From Small Town Mom to Savannah Cat Empire: The Wild Story of Melissa Morris

Melissa Morris isn’t your average entrepreneur. After taking out a $60,000 loan to chase her dream of breeding Savannah cats, she was hit with government pushback, neighborhood complaints, and constant setbacks. Instead of quitting, she turned that pressure into purpose — building one of the most respected exotic-cat breeding programs in the country.

In this episode of Backseat Ballers, Melissa shares how she went from nearly losing everything to creating a thriving family business built on passion, faith, and relentless work. We talk about the $60K gamble, public hearings, serval breeding, family sacrifice, and what it really takes to build something the world tells you not to.