Podcast - Beyond The Boardroom with Aleksandra King

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Addiction, Recovery & Building a Purpose-Driven Life
Sept. 10, 2025

Addiction, Recovery & Building a Purpose-Driven Life

From Manchester’s drug-fuelled club scene and multiple suicide attempts to becoming a powerhouse CEO, Jane Couper’s story is a masterclass in survival. Discover how she overcame addiction, embraced her sexuality, and built a multimillion-pound empire driven by purpose. Click to watch this unfiltere…

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Power, Trust & the Fear of Losing Control
Sept. 9, 2025

Power, Trust & the Fear of Losing Control

Ever wondered if you’re being watched? Mike LaCorte joins Aleksandra King to expose the hidden world of elite private investigating. From ultra-wealthy families to high-stakes corporate espionage, discover how professionals use surveillance to uncover the truth, combat paranoia, and protect reputat…

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The Courage to Walk Away and Start Again
May 21, 2025

The Courage to Walk Away and Start Again

After famously quitting the apprentice to reclaim her control, host Aleksandra King shares her journey from South Africa to global business leadership. Discover why she chose health and family over reality TV fame, and learn her strategies for balancing high-performance marketing with mental wellbe…

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Resilience and Authenticity in the Face of Pressure
May 7, 2025

Resilience and Authenticity in the Face of Pressure

Former apprentice candidate Shahin Hassan reveals the raw reality of life behind the cameras. From the stress of losing control during filming to balancing engineering with property and car trading, discover why authenticity beats a "TV persona" every time. Watch for an unfiltered look at resilienc…

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Turning Trauma into Strength
May 2, 2025

Turning Trauma into Strength

Broadcaster Ian Stringer reveals the "fiery" truth behind his BBC exit and his journey from the apprentice to award-winning sports journalist. In an unfiltered look at addiction, childhood trauma, and resilience, learn how he channeled personal tragedy into professional success. Watch now for a mas…

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Confidence, Tattoos & the Art of Being Unapologetic
April 29, 2025

Confidence, Tattoos & the Art of Being Unapologetic

From a dumper-truck heist at fourteen to reaching the final five on the apprentice, Lewis Ellis reveals how he turned public trolling into a powerhouse brand. Discover the truth about his tattoo of Alan Sugar, his bold business risks, and why being yourself is the ultimate marketing strategy.

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Inside the Savage Reality of The Apprentice
April 27, 2025

Inside the Savage Reality of The Apprentice

Adam Hosker exposes the "dirty details" of BBC’s The Apprentice and his explosive history with Katie Hopkins. In this raw interview, he claps back at her classist insults, reveals boardroom secrets, and shares his reality after Lord Sugar. Watch now to hear the truth behind one of the show's most i…

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What Surviving Wildlife Teaches You About Business
March 19, 2025

What Surviving Wildlife Teaches You About Business

From surviving buffalo charges in the African bush to navigating the intense pressure of The Apprentice, Joe Phillips shares his journey from safari guide to sustainable entrepreneur. Discover the reality of TV fame, the science of zoology, and Joe’s ambitious mission to become the next voice of wi…

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What War Taught Me About Business
March 14, 2025

What War Taught Me About Business

From sharing tea with the Taliban to surviving rocket attacks in Afghanistan, Mark Mosely’s journey from the Royal Engineers to The Apprentice is anything but ordinary. Join Aleksandra King for a raw look at reality TV manipulation, seven-figure business exits, and the grit required to build a pest…

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Breaking Barriers in Business & Life
March 11, 2025

Breaking Barriers in Business & Life

What happens when you trade reality TV fame for a mission to transform a continent? Samuel Brooksworth reveals how his time on The Apprentice prepared him to build Remoteli and create a million jobs in Africa. Discover the raw truth about resilience, "brain drain," and leading with authentic purpos…

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Why Getting Rejected Can Be the Best Thing to Happen to You
Feb. 9, 2025

Why Getting Rejected Can Be the Best Thing to Happen to You

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 acr…

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The Price of Staying True to Your Values
Jan. 15, 2025

The Price of Staying True to Your Values

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…

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What Really Happens After Winning The Apprentice?
Jan. 1, 2025

What Really Happens After Winning The Apprentice?

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 surviving lawsuits…

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How Ambition Transforms Struggle into Success
Dec. 18, 2024

How Ambition Transforms Struggle into 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 …

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