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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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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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