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 on camera. This isn’t just a story about TV. It’s about resilience, reinvention, and trusting your gut when everything around you says don’t.
🔥 Aleksandra opens up about:
🌍 Her international upbringing and how South Africa shaped her
👩💼 Her dual influence of a corporate mother vs. entrepreneurial father
🎥 The truth behind The Apprentice — the alternate reality, the lack of food and sleep, and the psychological toll
🚪 Why she walked out of the boardroom mid-task despite being a top performer
🧠 Mental health, burnout, and redefining success in marketing and business
💪 Her new chapter as a media agency founder and host of Beyond The Boardroom
⏱️ Chapters
Growing Up in South Africa:
Born in Poland and raised in Pretoria, Aleksandra shares how nature, adventure, and global ambition shaped her path.
Climbing the Corporate Ladder & the Entrepreneurial Pull:
From telecoms consulting to motherhood, Aleksandra faced a turning point—and a new dream: entrepreneurship.
The Apprentice: Fascinating, Disturbing, and the Moment of Walking Away:
Aleksandra reveals the behind-the-scenes reality of The Apprentice: the loss of autonomy, the physical toll, and the exact moment she decided to say, “I need to get my control back.”
Redefining Success: Happiness, Balance & Business Ethics:
Why success is no longer measured by profit alone—and how Aleksandra balances being a businesswoman, wife, mother, and athlete.
💬 What’s your biggest takeaway from Aleksandra’s story?
Leave a comment below and share how you define success in your own life.
🎙️ Beyond The Boardroom isn’t about drama for drama’s sake—it’s about the real stories behind the reality, the moments of courage that change everything, and the mindset shifts that lead to real transformation.
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