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
L008: On Filling Your MBA Application Form [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:08
Your 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 sh…
L007: Essay - The Story of Fried Plantain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:42
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.…
L006: Standardized Tests (ST) - Why You ”Must” Write It [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:11
Standardized 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…
L005: LoRecommendation - One Major Mistake to Avoid [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:37
Your 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…
L004: Resume Writing - Why Outsourcing is a Really Bad Idea [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:23
Your 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 t…
L003: Requirements for an MBA Admission [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:53
This 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…
L002: The Logic behind the ”COVID-19” MBA [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:41
A 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 admission…
L001: Why MBA? The One Reason You Should be Proud of [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:12
There 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 yo…
L000: What to Expect from LanePod [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:34
It'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 per…

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