In Conversation With Rudy Samuel

Ash & Migs, the husband and wife duo behind The Manchester Derby , join Rudy Samuel for an honest conversation about football, marriage, content creation and building one of South Africa's most recognised football brands. From starting a football page in Johannesburg to working with SuperSport , collaborating with global football brands and creating content around the world's biggest c...

In this episode of In Conversation With Rudy Samuel, I sit down with Caiah M for a deep and honest conversation around identity, social media, colourism, faith and modern culture. We unpack whether people truly know who they are outside of social media, how the internet has shaped human behaviour, the pressure of being perceived online, the realities of colourism, and how validation has become a c...

For the first time, I sit down alone and speak honestly about what the last 3 months of fatherhood have truly been like. In this episode, I open up about becoming a first time father, the financial realities of having a child, giving birth in private healthcare without medical aid, entrepreneurship, sleepless nights, and learning how to become a present dad while navigating marriage, business and...

In this episode of In Conversation With Rudy Samuel (#ICWRS) , Rudy sits down with Certified Financial Planner Mona Manzambi for an important conversation around money, financial literacy, investing, debt and long term wealth building for young Africans. This episode unpacks: • The difference between financial literacy, financial wellbeing, financial education and financial planning • The importan...

In this episode of In Conversation With Rudy Samuel, we sit down with Tricia Mpisi actress presenter, content creator, and now author. From building an audience through digital storytelling to stepping into the world of Netflix, Tricia’s journey reflects what it means to be a modern African creative navigating multiple industries at once. We unpack her transition from content creation into acting...

Welcome to another episode of In Conversation With Rudy Samuel. In this episode, we sit down with Nahum Bangura, a 30 year old entrepreneur, South African born and raised, who made the bold decision to move to Sierra Leone and build a business from the ground up. In just 9 months of operating, Nahum generated over R3 million in sales through his food brand, Namza Smash Burgers and Wings, and is no...

In this episode of In Conversation With Rudy Samuel, I sit down with Jesse Pretorius, the founder of Jesster Studios, a high-performance individual who has built his life around discipline, fitness, and business. From competing in Hyrox and marathons to building a podcast studio and creating content, Jesse breaks down what it really takes to operate at a high level in today’s world. This is not ju...

In this episode of In Conversation With Rudy Samuel, I sit down with Shama Veyi, also known as Chama is Shama, a successful club promoter, entrepreneur, and father, to unpack his journey of building a life on his own terms. From entering the nightlife industry to becoming a young father, Shama shares what it really takes to succeed in an unconventional space while navigating responsibility, growth...

In this episode of In Conversation With Rudy Samuel, we sit down with Bongz Khumalo, a young South African farmer and founder of Nkabohle Poultry Farm in Pretoria West. Bongz began dreaming about farming at just 15 years old. Today, in his early 30’s, he is building a poultry farming operation that produces thousands of broiler chickens while balancing a full time job. This conversation explores t...

Welcome back to In Conversation with Rudy Samuel This is the first episode of the year and we are starting with depth. In a world where everyone is chasing success, very few people talk about what it actually costs. The pressure. The expectations. The identity shifts. The emotional weight that comes with ambition. In this episode, Rudy Samuel sits down with Mamello Rantseuoa, Speaker and Corporate...

Today I step onto the track with one of South Africa’s fastest rising stars Joviale Mbisha. A student athlete who runs for South Africa, a Sportswoman of the Year winner at the  @ujyoutube  and an  @adidas  sponsored athlete who trains up to 6 hours a day while balancing school competitions and personal life. 🇿🇦🇨🇩In this episode we dive into what it truly takes to become an elite sprinter. We unpa...

In this episode, we bring you a full Recruitment Masterclass with Landry Mutombo, the CEO and Founder of InspHired Recruitment Solutions. Africa's fastest rising recruitment company. This episode is designed for every professional who is job hunting, changing careers, or looking to grow with clarity and confidence. ✨We break down the entire job search journey step by step. Everything from mindset...

At In Conversation With Rudy Samuel we tell African stories that inspire educate and empower. Today we uncover the journey of Landry Mutombo the visionary CEO behind InspHired Recruitment Solutions. From cross border expansion to building a women led team Landry shares the moments that built him and the purpose behind his mission. This is part one of two. Part two brings the full recruitment maste...

From living in homeless shelters for years, to becoming a published author, speaker, and one of Africa’s few etiquette consultants 🎤📚 Prince Ndaba’s story is one of unshakable faith, resilience, and transformation 🙏🏽✨In this episode of In Conversation With Rudy Samuel, Prince opens up about his childhood after losing his father 💔, surviving chaos and instability, and finding his purpose thro...

☕️ This episode is proudly brought to you by Mzuri Coffee, premium African coffee made for dreamers, doers, and believers. Visit to experience Africa’s finest brew. https://www.instagram.com/mzuricoffee/?hl=enAt just 28 years old, Chloé Bombole has built a powerful career shaping the future of Africa through investment and infrastructure 💼🌍She left her home country at 18 to study at UCT (Univer...

Major welcome to our new sponsors — Mzuri Coffee! The platform is growing and people are noticing. ☕✨ Follow them here: https://www.instagram.com/mzuricoffee/?hl=en Lesego Gumede is losing his hearing but he’s building one of South Africa’s fastest-growing sneaker businesses, empowering his community and raising a family along the way. Lesego is the founder of Sneaker Cleanic, a township-based b...

THIS VIDEO IS SPONSORED BY MZURI COFFEE ☕️ - CHECK THEM OUT ON INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/mzuricoffee/?hl=enFarah C. Fortune, South Africa’s Queen of Public Relations, joins me In Conversation With Rudy Samuel to share her incredible journey. From growing up in Belgium and Manchester, starting work at just 14, and finishing school early, to moving into immigration and finally launching...

Vanessa Bukasa is a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)), Vice President at Absa, public speaking coach, and author of Speaking with Confidence: The Secret Sauce to Success. In this episode of In Conversation With Rudy Samuel, Vanessa shares practical lessons on leadership, communication, and networking — three pillars that shaped her journey from finance to boardrooms across Africa. From navigating the...

From facing the stigma of early motherhood 👩‍👦 to overcoming the heartbreak of losing her brand-new kitchen to a fire 🔥, Henrique has turned challenges into triumphs. Today, she’s a lawyer ⚖️, single mom 💪, and founder of Mudondu Samba 🥘, an African culinary brand in Johannesburg that celebrates African food, culture, and resilience. In this inspiring conversation on In Conversation With Rudy...

In this powerful and heartfelt episode of In Conversation with Rudy Samuel, I sit down with a friend who opens up about her journey through divorce, motherhood, and rediscovering her identity in Christ. She featured in a documentary I shot a few years ago titled - "IS THERE A FORMULA TO MARRIAGE" and today she is sharing her story of how her marriage did not work - https://youtu.be/AUCBt...

Welcome to another powerful episode of In Conversation With Rudy Samuel 🔥🔥🔥This time, we’re joined by none other than Elma Akob, the unmistakable voice behind brands like Gautrain, Nedbank, MTV, Netflix, Disney, and BBC Africa. From her Cameroonian roots to being raised in South Africa, Elma shares her inspiring journey as a voice-over artist, entrepreneur, public speaking coach, founder of Ele...

THE TSHITUKA STORY: FROM STRUGGLES TO SUCCESS | FAMILY, RUGBY, WEALTH & RETIRING THEIR PARENTS

In this powerful episode of In Conversation With Rudy Samuel, we sit down with the dynamic Davina Bemako — a black Christian woman under 30 who is thriving in business, faith, and purpose. 🙌🏾🔥Davina is the founder of The Prayer Brunch — a fast-growing online and in-person community of Christian women who gather every quarter to pray 🙏🏾, fellowship 🤝🏾, grow spiritually 🌱, and build Godly si...

THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY REDEFINED SOLUTIONS SERVICES. A MULTI-SERVICE COMPANY LIKE NO OTHER. 🔥🔥 FOR MORE INFO, PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK - www.redefinedsolutionss.comIn this episode of "In Conversation With Rudy Samuel", I sit down with digital content creator and entrepreneur Joel Kabalu, who shares his powerful journey from humble beginnings to working with some of South Afr...

This episode is brought to you by ZANI AFRICA 🔥Check them out here: www.zaniafrica.cohttps://www.instagram.com/zani_africa?igsh=Ymthd250ZGpvdXlkIn this powerful and unfiltered episode, I sit down with my lifelong friend and fellow entrepreneur to explore the real journey of brotherhood, business, and personal growth. From navigating burnout to building authentic relationships, we open up about th...