Beyond The Boardroom with Aleksandra King

Robin Deller went from a failed apprenticeship to building a £200 million global travel empire . In this episode of Beyond with Aleksandra King , she 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 companies to Virgin Holidays, Robin shares the risks, re...

Chameleons, 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 human influence: bold lioness energy, cheetah-...

Brande 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 with Aleksandra King , Aleksandra sits down with the actress, model and producer for an unapologetic conversation about attraction, power, and the price of being every man’s fantasy. From late nights...

What 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 with Aleksandra King , she sits down with Michael Howard , CEO of , who quietly scaled a seven-person team into a 250-strong, multi-million-pound company — without chasing fame or validation. From a broken home and brief homelessness at 1...

What 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 with Aleksandra King , Aleksandra sits down with Rebecca Nwankwo — author of and Global Executive MBA graduate from IESE Business School — to decode how top leaders turn mindset into their ultimate performance advantage. Together, they unpack how to silence self-do...

From 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 with Aleksandra King, our host sits down with Sam Vanderpump – Made in Chelsea star turned entrepreneur – for an unfiltered conversation about fame, business, and resilience. Sam shares how he transformed brief TV fame into real business succe...

Why 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 with Aleksandra King , Aleksandra sits down with expert nutritionist Nicola Vaughan to decode what your meals are really doing to your body. From feeling sleepy after lunch to t...

In this Beyond with Aleksandra King episode, Aleksandra 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. Drawing on Dunbar’s research, the conversation reveals why...

Surviving war. Outsmarting big tech. Reinventing health tech. In this episode of Beyond with Aleksandra King , Aleksandra sits down with Mohammed Al-Ubaidi , a doctor-turned-founder who grew up in war-torn Yemen and went on to build a pioneering digital health record platform that challenges billion-dollar tech giants. From dodging bombs as a child to studying medicine and computer science, Mohamm...

Addiction, Recovery & Building a Purpose-Driven Life. In this episode of Beyond with Aleksandra King , Aleksandra sits down with Jane Couper , who opens up about nearly losing everything to addiction and depression before rebuilding her life and leading two purpose-driven businesses in healthcare. Jane’s story, captured in Addiction, Loss and Entrepreneurial Recovery , strips away the gloss an...

Dive 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 with Aleksandra King 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, behind-the-scenes content, and sneak peeks...

Walking Away, Taking Back Control & Redefining Success The Beyond with Aleksandra King Podcast 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 became a life-changing experience—one that pushed her to the...

Resilience, Reality TV & the Power of Authenticity The Beyond with Aleksandra King podcast 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, property investor, car trader, and former contestant on The App...

The Apprentice, Addiction & Resilience Against All Odds The Beyond with Aleksandra King Podcast 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 yet. What begins with guarded replies turns into a powerful j...

Standing Out, Sparring with Lord Sugar & Building Business the Unapologetic Way The Beyond with Aleksandra King podcast 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 confidence under pressure, and live unapologetically. In this...

Apprentice Rivalries, Katie Hopkins & Life After the Boardroom The Beyond with Aleksandra King podcast 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 Hosker , one of the original Apprentice candidates, who reve...

The Jungle vs. The Boardroom The Beyond with Aleksandra King podcast 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 scares to reality-TV pressure, Joe shows how adventure, fitness, and...

From Soldier to CEO: A Wild Journey The Beyond with Aleksandra King podcast 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-death experiences, he’s now built a thriving pest control empire—pro...

The Apprentice, Business & Breaking Barriers Welcome to Beyond with Aleksandra King —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, Diary of a CEO, Steven Bartlett —but...

From The Apprentice to Building a Business Empire The Beyond with Aleksandra King podcast 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 across seven companies, proving that resilience, ambition, and fem...

From The Apprentice to Leadership & Integrity The Beyond with Aleksandra King podcast 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. Gene’s story is one of leadership, integrity, and resilience u...

Life After Winning: Lord Sugar, Business Success & a £10M Exit The Beyond with Aleksandra King podcast 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, burnout, and the spotlight, Mark shares the u...

From Adversity to Multi-Million Success The Beyond with Aleksandra King podcast 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 that transformed his life, revealing the mindset and strategies...