Girl, Start That Business!

The pocket MBA for entrepreneurial moms and women of color who want to build a business from scratch, overcome financial obstacles, and shift the trajectory of their life, from a globally recognized entrepreneur, business coach, and digital educator. While starting a new business is hard for everyone-half close their doors within the first five years-it's even harder for female entrepreneurs. Ellie Diop, founder and CEO of Ellievated Academy, Fully Funded Co., and Mommy to Millionaire, intimately knows the barriers that historically have kept women from economic freedom. She also knows how to overcome them. From starting her business with a single $1,200 stimulus check in 2020, to becoming a self-made millionaire in her very first year, Ellie has mastered the art of life changing entrepreneurial success-and now, with Girl, Start that Business!, she's ready to share those secrets. The strategies within these pages are battle tested: Ellie has turned thousands of her clients into profitable business owners. And she's done so by meeting them where they are. Ellie knows many women are starting from zero-no money, no business plan, no customers. What they do have is a great idea, hustle, heart, and street savvy. This non-judgmental, sassy, and whip-smart pocket MBA is what female entrepreneurs need to turn their dreams into life-changing reality. Let's go, girl, start that business today!

Ellie Diop is a powerhouse business strategist and founder who transformed a $1,200 stimulus check into an eight-figure online business empire. Through her brands-Ellievated Academy, Mommy to Millionaire, and Fully Funded Co-she's helped over 75,000 students launch and scale businesses, secure over $10 million in funding, and build sustainable wealth. With over 900,000 followers across platforms, Ellie is known for her no-fluff business advice and her dedication to empowering women, moms, and entrepreneurs of color to achieve financial freedom. She's been featured in Forbes, Newsweek, Business Insider, AfroTech, and more-and was invited to speak before the U.S. Congressional Small Business Committee. Ellie is a mom of five and runs her global business from Los Angeles, Paris, and Senegal.