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From $5 to a Million-Dollar Cupcake Empire: Mignon François on Faith, Legacy & Building from Scratch

Sydney Dozier

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What 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 scientist” rather than a chef, and how she’s using her story to empower others through entrepreneurship, faith, and fearless reinvention. From selling five million cupcakes to raising ten grandchildren and launching a new ministry, her journey is anything but ordinary.

We talk:

  • Why baking was just the beginning
  • The legacy she’s leaving for her grandchildren
  • Her new business coaching program based on her book Made From Scratch
  • How faith is guiding her next chapter in ministry
  • The one thing she'd tell anyone starting with no roadmap

If you’ve ever doubted that something small could become something spectacular—this conversation is for you.

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About The Host:

Sydney Dozier the visionary behind Renaissance Marketing Group, a leading Nashville-based social media agency founded in 2014. Over 9 years, Sydney has curated a top-tier team, establishing Renaissance as a go-to agency delivering proven social media marketing results.

Renaissance offers a wide array of services, from social media management to content creation, professional photography and videography, branding, and more, serving clients across the nation. Their focus is clear: drive revenue, foster online growth, and exceed client expectations.

Sydney is not only a business dynamo but also the co-host of The Renaissance Podcast, aimed at empowering entrepreneurs. Her dedication to supporting women entrepreneurs led to The Mona Lisa Foundation, offering mentorship, grants, education, and a vibrant community. She's also the brains behind The Renaissance Women’s Summit, an annual event in Nashville with a mission in inspiring women entrepreneurs.

Sydney is a wife and mother to Sawyer James and has an unwavering passion for entrepreneurship, the color pink, and her two furry companions, Stevie Nicks and EmmyLou Harris.

Learn more: www.renaissancemarketinggroup.com

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