The Courage to Walk Away and Start Again

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.
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.
📲 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
🌐 Join Aleksandra’s Inner Circle → https://laylo.com/aleksandraking
💌 Business inquiries → aleksandra@aleksandraking.com
👉 Don’t just listen—be part of the conversation.
🌐 Join Here → https://laylo.com/aleksandraking
Aleksandra podcast, Beyond the Boardroom Podcast, female podcast host, unapologetic podcast, podcasts about confidence, resilience, burnout recovery, reality TV podcast, The Apprentice UK, walking away from success, mental health podcast, career change podcast, podcasts like Joe Rogan, Call Her Daddy, Diary of a CEO, Steven Bartlett, Andrew Tate podcast, fearless female voices in podcasting.
📢 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.