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The Royal Nutritionist: Why You’re Tired & How to Fix Your Metabolism
Traditional health protocols for high-performance professionals are often built on a fundamental misunderstanding of metabolic science.
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The Science of Stress & Psychology: Interview with Joshua Fletcher
In this episode of Beyond the Boardroom, I sit down with Joshua Fletcher (Anxiety Josh), a psychotherapist and best-selling author. We discuss the science behind why we feel stress, common misconceptions about worry, and practical behavioral techniques for navigating modern life.
If you are looking for a deeper understanding of psychology, stress management, and self-improvement, this episode offers a new perspective on how we view our daily challenges.
In this episode, we co…
They Are Not Extraterrestrial." The Interdimensional Theory of UFOs | Philip Kinsella
Is the phenomenon "Alien" or "Interdimensional"? And why does the Pentagon refuse to release the crash retrieval data?
In this episode of Beyond the Boardroom, Aleksandra King challenges the standard narrative of "little green men" with award-winning researcher and psychic medium Philip Kinsella.
This is not a ghost story. This is a forensic examination of consciousness mechanics, the biological nature of "The Greys," and the patterns t…
How Investors Think: The Money Rules Nobody Tells You
Most founders walk into an investor meeting thinking they’re there to sell their business.
Jamie Roberts walks in knowing something colder, and strangely more useful: the default is no.
Jamie is the Managing Partner and Chair of the Investment Committee at YFM Equity Partners, and he’s spent 12 years watching roughly 1,500 opportunities a year flow past his desk, while backing ONLY THE TOP 1%.
In this conversation, we strip the theatre away from “Dragons’ Den energy” …
Success Doesn't Equal Fulfillment — A Psychopath's Brutal Honesty
“I’ve never interviewed a psychopath before.”
This conversation begins where most would stop.
In this episode, Aleksandra sits down with Lewis Raymond Taylor — the entrepreneur featured in Netflix’s The Psychopath Life Coach — for a rare, unfiltered exploration of what it means to live without fear, remorse, or visceral emotional response… and still choose responsibility, restraint, and transformation.
This isn’t a spectacle.
It’s a psychological examination of wir…
Stop Being Boring: An Expert’s Guide to Confident Communication | Emma Taylor
Does the thought of speaking in public make your heart race and your palms sweat? Whether you are delivering a keynote, pitching to the board, or just trying to speak up in a Zoom meeting, your delivery can make or break your career.
In this episode of Beyond the Boardroom, Aleksandra sits down with Emma Taylor, a veteran Public Speaking Coach with over 21 years of experience. Trained as an actor, Emma doesn’t just teach you how to speak; she teaches you how to perform. From training…
Struggling with Confidence? Here’s How You Build a Global Brand from Nothing
Aleksandra King sits down with Deborah Mitchell – the fearless entrepreneur behind Heaven Skincare – in a no-holds-barred video podcast interview.
Deborah’s story is anything but ordinary: a once-bullied girl from Shropshire who turned adversity into a multi-million pound empire.
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SPEAK YOUR TRUTH:
Are you building your dream — or just surviving your week?
Comment “dream” or “week” below, and I’ll personally reply with the best advice I can muster to …
BBC Traitors Finalist Andrew Jenkins — Pronounced Dead at 21
Andrew Jenkins — known to many from Traitors and BBC Traitors (UK, Season 2 finalist) — was pronounced dead at 21 after a catastrophic car crash. Doctors said he’d never walk again. He woke from a four-week coma, rebuilt his body and mind, and later walked 1,200 km across four countries to prove what resilience really looks like. We go far beyond Traitors/BBC Traitors into identity, grief, “toxic masculinity,” authenticity, and the quiet courage it takes to start over.
What You’ll Le…
Failed Apprentice to $250M CEO: Robin Deller on Building a Global Business Empire
From a failed apprenticeship to building a £200 million travel empire — Robin Deller’s story is a lesson in grit, creativity, and leadership. As the founder behind multiple global ventures (including partnerships with Virgin Holidays and The Emirates Group), Robin reveals what it really takes to make it big in business — and why honesty, people, and common sense remain his non-negotiables.
In this conversation with Aleksandra, Robin shares how he turned rejection into redirection, bu…
Chameleons, Lions & Lies: Spy-Grade Deception Decoded — Gavin Stone on Statement Analysis & Control
A high-signal masterclass in human behaviour with Gavin Stone — ex-intelligence officer, body-language & behaviour expert, and real-world spy strategist. Alongside Aleksandra, he decodes the animal instincts behind influence: lioness energy, cheetah calm, chameleon personas, and the wolf that won’t be trained. Expect practical tools for negotiations, leadership, sales—and a few secret agent-level secreyts on reading people fast.
What’s inside (pulled straight from the transcript)…
Do You Remember Baywatch? Brande Roderick’s Journey from Hollywood, to Playmate, to Entrepreneur!
From Baywatch bombshell to Playboy Playmate of the Year, from Hugh Hefner’s world to Celebrity Apprentice and now directing films — Brande Roderick has lived a life most people can only imagine. 🌊✨
In this Beyond the Boardroom Podcast with Aleksandra King, Brande sits down for an unapologetic conversation about:
💋 What women really want in men — and why confidence is the ultimate turn-on
🌍 Life at the Playboy Mansion and her whirlwind romance with Hugh Hefner
🎥 The reality o…
From Broke to Multi-Millionaire — Michael Howard on Building, Surviving, and Winning
What really drives a founder to endure decades of pressure, setbacks, and responsibility? In this deep, no-fluff conversation, Michael Howard — the CEO of Maris Interiors, who scaled a seven-person outfit into a 250-strong national interiors firm — unpacks the mindset and maths of business. He talks candidly about a broken home, being briefly homeless at 17, and why his primary fuel has always been “away from pain” motivation rather than the trappings of success. If you’re building a company…
Mindset That Separates Winners from Everyone Else
📺 About This Episode:
What if the loudest thing holding you back isn’t the economy, your boss, or your skills — but your own mind? In this episode, Aleksandra unpacks the MBA mindset: the habits, strategies, and reframes that top business leaders use to break patterns, silence self-doubt, and unlock growth.
Aleksandra speaks with Rebecca Nwankwo — the “Mindset Queen” 👑 — who completed her Global Executive MBA at IESE Business School and condensed her lessons into a powerful book, …
Sam Vanderpump on Fame, Business & Illness | Made in Chelsea
From champagne-fuelled parties to a hospital bed fighting for his life — Sam Vanderpump has lived it all.
Best known as one of Made in Chelsea’s most recognisable faces, Sam is also the nephew of the famous Lisa Vanderpump — the Beverly Hills queen who’s built an empire on wit, wealth, and whip-smart one-liners. She’s ruled The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, launched hit spin-offs Vanderpump Rules and Vanderpump Villa, and turned her name into a global lifestyle brand.
But…
How The Science of Food Can Fix Your Health Problems - Nicola Vaughan
Why am I always tired? It’s not just age or bad luck — it’s what you’re eating. Food is information, and the wrong foods are silently wrecking your metabolism, energy, and even long-term health. Learn answers to these questions and more from Expert Nutritionist Nicola Vaughan.
📍 In This Trailer, You’ll Learn:
Why feeling sleepy after a meal can mean insulin resistance is creeping in
What “thin on the outside, fat on the inside” really means for your health
Ho…
Dunbar's Number: The Hidden Rules of Human Connection
Beyond The Boardroom: Unpack the Truth About Your Relationships with Professor Robin Dunbar
You think you know your social circle? Think again. This week, Aleksandra cuts through the noise with Professor Robin Dunbar, the world-renowned evolutionary psychologist from the University of Oxford and the mind behind the infamous Dunbar's Number.
Forget what your social feeds tell you. Professor Dunbar, a globally respected voice and bestselling author, is here to lay bare the…
Built a global health empire — now most people use his app without even knowing!
📺 SURVIVING WAR, OUTSMARTING BIG TECH & REINVENTING HEALTHCARE — THE STORY OF MOHAMMED AL-UBAIDI
What happens when a child grows up dodging bombs, battling a rare immune disorder — and ends up building one of the world’s largest personal health record platforms?
In this powerful episode of Beyond the Boardroom, Aleksandra King sits down with Mohammed Al-Ubaidi — a Cambridge-educated doctor, programmer, author, and entrepreneur — to unpack a life story that defies the odds…
From Addiction and Depression to Business Leadership
📺 About This Episode:
Jane nearly lost everything.
Addiction. Depression.
But Jane Couper didn't just survive — she rebuilt her life and went on to lead not one, but two purpose-driven businesses in the healthcare space.
In this powerful and unfiltered conversation, Jane opens up about:
💊 Her spiral into drugs, alcohol, and darkness
🧠 What mental health recovery really looks like — and how long it takes
🌈 Coming out, motherhood, and finding self-worth
⚙️ Bu…
Elite PI Tells All: Surveillance, Lies & Digital Secrets
📺 ADDICTED TO CONTROL – HOW SOME POWERFUL MEN (AND WOMEN) USE SURVEILLANCE TO COPE WITH PARANOIA
Ever wondered how far people will go to stay in control?
Mike LaCorte knows. As one of the world’s most sought-after private investigators, he’s been hired by CEOs, billionaires, and elite families to uncover cheating, betrayal, fraud—and sometimes to feed an obsession with knowing everything.
In this eye-opening episode of Beyond the Boardroom, Aleksandra King dives into …
Raw with me - this episode was never meant to be aired - my time on The Apprentice
In this deeply personal Beyond The Boardroom episode, Aleksandra King takes you on a journey through the most defining experiences of her life—from growing up in sunny South Africa to boarding school in the Eastern Cape, building a corporate career across continents, and walking away mid-task from The Apprentice.
She reflects on the internal battle between control and chaos, the pressure of high-performance environments, and the pivotal moment she decided to reclaim her autonomy—live…
The NICEST Reality TV Star EVER! : Shahin Hassan
Beyond The Boardroom with Aleksandra King: Shahin Hassan – 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 reality of being on one of the UK’s most intense reality shows.
All discu…
Ian Stringer on The Apprentice, BBC Scandal & Surviving Trauma
This episode of Beyond the Boardroom with Aleksandra King begins with friction and ends with a raw, unforgettable story of trauma, resilience, and the human spirit.
When Ian Stringer joined me for this interview, he was guarded. One-word answers. Cool demeanor. A wall. But soon enough, that wall came down. And what emerged was one of the most powerful, moving conversations we’ve ever had on this show.
Ian Stringer is known to many as a BBC football commentator, Sky Sports jou…
Life After The Apprentice: How I Built My Business (Lewis Ellis) | Beyond The Boardroom
Lewis Ellis (The Apprentice Finalist) on Fame, Trolls & Building a Business With Balls
Yes, he tattooed Lord Sugar’s face on his arm. Yes, he clapped back with “OK Boomer”. Yes, he launched an OnlyFans for PR. But beneath the madness is a man on a mission to build one of the UK’s boldest marketing agencies—Hustle Marketing.
🔥 In this unfiltered episode of Beyond the Boardroom, Lewis Ellis from The Apprentice joins Aleksandra King to talk business, backlash, and why he walked a…
Toxic Tension, Power Plays & Katie Hopkins: Adam Hosker Speaks Out | Beyond The Boardroom
How far will people go to win The Apprentice? In this explosive episode of Beyond the Boardroom with Aleksandra King, The Apprentice UK Series 3 contestant Adam Hosker speaks candidly about his time on the show — from rivalries and regrets to boardroom pressure, post-show purpose, and building a life beyond reality TV.
Adam opens up about his on-screen clashes with fellow contestant Katie Hopkins, shares what life was really like behind the scenes, and reflects on how class bias, ide…