Find Hope When Starting From Scratch with Mignon Francois

The Authentic Creative: expanding our capacity to feel good

In 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 shifts that allowed her to find joy and possibility, even when the odds were against her.
• Encouragement and practical advice for anyone who’s feeling stuck or ready to rebuild from scratch.

Whether you’ve experienced loss, are navigating uncertainty, or are simply searching for a way to begin again, this episode will meet you where you are and remind you of the strength you carry within.

Listen now and be inspired to take your next step.

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