Staying True to Your Work, Even After Success with Kirsten Lewis

⚠️ Note: This episode is from the Intentional Documentary® era. I’ve kept it in the archive because it explores what it means to grow on your own terms — creatively, personally, and professionally — even after you’ve “made it.”

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Kirsten Lewis has spent nearly two decades traveling the world as a working photographer. In this conversation, we look past the dream-life version of "success" to talk about what she’s still reaching for.

From evolving goals to artistic self-trust, this episode is a grounded and honest reflection on what it means to stay committed to growth, even when the outside world thinks you’ve already arrived.

Topics

• What early dreams in photography often leave out
• The reality of full-time travel as a creative
• Why external recognition doesn’t mean the work is done
• Kirsten’s reflections on creative identity and artistic fulfillment
• What holds photographers back from meaningful growth
• The one trait her most successful students share
• Evolving alongside your partner when you work in the same field
• Behind the scenes of the Documentary Family Awards

Connect with Kirsten + access the archived episode resources here: 
 → dangerouslygoodstories.com/intentional-documentary-archive