Mimi was born into New Thought. After graduating from Fresno State University, she began her studies in Religious Science International. Mimi has been involved in the founding of seven New Thought churches. She was ordained in 1981 by Dr. Joseph Murphy. Mimi became Executive Director of the International New Thought Alliance in 1976 and is now COO for the Alliance. Mimi is Co-Minister of Community Church of New Thought and received her Honorary Doctorate in 1999.