Meet Melanie Andrade, who along with her partner Sunil Kirpalani and her family runs Fats Cats Cafe, a friendly neighbourhood cafe in Wanowrie, Pune. Team Fat Cats is fast approaching their seven year anniversary, and during these years, their customers have become their closest friends, their work has received rave reviews in the press and customers abroad have reached out with requests for their specials. She speaks to Samira Pillai about how she grew her brand through honest, real conversations and by staying true to her personality.