At a school as historic and prestigious as Wharton, how does a young person actually stand out and make their mark?

In this episode, we welcome Adwoa Boateng, a recent Wharton MBA graduate whose journey bridges public service, global development, and top-tier consulting.

Before Wharton, Adwoa served as a Senior Analyst at the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), advising the U.S. government on how to effectively fund and evaluate economic development programs in Afghanistan. Prior to that, she worked as a Program Analyst at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Inspector General.

She holds a B.S. in Economics and a B.A. in Government & Politics from the University of Maryland, and completed fellowships and internships at institutions including the U.S. Department of State, Federal Trade Commission, the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism, and Princeton School of Public and International Affairs.

At The Wharton School, Adwoa was deeply involved in community leadership, serving as Co-President of the Wharton Africa Student Association and earning the Class of 2025 Core Value Award for Community. Post-MBA, she joined Bain & Company as a consultant, while continuing to explore public–private partnerships to strengthen social safety nets in the Global South.

💡 In this conversation, we explore:

- How to stand out at a school as competitive as Wharton

- Leveraging public-sector experience in elite business environments

- Leading community and creating impact inside business school

- Translating purpose-driven work into top consulting roles

- What Wharton really looks for beyond pedigree and polish

If you’re curious about Wharton, consulting, or building a career at the intersection of policy, business, and impact — this episode offers a rare inside look.

🎙️ Business 101 Podcast: Inside Wharton with Adwoa Boateng.

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Tuck is known for being cold. But is it also known for finance? And what does it even mean for a business school to be “finance-heavy”?

In this episode, Neemah Muhammadraji (Tuck MBA ’25) helps break the stereotypes. A proud Nigerian and Investment Banking Associate at Jefferies, Neemah shares what the Tuck experience is really like for students pursuing finance careers — and why Tuck might be more finance-friendly than people think.

Before business school, Neemah spent five years in investment banking, venture capital, and impact investing in Nigeria. She worked at Coronation Merchant Bank and All On, an impact investing fund backed by Shell, where she also represented the fund on the boards of multiple portfolio companies.

At Tuck School of Business, Neemah served as Co-Chair of the Tuck Africa Club, supporting African students and prospective applicants through mentorship and access. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Lagos, is a Chartered Accountant, and a CFA Charterholder — a rare and powerful combination.

💡 In this episode, Neemah discusses:

- What people mean when they call some MBAs “finance schools”

- Whether Tuck truly supports investment banking and finance careers

- How to break into IB from emerging markets

- The role of community and leadership at Tuck

- How finance professionals can still pursue impact and purpose

If you’re considering Tuck, finance, or wondering how to balance elite finance careers with meaningful impact, this episode gives you a clear, insider perspective.

🎙️ Business 101 Podcast: Inside Tuck School of Business with Neemah Muhammadraji

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Maybe you know everything about American business schools… but how much do you really know about the European gem: London Business School?

Today’s guest, Aminat Sokunbi, brings that world to life. A strategy professional with a track record of building scalable, high-impact solutions, Aminat spent four years at Deloitte and Strategy&, driving transformation across complex environments.

At London Business School (LBS), she took on leadership roles in the Africa Business Club, Black in Business, and the People Strategy Club, and co-led the LBS Africa Business Conference. A semester at Wharton further expanded her global business lens, giving her a rare blend of European and American MBA experience.

Now at the intersection of strategy and operations, Aminat is focused on delivering tangible, data-driven results in fast-paced settings.

Beyond her corporate work, she is the founder of Ominirra, a visual storytelling brand that blends art, fashion, and film to explore identity and expression. W

hen she’s not building strategy or brands, she’s hunting for escape rooms and immersive games — anything that mixes creativity with problem-solving.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

- What makes London Business School different from U.S. MBA programs

- How an LBS + Wharton combo shapes global perspective

- What strategy professionals need to thrive in today’s business world

- How to navigate MBA leadership roles and build meaningful communities

- The power of creativity in career growth and personal expression.

If you’re curious about LBS, global MBAs, or building a strategy career with impact, this episode gives you a front-row seat.🎙️

Business 101 Podcast: Inside London Business School with Aminat Sokunbi

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🎙️ Business 101 Podcast: Inside Columbia Business School with Love Alabi

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