LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.

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/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!

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 more about Lane here: linktr.ee/cityoflane Remember to like, comment, rate, and share this episode!

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 Learn more about Lane here: linktr.ee/cityoflane Remember to like, comment, rate, and share this episode!

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 more about Lane here: linktr.ee/cityoflane Remember to like, comment, rate, and share this episode!

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 more about Lane here: linktr.ee/cityoflane Remember to like, comment, rate, and share this episode!

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 about Lane here: linktr.ee/cityoflane Remember to like, comment, rate, and share this episode!

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/cityoflane Remember to like, comment, rate, and share this episode!

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, rate and share this episode!

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 about Lane here: linktr.ee/cityoflane Remember to like, comment, rate and share this episode!

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!

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 episode!

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 this episode!

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 Learn more about Lane here: linktr.ee/cityoflane Remember to like, comment, rate and share this episode!

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 Learn more about Lane here: linktr.ee/cityoflane Remember to like, comment, rate and share this episode!

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!

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 share this episode!

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 episode!

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 and share this episode!

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 other people in our community. 

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. 

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. 

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 community. 

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 people in our community. 

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. 

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 economically inclusive Africa. See our offerings at LANE here. 

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. 

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. 

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 looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa. See our offerings at LANE here. 

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

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

In this episode, I concluded the content we started in episode 57. Listen to the last two tricks you can use to getting your recommenders to submit multiple letters when you are applying to multiple schools (7 and above applications).  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

In this episode, I discussed some of the tricks you can use to getting your recommenders to submit multiple letters when you are applying to multiple schools (7 and above applications). 

It has been 7 months since I started my MBA program at the Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia, Canada. I have learned and grown so much in these past seven months that I think it is important to share five top lessons I have learned so far. 

This episode focuses on the one single thing you can do to significantly increase your chance of getting into an MBA program after being invited for an interview.  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

Yes, there are housekeeping rules for your MBA interviews that you must never neglect. Listen to this podcast episode to learn more.  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

This podcast explains how you can maximize "City of LANE" during networking. We also delve into how stretching yourself while networking can be beneficial to you and the community you belong to.  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

How you turn down that MBA offer can impart generations...literally.  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

In this episode, we answer the question many people in our community are asking: Should we apply in round 3?  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

Can you be too good for an MBA program that they turn you down?  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

It's day two of the 7-day marathon podcast season for those interviewing or try to decide between offers. Today, we want to talk about the impact of enthusiasm on your interview outcome. 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

We are exploring a new feature of this podcast by running a 7-day marathon podcast targeted towards those currently interviewing or negotiating MBA offers.  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

In this episode, I address the sense of helplessness and dejection many MBA applicants feel after an MBA application rejection. This episode highlights practical ways on how to move from where you are now to where you want to be in your MBA journey.  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

Happy new year to all our listeners! This article targets those who are still contemplative about submitting an application in this admission cycle. Our advice to you is simple.  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

This episode focuses on the often-overlooked checkboxes in your MBA application that can influence the outcome of your admission and even the kind of experience you end up having in the 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

As you unbox your Christmas gifts today, please unbox this gift from LANEPOD too.  In this unusual episode, Hosanna Oyibo (Partner, Internal Engagement, LANE) and Olamide Amosu (Internal Engagement Manager, LANE), and I discussed a worrying trend of careless namedropping in MBA applications and how to avoid this red flag.  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

In this episode, I will show you how to change your MBA application deadline to your advantage. This is especially useful for those applying to multiple MBA schools in an application round.  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

This episode focuses on how playing your part in a community can better equip the community to help you and others even better. We focus on the positive magic, a simple phone call can create, if we only take that step of making that call! 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

In this episode, I will try to answer the recurring, and sometimes confusing question of whether to do an MBA now. Beyond that, I will outline why confronting and not ignoring this question is very important to your success.  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

Do you have a couple of weeks to your test date, but still feel ill-prepared to write the exam? Listen to this before you cancel or postpone the test (again).  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

This episode details how to make the often tedious process of applying to multiple MBA programs easier and more fruitful.  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