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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What does it take to land an offer at the world’s most prestigious consulting firm straight out of business school? Love Alabi has done it twice (in 2 different continents) and can tell you all about it.

A proud Nigerian and Associate at McKinsey’s Houston office, she shares her journey from McKinsey to Columbia Business School and back — and the mindset that got her there.

Love started her career at McKinsey Lagos, from where she headed to Columbia Business School, focusing on climate and finance, contributing to Microlumbia, the school’s student-led impact investing fund, and leading real-world projects through the Small Business Consulting Program.

She then spent her summer as an Associate at Goldman Sachs, gaining hands-on experience in global finance before landing an offer to return to McKinsey Houston.

She holds a BSc in International Relations from Covenant University and is deeply committed to advancing clean energy, expanding energy access, and building solutions for a sustainable global economy.

In this episode, Love breaks down:

- How to pivot from recruiting into consulting

- What it’s really like inside Columbia Business School

- Strategies that helped her land roles at Goldman Sachs and McKinsey

- How CBS prepares students for climate, finance, and sustainability careers

- Why clean energy needs African talent and leadership

- How to stand out in MBA applications, networking, and recruiting

If you’re interested in Columbia Business School, want to break into management consulting, or building a future in climate and sustainability, this conversation gives you an inside look at what success really requires.

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

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▶https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPi3Meg4H3I&t=585s

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What does it really take to be “Yale material”?

In this episode, Femi Ayangbayi (Yale SOM MBA ’25) breaks down what it means to thrive at one of the world’s most selective business schools — and how he made it there.

A proud Nigerian, business strategist, and problem solver, Femi has built a career at the intersection of consulting and transformation.

Before Yale, he spent nearly five years at KPMG, EY, and Vurin Group, specializing in strategy consulting, business transformation, and supply chain management.

At Yale School of Management, Femi served as Co-President of the Africa Business Club and the Society Club, as well as a Yale SOM interviewer, Orientation Ambassador, and Teaching Assistant for courses like Human Capital Strategy and The Executive.

In this conversation, Femi shares:

- What top schools like Yale SOM look for in MBA applicants

- The mindset and habits that make someone “Yale material”

- How to stand out during interviews and essays

- What makes the Yale SOM experience unique among top business schools

- How to pivot from consulting to leadership in global business

If you’re curious about Yale SOM or wondering how to position yourself for elite business schools, this episode gives you a rare inside look from someone who’s been there — and helped interview the next generation.

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🎙️ Business 101 Podcast: Inside Yale School of Management with Femi Ayangbayi

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What happens when everything seems to work against your MBA dream? Kofoworola Toriola says you keep going — and keep believing.

Kofoworola faced setbacks at every stage of her MBA journey: GRE struggles, rejections from top schools, and doubts along the way. But today, she’s a lawyer-turned-business strategist and incoming Associate at McKinsey’s Lagos office, proving that persistence pays off.

A proud IESE Business School (Barcelona) alumna, she served as Co-President of the Africa Business Club, leading initiatives that showcased Africa’s potential on the global stage.

Before business school, Kofoworola spent over seven years as an Associate at a top-tier Nigerian law firm, advising local and international clients on complex legal matters.

She’s also an Amazon-published author of Love Notes, a passionate advocate for mentorship, and a champion of African professional growth.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- How to stay motivated after MBA rejections

- Real strategies to bounce back from low test scores or setbacks

- What it’s really like to transition from law to strategy

- How IESE Business School shapes global, values-driven leaders

- Tips for landing consulting roles at firms like McKinsey, BCG, and Bain

If you’ve ever felt like your MBA dream was slipping away, this story will reignite your belief that it’s still possible.

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🎙️ Business 101 Podcast: Inside IESE Business School with Kofoworola Toriola

Getting off the MBA waitlist at a Top Business School is tough — getting funding after that? Almost unheard of, but Tolulope Ogunsola (Ross MBA ’25) did both.

Tolu was waitlisted at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, then turned that into a full admission with major funding. In this episode, she breaks down exactly how she did it.

Before Ross, Tolu spent four years as a Data Analyst at PwC, building a foundation in analytics and business strategy. During her MBA, she recruited for consulting and led as VP of Communications for the Africa Business Club, Nonprofit Board Fellow, and Student Ambassador. Today, she’s a Consulting Manager at Visa Consulting & Analytics.

💡 In this conversation, Tolu shares:

- How to get off the MBA waitlist and still secure funding

- The exact strategies that helped her craft standout essays & recommendation letters

- How to network effectively as an international student

- Step-by-step tips to land internships & full-time roles at top firms like Amazon, McKinsey, Visa, and Goldman Sachs

- What life at Ross is really like for international MBAs...

If you’ve ever worried that being waitlisted kills your funding chances — this episode proves it’s possible to turn it around!

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Inside Kellogg School of Management with Jibikeoluwa Faborode

Ever met one of those people that your parents ask if they have 2 heads? Well, let me introduce you to one!

Jibikeoluwa is a proud Nigerian, a business strategist and an international policy expert. After completing her MBA at Kellogg, she's now an incoming Consultant at EY-Parthenon’s Houston office.

At Kellogg, she served as Vice President of Global Affairs for the Kellogg Student Association and worked to deepen student’s access to global experiences, geostrategy learning and community building in a world with growing divides and intense competition.

Before Kellogg, Jibike spent close to a decade in global strategy, foreign affairs, and climate finance roles across Africa with the UK foreign, commonwealth and development office, African Development Bank, and Huawei Technologies.

Asides her MBA from Kellogg, Jibike holds an M.Sc., in International Development Policy from Duke University, another M.Sc., in Energy Economics from University of Port Harcourt and a B.Sc., in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University.

She’s passionate about development in emerging economies, in particular across Africa and Asian markets. In this brutally honest conversation, she talk through:

- The Kellogg MBA application process

- How to land and/or increase scholarship awards

- Tips for getting highly effective recommendation letters

- How to navigate coffee chats, networking and everything else that scare international students

- Simple strategies to land your dream internship & full time offer at firms like Amazon, Tesla, SpaceX, McKinsey, Goldman Sachs & Open AI

- …and other specific things to do to get into your dream business school and enjoy your 2 yearsI

f you want step-by-step guidance on how to get into Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, or you just wonder what it's like to be an Kellogg student, this episode will give you an exclusive look INSIDE!

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▶Inside Booth School of Business: https://youtu.be/1Yopl7VSyNg

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