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The Ultimate Guide to Gut Health and Energy Recovery
If you're struggling with chronic tiredness and constant cravings, Jennifer Hanway is the woman for you. Last week, Aleksandra was joined by Jennifer, a board-certified holistic nutritionist and women's wellness coach: displaying elite …
The Post-35 Revolution: Menopause Myths and Strength Training
The transition into perimenopause and menopause is a topic that is frequently misunderstood, feared and painted in the lens of decline by media. In this episode of Beyond the Boardroom, Jennifer Hanway tackles this.
She brings a ref…
Beyond "Quick Fixes": Why Your Anxiety Coping Skills Aren't Working | Joshua Fletcher
In an era of "self-optimisation," many people are caught in a loop of trying to "hack" their way out of discomfort. On the Beyond the Boardroom podcast, Aleksandra King sits down with psychotherapist Joshua Fletcher to discuss why many popular anxie…
Joshua Fletcher | "Why Am I Always Anxious?" The Science of the Stress Jug
In this episode of the Beyond the Boardroom podcast, psychotherapist and author Joshua Fletcher (known to millions as @anxietyjosh) joins Aleksandra to demystify the mechanics of the human threat response. The conversation challenges the m…
Philip Kinsella | Exploring UFOs, Alien Abductions, and the Afterlife
Recently on Beyond the Boardroom, Aleksandra King sat down with Philip Kinsella, an award-winning psychic medium and UFO researcher. Philip shares his journey from witnessing a silver orb as a child to his deep investigations into non-human intellig…
Features | YFM Equity Partners: The Reality of Scaling UK Businesses with Jamie Roberts
In the landscape of UK private equity, few firms possess the longevity and track record of YFM Equity Partners. Having been in operation for 43 years, YFM has seen the evolution of the British entrepreneurial spirit firsthand. On this episode of the…
Jamie Roberts | A Masterclass in Securing Private Equity Investment
Success in the world of private equity is often a matter of preparation meeting the right personality. In this episode of the Beyond the Boardroom podcast, our host Aleksandra sits down with Jamie Roberts, the Managing Partner and Chairman of the In…
Lewis Raymond Taylor: The Psychopath Life Coach on Netflix, Business Strategy, and Mastering Anxiety
In this episode of the Beyond the Boardroom podcast, Aleksandra explores a provocative question: Can psychopathy be a business superpower? Her guest is Lewis Raymond Taylor, a man who defies the typical CEO profile. He is a diagnosed…
From Prison Cell to Business Empire: The Logic of Redemption
In a truly unprecedented episode of the Beyond the Boardroom podcast, host Aleksandra King sits down with a guest unlike any other: Lewis Raymond Taylor, a diagnosed psychopath and star of The Psychopath Life Coach. The atmosphe…
Features | Emma Taylor Presents: From Stage Acting to Public Speaking Mastery
In this feature, we explore the origins of "Emma Taylor Presents," a consultancy built on the foundation of professional performance. Emma Taylor is actor-trained and brings the discipline of the theatre into the corporate world. While we often assu…
Emma Taylor | Master Public Speaking with These Pro Techniques
Public speaking is often cited as a top fear, but according to Emma Taylor, a public speaking coach with 21 years of experience, it is a skill that can be shopped for and improved just like any other. In last week's episode of the Beyond the Boardro…
Deborah Mitchell | From Converted Toilet to Royal A-List Skincare Empire
The Unconventional Rise of Debra Mitchell
In this episode of the Beyond the Boardroom podcast, host Aleksandra King (podcaster, YouTuber, speaker, influencer, media commentator) sits down with Deborah Mitchell, the founder of the global skincare br…
Features | Heaven Skincare: The Revolutionary Brand Created by Founder Deborah Mitchell
The Philosophy of Heaven Skincare
Heaven Skincare, also known as the Royal A-List brand, is the creation of beauty innovator Deborah Mitchell, a fully qualified beauty therapist who designs all of her products. Her philosophy centres on pro…
Features | Hussel Marketing's Controversial PR Stunts: How Lewis Ellis Leverages Feuds, Tattoos, and OnlyFans to Drive Attention
Lewis Ellis founded Hussel Marketing, a business built entirely around his bold, attention-grabbing personal brand. The company specializes in PR stunts, experiential marketing, and grabbing attention in "weird and wonderful ways". Lewis’s abi…
Lewis Ellis | Beyond the Boardroom: Entrepreneurship, Self-Improvement, and the Reality TV Trap
Lewis Ellis, former Apprentice star and founder of Hussel Marketing, joined Aleksandra King on the Beyond the Boardroom podcast to discuss his unconventional path to business success. From his time on Reality TV, Lewis is known for his bold, unapolo…
Features | Ian Stringer’s Broadcasting Career: From The Apprentice to Sports Commentator
Aleksandra's interview with acclaimed sports broadcaster Ian Stringer on Beyond the Boardroom entails a journey from a tough upbringing to a successful career. While many know him from The Apprentice, Ian has built a robust and award-winning career …
Ian Stringer | Trauma, Resilience, and Finding Context After Loss
This episode of Beyond the Boardroom podcast with Aleksandra, welcoming sports broadcaster and former Apprentice contestant Ian Stringer, offers a deep, honest conversation about career, media scrutiny, and the profound personal traumas that ultimat…
Shahin Hassan | The Nice Guy of The Apprentice: Business, Family, and a Passion for Classic Cars
On this episode of Beyond the Boardroom, Aleksandra invited the former 'The Apprentice' candidate Shahin Hassan to discuss his experience on the show, his multi-faceted professional life, and the grounding values that keep him motivated. Shahin, a c…
Andrew Jenkins and the Mental Health Advocacy Platform Built on Post-Traitors Fame
If the end of this season of The Celebrity Traitors has left a 'traitors-shaped' hole in your heart, then this may be the episode for you. Last week, The Traitors UK Season Two finalist Andrew Jenkins, known for his corporate background and resilien…
From Near-Fatal Crash to The Traitors Finalist: A Story of Resilience
This week, Andrew Jenkins, known to many as a finalist from The Traitors UK Season Two, joined the Beyond the Boardroom podcast with Aleksandra King to share a deeply personal and powerful story of survival, physical comeback, and mental health awak…
Mike LaCorte | The New Skills & Sinister Risks of Modern International Investigation
Aleksandra sits down with Mike LaCorte, a highly-respected professional who prefers the term "professional international investigator" over the outdated label "private investigator". Mike, President of the Association of British Investigators and CE…
Features | Mike LaCorte & Conflict International: The Role, Risk, and Moral Compass of Professional International Investigation
Mike LaCorte, CEO and co-founder of Conflict International, on Beyond the Boardroom shares how he views his industry not as one of secretive private eyes, but as a discipline of professional international investigators. His firm specializes in provi…
Michael Howard | The Scars of Struggle: Why a Desire to Avoid Poverty Drove a Multi-Million-Pound Business Empire
In a compelling episode of Beyond the Boardroom, entrepreneur Michael Howard offered a rare, unvarnished look at the true engine of his success: a childhood shaped by poverty and chaos. Known for his incredible business credibility and low-profile, …
Features | Robin Deller's Imagine Cruising: Building an International Empire on Honesty and Analytical Rigor
Imagine Cruising, the successful international cruise holiday business founded by Robin Deller, is built on a strategy of curation and value, not simply being cheap. The company focuses on creating cruise holidays with a compelling "value propositio…