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

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

Author: Samuel Adeoye: Founder, Lane | Management Consultant Language: English Episodes: 89
Samuel Adeoye, founder of Lane and a management consultant, hosts LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths. Each week, he delivers a concise 10 to 15-minute episode that cuts through the noise surrounding business school. The conversation is built on a clear premise: an MBA should be an accessible tool for ambitious Africans, not a distant dream reserved for a privileged few. You’ll hear practical, step-by-step guidance on navigating the complex admissions landscape, from crafting a compelling application to understanding what selection committees truly seek. A significant focus is placed on demystifying funding, exploring scholarships, loans, and creative financial strategies specifically relevant to the realities faced by many on the continent. Beyond the application, this podcast connects you to the community. Samuel brings in current African MBA students and alumni who share their unfiltered experiences-the challenges of adapting to a new academic culture, the triumphs of securing internships, and the long-term value of the degree. It’s a resource that meets you where you are, whether you’re just curious about the path, deep in application essays, or already on campus. The entire LanePod podcast is designed to provide the knowledge and confidence needed to pursue this transformative education.
Episodes
L048: Negotiating MBA Offers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:16
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, studen…
L047: Handling your First MBA App Rejection [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:46
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 wa…
L046: Quit Whining and Just Submit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:26
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…
L045: Application Checkboxes - Why You Should be Careful [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:06
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 NE…
L044: Name Dropping in your MBA Application [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:03
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 d…
L043: Changing your Application Deadline to your Advantage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:58
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…
L041: Should I Really Be Doing an MBA Now? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:33
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 succ…
L042: Call? Yes, Make that Call! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:52
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…
L040: Feeling Ill-prepared for GRE/GMAT? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:37
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, stu…
L039: Tips to Writing Multiple Applications [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:31
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 leve…