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.
⚡ 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.
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Addicted to Control: Surveillance, Power & Paranoia
The Beyond the Boardroom Podcast with Aleksandra King is where resilience, ambition, and unapologetic truth collide. In this episode, Aleksandra sits down with Mike LaCorte, one of the world’s most sought-after private investigators, to explore the hidden world of surveillance addiction. From billionaires and CEOs to elite families, Mike reveals how powerful people use investigators not just to find truth—but to feed an obsession with control.
Why successful people become addicted to surveillance—and how it feeds control issues
What cheating really looks like behind closed doors
The emotional profiles of clients—from distressed to obsessive
The scariest types of clients: controlling, powerful, emotionally detached
Why AI footprints and digital trails make truth easier—and trust harder
The moral dilemmas PIs face when clients push too far
How living with everyone’s secrets changes how Mike sees relationships
This isn’t about spying—it’s about power, paranoia, and the fear of losing control. Aleksandra presses Mike on when protection becomes compulsion, when reassurance replaces evidence, and what surveillance really says about the people who demand it.
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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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.
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Resilience, Reality TV & the Power of Authenticity
The Beyond the Boardroom Podcast with Aleksandra King is the antidote to surface-level reality TV. Aleksandra pulls apart the stories behind the headlines, exposing the raw truths of confidence, resilience, and identity. In this episode, she sits down with Shahin Hassan—a hardworking engineer, property investor, car trader, and former contestant on The Apprentice.
Shahin breaks the stereotype that all Apprentice candidates are wild, controversial personalities. Instead, he reveals the real pressures of the boardroom, the challenge of losing control, and the power of staying authentic when the cameras stop rolling.
The reality of life inside The Apprentice house—no phone, no freedom, no privacy
Why losing control of your day is the hardest part of filming
How Shahin balances engineering, property, and car trading with family values
The lessons reality TV contestants rarely share—resilience, integrity, and faith
Why authenticity beats playing the “TV character” every time
This isn’t just an Apprentice story—it’s a raw conversation about resilience, authenticity, and rebuilding identity under pressure. Aleksandra’s fearless, direct style uncovers truths you won’t find in the edit.
Aleksandra King is a female podcast host breaking the mould—brave, unapologetic, and uncompromising. Her style is sharp, 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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The Apprentice, Addiction & Resilience Against All Odds
The Beyond the Boardroom Podcast with Aleksandra King is where ambition, struggle, and unapologetic truth collide. In this episode, Aleksandra sits down with Ian Stringer—best known for his time on The Apprentice and his broadcasting career—for one of the rawest and most human conversations yet. What begins with guarded replies turns into a powerful journey through resilience, pain, and rebuilding life against all odds.
The Apprentice experience and how reality TV fame shaped Ian’s life
The harsh reality of media scrutiny and public pressure
His battle with the BBC—and the personal cost of taking a stand
A brutally honest account of addiction, alcoholism, and losing his mother
Surviving childhood domestic violence and turning trauma into strength
How marathon running and healthy living became his path to resilience
This isn’t just a reality TV interview—it’s an emotional rollercoaster about survival, identity, and fighting back when life tests you hardest. Aleksandra’s fearless, direct style draws out Ian’s story in a way you’ve never heard before.
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, confidence, mental health, or unapologetic success—this is where you belong.
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Standing Out, Sparring with Lord Sugar & Building Business the Unapologetic Way
The Beyond the Boardroom Podcast with Aleksandra King isn’t about playing it safe—it’s about raw individuality and fearless ambition. Aleksandra takes conversations further than The Apprentice ever could, unpacking what it really means to stand out in business, build confidence under pressure, and live unapologetically. In this episode, she meets Lewis Ellis, the Apprentice rebel who turned criticism into branding fuel, tattoos into storytelling, and controversy into career growth.
How to turn criticism into fuel for your personal brand
The real story behind Lewis’s feud with Lord Sugar—and the revenge tattoo
Why quitting drinking transformed his mindset and business growth
How unapologetic authenticity gives you an edge in branding and business
What it really takes to grow a business without investors or safety nets
This isn’t just another Apprentice recap—it’s a bold conversation about building confidence, standing out, and refusing to play it safe. Aleksandra’s fearless, direct style uncovers truths you won’t hear anywhere else.
Aleksandra King is a female podcast host breaking the mould—brave, unapologetic, and uncompromising. Her style is raw, confident, and designed for fans 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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Apprentice Rivalries, Katie Hopkins & Life After the Boardroom
The Beyond the Boardroom Podcast with Aleksandra King goes where reality TV edits won’t. Aleksandra exposes the raw truths of resilience, rivalry, and ambition—pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to survive high-stakes environments. In this episode, she sits down with Adam Hosker, one of the original Apprentice candidates, who reveals what really went down behind the scenes. From his explosive feud with Katie Hopkins to surviving five brutal boardrooms, Adam shares the unfiltered truth about Lord Sugar, reality TV, and life after the show.
How savage The Apprentice boardroom really gets
The untold story of Adam vs. Katie Hopkins
Life lessons from sales, success, and setbacks
Why travel and perspective might have changed everything for Katie Hopkins
What Lord Sugar was really like behind the cameras
This isn’t just a nostalgia trip—it’s a brutally honest look at reality TV, resilience, and the business of being yourself. Aleksandra’s fearless, direct style uncovers the human truths behind the headlines.
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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The Jungle vs. The Boardroom
The Beyond the Boardroom Podcast with Aleksandra King swaps the safety of corporate spin for survival-level honesty. In this episode, Aleksandra sits down with Joe Phillips—the self-described “James Bond of the Jungle”—to compare facing down a charging buffalo with facing Lord Sugar in the boardroom. From wildlife scares to reality-TV pressure, Joe shows how adventure, fitness, and conservation shaped his mindset long before the cameras rolled.
Safari vs The Apprentice: why the wild made the boardroom feel tame
Wild encounters: the animal that made Joe faint and his closest calls with danger
Fan culture, unfiltered: the strangest gifts he’s received (yes… feet)
Survival → success: turning adventure, fitness, and conservation into career fuel
Behind the edit: what reality TV doesn’t show about pressure and performance
Hilarious, jaw-dropping, and disarmingly honest—this is the story of how real danger builds real confidence. Aleksandra’s fearless, direct style pulls out the mindset shifts that help you stay calm under pressure, whether you’re on a savannah or in a boardroom.
Aleksandra King is a female podcast host breaking the mould—brave, unapologetic, and uncompromising. Her conversations cut deeper than the headline and past the edit. If you’ve searched for podcasts about confidence, resilience, or unapologetic success—you’re in the right place.
📲 Connect with Aleksandra:
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From Soldier to CEO: A Wild Journey
The Beyond the Boardroom Podcast with Aleksandra King is where resilience meets unapologetic truth. In this episode, Aleksandra sits down with a former soldier, security specialist, and Apprentice candidate who swapped military missions for entrepreneurship. From having tea with the Taliban to surviving near-death experiences, he’s now built a thriving pest control empire—proving that discipline, risk-taking, and resilience translate far beyond the battlefield.
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 rebuilding after the show
Adventures across 100+ countries: chasing snow leopards, epic road trips, and living without fear
This isn’t just a business story—it’s a high-octane look at how to turn chaos, risk, and controversy into resilience and success. Aleksandra’s fearless style pulls out the raw truths behind a journey few could survive.
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.
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The Apprentice, Business & Breaking Barriers
Welcome to Beyond the Boardroom—the unapologetic podcast where Aleksandra asks the questions others avoid. If you’re searching for podcasts about confidence, resilience, entrepreneurship, business with purpose, or unapologetic truth, this is where real conversations live. Think Joe Rogan, Call Her Daddy, Diary of a CEO, Steven Bartlett—but with the fearless voice of a female host who goes deeper, harder, and more direct.
🎙️ In this episode, Aleksandra sits down with Samuel Brooksworth, former Apprentice candidate turned CEO of Remoteli, a game-changing company redefining employment opportunities in Africa. From reality TV pressures to building a global business, Samuel shares a raw, inspiring journey of resilience, identity, and breaking barriers.
The Apprentice reality check—what the cameras don’t show and why Samuel refused to play the game
How he turned the pandemic into an opportunity and scaled Remoteli globally
Why resilience, mindset, and perseverance are essential in the face of rejection and discrimination
The truth about being a Black entrepreneur in business and challenging stereotypes
Balancing family, business, and breaking outdated definitions of success
This isn’t just another Apprentice recap—it’s a powerful conversation about ambition, identity, and building businesses with purpose. Aleksandra’s fearless, direct style uncovers the truths other podcasts don’t touch.
Aleksandra is a female podcast host breaking the mould—brave, unapologetic, and uncompromising. Her style is raw, confident, and designed for fans 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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From The Apprentice to Building a Business Empire
The Beyond the Boardroom Podcast with Aleksandra King is where setbacks turn into unapologetic comebacks. In this episode, Aleksandra talks with Michelle Niziol, who was fired in week one of The Apprentice—but refused to let that define her. Today, she runs a multi-million-pound business empire across seven companies, proving that resilience, ambition, and female leadership rewrite the rules of success.
The reality of The Apprentice—what really happens behind the scenes
Secrets to entrepreneurial success and how Michelle built her empire
Why therapy and resilience are essential for every entrepreneur
What it takes for women to thrive in male-dominated industries
Whether Lord Sugar might regret letting her go so soon
This isn’t just an Apprentice story—it’s a no-nonsense conversation packed with business insights, resilience lessons, and unapologetic truths. Aleksandra’s fearless interviewing style draws out a story that’s as inspiring as it is revealing.
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.
📲 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
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From The Apprentice to Leadership & Integrity
The Beyond the Boardroom Podcast with Aleksandra King is where ambition, ethics, and unapologetic truth collide. In this episode, Aleksandra sits down with Gene Folkes—former U.S. Army serviceman, corporate leader, and Apprentice contestant who stood his ground against Donald Trump in the boardroom. Gene’s story is one of leadership, integrity, and resilience under pressure, showing what it means to hold onto your values when the stakes couldn’t be higher.
What it was really 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
This isn’t just reality TV—it’s a bold look at leadership, business ethics, and authenticity in the toughest environments. Aleksandra’s fearless style draws out Gene’s story of resilience, integrity, and what it takes to lead with confidence.
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 leadership, confidence, 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
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Life After Winning: Lord Sugar, Business Success & a £10M Exit
The Beyond the Boardroom Podcast with Aleksandra King is where ambition meets unapologetic truth. In this episode, Aleksandra sits down with Mark Wright—winner of The Apprentice 2014 and founder of a multi-million-pound digital marketing empire. From partnering with Lord Sugar to surviving lawsuits, burnout, and the spotlight, Mark shares the unfiltered reality of building, scaling, and selling a business for £10 million.
What life is really like after winning The Apprentice
The unique challenges and benefits of having Lord Sugar as a business partner
How Mark scaled from 230 small clients to a £10 million company exit
The personal toll of fame, lawsuits, and burnout
Why his focus now includes work-life balance, mindfulness, and starting fresh in Australia
This isn’t just another Apprentice success story—it’s a brutally honest look at entrepreneurship, resilience, and redefining success beyond money. Aleksandra’s fearless interviewing style pulls out Mark’s story of grit, growth, and designing life on your own terms.
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 entrepreneurship, 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
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