Best Apprentice Candidate Podcasts (2025)

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

3d ago34:54

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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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Motherhood Guilt, Part I: Embracing Quality over Quantity - Episode 6 8:31

3d ago8:31

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Hello, Visionista in Action! Welcome back to Inside Edge, the podcast where inner alignment fuels outer success. Today, we dive into that tug-of-war between your business ambitions and mom life—shifting from “I should have done more” to “I showed up when it counted." Reflection Prompts: When did you last feel you didn’t give enough time, and what d…

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Impostor Syndrome vs. Inner Apprentice - Episode 5 10:52

7d ago10:52

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Hello, Visionista in Action! Welcome back to Inside Edge, the podcast where powerful nuggets of wisdom are shared to help you navigate emotional setbacks and bounce back with clarity and strength. In this episode, Dr. Yanina Gomez explores the tug-of-war between Impostor Syndrome and your Inner Apprentice. You’ll learn how to recognize that pinch o…

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S1E2: From Apprentice to VP: Adriana Ignat on Leadership, Growth, and a Decade at Google 49:28

10d ago49:28

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What does it take to build high-performing teams in today’s product and tech landscape - and how do you keep your own leadership evolving in the process? In this episode of A Class Act: Conversations in Data & Leadership, Shannon McKechnie, Managing Director at MBN Solutions, is joined by Adriana Ignat - a Pproduct Management and Design leader and …

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Emotional Energy Blocks: Build a Day That Feeds Your Fire - Episode 4 9:36

18d ago9:36

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Hello, Visionistas in Action! Welcome back to Inside Edge: the podcast where inner alignment fuels outer success. In this episode, Dr. Yanina shows you how to spot your emotional drains, plug the leaks, and design a day that truly fuels your fire—so your passion never runs dry. Reflection Questions: When did your energy dip lowest yesterday? What o…

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From Overwhelm to One-Thing Focus - Episode 3 8:26

25d ago8:26

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Have you ever felt like you're juggling a hundred mental tabs at once? In this energizing episode of Inside Edge, Dr. Yanina Gomez helps you shift from chaos to clarity by identifying your One-Thing Focus. Learn how to quiet the mental noise, prioritize with purpose, and get more done without burnout. Dr. Yanina walks you through a powerful Park It…

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Prime Your Day: Mindful Habits for Purpose & Success - Episode 2 13:49

25d ago13:49

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Have you ever felt like your day is running you instead of the other way around? In this empowering episode, Dr. Yanina Gomez unpacks the power of priming your day—a simple yet powerful approach to creating calm, clarity, and purpose from sunrise to bedtime. Discover the four-part Prime Your Day Formula designed to help you protect your energy, nur…

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Welcome to Your Inside Edge - Episode 1 10:01

25d ago10:01

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In this premiere episode, Dr. Yanina Gomez introduces Inside Edge, a mindset and emotional wellness podcast for women entrepreneurs and businesswomen who are building purpose-driven businesses without burning out. She shares the inspiration behind the podcast, the powerful meaning of cultivating your “inside edge,” and walks you through a calming r…

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Strange Country Ep. 298: Rhinelander v. Rhinelander 59:48

23d ago59:48

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We love our trials of the century here at Strange Country and this one is a doozy. It’s likely one you’ve never heard of: Rhinelander v Rhinelander. See a young aristocrat married a domestic worker and everyone went all “heavens to betsy” about it, but what made it bring out the worst in people was that the working class bride was biracial. This wa…

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Burnout, Bravery & Boardrooms – Why I Chose to Walk, Not Win 35:16

23d ago35:16

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Absolutely — here’s a compelling, **SEO-optimized podcast episode description** written specifically for podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Buzzsprout. It’s structured to draw in new listeners, rank well for key terms (like *The Apprentice*, *career reinvention*, *burnout*, *female entrepreneur*, *mental health*), and engage your a…

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S1E1: 35 Years in Data: Lessons on Leadership & Lasting Impact with Graeme McDermott 29:57

25d ago29:57

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What does it take to thrive across 35 years in data leadership? And how do you build high-performing teams – not just for now, but for the future? In this inaugural episode of A Class Act: Conversations in Data & Leadership, Michael Young sits down with a true veteran of the data world: Graeme McDermott, Chief Data Officer at Tempcover. From his ea…

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

1M ago35:31

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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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A Class Act: Conversations in Data and Leadership [ Trailer ] 1:05

1M ago1:05

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Welcome to A Class Act: Conversations in Data & Leadership. I’m Michael, and after nearly two decades leading data talent acquisition with MBN Solutions, I’ve seen firsthand that exceptional teams don’t just happen - they’re built. They’re crafted by placing the right people in the right roles, at exactly the right time. This podcast pulls back the…

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Strange Country Ep. 297: Elizabeth Dilling 55:40

1M ago55:40

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Does it make you feel better to know that America has always been populated by horrible people determined to ostracize others and destroy our democratic principles? Probably not. But it’s true. The ghouls we see today are repeating the things that ghouls of the past once said. Today’s episode of Strange Country, cohosts Beth and Kelly talk about gh…

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Shahin Hassan on Reality TV, Business & Staying Real : Can You Be a 'Nice Guy' on The Apprentice? 41:02

1M ago41:02

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Resilience, Reality TV, and the Power of Authenticity.In this episode of Beyond The Boardroom, Aleksandra King sits down with Shahin Hassan, a hardworking engineer, property investor, car trader, and former contestant on The Apprentice. Shahin breaks the stereotype that all Apprentice contestants are crazy, controversial, or cutthroat—revealing the…

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Ian Stringer: What The Apprentice Didn't Show You? 39:37

1M ago39:37

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Ian Stringer: The Apprentice, Addiction, and Resilience Against All Odds This episode of Beyond the Boardroom is a fiery bomb from the start. Ian Stringer, best known for his time on The Apprentice and his impressive broadcasting career, doesn't hold back. Our conversation begins with tension — one-word answers, guarded replies — but when Ian opens…

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Did Apprentice Star Lewis Ellis Really Get a Tattoo of Lord Sugar’s Face? 53:14

1M ago53:14

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Send us a text 🔥 Beyond The Boardroom – Lewis Ellis: Tattoos, Spats with Lord Sugar, and Building a Business His Way What do you do when Lord Sugar trashes your tattoos on national TV? If you're Lewis Ellis, you get his face tattooed on your bicep—and you build a personal brand that’s mad, weird, and absolutely unforgettable. In this episode, we di…

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Adam Hosker on Katie Hopkins: How Brutal Was The Apprentice Behind the Scenes? 44:04

2M ago44:04

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Send us a text Adam Hosker: Apprentice Rivalries, Katie Hopkins, and Life After the Boardroom What really happened behind the scenes of The Apprentice? In this explosive episode of the Beyond the Boardroom Podcast, Adam Hosker spills the tea on his legendary feud with Katie Hopkins, surviving five brutal boardrooms, and what Lord Sugar was really l…

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

2M ago33:32

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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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Strange Country Ep. 296: The Apprentice 58:43

2M ago58:43

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With the on-again, off-again tariffs and total economic sh*tstorm, one wonders why anyone ever thought Donald Trump had any economic sense. That’s because Mark Burnett transformed the six-time bankruptcy declaring tabloid star into a successful businessman character on the “reality” show The Apprentice. On today’s episode of Strange Country, cohost…

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Strange Country Ep. 295: Alice Duer Miller 46:48

3M ago46:48

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Hey Readers! Alice Duer Miller was a women of her time and ours! Who was she? Why don’t you know? Because she is a woman, and that’s a dangerous word these days. Theme music: Big White Lie by A Cast of Thousands Cite Your Sources Dude “Alice Duer Miller.” Poetry Foundation, https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/alice-duer-miller#tab-related. Dresn…

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What Can Joe Phillips Teach You About Surviving the Wild and The Apprentice? 38:09

3M ago38:09

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Send us a text 🔥 Beyond the Boardroom – Joe Phillips: The Jungle vs. The Boardroom What’s scarier—Lord Sugar or a charging buffalo? 🦬 Joe Phillips, a self-proclaimed "James Bond of the Jungle", swaps survival stories from the African bush for the cutthroat boardroom of BBC’s The Apprentice. In this episode, we dive into: 🌿 Safari vs. The Apprentice…

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From Tea with the Taliban to The Apprentice and Beyond – What Can You Learn from Ian Moseley’s Story? 40:21

3M ago40:21

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Send us a text 🔥 Beyond the Boardroom – From Soldier to CEO: A Wild Journey What happens when a former soldier, security specialist, and The Apprentice candidate turns entrepreneur? You get a man who's had tea with the Taliban, dodged death multiple times, and built a thriving pest control empire. 🚀 In this episode, we dive into: 💼 Life in the mili…

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Strange Country Ep. 294: The Real World 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

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This is a true story. Of two strange podcasters picked to podcast in an attic about a strange country. Find out what happens when Beth and Kelly stop being polite and start getting real about The Real World, the reality show that created the blueprint for all other reality shows. Theme music: Big White Lie by A Cast of Thousands Cite your sources: …

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From Spat On to CEO – How Did Samuel Brooksworth’s The Apprentice Journey Shape Him? 31:35

3M ago31:35

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Send us a text 🔥 Beyond The Boardroom with Aleksandra King – Samuel Brooksworth: The Apprentice, Business & Breaking Barriers What really happens behind the scenes on The Apprentice? And how does the experience shape your future—especially when you refuse to play the reality TV game? Samuel Brooksworth joins me for a brutally honest conversation ab…

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

3M ago36:11

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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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Strange Country Ep. 293: Candid Camera 1:08:33

4M ago1:08:33

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Smile, you’re listening to a podcast about Candid Camera. Created by Allen Funt, Candid Camera was America’s first prank reality show. A case could be made that this show is responsible for the reality television trend that led to a con man being packaged as a “successful businessman” and is now pranking America as prez. Strange Country cohosts Bet…

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How Did Michelle Niziol Bounce Back After Being Fired in Week 1 on The Apprentice? 40:55

4M ago40:55

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Send us a text 🔥 Beyond The Boardroom with Aleksandra King – Michelle Niziol: From The Apprentice to Building a Business Empire What happens when you get fired in week one of The Apprentice? If you’re Michelle Niziol, you don’t dwell on it—you build a multi-million-pound business empire instead! In this episode, Michelle joins me to talk about boun…

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Strange Country Ep. 292: Plants Know What You Think About This Podcast 48:11

4M ago48:11

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Well Dash Hounds, if you are still out there listening and tuning in, we are thankful. Listening is an act of love. Love brings joy, and joy is a form of resistance. So sit back this week and learn how Kelly and Beth are getting through the hard times naturally. Of course with everything that seems good, be cautious. Nature is such a healer until i…

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

4M ago34:23

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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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Strange Country Ep. 291: David Starr Jordan 59:39

5M ago59:39

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Since we heard America was “being made great again” or something, we decided it was time for Strange Country to return. This time, cohosts Beth and Kelly tackle the story of David Starr Jordan, noted ichthyologist and first president of Stanford University, who definitely was a eugenicst but not certain a murderer. He did cover up Jane Stanford’s m…

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What Happened When Gene Folkes Took on Trump on The Apprentice USA? 33:13

5M ago33:13

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Send us a text From The Apprentice to Leadership & Integrity: Gene Folkes on Trump, Business, and Life Beyond Join Beyond the Boardroom with Aleksandra King as we delve into the extraordinary story of Gene Folkes, former U.S. Army serviceman, corporate leader, and The Apprentice contestant who took a stand against Donald Trump in the boardroom. Thi…

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After Aston I... competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics 33:01

5M ago33:01

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Geoff and Aimee kick off series 2 with a conversation with Aston graduate and Olympic boxer, Delicious Orie, also known as DJ. DJ transitioned into the world of boxing at 18 and since then has represented Team GB in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, won Gold at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, Gold at the European Championships, and more. In this epi…

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How Did Working with Lord Sugar Change Mark Wright After The Apprentice? 47:57

6M ago47:57

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Send us a text Life After Winning: Mark Wright on Lord Sugar, Business Success, and a £10M Exit Join Beyond the Boardroom with Aleksandra King as we uncover the remarkable journey of Mark Wright, winner of The Apprentice 2014 and entrepreneur behind a multi-million-pound digital marketing empire. From partnering with Lord Sugar to navigating the pr…

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How Did Mark Wright Win The Apprentice UK? 27:50

6M ago27:50

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Send us a text From Adversity to Multi-Million Success: Mark’s Journey of Resilience and Ambition Join Beyond the Boardroom with Aleksandra King as we explore the extraordinary rise of Mark Wright, a young man who went from sleeping on a mattress with nothing to selling his business for millions of pounds. This episode takes a deep dive into Mark’s…

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Series 2 Trailer - After Aston I... 2:21

6M ago2:21

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Geoff introduces Aimee as the new co-host of the After Aston I… podcast! The two tell us what to expect from the upcoming series, due to land on the airwaves very soon! Series 2 will bring you more candid conversations with Aston University alumni – some of the UK’s most employable graduates – as we hear the remarkable stories of where their career…

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Strange Country Ep. 290: Ed Gein 50:32

8M ago50:32

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It’s the spooky season, and this episode is a doozy and an oozy, as in the oozing of decomposing bodies. Ed Gein, the inspiration behind characters Norman Bates, Leatherface and Buffalo Bill, is the topic of today’s Strange Country. Cohosts Beth and Kelly have an especially important PSA before you press play: Don’t eat while listening. Theme music…

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Strange Country Ep. 289: Night of Terror 41:39

9M ago41:39

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Hey Dashhounds, it's our favorite month for creepy tales at Strange Country! October brings warmish temperatures at night, hot sunny days, hurricanes with power that you have never seen before, and the uncomfortable feeling of politics gone wrong--rarely landing with a woman in charge. Today Beth and Kelly bring you the story of the Night of Terror…

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Strange Country Ep. 288: Talking Dolphins 56:12

9M ago56:12

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The mid-20th century was heady times full of LSD, and a NASA flush with cash, which is how we get to today’s story about a scientist trying to get dolphins to speak English. Strange Country co-hosts Beth and Kelly talk about Dr. John C. Lilly, inventor of the sensory deprivation tank and dolphin whisperer, whose plans for dolphin communication veer…

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