The calling to follow your life path - career change interview with Irina Kudres

What’s it like moving to a new country and setting up a creative business? Irina Kudres shares her story about moving to Bergamo in Italy with her partner and changing her career path. Previously working in digital marketing and PR, she is now doing portrait, documentary and brand photography.Irina’s home country is Russia and she has also lived in Malaysia and Germany. She talks about both the positive aspects and challenges of living in different countries, including the mountainous region where she lives in Italy now.This interview highlights the first steps that Irina took to becoming a freelance photographer and the importance of following your life path when you sense a calling for change.Recording informationThis interview was recorded online on 11th November 2025.Irina’s LinksIrina’s websitePhoto story book Another Odyssey Studio: Panoramico StudioConnect with Irina on LinkedInFollow Irina on InstagramFinal notesVisit About The Adventure website to contact Sarah, the podcast host, with your comments, questions or suggestions for future guests. Or email directly: [email protected] to Sarah's newsletter to receive episodes in your inbox, along with career change interviews and career coaching questions.Podcast music is by Tsarzi and artwork by Tiffany-Francis Baker.Thanks for listening!