Kanchan Bhaskar was born and brought up in New Delhi, India. She holds a master’s degree in social work from Delhi University and a postgraduate certificate in personnel management and industrial relations. She moved to the US in 2000 and now lives in Chicago, Illinois. She continues to work in the corporate world, mentoring, counseling, and coaching employees at all levels in the industry. She is also a certified advocate for domestic violence victims in the state of Illinois and is a volunteer, speaker, mentor, and coach for victims and survivors. Kanchan is blessed with three loving children, a daughter, and twin boys, who are well-settled in their lives. Her Maltipoo, Fifi, is her constant companion and the love of her life.