
Danielle Leslie
Creator of Course From Scratch, Millionaire Maker, Culture Add advocate
Los Angeles, California, United States
Summary
Danielle Leslie is a visionary entrepreneur and educator, renowned as the "Millionaire Maker" for guiding countless individuals to build profitable online courses through her flagship program, Course From Scratch. Her bootstrapped company, Culture Add Labs, has achieved over $20M in online course sales, empowering first-generation millionaires and emphasizing the concept of "WELLTH" – creating wealth while prioritizing well-being. danielleleslie+5
Danielle advocates for a paradigm shift from "Culture Fit" to "Culture Add" in professional environments, believing that individuals' unique differences and perspectives contribute significant value. She encourages others to embrace their individuality and leverage their unique stories and expertise to create impact and build successful ventures. danielleleslie+2
Her entrepreneurial journey is marked by resilience and strategic action, transforming a layoff from Udemy into the catalyst for her multi-million dollar business. She successfully developed her Minimum Viable Course (MVC) Method, focusing on simplicity and taking imperfect action, which she credits for her rapid success and the success of her students. danielleleslie+2
Danielle Leslie is an influential speaker and thought leader, having graced stages at events like BlogHer, Afrotech, Teachable Summit, and Udemy LIVE, and has been featured in Forbes and Black Enterprise. She maintains an active online presence with a podcast (SINCE3000) and a newsletter with over 100,000 subscribers, sharing insights on online education, personal growth, and wealth creation. danielleleslie+4
She is also an investor in companies like Yuga Labs and Ocho Wealth, and a partner in MemberUp, demonstrating her involvement in broader tech and entrepreneurial ecosystems. This reflects her drive to own platforms and expand her influence beyond course creation. intro+1