The IWD406’s Podcast

DRAWING THE WILD Observation, Artistic Purpose + Capturing the Spirit of Montana Wildlife What happens when an artist does more than simply look at an animal? What changes when she takes the time to observe its movement, understand its anatomy and experience its presence in the wild? In this episode of The IWD406 Podcast, we sit down with acclaimed Montana wildlife artist Dale Marie Muller for a c...

Episode 70 | The Builders Table with Sarah Gould (Part 2) The Financial Climber Profiles™: How Your Relationship with Money Shapes the Way You Lead What if the way you manage money isn't just financial—what if it's behavioral? And what if those behaviors are influencing how you lead your team, make investments, respond to risk, pursue opportunities, and ultimately scale your business? In Part Two...

WHAT THE BODY HOLDS Healing, Awareness + the Power of Releasing What We Carry What if the place where you feel pain isn’t actually where the problem begins? And what if your body has been communicating with you long before you ever stopped to listen? In this episode of The IWD406 Podcast, we sit down with PJ McCracken, founder of The Body Mechanic, for a conversation that goes far beyond what most...

EPISODE 68 | THE GATHERING TABLE Mothering in Montana with Angela Willey What happens when becoming a mother also means becoming an advocate before your baby is even born? In Episode 68 of the IWD406 Podcast, Julie Walz welcomes Montana mother and children’s book author Angela Willey to The Gathering Table for a deeply personal conversation about motherhood, medical uncertainty, and learning durin...

What happens when life repeatedly reminds you that time is never guaranteed? In Episode 67 of the IWD406 Podcast, Julie Walz welcomes fifth-generation Montanan Bekah O’Shea—designer, entrepreneur, founder of Ride Free Montana, co-founder of House of Cowbella, and one of the creative forces behind Coup de Rouge and HOWL: House of West. Bekah and her husband create handcrafted heirloom leather goods...

Episode 66 | The Builders Table with Sarah Gould (Part 1) Building Financial Agency: Leading Your Business with Confidence What if the way you think about money is influencing every decision you make as a business owner? In Part One of our special three-part Builders Table series, Julie Walz sits down with Sarah Gould, Founder & CEO of Elevated Advisory & Accounting, to explore one of the...

Episode 65 | The Gathering Table with Erin Kay Anderson Dating in Montana: The Realities, Discoveries & Unexpected Lessons What happens when you combine Big Sky Country, small-town connections, modern dating apps, personal growth, and a healthy sense of humor? In this special Gathering Table conversation, Julie Walz sits down with Billings-born, Missoula-based Erin Kay Anderson for an honest d...

Episode 64 | Walking Between Worlds: Scarlette Bourne | Fashion, Identity, and Representing Montana on the Global Stage The IWD406 Podcast, Montana’s trusted platform amplifying leadership, storytelling, and community impact, proudly presents Episode 64 featuring Scarlette Bourne, Montana fashion model, creative, and advocate for authentic representation. In this episode of the IWD406 Podcast, we...

Episode 63 | Building Legacy in Montana: Aubrie Lorona of Swan Mountain Outfitters | Courage, Calling, and Continuing the Vision The IWD406 Podcast, Montana’s trusted platform amplifying leadership, storytelling, and community impact, proudly presents Episode 63 featuring Aubrie Lorona, Co-Owner of Swan Mountain Outfitters in West Glacier, Montana. In this episode of the IWD406 Podcast, we sit dow...

Episode 62 | Bringing Songwriters to Montana: Jo Smith of Big Sky Troubadours | The Power of Storytelling Through Music and Community The IWD406 Podcast, Montana’s trusted platform amplifying leadership, creativity, and community impact, proudly presents Episode 62 featuring Jo Smith, founder of Big Sky Troubadours. In this authentic and story-driven conversation, Jo shares what it means to build...

Episode 61 | Building Community That Moves Women Forward: Amanda Diehl of Sky Oro | Redefining Connection and Growth in Montana The IWD406 Podcast, Montana’s trusted platform amplifying leadership, creativity, and community impact, proudly presents Episode 61 featuring Amanda Diehl, founder of Sky Oro. In this dynamic and forward-thinking conversation, Amanda shares what it means to build more tha...

Episode 60 | She Lives Her Purpose: Cress Whitman of Horsemanship with Integrity | Bridging the Connection Between Horse and Human The IWD406 Podcast, Montana’s trusted platform amplifying leadership, creativity, and community impact, proudly presents Episode 60 featuring Cress Whitman, founder of Horsemanship with Integrity. In this grounded and powerful conversation, Cress shares what it means t...

Episode #59 | Learning to Hunt with Confidence: Alex Stokman of Venery | Building Skill, Story, and Stewardship The IWD406 Podcast, Montana’s trusted platform amplifying leadership, creativity, and community impact, proudly presents Episode 59 featuring Alex Stokman, founder of Venery. In this powerful and grounded conversation, Alex shares her journey from growing up in Ohio and Florida, to study...

Episode #58 | Bringing Songwriters to Montana: Ron Snow of Mountain Bluebird Presents | The Stories Behind the Songs The IWD406 Podcast, Montana’s trusted platform amplifying leadership, creativity, and community impact, proudly presents Episode 58 featuring Ron Snow, founder of Mountain Bluebird Presents. In this inspiring episode, Ron shares how he is helping shape Montana’s growing music cultur...

Episode #57 | Emergency Preparedness in Montana: Dr. Jeff Muenzer of PrepEM Wild | Real Listener Questions get answered on the IWD406 Podcast The IWD406 Podcast, Montana’s trusted platform amplifying leadership, expertise, and community impact, proudly presents Episode 57 featuring Dr. Jeff Muenzer of PrepEM Wild Inc. In this powerful and practical episode, Dr. Jeff — emergency physician turned em...

What does it really mean to release what no longer serves you — and step forward with clarity, intention, and renewed power? In this episode of The IWD406 Podcast, host Julie Walz sits down with movement therapist Emily Morrow and upcoming author Ali Betts for an honest, reflective conversation on what 2025 taught us, what we’re consciously shedding, and how we’re stepping into 2026 with grounded...

Episode #55 | Leading with Confidence, Creativity & Community: Tracy McDowell of Alpine Theatre Project in Whitefish, Montana on the IWD406 Podcast The IWD406 Podcast, Montana’s premier platform celebrating women’s leadership, creativity, and community impact, proudly presents Episode 55 featuring Tracy McDowell — accomplished performer, educator, producer, and Artistic Director of Alpine Thea...

In the Fight for Our Children: The Truth Behind Advocacy with Legendary Jeanne Parker | Episode #54 on the IWD406 Podcast The IWD406 Podcast, Montana’s premier platform celebrating women’s leadership, impact, and community service, proudly presents Episode 54 featuring Jeanne Parker — one of Montana’s most respected investigators and child-advocacy leaders. Jeanne’s career spans decades of service...

Building Grit and Community: The Red Ants Pants Revolution with Sarah Calhoun | Episode #53 on the IWD406 Podcast The IWD406 Podcast, Montana’s premier platform celebrating women’s stories of leadership, innovation, and community, proudly presents its 53rd episode featuring Sarah Calhoun — founder of Red Ants Pants, the Red Ants Pants Foundation, and the Red Ants Pants Music Festival in White Sulp...

Follow Your Curiosity First: The Art of Reinvention with Audrey Hall | Episode #52 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...

🎙️ Strategy, Grit & Flight: The Legacy of Brianne Rogers | Episode #51 What happens when strategic leadership, Montana roots, and the wild call of adventure collide? This week on the IWD406 Podcast, we sit down with Brianne Rogers — a Montana powerhouse whose journey has taken her from the political pulse of Washington, D.C. to the rugged backcountry of Alaska. Brianne began her career serving...

A Woman Among Wolves: Dr. Diane Boyd’s Legacy of Wolf Recovery & Conservation | Episode #50 What happens when passion for wildlife, groundbreaking science, and the untamed spirit of Montana collide? This week on the IWD406 Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Diane K. Boyd — a legendary wildlife biologist and author whose four-decade career helped shape wolf recovery across North America and beyond....

IWD406 Podcast Chat "Fighting for Tiny Hearts: Advocacy, Resilience & Community Support" | Episode 43 with Kalee Plowman & Ashleah Hall This week on the IWD406 Podcast, we sit down with Kalee Plowman and Ashleah Hall, co-founders of the Montana Brave Hearts Foundation, an organization fiercely dedicated to supporting families of children born with congenital heart defects (CHD). Since laun...

From Flathead to East Africa: Lucy Smith’s Legacy of Leading with Purpose | Episode #48 What happens when humble beginnings, bold leadership, and a global heart for service collide? This week on the IWD406 Podcast, we sit down with Lucy Smith — a trailblazing nonprofit leader whose three-decade legacy stretches from Montana’s Flathead Valley to villages in East Africa and beyond. Lucy moved to the...

Montana’s Rock Queen to Real Estate Royalty: Leah Lindsay’s Story | Episode #47 What happens when a powerhouse voice, a servant’s heart, and entrepreneurial spirit collide? This week on the IWD406 Podcast, we sit down with Leah Lindsay — Flathead Valley’s original Rock Queen, beloved radio personality, and co-owner of Montana Property Angels. Leah first stole the community’s heart in 1997 when she...