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KALEIGH ATKINSON, founder & visionary of Love Cafe, brings 17 years of experience in the service industry. Her journey emerged from deep personal struggles in her early 20s, battling suicidal ideation, an eating disorder & alcoholism. During her darkest moment, an inner voice urged her to "use your pain for good," igniting her mission to help others recognize their own power & beauty. This calling inspired Love Cafe, a vision of the unpretentious healing space she needed when she was younger.
Kaleigh’s approach is grounded in a belief that healing should be accessible & genuine. As a devoted student of Ashtanga Yoga, Ayurveda & Vipassana meditation, she’s committed to sharing these practices in a way that feels welcoming & unpretentious. Whether she’s leading beginners through their first yoga class, guiding young people toward self-discovery, or volunteering in the prison system, Kaleigh’s focus is on creating a space where everyone feels seen & supported.​​
When BECKY CAMPBELL first heard Kaleigh Atkinson’s idea for a cacao centered cafe and Ashtanga yoga Shala, she was all in. Becky had a very impactful experience with cacao several years prior when she was one year into her recovery from drug addiction and grieving the loss of someone very close to her. She felt her heart break right open after drinking cacao in ceremony for the first time and experienced a deep sense of connection. After learning more about the tremendous medicinal and healing benefits of cacao, she became very eager to share its gifts. She hopes that everyone who enters Love Cafe feels the love and feels at home exactly as they are. She is always happy to talk to folks about recovery, yoga, or the latest NPR Tiny Desk over a breakfast burrito and cinnamon chip cacao beverage.