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Mom Trades Banking for Books, Creates $4.8M Business
10 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Founded Cali's Books during second maternity leave, inspired by French singing books.
- Invested personal savings in initial 6,000 book print run.
- Business achieved over $4.8 million in revenue last year.
Carinne Meyrignac transitioned from a corporate banking role to entrepreneurship during her second maternity leave. Her inspiration struck while living in Paris, where her baby adored interactive singing books.
Upon returning to the U.S., Meyrignac found a gap in the market for similar engaging books. She decided to create fun, joyful music books based on American nursery rhymes, investing her savings into an initial 3,000-copy print run for two titles.
Her venture, Cali's Books, experienced significant revenue growth, exceeding $4.8 million last year. This success allowed Meyrignac the flexibility to spend time with her mother during her illness and later to hire her husband, building a tangible legacy for her children.
