This episode, “Multicultural Curiosity: The Power of Silent Observation,” discusses the four steps to integrating into a new society (MBA program, internship, FT job, or society at large) without making career-threatening mistakes. Lanepod is a weekly 10-15 minute podcast focused on MBA admissions and experiences for motivated Africans. It covers topics such as MBA admissions, funding options, and the experiences of current African students and alumni. Ask your podcast questions here: bit.ly/myl...
May 18, 2024•15 min•Ep. 73
This episode, “Navigating Delays with Purpose,” discusses the five steps to handle rejection from MBA admissions, internships, or full-time jobs. Lanepod is a weekly 10-15 minute podcast focused on MBA admissions and experiences for motivated Africans. It covers topics such as MBA admissions, funding options, and the experiences of current African students and alumni. Ask your podcast questions here: bit.ly/mylane-episode Subscribe to podcast via WhatsApp channel here: bit.ly/lanepod-live Learn ...
May 10, 2024•18 min•Ep. 72
This episode on "The Healthy Pursuit of Transformation" is the last episode of a 4-part series titled "MBA Greed: The Unhealthy Pursuit of Prestige" Lanepod is a weekly 10-15 minute podcast focused on MBA admissions and experiences for motivated Africans. It covers topics such as MBA admissions, funding options, and the experiences of current African students and alumni. Ask your podcast questions here: bit.ly/mylane-episode Subscribe to podcast via WhatsApp channel here: bit.ly/lanepod-live Lea...
May 06, 2024•18 min•Ep. 71
This episode on "The True Value of MBA Education" is the third episode of a 4-part series titled "MBA Greed: The Unhealthy Pursuit of Prestige" Lanepod is a weekly 10-15 minute podcast focused on MBA admissions and experiences for motivated Africans. It covers topics such as MBA admissions, funding options, and the experiences of current African students and alumni. Ask your podcast questions here: bit.ly/mylane-episode Subscribe to podcast via WhatsApp channel here: bit.ly/lanepod-live Learn mo...
Apr 26, 2024•13 min•Ep. 70
This episode on "The Dark Side of MBA Prestige" is the second episode of a 4-part series titled "MBA Greed: The Unhealthy Pursuit of Prestige" Lanepod is a weekly 10-15 minute podcast focused on MBA admissions and experiences for motivated Africans. It covers topics such as MBA admissions, funding options, and the experiences of current African students and alumni. Ask your podcast questions here: bit.ly/mylane-episode Subscribe to podcast via WhatsApp channel here: bit.ly/lanepod-live Learn mor...
Apr 20, 2024•16 min•Ep. 69
This episode on "The Allure of MBA Prestige" is the first episode of a 4-part series titled "MBA Greed: The Unhealthy Pursuit of Prestige" Lanepod is a weekly 10-15 minute podcast focused on MBA admissions and experiences for motivated Africans. It covers topics such as MBA admissions, funding options, and the experiences of current African students and alumni. Ask your podcast questions here: bit.ly/mylane-episode Subscribe to podcast via WhatsApp channel here: bit.ly/lanepod-live Learn more ab...
Apr 20, 2024•20 min•Ep. 68
This episode on "Test at a Center, NOT at Home" is inspired by increasing reports of GRE / GMAT testing fraud Lanepod is a weekly 10-15 minute podcast focused on MBA admissions and experiences for motivated Africans. It covers topics such as MBA admissions, funding options, and the experiences of current African students and alumni. Ask your podcast questions here: bit.ly/mylane-episode Subscribe to podcast via WhatsApp channel here: bit.ly/lanepod-live Learn more about Lane here: linktr.ee/city...
Apr 20, 2024•12 min•Ep. 67
This episode on "Getting Off The Waitlist" is inspired by Stella from Ghana Lanepod is a weekly 10-15 minute podcast focused on MBA admissions and experiences for motivated Africans. It covers topics such as MBA admissions, funding options, and the experiences of current African students and alumni. Ask your podcast questions here: bit.ly/mylane-episode Subscribe to podcast via WhatsApp channel here: bit.ly/lanepod-live Learn more about Lane here: linktr.ee/cityoflane Remember to like, comment, ...
Mar 30, 2024•14 min•Ep. 66
This episode on "Crafting a Winning Essay / Interview Response" is inspired by a Product Manager from Nigeria's Financial Services Industry Lanepod is a weekly 10-15 minute podcast focused on MBA admissions and experiences for motivated Africans. It covers topics such as MBA admissions, funding options, and the experiences of current African students and alumni. Ask your podcast questions here: bit.ly/mylane-episode Subscribe to podcast via WhatsApp channel here: bit.ly/lanepod-live Learn more a...
Mar 22, 2024•12 min•Ep. 65
This episode is inspired by Mubasir from Ghana Lanepod is a weekly 10-15 minute podcast focused on MBA admissions and experiences for motivated Africans. It covers topics such as MBA admissions, funding options, and the experiences of current African students and alumni. Ask your podcast questions here: bit.ly/mylane-episode Subscribe to podcast via WhatsApp channel here: bit.ly/lanepod-live Learn more about Lane here: linktr.ee/cityoflane Remember to like, comment, rate and share this episode!...
Mar 16, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 8
This episode is inspired by an Oghenekaro from Nigeria Lanepod is a weekly 10-15 minute podcast focused on MBA admissions and experiences for motivated Africans. It covers topics such as MBA admissions, funding options, and the experiences of current African students and alumni. Ask your podcast questions here: bit.ly/mylane-episode Subscribe to podcast via WhatsApp channel here: bit.ly/lanepod-live Learn more about Lane here: linktr.ee/cityoflane Remember to like, comment, rate and share this e...
Mar 15, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 7
This episode is inspired by an accountant from South Africa Lanepod is a weekly 10-15 minute podcast focused on MBA admissions and experiences for motivated Africans. It covers topics such as MBA admissions, funding options, and the experiences of current African students and alumni. Ask your podcast questions here: bit.ly/mylane-episode Subscribe to podcast via WhatsApp channel here: bit.ly/lanepod-live Learn more about Lane here: linktr.ee/cityoflane Remember to like, comment, rate and share t...
Mar 14, 2024•16 min•Ep. 64
This episode is inspired by all of our current MBA students and alumni who continue to strive for a more politically and economically inclusive Africa Lanepod is a weekly 10-15 minute podcast focused on MBA admissions and experiences for motivated Africans. It covers topics such as MBA admissions, funding options, and the experiences of current African students and alumni. Ask your podcast questions here: bit.ly/mylane-episode Subscribe to podcast via WhatsApp channel here: bit.ly/lanepod-live L...
Mar 13, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Episode 3 is inspired by all of our current MBA students and alumni who continue to strive for a more politically and economically inclusive Africa Lanepod is a weekly 10-15 minute podcast focused on MBA admissions and experiences for motivated Africans. It covers topics such as MBA admissions, funding options, and the experiences of current African students and alumni. Ask your podcast questions here: bit.ly/mylane-episode Subscribe to podcast via WhatsApp channel here: bit.ly/lanepod-live Lear...
Mar 12, 2024•18 min•Season 2Ep. 4
This episode is inspired by Grady from Congo Lanepod is a weekly 10-15 minute podcast focused on MBA admissions and experiences for motivated Africans. It covers topics such as MBA admissions, funding options, and the experiences of current African students and alumni. Ask your podcast questions here: bit.ly/mylane-episode Subscribe to podcast via WhatsApp channel here: bit.ly/lanepod-live Learn more about Lane here: linktr.ee/cityoflane Remember to like, comment, rate and share this episode!...
Mar 11, 2024•10 min•Season 2Ep. 3
This episode is inspired by Opeyemi, a fintech manager from Nigeria Lanepod is a weekly 10-15 minute podcast focused on MBA admissions and experiences for motivated Africans. It covers topics such as MBA admissions, funding options, and the experiences of current African students and alumni. Ask your podcast questions here: bit.ly/mylane-episode Subscribe to podcast via WhatsApp channel here: bit.ly/lanepod-live Learn more about Lane here: linktr.ee/cityoflane Remember to like, comment, rate and...
Mar 11, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 2
This episode is inspired by Lucas from South Africa Lanepod is a weekly 10-15 minute podcast focused on MBA admissions and experiences for motivated Africans. It covers topics such as MBA admissions, funding options, and the experiences of current African students and alumni. Ask your podcast questions here: bit.ly/mylane-episode Subscribe to podcast via WhatsApp channel here: bit.ly/lanepod-live Learn more about Lane here: linktr.ee/cityoflane Remember to like, comment, rate and share this epis...
Mar 09, 2024•16 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Welcome to Season 2 of LanePod! Its been a long time coming! Lanepod is a weekly 10-15 minute podcast focused on MBA admissions and experiences for motivated Africans. It covers topics such as MBA admissions, funding options, and the experiences of current African students and alumni. Ask your podcast questions here: bit.ly/mylane-episode Subscribe to podcast via WhatsApp channel here: bit.ly/lanepod-live Learn more about City of Lane here: linktr.ee/cityoflane Remember to like, comment, rate an...
Mar 09, 2024•8 min•Ep. 63
There are usually three ways to recruit. Understanding how your personality and unique context contribute to the best approach you can take is the focal point of this podcast episode. LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. See our offerings at LANE here. Please take a moment to donate to the City of Lane . When you donate, you empower us to do more and reach o...
Sep 27, 2021•12 min
In your MBA program, you have only one job! Always keep that in mind. LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. See our offerings at LANE here. Please take a moment to donate to the City of Lane . When you donate, you empower us to do more and reach other people in our community....
Sep 20, 2021•8 min
We have received this question multiple times. We suggest you listen to fully understand the nuances to the answer to this question. LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. See our offerings at LANE here. Please take a moment to donate to the City of Lane . When you donate, you empower us to do more and reach other people in our community....
Sep 13, 2021•10 min
Irrespective of your post-MBA goal, there are five key skills that you should always seek to communicate to your MBA program, recruiters, and even sponsors. LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. See our offerings at LANE here. Please take a moment to donate to the City of Lane . When you donate, you empower us to do more and reach other people in our communit...
Sep 06, 2021•11 min
This episode highlights the three things you should sort out before you start your MBA program. Taking care of these three things will set you up for success in the program. LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. See our offerings at LANE here. Please take a moment to donate to the City of Lane . When you donate, you empower us to do more and reach other peopl...
Aug 30, 2021•17 min
This episode highlights some of the deeper reasons why rejecting an MBA offer must be approached carefully and tactfully. My interview with Daren: #180 The Fully Funded MBA with Samuel Adeoye, UBC Sauder MBA ’22 LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. See our offerings at LANE here....
Aug 23, 2021•13 min
This episode delves into the strategies for successfully negotiating an MBA offer as an applicant from a low/average income background. Listen if you would like to get more out of your offer so you are better equipped to help others that look like you. My interview with Daren: #180 The Fully Funded MBA with Samuel Adeoye, UBC Sauder MBA ’22 LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economicall...
Aug 23, 2021•16 min
Storytelling through MBA admission essays does not necessarily come easy to many. In this episode, we discussed how you can tell a truly unique story to adcom. My interview with Daren: #180 The Fully Funded MBA with Samuel Adeoye, UBC Sauder MBA ’22 LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. See our offerings at LANE here....
Aug 10, 2021•13 min
This episode focuses on how you can communicate your work experience to the admission officer or committee through various means. My interview with Daren: #180 The Fully Funded MBA with Samuel Adeoye, UBC Sauder MBA ’22 LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. See our offerings at LANE here....
Aug 10, 2021•14 min•Ep. 62
Solomon from the City of Lane asked this question: "what exactly is quality work experience." This episode answers that question. I also spoke about my interview with Daren C. Joe, the director of TouchMBA. Touch MBA has helped 3,500+ MBA applicants from 50+ countries shortlist and get into the world's best business schools. My interview with Daren: #180 The Fully Funded MBA with Samuel Adeoye, UBC Sauder MBA ’22 LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants ...
Aug 04, 2021•14 min
We have been talking a lot about recommendations (letter of reference) lately. Today, I will be answering Mariam's question on how to select the perfect person to write a letter of recommendation for your MBA application. Mariam Al-Hassan is a member of the City of Lane. LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflane...
Aug 04, 2021•13 min
In this episode, I talked about the top five scenarios where you might be making the wrong decision to prioritize school prestige over other things when you are selecting an MBA program. LANE (Light Africa NEtwork) is a community of MBA alumni, students, and applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflane
Jul 26, 2021•16 min
