A happy ever after is the necessity for every princess fairytale but what comes next? Reality. In this talk, Mia Fisher addresses the impact of Disney Princess media on both children's self-image and societal beliefs. Mia Fisher is a sophomore at Cathedral. She is a member of the CCHS cheer team and finds joy through photography and painting. Mia is president of her National Charity League class, and has completed a total of 235 philanthropy hours through this organization. Her talk was inspired by her childhood love of Disney animated films and her realization of their impact on young children. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx