The Fuqua Show
Welcome to The Fuqua Show, a podcast sharing the stories, lessons, and passions of Team Fuqua at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. We interview diverse members of the community - students, alums, partners, faculty, staff, and more - to learn about the unique things they bring to the Fuqua community.
Disclosure: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Duke University or the Fuqua School of Business.
The Fuqua Show
E72 — Teniola Tayo — From Public Service to Global Strategy: Leadership Across Borders
In this episode of The Fuqua Show, we sit down with Teniola "Teni" Tayo, a renowned policy advisor and global strategist, and a Fuqua MBA, to explore how global policy shapes economic development and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.
Teni shares her journey across Africa, Europe, and the United States, drawing on her work with institutions such as the UN Development Programme, the World Bank, and Nigeria’s highest levels of government. From advising on trade and investment policy to navigating geopolitics and public service, she offers a powerful perspective on translating policy into real-world impact.
The conversation also explores Teni’s academic path from the London School of Economics to Duke Fuqua, her focus on project finance and international corporate strategy, and how she balances leadership, motherhood, and purpose-driven ambition. This episode is a masterclass in global leadership, resilience, and building influence across borders.
Book Recommendations:
- The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera
- What It Means When a Man Falls from the Sky by Lesley Nneka Arimah
Host: Aaliyah Brown
More information about applying to Duke's Fuqua School of Business can be found at https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/admissions.
Stay Connected with Teni:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/teniola-tayo/
https://blogs.fuqua.duke.edu/duke-mba/bloggers/teniola-tayo
Note: This is a student-run production. The opinions expressed in this podcast are the speakers' own and do not reflect the view of Duke University, the Fuqua School of Business, or any organizations mentioned.