Jamie Roberts sits in the seat most founders fantasise about. He decides who gets the money.Jamie is Managing Partner and Chair of the Investment Committee at YFM Equity Partners. He sees around 1,500 opportunities a year and invests in roughly 1% of them.In this episode, of beyond the boardroom, Jamie and Aleksandra, pull back the curtain on how investors actually think, why “the default is no”, and what separates a business that gets funded from one that gets politely parked.We get into:1. Why investors back people over products, almost every time2. The fastest deal-killer: misrepresentation and broken trust3. The myth of investors “opening doors” — and what they actually expect you to do4. Risk, reward, and what “success” really looks like behind the scenes5. Negative money culture, and why it quietly limits ambitionFeedback, ego, and the difference between coachable founders and stalled onesIf you’re building a business, pitching investors, or you simply want to understand how money really moves, this one is for you.
Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect those of Aleksandra, the podcast, or its producers. This podcast is for entertainment and general discussion only.
“I’ve never interviewed a psychopath before.”
In this episode, Aleksandra sits down with Lewis Raymond Taylor — the entrepreneur featured in Netflix’s The Psychopath Life Coach — for a rare, unsettling, and deeply intelligent conversation about psychopathy, responsibility, and choice.
Lewis was diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. He speaks openly about growing up with violence, addiction, and chaos, serving multiple prison sentences, and living without fear, remorse, or emotional empathy. But this conversation isn’t about shock value — it’s about what happens when someone becomes self-aware enough to stop blaming the world and take control of their behaviour.
This episode explores what psychopathy actually is (and what it isn’t), why extreme traits don’t automatically lead to evil, and how logic, discipline, and education can redirect even the most destructive patterns. Lewis reflects on fatherhood, accountability, masculinity, and the uncomfortable truth that success doesn’t automatically bring fulfilment — especially when emotional connection is absent.
Aleksandra holds the space for a calm, unflinching conversation about power, restraint, and responsibility, asking the questions most people avoid and refusing to reduce complex psychology into headlines.
This is not a redemption fantasy.
It’s a conversation about wiring, awareness, and the decision to live differently.
In this episode, we explore:
What it really means to be a psychopath
The difference between emotional empathy and cognitive responsibility
Violence, addiction, and the search for sensation
Prison, punishment, and why rock bottom isn’t always transformative
Education as a turning point, not a miracle cure
Why success doesn’t equal fulfilment
How extreme traits can be redirected rather than denied
A challenging, intelligent listen for anyone interested in human behaviour, masculinity, power, and the psychology behind reinvention.
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Beyond the Boardroom: Emma Taylor – The Public Speaking Hacks That Change Everything
What if public speaking wasn’t a talent you’re born with – but a skill you can learn faster than you think?
In this episode, former BBC Apprentice candidate Aleksandra sits down with actor-trained public speaking coach Emma Taylor, who has spent 21 years coaching everyone from MPs and CEOs to lawyers, chess champions and nervous parents at school events.
Emma breaks down exactly how to go from anxious, rambling and overlooked… to clear, confident and in control – whether you’re giving a wedding toast, a boardroom pitch or speaking up on a Zoom call.
What You’ll Learn:
• Why every speech is a “gift” – and how to make yours feel truly considered
• The biggest public speaking mistake people make (and how to fix it instantly)
• How to use eye contact to control the room – in person and on Zoom
• Simple techniques to cut filler words, calm nerves and stop your voice shaking
• How to structure a powerful 30–60 second contribution that people remember
• Real-world advice for wedding speeches, funeral eulogies and high-stakes keynotes
For anyone who’s ever gone blank in a meeting, dreaded unmuting on Zoom, or avoided opportunities because of nerves – this conversation shows you how to build a stronger speaking muscle at any age.
Takeaways:
Which tip are you going to try first – eye contact, breathing, or cutting the “ums” and “you knows”? Comment “SPEAK” if you’re ready to finally sort your public speaking out.
Full episode → Emma Taylor | Public Speaking Confidence
Beyond the Boardroom: Deborah Mitchell – Building a Beauty Empire from Bee Venom and Belief
What happens when a bullied, dyslexic girl from Shropshire turns her kitchen-table facial experiments into a world-renowned luxury skincare brand?
In this fearless video podcast interview, Aleksandra sits down with Deborah Mitchell—founder of Heaven Skincare—whose story has gone from heartbreak to royal treatment (literally).
From creating anti-aging formulas in a converted disabled toilet to being dubbed the “Bee Venom Queen” and treating Queen Camilla herself, this vodcast is a wild ride through grit, genius, and global ambition.
What You'll Learn:
What happened when her skincare formulas were stolenHow she built a multi-million pound brand with no investorsThe moment the palace came calling (and how she handled it)Why resilience beats perfection—and how to build yoursHow she got Victoria Beckham and Gwyneth Paltrow as fans.For anyone wondering if they're "too sensitive" to succeed, or "too late" to start—Deborah proves you're neither. This isn’t a fairy tale. It’s a talk show podcast about doing the impossible when no one believes in you yet. Especially when you’re a woman.
Takeaways:
Which moment hit home for you? Comment ‘Bee’ if you believe in second chances—or ‘Boss’ if you’re building your own.
Full episode → Deborah Mitchell | Heaven Skincare
Andrew Jenkins was pronounced dead at 21 after a catastrophic car crash. Doctors said he’d never walk again — but he rebuilt his body and mind and later walked 1,200 km across four countries to prove what resilience really looks like. In this episode of Beyond the Boardroom, Aleksandra sits down with the BBC Traitors (UK, Season 2) finalist to go far beyond reality TV and into the quiet courage it takes to start over.
From waking up after a four-week coma to relearning how to walk, leaving a safe banking and insurance career, and confronting “toxic masculinity,” Andrew opens up about identity, grief, men’s mental health, and what it really costs to live authentically.
We go beyond Traitors and BBC Traitors — into trauma, resilience, vulnerability, and how to rebuild a life that actually feels like yours.
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Robin Deller went from a failed apprenticeship to building a £200 million global travel empire. In this episode, Aleksandra sits down with the founder of Imagine Cruising — part-owned by The Emirates Group — to uncover the real story behind his success.
From borrowing £65K from family to selling companies to Virgin Holidays, Robin shares what it takes to scale a business from scratch, build teams that last decades, and lead with honesty above all else. His unique “traffic-light” method for decision-making and people-first hiring mindset reveal how he's stayed grounded while growing across the UK, Australia, South Africa — and soon, the US.
If you're curious about global entrepreneurship, leadership rooted in values, or how to turn rejection into redirection, this episode is for you.
🔑 Topics:
How Robin Deller built a £200M business
Virgin Holidays & Emirates Group deals
Scaling travel ventures globally
The mindset behind honest leadership
Hiring, mentorship & money philosophy
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 techniques for reading people fast.
💥 In This Episode You’ll Learn:
👀 The “compressed lips” tell — agreement while holding something back
⚡ Why 3+ cluster cues beat pop-psych myths every time
🧠 How to baseline before judging — home vs. work vs. court
💨 Blink rate & breathing shifts — the fastest stress signals
🗣️ Statement Analysis 101 — how real denial sounds vs. pacifying talk
🧩 Identity-based persuasion — why people buy who they are, not what they need
🐺 Animal archetypes — territory, dominance, pack dynamics, and calm under pressure
🔍 About Gavin Stone:
Former intelligence professional turned behavioural specialist, Gavin advises governments and boardrooms on deception detection, strategic thinking, and spy-grade human performance.
🎯 Upcoming Course:
SpyQ Intelligence Officer Training (UK) — 2 days of mental resilience, strategic thinking, and human decoding, hosted at a DSET army-barracks with elite guest speakers.
📅 Dates: 27–28 October
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Share your insight below — your answer might reveal more than you think.
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Brande Roderick has lived a life most only dream of — Baywatch star, Playboy Playmate of the Year, Hugh Hefner’s wife, Hollywood actress, Celebrity Apprentice contestant, and entrepreneur.
In this episode for Beyond the Boardroom, Brande opens up about:
💋 Life at the Playboy Mansion and her whirlwind years with Hugh Hefner
🌊 The Baywatch phenomenon and working alongside Pamela Anderson
🎬 The Cannes Film Festival, celebrity yachts, and private jets
💑 What women truly find attractive in men (and why it’s not looks)
⚡ Why modern masculinity is under attack — and what men need to hear
🔥 This isn’t just celebrity nostalgia — it’s an unfiltered look at confidence, femininity, and resilience.
💬 What’s your biggest takeaway from Brande’s story? Drop a comment below — your thoughts might just start a debate.
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What really drives a founder to keep going when everything gets hard — pressure, setbacks, sleepless nights, and the weight of other people’s livelihoods?
In this brutally honest episode of Beyond the Boardroom, Aleksandra speaks with Michael Howard, CEO of Maris Interiors, who 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 17, to building one of the UK’s most respected interiors firms, Michael shares the unfiltered realities of entrepreneurship — the maths, the mindset, and the pain that fuels long-term success.
💥 In This Episode You’ll Learn:
💡 The “away-from-pain” motivation that drives real entrepreneurs
📊 Why every business is just maths — capacity, conversion, and repeat custom
🤝 How to hire for character, not just skill — and build a culture that admits mistakes
🚫 Why saying no to bad clients protects your profit and your sanity
🧠 How to handle stress, lead sober, and stay resilient when the pressure never stops
This isn’t a motivational soundbite — it’s a masterclass in grounded, no-fluff business thinking from someone who’s lived every side of the journey.
💬 Which lesson hit you hardest — the numbers, the mindset, or the people side? Share your thoughts below.
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What if the loudest thing holding you back isn’t the economy, your boss, or your skills — but your own mind?
In this powerful episode of Beyond the Boardroom, Aleksandra sits down with Rebecca Nwankwo, author of The Lies We Tell Ourselves 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-doubt, reprogram your thinking, and apply elite MBA principles to real life.
💥 In This Episode You’ll Discover:
🚫 The toxic inner voice quietly sabotaging ambition
⚡ Why rejection and failure are redirections, not endings
🧠 How to use visualisation as a strategic tool for success
⏰ A militant time-management system that forces results
🔑 The shared mindset that makes high achievers unstoppable
This is more than motivation — it’s a masterclass in mental agility, self-discipline, and growth.
💬 Which limiting belief is holding you back right now? Share your thoughts — your story could free someone else too.
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📢 The views expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect those of Aleksandra or the producers. This podcast is for entertainment only.
Think you know Sam Vanderpump from Made in Chelsea? Think again.
From the highest of highs to a near-death experience that changed his world, Sam gets deeply real about the truth behind the cameras. This is a story of resilience, love, and building a life on your own terms.
WHAT YOU'LL HEAR: 🎙️
❤️ Whirlwind Romance: Why he proposed to his fiancée Alice after just six months.📺 MIC Unfiltered: The truth about reality TV editing and what really goes down on set.💼 The Hustle is Real: How he built a successful business from scratch—without a single family handout.🏥 Surviving Sepsis: His terrifying, life-changing story of how a flu led to organ failure and how Alice saved his life.
Get ready to meet the real Sam Vanderpump.
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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.
⚡ Your body is not broken — it just needs the right fuel.💬 Do you feel drained after eating? Do you believe food could be the reason?
The Truth About Your Relationships with Professor Robin Dunbar
The Beyond the Boardroom Podcast with Aleksandra King is where science meets unapologetic truth. In this episode, Aleksandra sits down with Professor Robin Dunbar—world-renowned evolutionary psychologist from the University of Oxford and the mind behind the famous Dunbar’s Number. Together they unpack the science of human connection, exposing the limits of your social circle and the uncomfortable truths about friendship, intimacy, and trust.
Why your “friends list” isn’t real—and the 150 relationships you can actually maintain
The layers of intimacy: from 5 shoulders-to-cry-on friends to 150 bar-buddies
The shocking cost of deep connection: 200 hours of face-to-face contact
Why gossip is essential for managing relationships
The painful truth about family trust breakdowns and “over-investment”
The icebreaker effect of singing and how it bonds communities
Why we chase homophily and the “Jane Austen problem” in friendships
How to navigate toxic people and psychopathic traits
This isn’t theory—it’s a direct challenge to how you think about friendship, family, and intimacy. Aleksandra’s fearless style uncovers what it really takes to build and maintain meaningful bonds in a world obsessed with shallow connections.
Aleksandra King is a female podcast host breaking the mould—brave, unapologetic, and uncompromising. Her style is raw, confident, and designed for listeners who want more than small talk. If you’ve ever searched for podcasts about confidence, psychology, or unapologetic truth—you’ve just found your new home.
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<p><strong>Surviving war. Outsmarting big tech. Reinventing health tech.</strong> In this episode of <a href="https://www.aleksandra.media/beyond-the-boardroom" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Beyond the Boardroom</a>, <a href="https://www.aleksandra.media" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aleksandra</a> sits down with <strong>Mohammed Al-Ubaidi</strong>, a doctor-turned-founder who grew up in war-torn Yemen and went on to build <a href="https://www.aleksandra.media/beyond-the-boardroom-podcast-trailers/v/mohammad-al-ubaydli-xlkpn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a pioneering digital health record platform</a> that challenges billion-dollar tech giants.</p>
<p>From dodging bombs as a child to studying medicine and computer science, Mohammed shares how he learned to think clearly in chaos, protect patient data from corporate interests, and use technology to give people control over their own health. This is a conversation about courage, code, and calling — and what it really takes to stand your ground when you’re the smallest player in the room.</p>
<p>This is not media training and it’s not PR. It’s Aleksandra doing what other interviewers won’t: asking direct questions about war, power, money, and integrity — and refusing to look away when the answers get uncomfortable.</p>
<p><strong>🔗 Highlights:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>From war zone to boardroom:</strong> how surviving conflict shaped Mohammed’s risk tolerance, empathy and leadership style.</li>
<li><strong>Turning trauma into resilience:</strong> the mindset shifts that stop chaos defining you — and start it strengthening you.</li>
<li><strong>Medicine + computing:</strong> why combining clinical training with code became his survival guide for broken systems.</li>
<li><strong>Outsmarting big tech:</strong> how a smaller, values-driven team can win against global corporations without selling out.</li>
<li><strong>Health tech with a spine:</strong> why integrity, family and education are the anchors behind every major decision.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>🎧 Watch the full episode with <a href="https://www.aleksandra.media/beyond-the-boardroom-podcast-episodes/v/the-patients-toolkit-digital-health-records-disrupting-healthcare-l2n6k" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mohammed Al-Ubaidi</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Join the Conversation</strong><br />
Which part of Mohammed’s story hit you hardest — the war, the tech, or the integrity? Share your thoughts below. Aleksandra reads them.</p>
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Addiction, Recovery & Building a Purpose-Driven Life
The Beyond the Boardroom Podcast with Aleksandra King is where resilience, ambition, and unapologetic truth collide. In this episode, Aleksandra sits down with Jane Couper, who opens up about nearly losing everything to addiction and depression—before rebuilding her life and going on to lead not one, but two purpose-driven businesses in the healthcare space.
Jane’s spiral into drugs, alcohol, and darkness
What mental health recovery really looks like—and how long it takes
Coming out, motherhood, and finding true self-worth
Building a purpose-driven tech company serving the NHS
How her father’s unconditional love saved her life—even after he had passed
This episode is raw, real, and ultimately uplifting. It’s a must-listen for anyone who’s battled inner demons and still dares to dream of success. Aleksandra’s fearless style brings out Jane’s unfiltered truth—painful, powerful, and profoundly inspiring.
Aleksandra King is a female podcast host breaking the mould—brave, unapologetic, and uncompromising. Her style is raw, confident, and designed for listeners who want more than small talk. If you’ve ever searched for podcasts about resilience, recovery, or unapologetic success—you’ve just found your new home.
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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 the Boardroom pulls back the curtain on secrets that affect us all.
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Walking Away, Taking Back Control & Redefining Success
The Beyond the Boardroom Podcast with Aleksandra King 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 edge but also gave her the clarity to rebuild on her own terms.
What growing up in South Africa taught Aleksandra about ambition and perspective
How being raised between a corporate high-flyer mother and an entrepreneurial father shaped her mindset
The disturbing truth about life inside The Apprentice house—no phone, no freedom, no food
The moment Aleksandra walked away mid-task and reclaimed her sense of control
What burnout really looks like behind the scenes—and how to recover from it
Why success is now defined by balance, purpose, and personal wellbeing
This isn’t just a reality TV story—it’s a fearless reflection on burnout, courage, and walking away from expectations. Aleksandra delivers uncompromising insights for anyone who has ever felt trapped by other people’s demands, questioned whether “big opportunities” are worth the cost, or wanted the strength to choose a better path.
Aleksandra King is a female podcast host breaking the mould—brave, unapologetic, and uncompromising. Her style is raw, confident, and designed for listeners who want more than small talk. If you’ve ever searched for podcasts about confidence, resilience, or unapologetic success—you’ve just found your new home.
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Resilience, Reality TV & the Power of Authenticity
The Beyond the Boardroom Podcast with Aleksandra King 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 Apprentice.
Shahin breaks the stereotype that all Apprentice candidates are wild, controversial personalities. Instead, he reveals the real pressures of the boardroom, the challenge of losing control, and the power of staying authentic when the cameras stop rolling.
The reality of life inside The Apprentice house—no phone, no freedom, no privacy
Why losing control of your day is the hardest part of filming
How Shahin balances engineering, property, and car trading with family values
The lessons reality TV contestants rarely share—resilience, integrity, and faith
Why authenticity beats playing the “TV character” every time
This isn’t just an Apprentice story—it’s a raw conversation about resilience, authenticity, and rebuilding identity under pressure. Aleksandra’s fearless, direct style uncovers truths you won’t find in the edit.
Aleksandra King is a female podcast host breaking the mould—brave, unapologetic, and uncompromising. Her style is sharp, confident, and designed for listeners who want more than small talk. If you’ve ever searched for podcasts about confidence, female podcasters UK/US, or shows like Joe Rogan and Call Her Daddy—you’ve just found your new home.
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The Apprentice, Addiction & Resilience Against All Odds
The Beyond the Boardroom Podcast with Aleksandra King 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 journey through resilience, pain, and rebuilding life against all odds.
The Apprentice experience and how reality TV fame shaped Ian’s life
The harsh reality of media scrutiny and public pressure
His battle with the BBC—and the personal cost of taking a stand
A brutally honest account of addiction, alcoholism, and losing his mother
Surviving childhood domestic violence and turning trauma into strength
How marathon running and healthy living became his path to resilience
This isn’t just a reality TV interview—it’s an emotional rollercoaster about survival, identity, and fighting back when life tests you hardest. Aleksandra’s fearless, direct style draws out Ian’s story in a way you’ve never heard before.
Aleksandra King is a female podcast host breaking the mould—brave, unapologetic, and uncompromising. Her style is raw, confident, and designed for listeners who want more than small talk. If you’ve ever searched for podcasts about resilience, confidence, mental health, or unapologetic success—this is where you belong.
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Standing Out, Sparring with Lord Sugar & Building Business the Unapologetic Way
The Beyond the Boardroom Podcast with Aleksandra King 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 episode, she meets Lewis Ellis, the Apprentice rebel who turned criticism into branding fuel, tattoos into storytelling, and controversy into career growth.
How to turn criticism into fuel for your personal brand
The real story behind Lewis’s feud with Lord Sugar—and the revenge tattoo
Why quitting drinking transformed his mindset and business growth
How unapologetic authenticity gives you an edge in branding and business
What it really takes to grow a business without investors or safety nets
This isn’t just another Apprentice recap—it’s a bold conversation about building confidence, standing out, and refusing to play it safe. Aleksandra’s fearless, direct style uncovers truths you won’t hear anywhere else.
Aleksandra King is a female podcast host breaking the mould—brave, unapologetic, and uncompromising. Her style is raw, confident, and designed for fans who want more than small talk. If you’ve ever searched for podcasts about confidence, female podcasters UK/US, or shows like Joe Rogan and Call Her Daddy—you’ve just found your new home.
📲 Connect with Aleksandra:
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@AleksandraKing
Instagram → https://instagram.com/king.aleksandra
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksandraking
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@king.aleksandra
Website → https://aleksandraking.com
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💌 Business inquiries → aleksandra@aleksandraking.com
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👉 Don’t just listen—be part of the conversation.
📢 The views expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect those of Aleksandra King, the podcast, or its producers. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.