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LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L-S2E017 Multicultural Curiosity: The Power of Silent ObservationThis 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.
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2024-05-1815 minLanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L-S2E016 When Plans Change: Navigating Delays with PurposeThis 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.
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2024-05-1018 minLanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L-S2E015 MBA Greed: The Unhealthy Pursuit of Prestige Part 4/4 (The Healthy Pursuit of Transformation)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.
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2024-05-0618 minLanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L-S2E014 MBA Greed: The Unhealthy Pursuit of Prestige Part 3/4 (The True Value of MBA Education)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.
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2024-04-2613 minLanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L-S2E013 MBA Greed: The Unhealthy Pursuit of Prestige Part 2/4 (The Dark Side of MBA Prestige)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.
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2024-04-2016 minLanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L-S2E012 MBA Greed: The Unhealthy Pursuit of Prestige Part 1/4 (Allure of MBA Prestige)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
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2024-04-2020 minLanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L-S2E011 Test at a Center, NOT at HomeThis 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.
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2024-04-2012 minLanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L-S2E010 Getting Off The WaitlistThis 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.
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2024-03-3014 minLanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L-S2E9 Crafting a Winning Essay / Interview ResponseThis 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.
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2024-03-2212 minLanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L-S2E8: How to Ace your MBA InterviewThis 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.
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2024-03-1611 minLanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L-S2E7: While You WaitThis 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.
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2024-03-1512 minLanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L-S2E6 Handling RejectionsThis 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.
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2024-03-1415 minLanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L-S2E5 It Is On You!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.
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2024-03-1314 minLanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L-S2E4 The Seven Deadly AssumptionsEpisode 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.
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2024-03-1217 minLanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L-S2E3 Exceling at Language TestsThis 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.
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2024-03-1110 minLanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L-S2E2 Best Application Rounds for AfricansThis 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.
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2024-03-1114 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L-S2E1 Funding Your MBA Journey -Enrollment Deposits, Visa and Travel ExpensesThis 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.
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2024-03-0915 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L-S2E0 What to Expect in Season 2Welcome 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.
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2024-03-0908 min
Osasu's CornerS01E03: Losing weight in 2023 ft. Royalty FitnezzIn this episode of Osasu's Corner, Osasu is joined by Adeoye Samuel Oluwatobiloba, also known as Royalty Fitnezz, a personal trainer and weight loss expert. They discuss common mistakes people make when trying to lose weight, how to stay motivated, and the best balance of cardio and strength training. Royalty Fitnezz also shares his tips for training someone just starting out on their weight loss journey.
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2023-10-2941 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L070: The Three Main Approaches to RecruitmentThere 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...
2021-09-2711 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L069: You Have Only One JobIn 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.
2021-09-2007 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L068: Can I Apply With a Low GPA?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.
2021-09-1310 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L067: Five Skills You Can Never Go Wrong WithIrrespective 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.
2021-09-0611 minLanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L066: Before Business SchoolThis 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 i...
2021-08-3016 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L064: Why You Should Never Negotiate an MBA Offer ImmediatelyThis 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.
2021-08-2315 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L065: How Best to Reject an MBA OfferThis 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.
2021-08-2312 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L063: How to tell your Essay StoryStorytelling 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.
2021-08-1013 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L062: Communicating Work Experience to AdcomThis 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.
2021-08-1014 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L061: What Exactly is ”Quality Work Experience?”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...
2021-08-0413 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L060: How to Select a Recommender/RefereeWe 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
2021-08-0412 min
The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast#180 The Fully Funded MBA with Samuel Adeoye, UBC Sauder MBA '22Samuel Adeoye, UBC Sauder MBA '22, has an amazing story to tell about applying to 18 business schools over two years, and getting full-scholarship awards at 8 of them. How was he able to do this? And what has he learned from his application journey from Abuja, Nigeria to Vancouver, Canada? Questions Samuel's background (4:18) Samuel's 2-year journey applying to over 15 business schools (8:00) Samuel's advice to low income applicants on applying to business schools and winning scholarships (20:52) Why Samuel started City of Lane and LanePod (30:40) Samuel's Sauder MBA experience so far and landing an internship at Microsoft (41:54) About...
2021-08-0250 minThe Touch MBA Admissions Podcast#180 The Fully Funded MBA with Samuel Adeoye, UBC Sauder MBA '22Samuel Adeoye, UBC Sauder MBA '22, has an amazing story to tell about applying to 18 business schools over two years, and getting full-scholarship awards at 8 of them. How was he able to do this? And what has he learned from his application journey from Abuja, Nigeria to Vancouver, Canada? Questions Samuel's background (4:18) Samuel's 2-year journey applying to over 15 business schools (8:00) Samuel's advice to low income applicants on applying to business schools and winning scholarships (20:52) Why Samuel started City of Lane and LanePod (30:40) Samuel's Sauder MBA experience so far and landing an internship at Microsoft (41:54) About...
2021-08-0250 minThe Touch MBA Admissions Podcast#180 The Fully Funded MBA with Samuel Adeoye, UBC Sauder MBA '22Samuel Adeoye, UBC Sauder MBA '22, has an amazing story to tell about applying to 18 business schools over two years, and getting full-scholarship awards at 8 of them. How was he able to do this? And what has he learned from his application journey from Abuja, Nigeria to Vancouver, Canada? Questions Samuel's background (4:18) Samuel's 2-year journey applying to over 15 business schools (8:00) Samuel's advice to low income applicants on applying to business schools and winning scholarships (20:52) Why Samuel started City of Lane and LanePod (30:40) Samuel's Sauder MBA experience so far and landing an internship at Microsoft (41:54) About...
2021-08-0250 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L057: 7 Tricks to Getting Multiple Recommendation Letters (1/2)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).
2021-07-2613 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L059: 5 Scenarios when Prioritizing MBA School’s Prestige makes no Sense.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
2021-07-2616 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L058: 7 Tricks to Getting Multiple Recommendation Letters (2/2)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
2021-07-2610 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L056: Five Lessons so far from my Sauder MBA ExperienceIt 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.
2021-07-1312 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L055 Most Effective Way to Ace an MBA InterviewThis 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
2021-02-1610 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L054: A few House Keeping Rules for your MBA InterviewYes, 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
2021-02-0813 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L053: Networking Through LANEThis 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
2021-02-0714 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L052: How to Turn Down MBA OffersHow 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
2021-02-0614 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L051: Should I Apply in Round 3?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
2021-02-0410 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L050: Being ”Too Good” for a MBA SchoolCan 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
2021-02-0309 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L049: Enthusiasm in your MBA InterviewsIt'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
2021-02-0211 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L048: Negotiating MBA OffersWe 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
2021-02-0116 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L047: Handling your First MBA App RejectionIn 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
2021-01-1815 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L046: Quit Whining and Just SubmitHappy 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
2021-01-1111 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L045: Application Checkboxes - Why You Should be CarefulThis 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
2020-12-2816 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L044: Name Dropping in your MBA ApplicationAs 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
2020-12-2618 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L043: Changing your Application Deadline to your AdvantageIn 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
2020-12-1510 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L041: Should I Really Be Doing an MBA Now?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
2020-12-0709 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L042: Call? Yes, Make that Call!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
2020-12-0710 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L040: Feeling Ill-prepared for GRE/GMAT?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
2020-11-2315 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L039: Tips to Writing Multiple ApplicationsThis 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
2020-11-0210 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L038: Reviewing Your Resume Through a Third EyeAlthough we have discussed how you can edit and review your resume on your own extensively in other podcast episodes, this podcast focus on how you can leverage your circle of friendship to create a far better resume that you could have done on your own.
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
2020-11-0211 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L037: Bad GRE/GMAT Test Score?In this episode, you will learn about how to proceed with your MBA journey with a GRE/GMAT test score you consider disappointing.
2020-10-1910 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L036: One Mock GRE/GMAT Test per Week - Is it necessary?In this episode, we celebrate our growth. We are 250 members stronger and still growing (We added 30 new members in 4 days since then). We also delved into why it may be beneficial to take take a mock test every week!
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
2020-10-0516 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L035: How to Craft Your Scholarship EssayIn this podcast, you will learn about how best to position your MBA application for a sizeable scholarship offer.
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
2020-09-2809 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L034: The Language of CorrespondenceIn this episode, you will learn about important Dos and Don'ts when networking with MBA students, alumni, and admission officers.
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
2020-09-2112 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L033: Who Should Go for an MBA?The decision to get an MBA degree is a significant one. And many people often ask why they should consider one and not another kind of advanced degree. This podcast answers the question of who should consider getting an MBA degree.
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
2020-09-1414 minLanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L032: Special Message to the LAMP Cohort of 2020/2021Congratulations to the 2020/2021 LAMP cohort! You belong to an historic team and we can't wait for your success story.
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
2020-09-0711 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L031: As You Approach MBA Webinars, Fairs, Events & MeetupsIn this episode, you will learn about best practices to follow before, during and after an MBA event. We delve into the things that the average MBA webinar attendee will neglect at their own peril.
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
2020-09-0309 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L030 GRE/GMAT: Developing your VocabularyIn this episode, you will learn about the technique I used to bump my GRE Verbal Score to the 160 range. While this isn't a universally accepted approach, it is one that you should still be aware of.
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
2020-09-0211 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L029 GRE/GMAT: Winning the ”Psycho” BattleThere is a mind battle that you must win if you will excel in your standardized test. In this episode, you will learn about how to approach the psychological aspect of your exam preparation.
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
2020-09-0111 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L028 GRE/GMAT: The Power of CorrectionThis episode expounds one of the 7 mindsets any test taker must have if he/she will a chance of getting a high test score in GRE, GMAT or TOEFL.
LANE is a community of MBA applicants looking to leverage their MBA experience for a politically and economically inclusive Africa.
Our Offerings at LANE: https://linktr.ee/cityoflane
2020-08-3113 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L027: The Lane Dream - Why We Do What We DoLANE, Light Africa NEtwork, is much more than MBA admissions. In this episode, we double clicked on the driving force behind what we do at LANE and show you why you should be a part of this virtual city if you are passionate about the continent that straddles the equator.
About LANE
LANE is growing into a virtual city state where we leverage the power of community to open you to the world of possible suitable MBA programs that will help you achieve your most h...
2020-08-3013 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L026: Transcript :- Do Schools Need Context?In this episode, we delve into how you should address issues with your academic performance as shown by your transcript. It is important not to gloss over these things. Now is not the time to hope no one will notice.
About LANE
LANE is growing into a virtual city state where we leverage the power of community to open you to the world of possible suitable MBA programs that will help you achieve your most honorable dream - fostering an economically and politically inclusive Africa. And we don't stop there. We look forward to fo...
2020-08-2911 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L025: How Best to Review your ResumeIn this episode, you will hear about how to proceed with your resume review once you are done with a draft.
About LANE
LANE is growing into a virtual city state where we leverage the power of community to open you to the world of possible suitable MBA programs that will help you achieve your most honorable dream - fostering an economically and politically inclusive Africa. And we don't stop there. We look forward to following you through your program, ensuring that you maximize the opportunities around you with respect to this honourable goal. ...
2020-08-2810 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L024: How Long Should a Call Last?In this episode, you will learn about why I strongly recommend that you any call or chat that you may have with current MBA students, admission officers or alumni shouldn't exceed [Listen to podcast lol] minutes.
About LANE
LANE is growing into a virtual city state where we leverage the power of community to open you to the world of possible suitable MBA programs that will help you achieve your most honorable dream - fostering an economically and politically inclusive Africa. And we don't stop there. We look forward to following you through your program, ens...
2020-08-2712 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L023: Keeping it Real with your MBA ApplicationIn this episode, I emphasized the need to keep it real through out your application process and stick to "the plan".
About LANE
LANE is growing into a virtual city state where we leverage the power of community to open you to the world of possible suitable MBA programs that will help you achieve your most honorable dream - fostering an economically and politically inclusive Africa. And we don't stop there. We look forward to following you through your program, ensuring that you maximize the opportunities around you with respect to this honourable goal. ...
2020-08-2612 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L022: How to Get Application Fee WaiversIn this episode, you will learn about the six (6) different ways to get an MBA application fee waiver.
About LANE
LANE is growing into a virtual city state where we leverage the power of community to open you to the world of possible suitable MBA programs that will help you achieve your most honorable dream - fostering an economically and politically inclusive Africa. And we don't stop there. We look forward to following you through your program, ensuring that you maximize the opportunities around you with respect to this honourable goal.
Our Off...
2020-08-2514 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L021: Why a Thank You Email is ImportantIn this episode, I shared reasons why it is highly important that you follow any conversation you have with an admission officer, MBA students or alumni with a quick short thank you email. There are a whole world of benefits to it.
About LANE
LANE is growing into a virtual city state where we leverage the power of community to open you to the world of possible suitable MBA programs that will help you achieve your most honorable dream - fostering an economically and politically inclusive Africa. And we don't stop there. We look fo...
2020-08-2408 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L020: Speaking to an MBA Admission OfficerIn this episode, you will learn about the best way to approach a conversation with an MBA Admissions' officer as you look to make the most of your MBA admission process.
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LANE is growing into a virtual city state where we leverage the power of community to open you to the world of possible suitable MBA programs that will help you achieve your most honorable dream - fostering an economically and politically inclusive Africa. And we do...
2020-08-2311 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L019: Speaking to a Current MBA StudentIn this episode, you will learn about the best way to approach a conversation with a current MBA student as you look to make the most of your MBA admission process.
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About LANE
LANE is growing into a virtual city state where we leverage the power of community to open you to the world of possible suitable MBA programs that will help you achieve your most honorable dream - fostering an economically and politically inclusive Africa. And we do...
2020-08-2210 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L018: Once You Choose a Business SchoolIn this episode, we will outline the next step, often counter-intuitive in nature, you should take after including a business school in your final school list.
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LANE is growing into a virtual city state where we leverage the power of community to open you to the world of possible suitable MBA programs that will help you achieve your most honorable dream - fostering an economically and politically inclusive Africa. And we don't stop th...
2020-08-2108 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L017: Analyzing your First Mock TestIt is ill advised to jump into GRE/GMAT preparation without first taking a mock test to ascertain your strengths and weaknesses. In this episode, we will show you how to analyze your first GRE/GMAT mock test and leverage it for optimum preparation.
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LANE is growing into a virtual city state where we leverage the power of community to open you to the world of possible suitable MBA programs that will help y...
2020-08-2011 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L016: GRE/GMAT: ”Decompartmentalized” MindsetI am yet to see any average candidate succeed in the GRE/GMAT test without having to work on their mindset. This is often because these standardized test often signal a deviation from what is obtainable from our educational system.
In this episode, you will learn about two of the most important mindsets to have to succeed in any standardized test for business schools.
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2020-08-1913 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L015: Identifying how Business Schools FundA good understanding of how funding options available to international students at a particular Business School is instrumental to getting a fully funded MBA experience. This is so because funding options vary widely from one business school type to another. In this episode you will learn:
the two different application strategy available when it comes to funding
Private vs public business schools
Identifying schools that provide full funding options
action point.
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LANE is growing into a...
2020-08-1813 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L014: The Community AdvantageThe community effect, if properly channeled, could be the most effective way to reach a destination. In this episode, you will learn about the following:
the 5 advantages a community experience confers on you when applying for an MBA;
how to get into a community; and
an action point for you.
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About LANE
LANE is growing into a virtual city state where we leverage the power of community to open you to the world of possible suitable MBA programs that will help you achieve your most honorable dream - fos...
2020-08-1713 minLanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L013: Why we Launched LAMP (LANE MBA Admission Mentoring Programme)LAMP matches prospective MBA applicants of African origin to current MBA Students and Advisors at LANE who hold them accountable and provide advisory support during the eight months application process at no monetary tag. In this episode, you will learn more about the following:
about LAMP (LANE MBA Admission Mentoring Programme);
why we are doing this;
requirements for application;
Timelines involved; and
One action point for you.
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LANE is growing into a virtual city state where we leverage the power of community to open you t...
2020-08-1614 minLanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L012: Financing Your MBA - Understanding the Options Available to YouAn admission into the best MBA program in the world with no thought into how you plan to fund it is as good as useless. In this episode, we explain the following:
All the possible financing options available to fund your MBA dream;
Why it is important to think about funding before you apply; and
Action point
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2020-08-1512 minLanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L011: How Best to Expand your Business School ListIn this episode, we will go against the norm and ask that you expand your list before you streamline it again. We will show you how best to do this. We suggest you listen to episode 9 and 10 before you delve into today's podcast.
2020-08-1409 minLanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L010: How Many ”MBA Rivers” should You Fish from?This episode illustrates why it is important to look at "school tiers" as defined by your academic credential and not at individual schools as it relates to ranking. In this episode, you will learn about the following:
Why you should see business school choices in the light of your academic credentials;
The concept of Reach, Match and Safety Schools;and
Action point of the day.
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2020-08-1310 minLanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L009: How Wide should You Cast Your MBA Fishing Net?"How many schools should I apply to?" is one question on the mind on many, if not all, MBA applicant. This episode seeks to answer that question for the Average MBA applicant out of Africa. In this episode, you will hear the following:
Why there is no "one-size fit all" answer;
The number of schools I believe you should be applying to as an average African;
The reasons why you should listen to me;
Action point for the episode.
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2020-08-1211 minLanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L008: On Filling Your MBA Application FormYour MBA Application form is the last pillar of your MBA Application; and because it is often done last (a less-effective approach), many pay less attention to it. You do so at your own peril. In this episode, we will show you the following:
how to approach multiple MBA Application form filling;
the different types of content a typical MBA Application form requires from you;
the one thing you should do before hitting "submit".
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2020-08-1111 minLanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L007: Essay - The Story of Fried Plantain
I don't play with my fried plantain. And looking back at how much skill (often unconscious and cognitive) that is required frying/boiling/roasting plantain, I see a correlation between that process and writing an essay. In this podcast, you will learn about the following:
Understanding the "fried plantain" analogy and why it was chosen for this episode;
How to approach your essay preparation; and
Action point for the day.
You should pay close attention to your essay as it is the one submission that connects every other part of your application together.
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2020-08-1009 minLanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L006: Standardized Tests (ST) - Why You ”Must” Write ItStandardized tests includes GRE/GMAT and TOEFL/IELTS. Many business schools require you to write these tests to qualify for admission while a few others insist it is optional. In this podcast, you will learn about why it is important to not only write these tests but also excel in them.
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About LANE
LANE is growing into a virtual small city state where we leverage the power of community to open you to the world of possible suitable MBA programs that will help y...
2020-08-0909 minLanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L005: LoRecommendation - One Major Mistake to AvoidYour Letter of Recommendation (LoR) or reference letter is a letter written by someone, preferably senior, who has worked with you and can speak about your qualities as it relates to the MBA program in specific terms. In this episode, you will learn about the following:
a few important rules about your LoR;
the one mistake people often make; and
an action point.
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2020-08-0810 minLanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L004: Resume Writing - Why Outsourcing is a Really Bad IdeaYour 1 page resume is one of the 7 pillars of your MBA admission (the others being your transcript, reference letters, essays, standardized tests, application form and networking), you should not leave it to chance. In this episode, you will learn about the following:
what outsourcing means in this context;
an MBA resume;
why outsourcing is a bad idea; and
action point
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LANE is growing into a virtual small city state where we leverage the power of community to open...
2020-08-0710 minLanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L003: Requirements for an MBA AdmissionThis podcast summarizes all the prerequisites and documents needed to qualify for an MBA admission. In this episode, you will hear about the following:
The 5 boxes you need to check before you can qualify to apply to any MBA program;
The 6 things you need to submit to a school as you apply for an MBA;
An important point to consider before applying; and
One Action point for you.
About LANE
LANE is growing into a virtual small city state where we leverage the power of community to open you to the world of possible suitable MBA...
2020-08-0611 minLanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L002: The Logic behind the ”COVID-19” MBAA few years from now, we will look back at the turn of the decade and appreciate the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic on every aspect of our lives. Today's episode explains logically the impact of COVID on MBA admissions and in this 12 minutes podcast you will learn about the following:
Two things to understand as you consider an MBA in a pandemic;
Logical explanation of COVID's impact on MBA admission this fall and the next; and
What you should do.
About LANE
LANE is growing into a virtual small city state where we...
2020-08-0513 min
LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L001: Why MBA? The One Reason You Should be Proud ofThere are multiple reasons you can present to Business Schools as to why you want to get an MBA, but there is one reason you can't share but should be proud of. In this episode, you will learn about the following:
Why you should listen to the previous episode
Common Reasons for Why an MBA
The one Reason You should be proud of
How that reason can be instrumental to Africa
What it means to "comeback"
Action Point for this episode
2020-08-0412 minLanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.L000: What to Expect from LanePodIt's been four months since we launched LANE, a community of academically qualified and highly motivated Africans looking to leverage their MBA experience for an economically and politically inclusive Africa. In this period, we have hosted weekly webinars where we bring guest from various MBA programs around the globe to speak on MBA admissions and experience. With a growing community, we believe it is high time that we launch a weekly podcast!
In this episode, I will speak briefly about Lane and how it started; the format of this podcast, and then talk about what to expect...
2020-08-0311 min