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Ruda Talks Change (prev When Change Happens)
Hosted by BrightRockZA · EN
First launched in 2014, Ruda Talks Change is a podcast series, produced by BrightRock, where influential South African personalities share their inspiring stories of change. Hosted by renowned journalist, Ruda Landman, the series explores the moments of change that have shaped them into the people they are today.
Fast forward to 2026, Ruda Talks Change: The journey continues revisits some of our original guests’ change stories to find out where they are today and how they’ve continued loving change along the way.
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Angel Jones is all about making real change
1w ago00:41:15Tap to summarizeYou may know Angel Jones as the vibrant woman who always had her wings in tow and the advertising guru-turned-recruitment expert who runs HomecomingEx, an executive search firm that helps globally experienced African talent come back home. Ask anyone who’s come across her and they’ll tell you that both in her career and personal life, Angel always leads with a fearless attitude and a zest for life – something that was apparent 12 years ago in her first Ruda Talks Change interview, and shines even brighter today. In this impactful conversation with Ruda Landman, Angel peels back the layers to her life, giving us insight into her personal struggles and triumphs, her successful business, and just how much her life has changed since she last spoke to Ruda. Through it all, you’ll notice that one thing stands out – Angel is making a real change everywhere she goes. First launched in 2014, Ruda Talks Change is a podcast series, produced by BrightRock, where influential South African personalities share their inspiring stories of change. Hosted by renowned journalist, Ruda Landman, the series explores the moments of change that have shaped them into the people they are today. Fast forward to 2026, Ruda Talks Change: The journey continues revisits some of our original guests’ change stories to find out where they are today and how they’ve continued loving change along the way. #LoveChange Website
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Rami Chuene embraces change and opportunity at every turn
4w ago00:58:35Tap to summarizeTake one look at South African icon, Rami Chuene, and chances are, you’ll connect her to a special memory – whether it’s one of her iconic TV and film characters, her profound words of wisdom, or her soul-stirring music. Whatever the medium, she’s sure to leave a lasting impression on everyone she’s touched. In this insightful episode of Ruda Talks Change: The journey continues, Rami and Ruda catch up on all things life and change – from her dynamic career and love for her craft, to her personal evolution. Rami’s story is living proof of what you can achieve when you work hard, stay resilient, and embrace change in your life. First launched in 2014, Ruda Talks Change is a podcast series, produced by BrightRock, where influential South African personalities share their inspiring stories of change. Hosted by renowned journalist, Ruda Landman, the series explores the moments of change that have shaped them into the people they are today. Fast forward to 2026, Ruda Talks Change: The journey continues revisits some of our original guests’ change stories to find out where they are today and how they’ve continued loving change along the way. #LoveChange Website
Transcribe →Ruda talks to Suzanne Stevens about life, change and BrightRock's 15th birthday
Jun 300:49:46Tap to summarizeWe kick-off Ruda Talks Change: The journey continues with a special episode with BrightRock CEO, Suzanne Stevens. She shares the moments of change that have shaped who she is today – from her upbringing to her dynamic career, and the inception of BrightRock. Website
Transcribe →Steve Milton: How a near-death experience sparked new life
Sep 11, 202400:31:54Tap to summarizeSometimes you don’t choose change, change chooses you. That was the case for successful business man, Steve Milton. After a life-altering health scare, Steve finally made the change he’s always wanted to make but had been putting off for years. He chats to Ruda about life before and after that pivotal moment, and how he navigated a change that he wasn’t prepared for. Through change science insights from personal resilience and change expert, Dr Frank Magwegwe, we find out what happens when change chooses you and what drives us to finally make that change after a life-changing moment. Website
Transcribe →Thapelo Tsiu: A leap from the world of banking to the world of biking
Sep 4, 202400:30:14Tap to summarizeAfter almost 20 years in the banking industry, Thapelo Tsiu left his successful career to pursue entrepreneurship. As a business banker, Thapelo knew all the things he needed to do to get a business off the ground. Even though he had the idea, the know-how and the commitment to start his own business, he still knew it was a big and risky change he’d have to navigate. He chats to Ruda about why and how he took this leap of faith, while Dr Frank unpacks the science behind Thapelo’s journey of change through the concept of change readiness. Website
Transcribe →Megan Scott: Sometimes no amount of planning can prepare you for change
Aug 28, 202400:33:24Tap to summarizeWhen Megan Scott was looking to have a second child, she was surprised to find out that she’d be welcoming a set of twins into the world! Both avid planners, Megan and her husband were overwhelmed with the thought of expanding their small family of three into a family of five, a huge change moment neither of them had planned for. She chats to host, Ruda Landman, about the many unexpected moments that followed and how that taught her that no amount of planning can prepare you for certain changes that are thrown your way. With insights from Dr Frank Magwegwe, we find out how anyone can learn to make room for change in their plans. Website
Transcribe →Wendy Selebi: Finding purpose after retirement
Aug 21, 202400:26:23Tap to summarizeFor author and speaker, Wendy Selebi, retirement was the perfect opportunity to reignite her fire and start afresh. She chats to host, Ruda Landman, about how she turned her fear of retirement into an exciting opportunity to find and fulfil her true purpose. We learn how to make the most out of the huge change moment and prepare for life after you leave the workplace from Wendy’s inspiring story and from personal resilience and change expert, Dr Frank. Website
Transcribe →Costa Carastavrakis: From addiction recovery to finding comedy and running marathons
Aug 15, 202400:42:21Tap to summarizeAuthor and comedian, Costa Carastavrakis chats to our host, Ruda Landman, about his journey to recovery after battling a drug and alcohol addiction. He details where and how his struggles with addiction started and the life-changing moment that forced him to turn his life around and change for the better. Website
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When Change Happens - Promo
Aug 12, 202400:00:30Tap to summarizeWelcome to When Change Happens, the second instalment of our Change in One Generation Podcast. Hosted by award-winning journalist, Ruda Landman, and change and personal resilience expert, Dr Frank Magwegwe, When Change Happens shifts the focus from generational change to the pivotal change moments in an individual’s life. Listen to the change stories of everyday people who’ve experienced life-altering events that changed the course of their lives forever and put their potential for change to the test. With insights from Dr Frank, you can learn from our guests’ stories and make the link between science and real-life experiences so you can make the most out of any change in your life. Website
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Change in One Generation with Professor Jonathan Jansen
Jun 21, 202300:41:08Tap to summarizeWe close off the first season of Change in One Generation with Professor Jonathan Jansen, president of the Academy of Science of South Africa and Professor of Education at Stellenbosch University. The distinguished professor chats to Dr Frank and Ruda about his inspiring change-journey and his lifelong commitment to changing South Africa’s education system for the better through his passion for teaching and transformation. Website
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