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 sit down with Scarlette Bourne to explore her remarkable journey from Montana to the international fashion world.

As an Indigenous Montana model working across Montana, New York, Milan, and international fashion markets, Scarlette has built a career that bridges culture, creativity, and identity. From walking prestigious runways and working with designers around the world to remaining deeply connected to her roots, Scarlette shares what it means to navigate an industry often defined by appearances while staying grounded in purpose.

Scarlette's story is one of resilience, reinvention, and reclaiming a voice that was once silenced. Through fashion, storytelling, and community engagement, she is helping redefine representation while creating opportunities for others to be seen.

This episode explores:

• Indigenous representation in fashion
• Building a modeling career from Montana
• Walking runways in New York, Milan, and beyond
• Identity, confidence, and self-expression
• The realities of the fashion industry
• Overcoming adversity and finding your voice
• Creative entrepreneurship and personal branding
• The importance of representation and visibility

If you are interested in fashion, creativity, entrepreneurship, personal growth, or stories of women forging their own path, this episode offers an inspiring and honest perspective on what it means to pursue your dreams while staying true to who you are.

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ABOUT IWD406

IWD406 is a Montana-based storytelling and media platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of women shaping business, culture, community, and leadership across the state through podcasts, editorial features, and digital publication.