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.

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