Dear Future WifeyMade From Scratch (Guest: Mignon Francois)Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good. This scripture comes to mind when thinking about the bitter journey of Mignon Francois, which later turned sweet... Literally. This self-made millionaire truly got it out the mud after her tumultuous marriage almost left her destitute. "Made From Scratch" is a powerful episode about resilience and the miraculous hand of God. Learn more about this podcast at — https://www.urban1podcasts.com/dear-future-wifeySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-06-141h 54
Why That Worked – Presented by StoryBrand.aiMignon François—How a High Belief Level Can Make You Wildly SuccessfulEver had a day where you felt unstoppable? It feels like you’re on top of the world and you believe wholeheartedly in what you’re building. But then there are other days when you’re so discouraged you can’t even take out the trash. What’s the difference between those days? Your belief level. Without belief, our productivity levels plummet, our motivation dwindles, and our perspective shrinks. In today’s conversation, Donald Miller talks with Mignon François, founder and owner of the Cupcake Collection and author of the new book "Made From Scratch: Findi...2023-06-1223 minWhy That Worked – Presented by StoryBrand.aiMignon François—How a High Belief Level Can Make You Wildly SuccessfulEver had a day where you felt unstoppable? It feels like you’re on top of the world and you believe wholeheartedly in what you’re building. But then there are other days when you’re so discouraged you can’t even take out the trash. What’s the difference between those days? Your belief level. Without belief, our productivity levels plummet, our motivation dwindles, and our perspective shrinks. In today’s conversation, Donald Miller talks with Mignon François, founder and owner of the Cupcake Collection and author of the new book "Made From Scratch: Findi...2023-06-1223 min
Trust Issues: A Lifestyle, Business & Wellness Podcast with Erika AucklandHow She Turned $5 into a Multi-Million Dollar Cupcake Business with Mignon FrançoisToday we’re welcoming Mignon François onto the Podcast. She’s a speaker, entrepreneur, and community leader here in Nashville who has inspired thousands through her "Follow Your Spirit" approach.After years of drowning in debt and brokenness, Mignon founded The Cupcake Collection in 2008, on the last $5 she had to feed her family and turned it into a legacy with over five million cupcakes sold. Her grassroots story of success has garnered national attention, and has earned her numerous titles and awards.Today, Mignon is committed to teaching anyone who will listen about what they...2023-06-0144 min
Heart + SoleQuit Quitting with Mignon FrancoisMignon François is a speaker, entrepreneur, community leader, founder of The Cupcake Collection, and author of Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe! After years of drowning in debt and brokenness, Mignon founded The Cupcake Collection in 2008, on the last $5 she had to feed her family and turned it into a legacy with over five million cupcakes sold. She is now on a mission to inspire others that anything is possible with a dollar, a dream, and confidence in who God created you to be. I LOVED OUR CONVERSATION! Tune in to hear her wise words of encouragement. 2023-05-3134 min
Broadcast His LoveMade From Scratch with Author and Business Leader & Owner Mignon FrancoisOur guest this week is Mignon Francois who is the Founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection (TCC). She has cupcake stores in Nashville and New Orleans and the business started in her home where her first customer was her neighbor.
Mignon was first paid $5 on her first day of saying yes to that first job and God has been blessing her business since. Mignon stepped up to the challenge to use her experience in school taking chemistry classes to create her own cupcake recipe. Her recipe has won tons of awards. She has been featured on...2023-05-3029 min
Stronger Than My Father PodcastEp 29 - 5 Dollars and a Dream :: Mignon FrancoisMignon Francois has become a Nashville Celebrity Entrepreneur since she started The Cupcake Collection. Since it's opening, it has become one of the joyful destinations of tourists and locals in Nashville and NOLA. 7:25 - I thought my dad never liked me, but by writing this book, I know I was his girl!11:20 - You can't help a chicken hatch...if you do, it will die20:20 - I always wanted my reward to come from God, not man.*****22:00...2023-05-2359 min
Brown Mama BearEpisode 72: Life Lessons with Mignon FrancoisThank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Mignon Francois to talk about her new book, Made From Scratch. Mignon is an entrepreneur and owner of The Cupcake Collection. TheCupcakeCollection.com Mignon’s book, Made From Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe Connect with Mignon Francois: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter Connect with Shanera and Brown Mama Bear: Facebook, Instagram, Website Make sure you share Brown Mama Bear with at least...2023-05-1629 min
Earn & InvestHow to Break the Cycle of Generational Money Trauma w/ Mignon FrancoisHow do we break the cycle of generational money trauma? We talk with Mignon Francois author of Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe. The answer, according to Mignon is for us to tell our stories. This episode is chocked full of her unique stories and experiences and how they led to her amazing business success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-05-1156 min
The Q-Chat Podcast: Self-Love and Empowerment for QueensThe Q-Chat Ep. 167 "Geaux Made From Scratch" Featuring Mignon Francois
Welcome to The Geaux Queen brand talk show, The Q-Chat! Today, we're thrilled to have Mignon Francois @mignon.francois author of the memoir "Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe," joining us. In her book, Mignon shares her inspiring story of building a successful business from scratch, without a business degree or experience, and overcoming obstacles along the way.
Mignon and discuss how she overcame abuse, low-self-esteem and much more as a single mother of 6. A New Orleans native, Mignon learned to love herself and overcome obstacles to not only grow a successful business, The Cupcake...2023-05-0954 min
Checking In with Michelle WilliamsChecking In w/ Mignon FrancoisMichelle and Mignon are making life sweet! Mignon shares the origin story of how her multi-million dollar cupcake empire started with $5 and a lot of faith. She tells us how believing is the first step to success. CHECK IN to this episode if you need that sign to start your business now! To order from The Cupcake Collection, visit: https://www.thecupcakecollection.com/ Follow Mignon on social media! Instagram: @Mignon.Francois Twitter: @MignonFrancois_ Make sure you’re following Michelle on social media! Ins...2023-05-0947 min
THE LEMONTINI LIFE PODCASTFinding Success Without A Recipe: Turning $5 Into A Multi-Million Dollar Cupcake Empire w/ Mignon FrancoisToday on the show I'm talking with Mignon Francois, Owner of The Cupcake Collection; who used her last $5....the only money she had leftover to feed her family and turned it into a $10 Million Dollar Cupcake Empire. Drowning in debt, raising six children and hitting roadblock after roadblock, Mignon decided it was time to take a chance on herself when starting her business. Her grassroots story of success has garnered national attention (TODAY Show, Southern Living and Entrepreneur to name a few) and now she's sharing her recipe for success in her highly anticipated memoir, Made From Sc...2023-05-0835 min
Fearless Authenticity with Jeanne SparrowFollow Your Spirit with Author and Founder of The Cupcake Collection Mignon FrancoisWhen you’re told what success looks like from a young age (good grades, college, 30-40+ hours a week at a good paying job) it’s easy to feel like you know your next step. Well, that was a lifestyle that Mignon Francois was not ready to settle into when she decided to “bake sale” her way to breaking the cycle. As stay-at-home mother of 6+1 with no prior baking experience (not even out of a box) trying to make ends meet, she knew she was destined for more than just the daily grind. Starting her baking journey with a dorm refriger...2023-05-041h 02
Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?Choosing Joy in the Midst of Hardship with Mignon FrancoisMy guest today is the incredible Mignon François, a speaker, entrepreneur and community leader who has inspired thousands. Mignon is the Founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection. A multi-million dollar bakery brand she created from scratch. Since planting its roots in 2008, Mignon’s business savvy has earned her the titles of “Woman of Legend and Merit” by Tennessee State University, “Emerging Business Leader of the Year” and Black Enterprise Magazine “Family Business of the Year Award.” In her new book, Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe, Mignon shares her story of climbing out of...2023-04-2656 min
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast131 - Led by Sheer Faith :: Mignon FrancoisA Middle Tennessee Business Podcast...In 2008 Mignon Francois set out to do one thing—help make ends meet. Using her “follow your spirit” approach, Mignon took the last $5 she had for dinner one week and developed a recipe for success that has grown into a destination bakery with over 5 million cupcakes sold.I met Mignon Francois in 2009 and immediately knew I had to bring her story about the Cupcake Collection to video. As promised, here it is: https://youtu.be/KbGFhG55CjQSince then, Mignon...2023-02-211h 09
Organize ChaosCooking Up a Winning Company Culture With Mignon Francois And Natalie Dao | Playbook 2022We've formatted our epic Playbook 2022 sessions for the podcast so you can take them on the go wherever you are. This episode features Mignon Francois of The Cupcake Collection and Natalie Dao of Liquid Death Mountain Water, hosted by Jonathan Ronzio.
There’s a balance between keeping your employees happy at work and making sure that things are getting done the right way. Both of these are key to retaining employees and actually being able to do things at scale. In this panel, meet the people behind two fast-growing companies, and learn how they trained their teams and...2023-02-1044 min
I Am Black Success®Throw The Whole Resolution Away | Mignon FrancoisIt’s New Year’s Day and a dear friend of the podcast, Mignon Francois, opens up the year for Trailblazers.FM with this bold statement and challenge to each and everyone of YOU in our BlazerNation community:Throw The Whole Resolution Away... 😮Say what?? Listen, you DO NOT want to miss out on the most inspiring 21-minutes that will help you get your year off on the right footing and position your mind, your actions and the results you'll achieve over the next 365-days of this year!Our feature...2023-01-0121 minOrganize ChaosPlaybook 2022 Highlights: Mignon Francois, Natalie Dao of Liquid Death, & Jason Fried, Author of ReworkToday we are featuring Playbook 2022 highlights from the sessions with Mignon Francois, Founder & CEO of The Cupcake Collection, Natalie Dao, Director of People at Liquid Death Mountain Water, and last but not least, Jason Fried, Author of Rework and co-founder of Basecamp & 37 Signals. These sounds bites cover everything from the power of building a culture of kindness and why the owner's word weighs a ton. If you want to watch these full sessions, head over to Trainual's Youtube channel and look for the Playbook 2022 playlist.
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Build a Winning Team with Tim SchurrerMignon Francois, Founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection on Bringing a Little Joy into What You DoI had a giant smile on my face when I first met Mignon Francois, the founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection. Mignon exudes joy and just being around her makes everyone smile. But that’s not to say that it’s been all smiles for Mignon on her journey to bring The Cupcake Collection to where it is today. She started with $5 and has grown the business to do over 10 million dollars in sales. Through the highs and lows, Mignon has persevered. And she’s done it with joy. If you...2022-08-2336 min
Tell the Story with R.H. BoydBuilding a Legacy through Cupcakes with Mignon FrancoisMignon Francois, founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection and author of a forthcoming book with R.H. Boyd Publishing, sits down with Emmanuel LeGrair, community engagement and development coordinator at R.H. Boyd, to share her story of building a successful business from her last $5. Mignon also discusses the calling she feels to glorify God through her business and to represent all the generations of African Americans who didn’t have the same opportunities.2022-08-2227 min
The Dolewite PodcastDestiny, Business, and Cupcakes with Mignon Francois, Founder of The Cupcake CollectionMignon Francois is the founder of The Cupcake Collection, a growing cupcake business that started in Nashville, TN and now has a location in Mignon's hometown of New Orleans. Mignon's story and upbeat personality are both inspiring and infectious. She drops gems throughout this episode and I promise by the end, you'll not only want a cupcake (or 3,) you'll hope to one day bump into Mignon personally.2022-07-1335 min
Build SolarhomesMignon Francois - Turning $5 Into $10,000,000.00 🧁Today on It's My 🏠 TV Podcast we shall be discussing
Mignon Francois Cupcake 🧁 Millionaire.
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Biz TalksEpisode 103: Mignon Francois, The Making of a $10 Million Cupcake EmpireA NOLA native and mother of seven, Mignon Francois took the last $5 she had for dinner one week and made cupcakes. A decade and a half later, her shop, the Cupcake Collection is ranked in the top 10 cupcake shops in the country and has two successful locations — one in Nashville, Tennessee and one in New Orleans. In this week’s episode, Mignon shares her secrets for success and advice for budding entrepreneurs.2022-05-2430 min
The Best You Podcast with Nick CarrierMignon Francois - The Four Steps of Mastering a SkillMy guest on this week's Best You Podcast episode is Mignon Francois. Mignon is the founder and Director of Joy at The Cupcake Collection. Using her follow your spirit approach, Mignon took the last $5 she had for dinner one week and turned it into a family legacy with over 5 million cupcakes sold. Today she uses her business to serve the community and teach others about what they can do if they believe.Be sure to check out Mignon’s business, The Cupcake Collection, at their website: www.thecupcakecollection.comGive Mignon a follow on social me...2022-04-0453 minWhy That Worked – Presented by StoryBrand.aiMignon Francois—How to Build a Business When You Have Absolutely, Freaking NothingHow can you build your business when you have nothing? Nothing in the bank, nothing left in your fuel tank and nothing much to work with. Believe it or not, there’s a way. That’s why we invited Mignon Francois, founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection, to share her story of how she started a business at one of the lowest points in her life and grew it into a $15 million empire! If you’re feeling like there’s no way you could ever succeed in your business, Mignon’s story of resilience and reinvention will give you some m...2021-11-0126 minWhy That Worked – Presented by StoryBrand.aiMignon Francois—How to Build a Business When You Have Absolutely, Freaking NothingHow can you build your business when you have nothing? Nothing in the bank, nothing left in your fuel tank and nothing much to work with. Believe it or not, there’s a way. That’s why we invited Mignon Francois, founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection, to share her story of how she started a business at one of the lowest points in her life and grew it into a $15 million empire! If you’re feeling like there’s no way you could ever succeed in your business, Mignon’s story of resilience and reinvention will give you some m...2021-11-0126 min
Follow the LeaderFrom $5 to 5 million Cupcakes sold with Mignon Francois of The Cupcake Collection"Entrepreneurship is access to freedom..."The Cupcake Collection sums it all up in one sentence: "Our cupcakes taste homemade because they are homemade." And that homemade approach to business has served Mignon Francois well. Since starting in 2008, her business savvy has earned her the titles of “Woman of Legend and Merit” by Tennessee State University, “Emerging Business Leader of the Year” and Black Enterprise Magazine “Family Business of the Year Award”.Mignon is an alumnus of Xavier University in New Orleans and received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Houston Baptist University in 1999. She has brought that science...2021-09-2750 min
The His and Her Money ShowHow Mignon Francois turned $5 into 10 Million Dollars by Selling CupcakesWhen we embark on a new entrepreneurship endeavor, there's a lot that we put into it -- and sometimes it might not feel like it's paying off! We see our fellow entrepreneurs on Instagram with big houses and expensive cars and ask ourselves, 'how am I not there yet?!' While the big picture of pulling in big dollars and being your own boss is the light at the end of the tunnel, starting a business is SERIOUS business, and it isn't always easy -- even when you're working for yourself, it's still work! 2021-07-211h 06
The EntreLeadership PodcastHow I Turned $5 Into a $10M Business with Mignon FrancoisOwning a business takes grit and perseverance. When Mignon Francois found herself on the verge of homelessness, she took $5 and bought some baking ingredients—and she turned that $5 into a multimillion-dollar business. In this episode, she unpacks her journey to entrepreneurship and how she invests in herself so she can become a better leader for her team. In the second half of this episode, Ramsey Network Host George Kamel sits down with Luke LeFevre, chief creative officer at Ramsey Solutions, to talk about how to get in a rhythm of reading to grow yourself as a leader. ...2021-05-0358 min
The Wealth Edit PodcastWealth Edit: Mignon Francois, Founder of The Cupcake CollectionIn this episode, we talk with Mignon Francois, founder of The Cupcake Collection, a nationally ranked cupcake and cake bakery located in Nashville, TN, and New Orleans, LA. Mignon originally moved to Nashville from New Orleans to foster a better life for her family. However, her plans fell through, and the move costed her family to struggle with debt, credit, and money issues. Mignon bought a dilapidated house because it was what she could afford at the time and lived in it with her husband and six children.
Mignon was living day-by-day, with only dollars to spend...2021-04-2942 min
These Three ThingsMignon Francois- Owner of The Cupcake Collection on EntrepreneurshipHost Sharrona Reaves talks with Mignon Francois owner of The Cupcake Collection in Nashville and New Orleans about entrepreneurship, building a million dollar business and more.
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She's Got MoxieMignon Francois – How She Turned $5 into $10 Million as the CEO & Founder of The Cupcake CollectionMignon Francois, CEO & Founder of The Cupcake Collection, is a very enthusiastic and positive entrepreneur who turned a recipe that she received from her grandmother into a $10 million business. "My action step was to stop waiting and start doing." - Mignon Francois. Learn more about this episode at joychudacoff.com/1312020-11-1840 minShe's Got MoxieMignon Francois – How She Turned $5 into $10 Million as the CEO & Founder of The Cupcake CollectionMignon Francois, CEO & Founder of The Cupcake Collection, is a very enthusiastic and positive entrepreneur who turned a recipe that she received from her grandmother into a $10 million business. "My action step was to stop waiting and start doing." - Mignon Francois. Learn more about this episode at joychudacoff.com/1312020-11-1840 minThe Q-Chat Podcast: Self-Love and Empowerment for QueensThe Q Chat Ep. 54 "Geaux Believe!" Featuring Mignon FrancoisMignon Francois is an inspiration! She started an amazing cupcake empire with only $5! She and I had a great chat regarding her journey to success! We talked about her faith, and her drive and how she has used those tools to win! This chat is tailor made for the Queens out there who need to believe in themselves in order to pursue their dreams. Geaux Queen and Geaux BELIEVE!
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The 99% Local Podcast#36 - Mignon Francois from The Cupcake CollectionMignon Francois is the Founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection in Nashville and New Orleans. While crunching numbers and creating the craze are amongst her job requirements, Mignon’s favorite responsibilities of her role are giving hugs, listening, and mentoring her team and other up and coming entrepreneurs who seek after her grass roots experience. Mignon developed an iconic flavor in her Historic Germantown neighborhood with a concept that was never seen before. And out of this, it would ignite a new movement to the area for other business concepts that might not otherwise have considered doing business in...2020-07-2039 minBroadcast His LoveMignon Francois Bakes Cupcakes and Loves JesusMignon Francois is famous nationwide as a baker who makes amazing cupcakes. But more importantly, she will tell you, she works daily to be used by God in her work. She is a boss, a mom, a baker, an encourager and a teacher of God's word all while she makes delicious, fluffy cupcakes with sprinkles!
Her business is successful (look her up online for her work with Dave Ramsey) but she gives God all the glory.
I am super thankful for Mignon's time to share her story and what she is currently walking through. Times...2020-04-2856 min