Ian Stringer: The Apprentice, Addiction, and Resilience Against All Odds

This episode of Beyond the Boardroom is a fiery bomb from the start. Ian Stringer, best known for his time on The Apprentice and his impressive broadcasting career, doesn't hold back. Our conversation begins with tension — one-word answers, guarded replies — but when Ian opens up, he delivers in an unforgettable way.

We dive deep into:
 💥 The Apprentice Experience – How reality TV fame shaped and challenged his life.
📰 Media Scrutiny – Facing the harsh glare of the spotlight after the show.
⚖️ His Battle with the BBC – Why Ian took a bold stand and what it cost him.
🍷 Addiction and Alcoholism – A brutally honest account of losing his mother to alcoholism.
👊 Surviving Domestic Violence – Witnessing and overcoming traumatic childhood abuse.
🏃 Channeling Pain into Passion – Running marathons, living healthy, and rebuilding strength through resilience.

🚀 This is Ian like you’ve never heard him before — raw, real, and deeply human.

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🔥 Beyond The Boardroom – Lewis Ellis: Tattoos, Spats with Lord Sugar, and Building a Business His Way

What do you do when Lord Sugar trashes your tattoos on national TV? If you're Lewis Ellis, you get his face tattooed on your bicep—and you build a personal brand that’s mad, weird, and absolutely unforgettable.

In this episode, we dive into:
 💥 The Epic Feud with Lord Sugar – The online spats, savage tweets, and the ultimate revenge tattoo.
🌍 Lewis’s Wild Adventures – From tracking stolen AirPods across Qatar to surviving The Apprentice editing room.
🧠 Bold Branding & Unapologetic Living – Why being truly yourself is the biggest business advantage no one talks about.
🚀 Hustle Marketing & Growing a Business From Scratch – No investors, no trust fund—just relentless drive (and a few crazy stunts).
🍻 Leaving Party Culture Behind – How quitting drinking transformed his life, mindset, and business growth.

🚀 This episode is full of wild stories, sharp lessons, and brutally honest insights on what it really takes to stand out—and survive—in business and in life.

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Adam Hosker: Apprentice Rivalries, Katie Hopkins, and Life After the Boardroom

What really happened behind the scenes of The Apprentice? In this explosive episode of the Beyond the Boardroom Podcast, Adam Hosker spills the tea on his legendary feud with Katie Hopkins, surviving five brutal boardrooms, and what Lord Sugar was really like.

We dive into:
 💣 How savage the Apprentice boardroom can get
🎯 The real story behind Adam vs. Katie Hopkins
🚀 Life lessons from sales, success, and surviving setbacks
🌍 Why traveling could have changed everything for Katie Hopkins

🎤 Join Aleksandra King as she sits down with Adam for one of the rawest, most revealing Apprentice interviews yet.

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🔥 Beyond the Boardroom – Joe Phillips: The Jungle vs. The Boardroom

What’s scarier—Lord Sugar or a charging buffalo? 🦬 Joe Phillips, a self-proclaimed "James Bond of the Jungle", swaps survival stories from the African bush for the cutthroat boardroom of BBC’s The Apprentice.

In this episode, we dive into:
 🌿 Safari vs. The Apprentice – Why Joe wasn’t fazed by Lord Sugar after facing the wild
🕷️ Wild Encounters – The animal that made him faint and his closest calls with danger
📦 Strangest Fan Gifts – The weirdest things fans have sent him (yes, it involves feet!)
🏃‍♂️ Survival & Success – How his love for adventure, fitness, and conservation fuels his career

🚀 This episode is packed with hilarious, jaw-dropping stories and an inside look at Joe’s wild journey from the savannah to the spotlight.

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🔥 Beyond the Boardroom – From Soldier to CEO: A Wild Journey

What happens when a former soldier, security specialist, and The Apprentice candidate turns entrepreneur? You get a man who's had tea with the Taliban, dodged death multiple times, and built a thriving pest control empire.

🚀 In this episode, we dive into:
💼 Life in the military – The highs, the dangers, and the wildest moments
🎯 The Apprentice experience – How reality TV is manipulated behind the scenes
🐀 From combat to pest control – Why the industry is booming and what Lord Sugar missed out on
🔥 Surviving controversy – The truth behind the headlines and life after the show
🦁 Chasing Snow Leopards & Road Trips – Adventuring across 100+ countries

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🔥 Beyond The Boardroom with Aleksandra King – Samuel Brooksworth: The Apprentice, Business & Breaking Barriers

What really happens behind the scenes on The Apprentice? And how does the experience shape your future—especially when you refuse to play the reality TV game?

Samuel Brooksworth joins me for a brutally honest conversation about the show, success, and the reality of being a Black entrepreneur in business. Since The Apprentice, Samuel has gone on to appear in GQ, Forbes, and The Times, and is now the CEO of Remoteli, a game-changing company that’s redefining employment opportunities in Africa.

In this episode, we dive into:
 💼 The Apprentice reality check – What the cameras don’t show, producer interference, and why Samuel refused to be anything but himself
🌍 Building a business with purpose – How he turned the pandemic into an opportunity and scaled Remoteli into a global brand
🧠 Resilience & mindset – Dealing with rejection, discrimination, and why perseverance is the key to success
📢 Black men in business – The glass ceiling, media stereotypes, and the struggle for equal opportunities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Work-life balance – Running a business while being present for family and breaking outdated success stereotypes

And, of course, we answer the big question: Did Lord Sugar miss out on backing a future business powerhouse? 🤔

🚀 This episode is packed with powerful insights, hard truths, and an inspiring story of ambition, self-belief, and making an impact where it truly matters.

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🔥 Beyond The Boardroom with Aleksandra King – Michelle Niziol: From The Apprentice to Building a Business Empire

What happens when you get fired in week one of The Apprentice? If you’re Michelle Niziol, you don’t dwell on it—you build a multi-million-pound business empire instead!

In this episode, Michelle joins me to talk about bouncing back from setbacks, dominating in business as a woman, and proving everyone wrong. She shares how she went from being a week-one casualty on The Apprentice (where I may have played a tiny role in her firing 😏) to running seven successful businesses.

We dive into:
💼 The reality of The Apprentice – what really happens behind the scenes
💡 Secrets to entrepreneurial success – how Michelle built her empire
🧠 Mental resilience & therapy – why every entrepreneur should work on themselves
💪 Women in business – overcoming challenges and thriving in male-dominated industries

And, of course, we answer the big question: Would Lord Sugar be crying if he saw where Michelle is now?

This is an inspiring, no-nonsense conversation filled with business insights, hard truths, and a few Apprentice revelations you won’t want to miss!

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From The Apprentice to Leadership & Integrity: Gene Folkes on Trump, Business, and Life Beyond

Join Beyond the Boardroom with Aleksandra King as we delve into the extraordinary story of Gene Folkes, former U.S. Army serviceman, corporate leader, and The Apprentice contestant who took a stand against Donald Trump in the boardroom. This episode explores Gene’s remarkable journey, offering candid insights on leadership, integrity, and navigating the challenges of staying authentic in high-pressure environments.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What it was like to compete under Trump’s scrutiny on The Apprentice.
• The courage it takes to challenge stereotypes and remain true to your values.
• The personal and professional cost of choosing integrity over reality TV fame.
• Gene’s transition from military service to leadership in the corporate world.
• Practical lessons on confidence, mentorship, and ethical leadership.

Key Moments:

• 3:15 – Behind the scenes of The Apprentice: Gene’s unconventional audition story.
• 8:45 – A showdown with Trump: Leadership lessons from the boardroom.
• 15:30 – Overcoming stereotypes and taking control of your narrative.
• 22:10 – Mentorship and leadership insights from a military and corporate perspective.
• 32:00 – The price of integrity: Why Gene refused to compromise his values.
• 42:15 – Closing reflections and Gene’s upcoming ventures.

Why Listen?
Whether you’re an aspiring leader, a fan of The Apprentice, or intrigued by the intersection of reality TV, business ethics, and leadership, Gene’s story offers invaluable lessons and bold perspectives.

Don’t Miss Out:

• Gain behind-the-scenes insights into The Apprentice.
• Learn practical strategies for resilience, mentorship, and ethical leadership.
• Discover how authenticity shapes success in business and beyond.

🎧 Tune in now and be inspired to lead with integrity and confidence.

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