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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