Ruda Talks Change (prev When Change Happens)

A lot has changed since entrepreneur, speaker, and endurance athlete, Letshego Zulu, last spoke to host, Ruda Landman. She’s now a published author, a mother to a preteen, and has gone on to pursue different business endeavours in marketing and logistics. But one thing that hasn’t changed is her zest for life.

In this inspiring episode of Ruda Talks Change: The journey continues, she opens up about her inspiring evolutions over the years. She opens up to Ruda about what she’s been up to in her life – from navigating grief and motherhood to building a successful career as a businesswoman and endurance athlete. We get to know a little more about the phenomenal woman that is Letshego Zulu.

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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Brent Lindeque has come a long way since his days as that young and ambitious marketing professional who changed the NekNomination – a drinking challenge that became an international social media trend – into the RakNomination, a viral trend that encouraged people to perform random acts of kindness instead. This initiative gave way to The Good Things Guy, a platform that shares stories of South Africans who are doing great things.

It’s been 10 years since Brent last spoke to host, Ruda Landman – and how things have changed! Today, The Good Things guy is a media platform that’s grown into an empire. In this engaging episode of Ruda Talks Change: The journey continues, the media mogul digs a little deeper to reveal Brent the keynote speaker, loving partner, stepfather, and all-round lekker human being.

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

You 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

Take 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

We 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

Sometimes 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

After 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

When 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

For 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

Author 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