The calling to follow your life path - career change interview with Irina Kudres
- Sarah Lister
- 6 days ago
- 1 min read
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. Listen to her interview on About The Adventure podcast.
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.
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.
Listen to the interview by clicking the play button below, or download it here. The episode is also available on About The Adventure podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Recording information
This interview was recorded online on 11th November 2025.
Irina’s Links
Irina’s website
Photo story book Another Odyssey
Studio: Panoramico Studio
Connect with Irina on LinkedIn
Follow Irina on Instagram
Final notes
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Podcast music is by Tsarzi and artwork by Tiffany-Francis Baker.
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