Ekaterina Konovalova, the founder of Trust Me Mom, and Anne Duggan, Professor of French, Classical & Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures at Wayne State University, delve into the origins and evolution of classic fairy tales that we learn in childhood, exploring how these stories have transformed over time. They discuss the darker, more violent roots of tales like Cinderella, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty, Red Riding Hood and the Beauty and the Beast, the societal contexts in which they were created, and the impact of Disney on modern interpretations. The discussion highlights the agency of female characters in original tales and the importance of adapting these stories for contemporary audiences, encouraging a dialogue about their meanings and implications.