Ben Rudrud

National Award Winning Keynote Speaker

Nationally recognized motivational speaker, best selling author and founder of The RIPL Message, Ben has inspired over half a million students, educators, and communities to start their own ripple of change. Inspiring Kindness, Courage & Connection Across the Country.

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Experience the energy, connection, and impact Ben brings to every audience — from school assemblies to national conferences.

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The Power of One

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The RIPL Experience

Keynote With Educators

2 Minutes to Change Your Life

Bring The RIPL Message to Your School, Staff, or Community

Ben’s programs are designed to do more than motivate — they move people.
Each experience blends laughter, honesty, and actionable steps that help audiences carry kindness and courage into everyday life.

Student Assemblies

High-energy, story-driven presentations that connect with students. Real stories. Real laughs. Real challenges they can start today.

Educator Keynotes

Fresh inspiration for staff who give their all. Reignite purpose, boost morale, and walk away with tools that make tomorrow lighter and better.

Conferences

Keynotes that unite audiences of all ages. A message that sticks — and sparks conversation long after the lights fade.

See How One Ripple Changes Everything

When Ben steps on stage, audiences feel it. His mix of heart, humor, and honesty sparks a ripple of real change

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Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author

Books by Ben Rudrud

Ben Rudrud isn’t just a speaker — he’s an award-winning storyteller and author. With two impactful books now available on Amazon, he’s earned #1 Best-Seller status, a milestone that highlights the reach and impact of his message.

Whether sharing on stage or through the written word, Ben’s mission remains the same: to spark kindness, connection, and purpose — one ripple at a time.

Ripple and the power of one - Amazon #1 Best Seller

In Ripple and The Power of One, author and national award-winning keynote speaker Ben Rudrud reminds us that the world doesn’t change through grand gestures — it changes through simple moments of courage, kindness, and connection.

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The Ripple of Change: An ABC Guide to Kindness in the Classroom - Amazon #1 Best Seller

Ripple of Kindness: An ABC Activity Guide is a beautifully crafted tool designed to help educators spark meaningful conversations and inspire positive actions in their students.

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Real Stories. Real Impact.

From students to superintendents, educators to event planners—Ben’s message doesn’t just reach people, it moves them.

Ever go to a presentation and get your socks knocked off? After all these years it's always a pleasant surprise when I see a presenter that impresses me a lot!
If you get a chance to hear him or his message, buy the ticket and get in the front row!

Kevin Honeycutt

International Keynote Speaker

Staff members alternated between laughter and tears throughout the inspiring, uplifting, and informative workshop provided by Ben Rudrud. A great many audience members thanked me for bringing to our district such a high quality staff development experience. I have never brought into our district a more effective and powerful presenter as Ben Rudrud of RIPL.

Tim Lutz

Today you presented at our school. As you spoke / could see the words you were saying, touching our students hearts. The reality of the hardships they face were coming out of your mouth and so many were nodding their heads and acknowledging what you were saying to be true... Thank you for reminding us that kindness is the best gift of all

Terri Peterson

I had one staff member comment that the RIPL Message was the BEST, most meaningful and relevant training they have ever had in the past 20 years AND I totally agree.

Dave Kuehn

Your messages are always so genuinely spoken from your heart. Thank you for your work and your encouragement! May this message reach all those who need to be reminded of the great opportunity we have to make a positive difference in the lives we touch."

Wendy Hall

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