Best Apprentice Candidate Podcasts (2025)

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Stop Being Boring: An Expert’s Guide to Confident Communication | Emma Taylor 57:33

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Beyond the Boardroom: Emma Taylor – The Public Speaking Hacks That Change Everything What if public speaking wasn’t a talent you’re born with – but a skill you can learn faster than you think? In this episode, former BBC Apprentice candidate Aleksandra sits down with actor-trained public speaking coach Emma Taylor, who has spent 21 years coaching e…

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After Aston I... discovered the good and the bad of corporate boards 30:41

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Geoff and Aimee are joined by alumnus Stephen Billingham, who discusses his journey through various leadership roles, including being an executive at multiple high-profile organizations and a chair in both corporate and charitable boards. He talks candidly about the good and the bad of corporate boards, including what makes a good one, and why some…

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From Caravan to Half a Billion: Richard Woods' Journey from The Apprentice to 154-Person Team

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What if the secret to scaling from 1 to 154 people in just 12 months wasn't about working harder — but building smarter systems? In this episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins sits down with Richard Woods — three-time bestselling author, award-winning entrepreneur, creator of LinkedIn Breakfast, and founder of a business that's explod…

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She Didn’t Find Heaven – She Built It | Deborah Mitchell | Heaven Skincare 1:12:53

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Beyond the Boardroom: Deborah Mitchell – Building a Beauty Empire from Bee Venom and Belief What happens when a bullied, dyslexic girl from Shropshire turns her kitchen-table facial experiments into a world-renowned luxury skincare brand? In this fearless video podcast interview, Aleksandra⁠ sits down with Deborah Mitchell—founder of Heaven Skincar…

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Surviving Death and Rebuilding Life | Andrew Jenkins | BBC Traitors 1:02:43

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Andrew Jenkins was pronounced dead at 21 after a catastrophic car crash. Doctors said he’d never walk again — but he rebuilt his body and mind and later walked 1,200 km across four countries to prove what resilience really looks like. In this episode of Beyond the Boardroom, Aleksandra sits down with the BBC Traitors (UK, Season 2) finalist to go f…

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Robin Deller on Building a £200M Travel Empire from Nothing 1:30:08

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Robin Deller went from a failed apprenticeship to building a £200 million global travel empire. In this episode of Beyond the Boardroom, Aleksandra sits down with the founder of Imagine Cruising — part-owned by The Emirates Group — to unpack what it really takes to scale without selling your soul. From borrowing £65K from family to selling companie…

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After Aston I... explored the world of tech in the Big Apple 31:46

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In this episode of 'After Aston I...' hosts Aimee Postle and Geoff Savage sit down with Dr. Krystle Burnett-Dunkley, a triple alumna who has carved an impressive path in the tech industry. Krystle discusses her journey from Birmingham to New York, her work at Hewlett Packard in leading strategic marketing campaigns, and her PhD research on sustaina…

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Gavin Stone: Spy Secrets of Human Behaviour — Reading People, Power & the Animal Instincts of Influence 1:08:21

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Chameleons, Lions & Lies: Spy-Grade Deception Decoded — Gavin Stone on Statement Analysis & Control Watch: Full Episode | Trailer A high-signal masterclass in human behaviour with Gavin Stone — an ex-intelligence officer, body-language expert, and real-world spy strategist. Alongside host Aleksandra King, he decodes the animal instincts behind huma…

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From Burnout to Breakthrough: How to Run a Multi-Million Pound Business in Just 25 Hours a Week 1:28:31

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What if working less could actually help you scale faster? In this episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul chats with Ben Coomber, founder of Awesome Supplements and high-performance coach, about how he went from complete burnout and long Covid to running a multi-million pound business while working just 25 hours a week. Ben gets really hone…

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From Baywatch to Playboy: Brande Roderick’s Story 1:02:40

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Brande Roderick went from Baywatch bombshell to Playboy Playmate of the Year, from Hugh Hefner’s inner circle to Celebrity Apprentice and now film director and entrepreneur. In this episode of Beyond the Boardroom,

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Michael Howard: The Truth About Building a Business — Pressure, Pain & Profit 1:03:17

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What really keeps a founder moving when the pressure mounts, the numbers wobble, and other people’s livelihoods sit on their shoulders? In this episode of Beyond the Boardroom, Aleks…

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The Sleep Hack That Builds Seven-Figure Businesses: How Entrepreneurs Can Scale Faster with Better Rest 1:17:18

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What if the secret to scaling your business isn't working more hours — but sleeping better ones? In this episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, business strategist Paul Avins sits down with Sammy Margo, chartered physiotherapist, bestselling author of "The Good Sleep Guide", and founder of SmartPhysio — a successful 27-person physiotherapy pract…

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The Lies We Tell Ourselves — with Rebecca Nwankwo | Breaking Mental Barriers and the MBA Mindset 45:59

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What if the loudest thing holding you back isn’t the economy, your boss, or your skills — but your own mind? In this episode of Beyond the Boardroom, Aleksandra sits down with

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Sam Vanderpump: From Reality TV to a Near-Death Battle with Sepsis 1:15:41

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From champagne-fueled reality TV parties to a fight for survival in a hospital, Sam Vanderpump’s journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode of Beyond the Boardroom, host Aleksandra King sits down with

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How The Science of Food Can Fix Your Health Problems 1:07:45

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Why am I always tired? It’s rarely “just age” or bad luck — it’s what you’re feeding your body. Food is information, and the wrong foods quietly wreck your metabolism, energy and long-term health. In this episode of Beyond the Boardroom,

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Why Most CEOs Fail at Hiring (And How to Find Your Perfect COO) 1:37:14

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Why do so many successful entrepreneurs get stuck doing everything themselves? In this episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins sits down with Graham Brown, founder and CEO of 2iC Search and author of the upcoming book "Too Many Hats", to explore one of the biggest constraints to scaling: finding and hiring the right second-in-command. …

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Gossip, Trust & the Hidden Rules of Human Connection 1:24:25

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In this Beyond the Boardroom episode, host Aleksandra King sits down with Professor Robin Dunbar, the world-renowned evolutionary psychologist from the University of Oxford who formulated the famous *Dunbar’s Number*. They explore the science behind how humans form social connections and challenge common assumptions about friendship circles. Drawin…

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The Brutal Truth About Selling Your Business and Why 75% of Sales Fail 1:30:51

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Think you're ready to sell your business? Think again. Selling your business is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make — second only to marriage and kids. But how do you know when you’re actually ready to sell? In this episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins speaks with Ken Gorman, Regional Director at Transworld M&A and author …

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Mohammed Al-Ubaidi : The Mindset That Turns Trauma Into Power 34:26

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Surviving war. Outsmarting big tech. Reinventing health tech. In this episode of Beyond the Boardroom, Aleksandra sits down with Mohammed Al-Ubaidi

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Addiction, Recovery & Building a Purpose-Driven Life 56:12

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Addiction, Recovery & Building a Purpose-Driven Life. In this episode of Beyond the Boardroom, Aleksandra sits down with Jane Couper, who op…

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Power, Trust & the Fear of Losing Control | Mike LaCorte | Conflict International 1:11:06

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Dive into the hidden world of espionage as host Aleksandra King sits down with international investigator Mike LaCorte, CEO of Conflict International. This fearless episode of Beyond the Boardroom pulls back the curtain on secrets that affect us all. Enjoyed this episode? Don’t miss what’s next. Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive updates, be…

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Transforming a Family Business into a Global Brand 1:27:11

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From family start-up to global brand: the Wolf Eyewear growth story. Paul Avins sits down with CEO Tom Wolfenden to unpack the exact moves behind building a world-class sales team, scaling across borders, and keeping values intact while chasing exponential growth. Discover how Wolf Eyewear scaled from a family business into a global brand with 2,00…

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Beyond Time: Navigating the Past, Present, and Future in Business 1:35:53

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What happens when a five-year-old girl changes the entire course of your life? In this thought-provoking episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins sits down with High-Performance Coach and former JP Morgan derivatives head Rich Waterman to explore one of the most powerful transformations you’ll hear on the show. Rich shares the moving st…

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Making $12M from One Video, and What It Means to Be “Always Free” 1:43:26

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“How can one video generate $12 million in 10 months?” That’s exactly what happened for Jason Graystone — and in this episode, he reveals to Paul the mindset, money frameworks, and freedom principles that made it possible. Jason is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Graystone Education, and he’s on a mission to help people become Alw…

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From business failure to 7-Figure Scale Up in just 12 Months… 1:01:22

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What do you do when 12 years of building gets wiped out overnight? For Nicolas Manuel, Founder of Aim Graphics London, that nightmare became reality. After building a multi-million-pound family print and signage business, a combination of bad debts, soaring material costs, and the Russia-Ukraine war led to its collapse almost overnight. But instead…

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New Season Coming — But First, This. 2:39

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Season 1 lit the fire. Season 2 is where we turn up the heat. In this short wrap-up, I reflect on what we’ve built so far and give you a glimpse of what’s next: more courage, more clarity, more fearless conversations. We’re evolving the show behind the scenes to go deeper — into growth, mindset and self-leadership. In this special episode we take I…

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The FACE Framework: Your Blueprint for Successful Acquisitions 1:12:00

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What if growing your business 10x wasn’t just possible…but actually EASIER than growing 10% at a time? In today’s inspiring conversation, Paul sits down with David B. Horne, founder of Add Then Multiply, to talk about scaling through Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and shifting to a growth mindset. David shares his remarkable story of driving a busine…

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After Aston I…produced a hit TV series for Netflix and YouTube 34:54

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In this episode of the After Aston I... podcast, hosted by Aimee and Geoff, the spotlight is on Arese Ugwu, an Aston University alumna and renowned financial educator, author, and filmmaker. Arese shares her journey from studying Business Management at Aston to becoming a key figure empowering African millennial women with smart financial decisions…

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Stories of Unity, Belief and Resilience: Liverpool FC Through the Fans’ Eyes 20:52

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What Liverpool FC REALLY Means to The Fans - A Fan Tribute to Liverpool FC's Premier League Glory In this different kind of episode, we hit the streets of Liverpool to capture the raw emotion, legacy, and love that surrounds the Reds’ historic 20th league title. From the heart of the trophy parade to global voices from the fanbase, this episode is …

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Inside the Den: A Journey to Seven Figures with Emma Burke 1:32:29

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What really happens when you step into Dragons’ Den? For most entrepreneurs, pitching on BBC’s Dragons’ Den is the ultimate high‑stakes moment. For Emma Burke, founder of LACEEZE, that moment became a turning point in her journey, as she stepped into the Den, faced the Dragons, and walked out with an investment deal that put her grassroots sports b…

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The Courage to Walk Away and Start Again 35:16

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Walking Away, Taking Back Control & Redefining Success The Beyond the Boardroom Podcast with Aleksandra King is where resilience, ambition, and unapologetic truth collide. In this special episode, Aleksandra herself shares the untold story behind her headline-making decision to walk out of The Apprentice. What began as a light-hearted application b…

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From Adversity to Success: Navigating the Billionaire Business Landscape 2:08:43

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What’s it like to sell your business to a billionaire? In this episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins sits down with Andrew Scott, Founder and CEO of the Ascot Group, serial entrepreneur, investor, and the previous owner of Business Leader magazine, which he successfully sold to billionaire Richard Harpin. Andrew’s story is one of res…

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After Aston I... empowered thousands of South Asian women to lead with confidence 35:31

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In this episode of After Aston I…, co-hosts Aimee and Geoff are joined by Rupinder Kaur, founder of Asian Women Mean Business. Rupinder shares her inspiring journey from navigating the corporate world as a South Asian woman to leading a platform that empowers South Asian women to overcome self-doubt and step into leadership roles. She discusses the…

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Building a Category King: Strategies for Scaling Your Business 1:30:57

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What does it take to turn one product into an 8‑figure global brand and become a category king? In this episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins talks to Paul Sherratt, founder of gloveglu, about how he scaled from a kitchen‑table side business to a dominant global brand now selling in 55 countries. At 50 years old, Paul made the decisi…

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Transforming Time into Assets: The Million-Pound LinkedIn Strategy 1:28:48

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There’s an epidemic of short-term thinking right now on LinkedIn and it’s killing people’s chances of actually building networks that create long-term value. In this episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul sits down with Mike Jones, CEO of Beep2B and one of the UK’s leading experts in LinkedIn social selling. Mike has generated over £100 mil…

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Unlocking Business Potential: The 10X Mindset 1:17:56

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What does it really take to grow a business from a side‑hustle into a multi‑million‑pound, award‑winning brand? In this episode, Paul Avins talks to Sheena Marsh, founder of Oxford Garden Design and RHS Gold Medal winning garden designer, about her journey from the classroom to building one of the UK’s top garden design companies. Sheena shares her…

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From Survival to Scale Up - How to Build your Wealth and Not Sabotage your Health 1:36:17

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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Health, AI, and Becoming a Scale Up CEO In this powerful episode of the Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins sits down with Carly Meyers, Founder & CEO of Made For More AI, to explore the critical link between entrepreneurial health, automation, and sustainable business growth. Together, they unpack the harsh truth mo…

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Resilience and Authenticity in the Face of Pressure 41:02

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Resilience, Reality TV & the Power of Authenticity The Beyond the Boardroom Podcast with Aleksandra King is the antidote to surface-level reality TV. Aleksandra pulls apart the stories behind the headlines, exposing the raw truths of confidence, resilience, and identity. In this episode, she sits down with Shahin Hassan—a hardworking engineer, prop…

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Turning Trauma into Strength 39:37

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The Apprentice, Addiction & Resilience Against All Odds The Beyond the Boardroom Podcast with Aleksandra King is where ambition, struggle, and unapologetic truth collide. In this episode, Aleksandra sits down with Ian Stringer—best known for his time on The Apprentice and his broadcasting career—for one of the rawest and most human conversations ye…

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Confidence, Tattoos & the Art of Being Unapologetic 53:14

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Standing Out, Sparring with Lord Sugar & Building Business the Unapologetic Way The Beyond the Boardroom Podcast with Aleksandra King isn’t about playing it safe—it’s about raw individuality and fearless ambition. Aleksandra takes conversations further than The Apprentice ever could, unpacking what it really means to stand out in business, build co…

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Inside the Savage Reality of The Apprentice 44:04

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Apprentice Rivalries, Katie Hopkins & Life After the Boardroom The Beyond the Boardroom Podcast with Aleksandra King goes where reality TV edits won’t. Aleksandra exposes the raw truths of resilience, rivalry, and ambition—pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to survive high-stakes environments. In this episode, she sits down with Adam …

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After Aston I... covered the 2024 US election for The Economist 33:32

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In this episode of After Aston I…, co-hosts Aimee and Geoff sit down with Daniel Franklin, an Aston alumnus and the executive editor of The Economist. The conversation spans Daniel's illustrious 41-year career, during which he covered significant global events such as the collapse of communism, the global economic crisis, and recent US elections. D…

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Redefining Representation: Courage, Identity and Speaking Your Truth from BBCs Apprentice Candidate 39:25

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In this powerful conversation, Dr Jana Denzel shares what it means to stand out and speak up in spaces where few look like you. As the first Tamil contestant on BBC’s The Apprentice, Jana opens up about his journey from dentistry to primetime television, and the weight and privilege of representation. We unpack self-belief, resilience and the power…

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What Surviving Wildlife Teaches You About Business 38:09

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The Jungle vs. The Boardroom The Beyond the Boardroom Podcast with Aleksandra King swaps the safety of corporate spin for survival-level honesty. In this episode, Aleksandra sits down with Joe Phillips—the self-described “James Bond of the Jungle”—to compare facing down a charging buffalo with facing Lord Sugar in the boardroom. From wildlife scare…

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What War Taught Me About Business 40:21

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From Soldier to CEO: A Wild Journey The Beyond the Boardroom Podcast with Aleksandra King is where resilience meets unapologetic truth. In this episode, Aleksandra sits down with a former soldier, security specialist, and Apprentice candidate who swapped military missions for entrepreneurship. From having tea with the Taliban to surviving near-deat…

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Breaking Barriers in Business & Life 31:35

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The Apprentice, Business & Breaking Barriers Welcome to Beyond the Boardroom—the unapologetic podcast where Aleksandra asks the questions others avoid. If you’re searching for podcasts about confidence, resilience, entrepreneurship, business with purpose, or unapologetic truth, this is where real conversations live. Think Joe Rogan, Call Her Daddy,…

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After Aston I… helped hundreds of bereaved employees feel supported at work 36:11

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In this episode of After Aston I…, Aimee and guest co-host Abby welcome Harley Cunningham, Senior Strategy and Performance Manager at Virgin Media O2. The episode delves into Harley’s personal journey of transforming workplace bereavement support following the heartbreaking loss of her son, James. Harley shares the development and implementation of…

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Why Getting Rejected Can Be the Best Thing to Happen to You 40:55

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From The Apprentice to Building a Business Empire The Beyond the Boardroom Podcast with Aleksandra King is where setbacks turn into unapologetic comebacks. In this episode, Aleksandra talks with Michelle Niziol, who was fired in week one of The Apprentice—but refused to let that define her. Today, she runs a multi-million-pound business empire acro…

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After Aston I... built a business to accelerate racial equity 34:23

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In this episode of After Aston I.., hosts Aimee and Geoff welcome Lorraine Copes, a successful entrepreneur and advocate for racial equity in the hospitality sector. Lorraine shares her journey from graduating from Aston University in 2001 with a BSc in Logistics to building a two-decade-long career in hospitality, working with renowned companies l…

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The Real Impact of Cancer on Mental Health in the South Asian Community 53:52

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In this deeply personal episode of Fearless Fireside Chats, I open up about my own experience of losing my father to a brain tumour in 2004, and how isolating and overwhelming it can be for both patients and their loved ones. I'm honoured to have Sam Suriakumar, a Brain Tumor Warrior diagnosed in 2020, fundraiser, and Brain Tumor Research Ambassado…