Early Start
Mignon Francois was a stay-at-home mom who found herself in a tough financial situation. With only $5 to her name, she started baking and selling cupcakes from her home to make ends meet. This small venture grew into The Cupcake Collection.
Key Achievements
- Grew a business from $5 to over $10 million in sales with no debt
- Sold over 5 million cupcakes
- Named "Woman of Legend and Merit" by Tennessee State University
- Received the "Emerging Business Leader of the Year" award
- Her business was named "Family Business of the Year" by Black Enterprise Magazine
Why They Inspire Us
Mignon's story shows that with faith, hard work, and a never-give-up attitude, you can overcome any obstacle and achieve incredible success, even when you start with very little.