Whit's Grit

Learning to Pirouette - Kathryn Morgan's Comeback Story

From New York City Ballet apprentice at 17 to Soloist by 21,  Kathryn Morgan [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCJ7v_GfFQaVoaPak9_SwR5A] danced iconic roles like Juliet, Aurora, and Sugar Plum Fairy. But a serious chronic illness forced her to step away from the dream she’d worked so hard for. After a powerful comeback and leaving traditional company life behind, she built something even greater: KM & Friends — a joyful, inclusive online ballet community making high-level training accessible to dancers of all ages, sizes, and levels. A true story of resilience, reinvention, and unbreakable grit.

Whit’s Grit Episode 1: From Double Amputee to Purpose – My Story, My Why & Dedications

Welcome to the first episode of Whit’s Grit. In this deeply personal launch, double above-knee amputee, Whitney Lavender shares her unfiltered journey from a busy life to an uncertain one in a split second. She also shares the real reasons she started this podcast, and the heartfelt dedications that motivate & keep her going. If you’ve ever faced life-altering challenges and still chosen resilience, this one’s for you. New episodes drop weekly. Join us as we discover that everything is OVERCOMABLE!