What happens when you reach the pinnacle of success — only to realize it’s time to start over?

This week on the IWD406 Podcast, we sit down with Audrey Hall — a Montana-born photographer, singer-songwriter, and documentary filmmaker — whose artistic fingerprint can be seen across the West. Her work captures both the soul of Montana and the inner landscape of transformation.

From national editorial spreads to soulful songwriting and the acclaimed documentary series Dear Western SK, Audrey’s career has spanned decades of creative expression. But at the height of her artistic and professional recognition, she faced burnout — the quiet unraveling that often follows success.

Instead of retreating, Audrey chose curiosity.
She began again — learning to reinvent, reimagine, and rediscover purpose through courage, vulnerability, and connection.

Her story is an intimate reflection on what happens when you stop chasing success and start following your creative truth.

🎧 Why Listen?
If you’ve ever asked yourself:
• How do I rediscover my creativity after burnout?
• What does it look like to start over — again?
• How can curiosity, not fear, become my guide?
…then this episode will resonate deeply.

🎨 What You’ll Learn
• How Audrey’s creative journey spans photography, music, and filmmaking
• The emotional truth behind burnout at the height of success
• Why “Follow your curiosity first” is a creative philosophy worth living by
• How reinvention is a lifelong act of courage, not a single turning point

🎥 Watch the full video episode:
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🎤 Follow Audrey’s Work:
Instagram: @audreyhallphoto | @audreyhallfineart | @harlow.willis | @dearwesternsky

Website: https://www.audreyhall.com/

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✨ Produced by IWD406
A Montana women’s platform and podcast celebrating stories of resilience, creativity, and community.
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