Learn about Get Down to Disness founder Kat Wolfe

I actually wanted to be an elementary school art teacher. Unfortunately, in my early twenties, I was diagnosed with lupus-an autoimmune disease that doesn’t play well with kids and their germs or the Florida sun. For so many reasons, the day I was diagnosed was crushing. “Mourn your former life” they told me. I rejected that notion, and pressed on with delusional determination and optimism, but gave up the idea of teaching. My health and having a family was my priority.

It took a long time to find the strength to go after my dreams and have the career I wanted. By the time I was in my early 40’s, I thought maybe I was too old to start a new profession. Silly, silly me. You’re never too old to be what you might have been! So if you’re doubting yourself and your ability to succeed whether due to time, experience, age… I’ve been there too. I know what it’s like to pine for something more, something fulfilling, something to feel really proud of. It makes me tear up thinking back to that time when I felt so limited.

But fast forward to today, through ups, downs, risks, a few moments of crazy courage and a lot of late nights, here I am not only teaching, but consumed in all things Disney every single day. Sidenote: the “bookerfly icon” in the Disness logo pays tribute to lupus and teaching. Things I never thought I could simultaneously have in my life.

The point is, I am living proof that if you can dream it (and you work hard at it), you can do it. If it’s your dream to spend your days planning vacations, living the Disney life and being successful at it, let’s do it together.