Finding Success Without A Recipe, feat. Mignon Francois (Enneagram 2) [S07-012]
Oct 5, 2023
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Mignon Francois, Founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection, turned her last $5 into a $10 million dollar cupcake empire. She shares her journey and offers wisdom on believing in oneself. The conversation delves into the Enneagram and the distinctions between types 2 and 4. Mignon's book 'Made From Scratch: Finding Success Without A Recipe' and her love for therapy are discussed, emphasizing the power of authenticity and finding joy in the process of becoming who you were meant to be.
Success is not defined by money or fame, but by fulfilling your calling and finding joy in the process.
The Enneagram is a valuable tool for self-awareness and personal growth, providing a language to express experiences and understand oneself better.
Deep dives
Finding success without a recipe
Mignon Francois, author of the book 'Made from Scratch', shares her inspiring journey of building a successful bakery business from scratch. As a single mother of seven, Mignon overcame challenges by following her passion and believing in herself. She started her bakery brand despite not knowing how to bake, relying on her daughters' baking skills. Through trial and error, she developed her own recipes and began selling her products, receiving positive responses from customers. Mignon emphasizes the importance of faith, perseverance, and taking risks in achieving success.
Defining success and the impact of shame
Mignon reflects on her definition of success, emphasizing that it is a highly personal and subjective measure that varies for each individual. The key to success, as she highlights, lies in pursuing one's own goals and finding joy in the process. She also reveals the impact of shame in her life, tracing it back to a childhood experience of feeling unloved by her father. Mignon acknowledges the long-lasting effects of shame and the journey of healing and self-acceptance that comes with it.
The power of belief and resilience
Mignon shares her belief that everyone has the potential to achieve their dreams if they have faith and believe in themselves. She recounts how she persevered through difficult times, including a tumultuous marriage and the challenges of being a stay-at-home mom. Despite these obstacles, Mignon trusted that God would guide her and remained committed to fulfilling her purpose. Through her resilient spirit, she has achieved incredible success as an entrepreneur and serves as an inspiration for others.
The impact of the Enneagram and personal growth
Mignon expresses her enthusiasm for the Enneagram and highlights its value in understanding oneself and improving relationships. She shares her journey of discovering her Enneagram type, initially unsure if she was a type 2 or type 4. After deep introspection and learning about the Enneagram, she resonates more with being a 2 - the Helper. The Enneagram has provided her with a language to express her experiences and a tool for self-awareness and personal growth.
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 in the process of being who you were called to be.”
Not only does she offer a bit of wisdom gleaned from her life experiences, but she shares her love for the Enneagram and how she uses it in her personal and professional life. We help her hone in on her type by digging into the similarities and differences between an Enneagram 2 and Enneagram 4.