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
L018: Once You Choose a Business School [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:22
In 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.Please, support this podcast by leaving a reviewhttps://ratet…
L017: Analyzing your First Mock Test [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:42
It 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…
L016: GRE/GMAT: ”Decompartmentalized” Mindset [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:28
I 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 educatio…
L015: Identifying how Business Schools Fund [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:03
A 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 fro…
L014: The Community Advantage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:45
The 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 applyi…
L013: Why we Launched LAMP (LANE MBA Admission Mentoring Programme) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:39
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…
L012: Financing Your MBA - Understanding the Options Available to You [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:22
An 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…
L011: How Best to Expand your Business School List [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:57
In 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…
L010: How Many ”MBA Rivers” should You Fish from? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:54
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:Wh…
L009: How Wide should You Cast Your MBA Fishing Net? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:44
"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…