Paula Deen: ~ $14 Million

She has taught so many men and women how to cook for many decades now, so naturally, Paula Deen once ruled the food industry. She is a cookbook writer, a celeb chef with her own television shows on her television network and even owns a chain of restaurants. Her humble beginning is what inspires many others to dream big, as Paula first started out with a catering service called ‘The Bag Lady’ and now she has her Walmart dessert line and 4 casino buffets! Sure, she has had her bit of financial struggles recently, but as a self-made millionaire, she has managed to keep going, no matter what knocks her down.