The IWD406’s Podcast
The IWD406 Podcast serves as a platform for Montana women to share their stories and engage in meaningful conversations with the Women of IWD406. During the podcast, there is a special segment where guests can pass the mic to the next guest, allowing them to shine in the spotlight. This moment exemplifies women supporting women on the podcast. IWD406 aims to celebrate, honor, and showcase the stories of Montana women.
Episodes
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 Theatre Project (ATP) located in Whitef...
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 and innovation, beginning as a det...
EPS 53 Sarah Calhoun - Building Grit and Community: The Red Ants Pants Revolution with Sarah Calhoun
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 Sulphur Springs, Montana.
In this inspi...
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 land...
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 as a top strategist and campaign ...
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.
Diane began her career in 1977 with...
"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 launching in 2022, Brave Hearts has rai...
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 Flathead in 1989 and quickly becam...
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 hit the airwaves and quickly becam...
From New York Fashion to Montana Homesteads: Laura Fisher’s Journey | Episode #46
What does it take to turn a passion for fashion into a purpose-driven brand? This week on the IWD406 Podcast, we sit down with Laura Fisher, founder of RevivALL Clothing, a Montana-based brand that blends functionality with femininity in designs that honor both history and modern practicality.
From earning a coveted spot at New York’s prestigious Fash...
What does it take to balance military service, entrepreneurship, and a love for the wild outdoors? This week on the IWD406 Podcast, we sit down with Alexa Woods, co-owner of Wild River Adventures, a premier rafting company in West Glacier, Montana, now celebrating 40 years of operation. From her early days growing up in Duluth, Minnesota, to enlis...
The IWD406 Podcast - Bella Downing, Montana High School Girls Wrestling Champion | Episode #44
"Breaking Barriers: Championing Women in Wrestling" | Episode #44 with Bella Downing
This week on the IWD406 Podcast, we have the honor of sitting down with Bella Downing, the Flathead Valley High School Girls Wrestling Champion and a fierce advocate for women in sports. Bella has shattered barriers in Montana's wrestling scen...
"From Trauma to Triumph: Breaking Generational Cycles" | Episode #43 with Heather McAbee
This week on the IWD406 Podcast, we sit down with Heather McAbee, a transformation facilitator, retreat leader, and the visionary behind Shifting Sands Holistic Healing. Known for her powerful talk, "From Trauma to Triumph," Heather helps individuals break free from generational...
IWD406 Podcast Chat
"Investing in Montana's Future: Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship & Community" | Episode 42 with Liz Marchi
This week on the IWD406 Podcast, we sit down with Liz Marchi, a powerhouse in Montana’s entrepreneurial and investment landscape. As a founding partner and Head of Community Engagement at Two Bear Capital, Liz has played a pivotal role in shaping Montana’s venture capital ecosystem, supporting high-imp...
"Running a Ski Resort, Building an Empire & Balancing It All" | Episode 41 with Avery Patrick
This week on the IWD406 Podcast, we sit down with Avery Patrick, owner of Montana’s oldest ski resort, Showdown Montana. From navigating year-to-year challenges in the ski industry to acquiring a new hotel and balancing motherhood, Avery shares what it takes to run a successful business in the mountains while keepin...
IWD406 Podcast Chat "Be Prepared, Not Paranoid – Don’t Be Your Family’s Liability for Self-Protection" | Episode 40 with Annah Pharr
This week on the IWD406 Podcast, we dive into an essential and empowering conversation with Annah Pharr of Mrs. Firearm Handling, a firearms expert dedicated to helping women develop confidence, skill, and responsibility in self-protection.
Why Listen? Women are stepping into self-reliance and persona...
New Episode Alert: From Heartbreak to Healing with Stephanie Quayle
This week on the IWD406 Podcast, we are honored to sit down with the inspiring Stephanie Quayle, a Nashville recording artist, author, and Montana native. Stephanie’s story is one of perseverance, self-discovery, and healing after enduring the deep emotional scars of a toxic relationship.
In this episode, Stephanie courageously opens up about:
Her Journey: From her...
This week on the IWD406 Podcast, we are privileged to share the incredible story of Laura Brazan, founder of the Flathead Valley Mentor Group and an advocate for the widely popular Grandparents Raising Grandchildren initiative and podcast. Listen on spotify.
Laura’s journey is one of unimaginable loss and extraordinary strength. From her career as...
In an upcoming episode of The IWD406 Podcast, our guest is Carli Seymour: New Episode Alert: A Tragic Story with a Mission for Change
This week on the IWD406 Podcast, we are honored to have Carli Seymour join us to share the heartbreaking story of Bobby Dewbre, a beloved Whitefish Chair 6 Ski Lift Operator. Bobby tragically lost his life on his 21st birthday when a drunk driver struck the Uber he took to avoid drinking and driving...
In the latest episode on The IWD406 Podcast, our guest is Julie Tickle of Dream Adaptive:
Julie Tickle joined the DREAM team in January 2017 in a program-facing role and moved into the Executive Director position in June 2018. She grew up near balmy Buffalo, New York as a four-season fresh air kid. She was a two-sport and All-American athlete in college, earning a B.S. in Psychology and M.S. in Sports Administration.
Julie’s care...
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