Episode 6: Carmen Reddy, broadcaster and UP alum, on making it in media

Carmen Reddy started her journalism career at TuksFM while studying at the University of Pretoria, and has since worked for the likes of 5FM, Primedia, eNCA, and Newzroom Afrika. She is currently a media consultant. 

On this episode she speaks to us about:

  • Starting out on campus radio.
  • Taking risks and proving herself in commercial radio.
  • How her ideas about success have evolved over time. 
  • The importance of helping others in the industry. 
  • Learning to take no as an answer and adjusting.
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LeadUP is a production of the University of Pretoria’s Alumni Office. Our host is Lennox Wasara and our team includes Elna Schütz and Samantha Castle. Our sound engineers are Louis Cloete Productions.

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