The BEYOND Podcast

Aleksandra King
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Fearless long-form conversations about power, resilience and the truth behind success. On The BEYOND Podcast, Aleksandra King, host and producer, sits down with founders, athletes, investigators and cultural provocateurs for the stories they rarely tell: the decisions, setbacks and relationships that shape high performers. A video interview podcast on YouTube with audio everywhere you listen, each episode goes past the polished version and into confidence, status, money, attraction and shame, so you can build a stronger career and a life that holds up under pressure. Aleksandra, a British female podcast host and former BBC The Apprentice candidate who famously walked out, asks what others will not. New episodes every 2 weeks at thebeyondpodcast.com.

  1. 1d ago

    Bradley Garrett: Inside the Places You're Never Meant to See

    What lies beneath the cities we walk through every day, and what drives someone to explore the places the rest of us are told to stay out of? Bradley Garrett, the outlaw geographer, urban explorer, photographer and author of Explore Everything, joins Aleksandra King, host and producer, on The BEYOND Podcast for a journey through the world's hidden and off-limits spaces: London's buried rivers, abandoned asylums, the Chernobyl exclusion zone and the top of the Shard. Bradley also opens up about the consequences of pushing boundaries, from being arrested and spending two years on bail to being treated as a security risk, and the philosophy that shaped his unconventional life: weighing risk against reward, following curiosity, and refusing to spend his limited time working on someone else's project. The Bradley Garrett podcast episode closes inside the growing world of doomsday prepping and the vast tunnel systems that quietly make modern life possible. In this conversation: how an archaeologist becomes an outlaw geographer; what actually exists beneath a modern city; the Shard climb, and what happened when the police boarded his plane; how he weighs risk against reward, and when a risk stops being worth it; why people are investing millions in underground survival spaces. Full episode page: thebeyondpodcast.comGuest: bradleygarrett.comAleksandra King, host and producer: aleksandraking.com Nothing in this episode is encouragement or instruction to trespass, enter restricted or hazardous locations, evade security, or undertake dangerous or unlawful activities. Always respect local laws, access restrictions and safety guidance. This podcast is for entertainment and general information only; neither The BEYOND Podcast nor its host accepts responsibility for actions taken based on it.

    Bradley Garrett: Inside the Places You're Never Meant to See

  2. Aug 14

    Alex Staniforth: What Two Everest Disasters Reveal About Mental Health

    What happens when you come face to face with death and survive? Alex Staniforth, the record-breaking ultra-endurance athlete, adventurer and founder of Mind Over Mountains, joins Aleksandra King, host and producer, on The BEYOND Podcast. Before the age of 20 he survived the two biggest disasters in the history of Mount Everest, and the experiences changed how he thinks about fear, resilience and purpose. The Alex Staniforth podcast episode goes from the 2015 avalanche, moment by moment, to the childhood of epilepsy, bullying and a stammer that sent him to the mountain in the first place, hypothermia on the Bob Graham Round, and the walking charity he now leads to help others restore their mental health in the outdoors. In this conversation: the 2015 avalanche, moment by moment; why a teenager with epilepsy, bullying and a stammer chose Everest; whether Everest has lost its magic; why resilience is the ability to recharge; why the biggest barrier is so often ourselves. Full episode page: thebeyondpodcast.comGuest: alexstaniforth.comAleksandra King, host and producer: aleksandraking.com

    Alex Staniforth: What Two Everest Disasters Reveal About Mental Health

  3. Jul 29

    Steve Featherstone: The British Army Officer's Case Against Comfort

    Most people spend their lives avoiding discomfort, and former British Army officer Steve Featherstone believes that is exactly why they struggle when life turns difficult. He joins Aleksandra King on The BEYOND Podcast to share the mindset lessons that transformed his life, from deliberately confronting childhood fears to serving in the military and helping leaders develop resilience under pressure. If you have been looking for a Steve Featherstone podcast conversation on mental strength, this one offers practical strategies you can apply immediately, whether you are leading a business, navigating uncertainty or simply working to become mentally stronger. In this conversation: Why comfort quietly weakens resilience. A practical framework for overcoming panic. How fear can become your greatest teacher. Why purpose matters more than motivation. What military leadership teaches about thriving under pressure. Aleksandra King, host and producer.

    Steve Featherstone: The British Army Officer's Case Against Comfort

  4. Jul 16

    Anthony Flynn: The Hidden Psychology of Style, Success and Status

    Before you have said a word, you have already made an impression, and behaviour and financial expert Anthony Flynn has spent years studying why. He joins Aleksandra King on The BEYOND Podcast to explore the psychology behind style, confidence and first impressions, and how the way we present ourselves can open or close doors before we speak. Far from a conversation about fashion, this Anthony Flynn podcast episode examines how clothing influences perception, shapes identity and changes how we carry ourselves, and why dressing with intention can help you show up with greater confidence and purpose. In this conversation: Why first impressions form so quickly. How style influences confidence, behaviour and self-perception. The psychology behind luxury brands, status and identity. Whether success really has a dress code. Why authenticity is more powerful than following trends. Aleksandra King, host and producer.

    Anthony Flynn: The Hidden Psychology of Style, Success and Status

  5. Jul 1

    Geoff White: How Cybercrime Became a Global Industry

    Investigative journalist Geoff White has interviewed fraudsters and money launderers the world over, and he joins Aleksandra King on The BEYOND Podcast to reveal how hacking has evolved into a sophisticated global industry worth billions. This is a journey inside the hidden world of organised cybercrime, from the gangs behind ransomware to the laundering networks that clean their profits. Drawing on years of investigative reporting for the BBC, Channel 4 and The Sunday Times, Geoff explains how cyber weapons once developed by governments found their way into criminal hands, why ransomware has become one of the world's most lucrative crimes, and how today's cyber criminals operate more like multinational businesses than lone hackers. If you want a Geoff White podcast conversation that goes past the headlines into the economics, psychology and infrastructure of cybercrime, this is it. In this conversation: How cybercrime became a billion-dollar global industry. The rise of organised cyber criminal networks. Ransomware and the mechanics of digital extortion. Government cyber tools now in criminal hands. Practical lessons for protecting yourself online. Full episode page: https://www.thebeyondpodcast.com/cybercrime-nothing-is-missing-everything-is-compromised/ Aleksandra King, host and producer.

    Geoff White: How Cybercrime Became a Global Industry

  6. Jun 17

    Lara Morgan: Building Pacific Direct to a £20M Exit

    Lara Morgan, entrepreneur, investor and founder of Pacific Direct, built and sold a business for £20 million, and she joins Aleksandra King on The BEYOND Podcast to unpack how she did it. Her answer starts with resilience, humility, hard work and a willingness to embrace failure. As a child she watched her father struggle financially and eventually go bankrupt. Rather than leaving her afraid of risk, that experience forged the mindset that later helped her build, scale and successfully exit a global business. In this Lara Morgan podcast conversation, she and Aleksandra King explore leadership, sales, confidence, teamwork and decision-making, the case for taking action before you feel ready, and the philosophy behind her bestselling book More Balls Than Most. In this conversation: How childhood experiences shaped her relationship with money and success Why failure is one of life's greatest teachers The sales habits that helped build a £20 million business Why successful people put themselves in uncomfortable situations How to build high-performing teams and avoid a life of regret Full episode page: https://www.thebeyondpodcast.com/how-lara-morgan-built-and-sold-a-ps20m-business/ Aleksandra King, host and producer.

    Lara Morgan: Building Pacific Direct to a £20M Exit

  7. Jun 4

    Cordell Jeffers: From School Exclusion to Award-Winning Changemaker

    Cordell Jeffers grew up in one of Birmingham's most deprived communities and was written off by the school system before he ever had a chance. On The BEYOND Podcast he tells Aleksandra King how that boy became an award-winning speaker, entrepreneur and changemaker recognised by King Charles. Cordell opens up about being misunderstood at school, growing up around adversity, and the mindset shifts that changed the trajectory of his life. Together he and Aleksandra explore identity, purpose, education, resilience, sales, leadership and personal responsibility, and why qualities labelled weaknesses in childhood can become our greatest strengths in adulthood. This Cordell Jeffers podcast conversation is about refusing to let your circumstances define your future. In this conversation: Why the traditional education system does not work for everyoneThe dangers of toxic environments and how to leave themWhy communication and sales are life-changing skillsHow to take ownership of your futureTurning adversity into purpose, confidence and recognition Full episode page: https://www.thebeyondpodcast.com/the-boy-the-system-wrote-off-jeff-cordells-incredible-journey/ Aleksandra King, host and producer.

    Cordell Jeffers: From School Exclusion to Award-Winning Changemaker

  8. May 21

    Derrick McManus: Shot 14 Times in a Police Siege

    Derrick McManus, a former South Australian STAR Group police officer, was shot 14 times during a high-risk operation in 1994 and survived. He joins Aleksandra King on The BEYOND Podcast to relive the siege that changed his life, from the moment the call came in to facing death in the line of duty. Derrick and Aleksandra explore survival, trauma, resilience and leadership under pressure, and the mindset that allowed him to rebuild after unimaginable adversity. He now teaches sustained optimal performance through Human Durability, the company he founded. This Derrick McManus podcast conversation is about courage, perspective and what it truly means to keep going when everything changes in an instant. In this conversation: The ordinary day that became a fight for survivalWhat facing death in the line of duty demandsThe mindset behind surviving 14 gunshot woundsRebuilding life and leadership after extreme traumaWhat sustained optimal performance means in practice Full episode page: https://www.thebeyondpodcast.com/derrick-mcmanus/ Aleksandra King, host and producer.

    Derrick McManus: Shot 14 Times in a Police Siege
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Fearless long-form conversations about power, resilience and the truth behind success. On The BEYOND Podcast, Aleksandra King, host and producer, sits down with founders, athletes, investigators and cultural provocateurs for the stories they rarely tell: the decisions, setbacks and relationships that shape high performers. A video interview podcast on YouTube with audio everywhere you listen, each episode goes past the polished version and into confidence, status, money, attraction and shame, so you can build a stronger career and a life that holds up under pressure. Aleksandra, a British female podcast host and former BBC The Apprentice candidate who famously walked out, asks what others will not. New episodes every 2 weeks at thebeyondpodcast.com.

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  • Creator
    Aleksandra King
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Aleksandra King
  • Show Website
    The BEYOND Podcast

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