Meet the Team
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Misha
Owner
Cafe Meownager -
Leila
Barista + Cat Caretaker
Marketing + Social Media Coordinator -
Skylar
Shift Lead
Training + Procedure Coordinator -
Remi
Shift Lead
Rescue Partner + Volunteer Coordinator -
Brianna
Barista + Cat Caretaker
Inventory Management Coordinator -
Alicia
Barista + Cat Caretaker
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Carly
Barista + Cat Caretaker
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Liv
Barista + Cat Caretaker
About the Owner
Hello, I'm Misha - proud owner and driving force behind Wired Whisker, Northern Minnesota's first cat cafe, located in Duluth.
My journey to creating Wired Whisker began in 2019 with Pet Haven, Minnesota's oldest foster-based animal rescue organization. The heartwarming experience of fostering and volunteering with the organization kindled a deep passion within me for cats. This love took me on a journey I fondly refer to as my "purr-suit of happiness."
As a Minnesota native, it fills me with immense pride, excitement, and joy to provide a fusion of coffee culture and feline therapy to the Duluth community. Duluth is a vibrant city comprised of individuals from all walks of life who value authenticity, sustainability, and supporting local businesses - everything we believe in at Wired Whisker.
Wired Whisker isn't just a cafe; it's a cat-munity where the love of coffee and cats melds to create a truly unique experience. All are welcome at Wired Whisker, and I hope you will join us on our journey to brew a better world.
Q&A
Do you have cats?
Yes! My husband and I share our home with five furry felines acutely aware that they outnumber the humans. We lost our sweet Smokey Joe just before the cafe opened, but he reigns eternal as a menu item at Wired Whisker. If you order the ‘Smokey Joe,’ you’ll get a deliciously spicy, Dirty Chai Latte.
What is your go-to cafe drink order?
Oat milk cortado with organic maple syrup is my morning go-to! With the cafe now open, I like to experiment and try as many new things as I can.
Which breed of cat best represents your personality?
Definitely the Burmese. These cats are people-oriented, loyal, and persistently vocal.
What inspired the name Wired Whisker?
I had so much fun brainstorming ideas with friends and family! Ultimately, I landed on Wired Whisker which checked all the boxes and felt like it captured the quirky nature of cats while also tying into the cafe side of the business.