on changing your surname again!

A podcast on a topic that is so important and yet we just don’t talk about it enough. In this episode we delve into the process of second marriage and IF as a woman you should change your surname AGAIN. Our guest speaker Rudashni, got married in December 2022 and shares her process and struggle in terms of having to change her surname AGAIN... particularly in the context of a second marriage.  

Rudashni Peters, has a background in social work and corporate experience in Executive Coaching, Human Resources & Learning & Development. She is passionate about igniting women and empowering them to share their stories. Rudashni ,reflects on her own experience and the importance of closing the chapter of her first marriage respectfully while embracing a new chapter with her current partner. The decision of whether to change surnames becomes a significant question for Radashni, and she shares her inner struggle with making that choice as well her advice for woman who might be in the same situation to trust their inner voice, choose ‘courage over comfort’ and daring greatly.  

Podcast show notes: 

• Second marriage - 'Do I change my surname again?' 

• The shift in the thought process of changing your surname - 'Why does it feel more difficult to make this decision the second time around?' 

• "It's more than just a name I got from my ex- husband" - Your name as an extension of WHO you are as a woman, mother and professional 

• IF I change my surname - 'How do I explain this to my children?' 

• The importance of making the decision for YOURSELF 

• A journey of courage over comfort 

• Having the hard conversation with your husband - What do you need from your partner to navigate this decision