Fearless long-form conversations on power, resilience and the messy truth behind success. Beyond the Boardroom with Aleksandra goes past glossy LinkedIn stories into the real decisions, trauma and relationships that shape high performers. Each week Aleksandra, entrepreneur, media personality and former BBC The Apprentice candidate who famously walked out, sits with founders, athletes and cultural provocateurs to dissect confidence, status, money, attraction and shame so you can build a stron ...
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Stop Being Boring: An Expert’s Guide to Confident Communication | Emma Taylor
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57:33Beyond 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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She Didn’t Find Heaven – She Built It | Deborah Mitchell | Heaven Skincare
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1:12:53Beyond 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
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1:02:43Andrew 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
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1:30:08Robin 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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Gavin Stone: Spy Secrets of Human Behaviour — Reading People, Power & the Animal Instincts of Influence
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1:08:21Chameleons, 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 Baywatch to Playboy: Brande Roderick’s Story
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1:02:40Brande 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
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1:03:17What 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 Lies We Tell Ourselves — with Rebecca Nwankwo | Breaking Mental Barriers and the MBA Mindset
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45:59What 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
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1:15:41From 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
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1:07:45Why 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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Gossip, Trust & the Hidden Rules of Human Connection
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1:24:25In 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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Mohammed Al-Ubaidi : The Mindset That Turns Trauma Into Power
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34:26Surviving 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
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56:12Addiction, 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
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1:11:06Dive 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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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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Resilience and Authenticity in the Face of Pressure
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41:02Resilience, 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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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
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53:14Standing 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
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44:04Apprentice 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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What Surviving Wildlife Teaches You About Business
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38:09The 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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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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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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Why Getting Rejected Can Be the Best Thing to Happen to You
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40:55From 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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From The Apprentice to Leadership & Integrity The Beyond the Boardroom Podcast with Aleksandra King is where ambition, ethics, and unapologetic truth collide. In this episode, Aleksandra sits down with Gene Folkes—former U.S. Army serviceman, corporate leader, and Apprentice contestant who stood his ground against Donald Trump in the boardroom. Gen…
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What Really Happens After Winning The Apprentice?
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47:57Life After Winning: Lord Sugar, Business Success & a £10M Exit The Beyond the Boardroom Podcast with Aleksandra King is where ambition meets unapologetic truth. In this episode, Aleksandra sits down with Mark Wright—winner of The Apprentice 2014 and founder of a multi-million-pound digital marketing empire. From partnering with Lord Sugar to surviv…
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How Ambition Transforms Struggle into Success
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27:50From Adversity to Multi-Million Success The Beyond the Boardroom Podcast with Aleksandra King is where resilience, ambition, and unapologetic truth collide. In this episode, Aleksandra sits down with Mark Wright, who went from sleeping on a mattress with nothing to selling his business for millions. Mark shares the highs, lows, and bold decisions t…
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