Find Hope When Starting From Scratch with Mignon Francois

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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Hi Soul Sisters and Brothers! It’s a profound gift to have found you! I was born in an American Sikh yoga ashram in Boston but mainly grew up with Reiki masters, channelers and healers in Vermont. I’ve been a professional film and TV actor for over 25 years appearing in over 30 feature films, and national commercials. I’m a domestic CEO, Mountain Breathwork teacher, Akashic teacher, Reiki Master of Masters, Human Design reader, Buddhist practitioner. My husband, two boys and I live outside Portland, Oregon, where I enjoy music, dance and our two dogs!

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