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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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.

• 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
• How to rewire your metabolism with simple nutrition and movement changes
• The shocking link between refined foods, sugar, and rising cancer rates

⚡ 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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Surviving War, Outsmarting Big Tech & Reinventing Health Tech

The Beyond the Boardroom Podcast with Aleksandra King is where stories of resilience collide with unapologetic truth. In this episode, Aleksandra dives into Mohammed Al-Ubaidi’s extraordinary journey—from growing up in war-torn Yemen to challenging billion-dollar tech giants. Think Joe Rogan, Call Her Daddy, Diary of a CEO, Steven Bartlett—but filtered through the fearless lens of Aleksandra King, who goes deeper, harder, and refuses to pull back.

• The mindset shifts that turn trauma into resilience

• How cross-cultural experience sharpens confidence and perspective

• Why medicine + computing = a survival guide for chaos

• How to win against global corporations without losing your values

• Why integrity, family, and education are anchors for lasting success

This is not media training. It’s not PR. Aleksandra delivers uncompromising, direct, and passionate conversations designed for people who want to:

• Be braver in life and business

• Build confidence that lasts under pressure

• Find success in health, work, and relationships

• Hear truths that other podcasts won’t touch

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, female podcasters UK/US, or shows like Joe Rogan and Call Her Daddy—you’ve just found your new home.

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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.

📲 Connect with Aleksandra:
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