Kanchan Singh: Rescuing Kittens & Healing Childhood Trauma Through Poetry

Kanchan Singh, Founder and CEO of Crumbs & Whiskers, joins
Melissa on the mic for our Everyday Woman series. In 2014,
Kanchan visited an elephant sanctuary in Thailand that helped
reignite her lifelong passion of animal welfare. Upon returning
to the states, Kanchan quit her corporate job and opened a kitten
and cat cafe called Crumbs & Whiskers, to help reduce
euthanasia in shelters. Much to her surprise, Crumbs &
Whiskers was a massive hit that attracted an overwhelming amount
of public interest, including celebrities and news stations. The
more successful her business became, the more her mental health
suffered and the impact of her childhood trauma came to the
surface.


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SHOW NOTES


In this episode, we talk about:


Growing up in India and discovering a passion for animal
welfare at a very young age

Volunteering at animal shelters and discovering the dark side
of non-profits 

Dreams of becoming a social entrepreneur with a business
model that helped the community 

Traveling to Thailand and visiting an elephant sanctuary and
a cat cafe

Returning to the states and opening a cat cafe business at 24
years old

The trial and error of being a young solopreneur with minimal
support from friends, family, and the general public

Managing an increase of success alongside a decrease in
mental health

Seeking support through therapy and uncovering severe
memories of childhood trauma

Reconnecting with artistry and discovering healing through
poetry

Launching a book, Dear Me, I Love You!

The meaning of Sisterhood






RESOURCES:


Follow Kanchan on Instagram

Follow Crumbs & Whiskers on Instagram

Check out the Crumbs & Whiskers website

Pre-order Kanchan's book Dear Me, I Love You! on her website

Read about Kanchan's hero, Lek Chailert, the founder of
Elephant Nature Park in Thailand 






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