Episodes
Published 03/15/24
Published 03/13/24
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...
Published 09/27/21
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. 
Published 09/20/21
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. 
Published 09/13/21
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...
Published 09/06/21
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...
Published 08/30/21
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. 
Published 08/23/21
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...
Published 08/23/21
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. 
Published 08/10/21
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. 
Published 08/10/21
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...
Published 08/04/21
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:...
Published 08/04/21
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
Published 07/26/21
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
Published 07/26/21