Get ready to embark on a rollercoaster ride of emotions as I candidly answer YOUR burning questions. No scripts, no filters just raw and unfiltered insights that bring you closer to yours truly.

In this intimate rendezvous, your burning questions take center stage, guiding the conversation with yours truly. Curiosity sparks creativity, and we're about to ignite an unfiltered dialogue that reveals the most candid and captivating sides of Micheal Olaniyi ( Mandrel Mykels)

Join us for an exclusive Q&A session, where our host uncovers candid stories, amusing anecdotes, and surprising secrets straight out of the heart.

The Rave: Live, Love, Grow will be back in SEASON 3

PS! JINGOZA WAS THE HOST OF THE EPISODE

"Episode 19: From Small Beginnings to Soaring Heights: My Personal Journey to Growth, Hustles, and High-Flying Adventures!

🌟 How it started and how it's going: Hey there, folks! Buckle up and join me on an incredible ride as I share the ups and downs of my personal development journey. From humble beginnings to remarkable achievements, we'll explore the transformative power of embracing growth with a big smile on our faces!

💼 Balancing a day job and side hustles: Ready to master the art of juggling? I'll spill the beans on how I've successfully balanced my day job while nurturing my side hustles. Let's uncover practical strategies and lessons learned, ensuring that we rock both our professional and creative worlds.

⏳ The finitude of life: Life's too short to waste a single moment! Together, let's delve into the awe-inspiring wisdom of acknowledging our mortality. We'll discuss how this mindset has propelled me forward, igniting my ambitions and infusing every day with joy, gratitude, and a sense of urgency.

✈️ First-time flyer tales: Ah, the rush of taking flight! Join me as I recall my very first experience soaring through the clouds. From comical mishaps to sheer awe, I'll share hilarious anecdotes that will leave you laughing out loud and itching for your own high-flying adventure.

Get ready to dive deep into my personal stories, heartfelt conversations, and lighthearted banter that will inspire you to unlock your full potential. This episode is all about embracing growth, finding balance, and cherishing life's extraordinary moments. So, fasten your seatbelts, folks, and let's take off on this exhilarating adventure together!"

In this episode of the Rave: Live, Love, Grow, Micheal had a guest Ifedotun. She is a budding artist and a graduate of Ahamdu Bello University where she studied Surveying and Geoinformatics, currently running her master's degree.

Ifedotun has a project on the way; which was basically the catalyst for her appearance on the show. In the episode, she shared the reason why she decided to embark on the project and what it will be about. Micheal couldn’t hide his excitement as he will be modeling for the project.

It was an interesting conversation where they both spoke about men from their different perspectives. They discuss some of the stereotypes society has branded men with and of course, Ifedotun shared her one cent on the narrative of men being forced to succumb.

Whether you are a man or not there is definitely something for you in this episode. What are you waiting for? DIG IN!

You can check out Ifedotun and her work on:

Instagram: @Ife_dotun

Twitter: @Ifedotun3

Facebook and Tiktok: @Ifedotun

     As a child I grew up with the mentality that wanting more than you currently have is wrong and that at all points you ought to be comfortable with where you are at the moment, this makes absolute sense if you ask me but there’s a flaw to this school of thought that I have come to realize over time by observation and personal experiences.

         First let’s check how the dictionary defines the word “contentment”… According to the English dictionary it’s the happiness in one’s situation. Note! It said happiness, you could be happy with your job and still desire to explore more job opportunities with better pay and welfare.

You could be happy with your present level of intellect and knowledge about a certain subject matter but do you know all that there is to know? Are you up to date with the most recent trends?

Let’s bring it home a little bit, how many of us have ever been shut up for wanting more than we currently are? You hear things like “Haan you better be grateful for what you have!” “If you get all of these what will other people get?” “You are being greedy”

While there is a balance to this note that in all your wanting to be better it should come from a heart of gratitude: Gratitude for where you are on your way to where you ought to be… There is an inherent nature in man that just wants to dominate and become better and grow, its how we’ve been wired by the creator.

It’s a pity that some people ignore that nature or are even unaware of it’s existence. You think what you are earning is the best you can earn? You think your impeccable diction is all that you can be or have? You think that current level is the best or what God has desired for you?

I THINK NOT!

Read this book early this year, the spirit of leadership by Dr. Myles Munroe… there’s a story of a Lion and I’d read it to you.

LISTEN TO THE AUDIO FOR THE STORY!

If the Lion was left alone, he would have continued being a sheep which he isn’t but as a result of the circumstances and situations just like you who is where you aren’t comfortable with or not satisfied with what you are earning and you have just learned to accept it.. Just like the Lion in our story.

Today, I am the other Lion calling you into the deep, a place of endless possibilities, a place of growth and development. A call to becoming all that you are… All that you were made to be.

         In this jungle of growth are many challenges that may try to contend with your identity but nothing changes the fact that you are a Lion and you are meant to roar. Listen you have been a sheep for long enough but today I challenge you to say that life you have always dreamed of having enjoying is found in the Jungle.

So, this is the last episode for the year 2022. I'm super excited that we all made it through to this point. It's not been easy. I know there's been up and downs and things that you didn't like that happened with you. But the truth is there are also things you didn't expect that happened and then they were for good.

I think what I just want to butress for this last podcast is just gratitude. The truth is we may not have been able to get the car or the land or the house that we wanted to, but the fact that we survived in Nigeria is more than enough reason to be grateful. A lot of things happened, a lot of ups and downs, but we're still here alive, surviving, like you are not blind.

You can lift your hands, you can talk, you can listen. All of that is more than enough reason to be grateful. I do realize that when a year is coming to an end, there's always the need to, oh, I didn't get to do this. Oh, I didn't get to do this next year I'm going to … just calm down. Take a deep breath, and. Just let it out.

Yes, it's a race. You have to get all these things. You need to improve. You need to give yourself time and dedication. All these things will happen, but don't try to push yourself excessively. Be grateful for the things you have. That job you have, Yes, you're not happy with what you're being paid, but do you know how many people don't have a job?

Do you know how many people. Are probably more qualified than you are but are jobless. You don't like the circumstance you're in. You know there are people who, their dream basically is to be where you are. I've traveled this past few months and I've seen people, I've seen things that just cos me to say, God, thank you.

I know I'm not where I would like to be. I'm not as maybe famous, do I even want to be famous? I don't even know. There's this heart of gratitude I've learned to have, and that is what I want you to go into the coming year with whatever comes your way. Of course you're going to put in the work.

I'm not trying to, um, make you become lazy. No, that's not what I'm doing. But take it easy. All right. By the way, New Year is just around the corner in all you're eating, be careful Be really careful. And I guess that's it. I'll see you in the coming year. Merry Christmas. Happy New Year in advance. I love you guys so much.

Thank you for listening. Thank you for making 2022 possible for The Rave: Live, Love, Grow. Without you guys who listen. Of course they won't be me. So, I’m super grateful to you. Thank you for taking out time in your busy schedule to listen to me rant about different things. I and Jingoza, well, I want this to be an emotional one, and then bringing Jingoza into this.

I know he's going to scatter everywhere, so I just didnt . So yeah, see you in the year to come. I love you guys so much. Thank you for all you've been. Thank you for all you're going to be

WELCOME TO THE BEST DAYS OF OUR LIVES.  

On this episode of The Rave: Live, Love, Grow, Micheal talks about kindness. It’s the act of giving that results in warm tingly feelings in the recipient. Don’t worry, Micheal and Jingoza explain it a lot better. Enjoy the show.

Hello. Hi. Good morning. Good afternoon, Good evening. Welcome to the Rave, a monthly Podcast, where I talk about topics that are geared towards living a productive life, loving ourselves as well as others a bit more, and ultimately growing to become a better version of ourselves. The journey across and beyond will be thrown in once a while.

It's basically me talking about random things in my life. It's more like bringing me closer to you. My name is Micheal Olaniyi, and if you will, Mandrel Mykels, it's so lovely to have you join me here. Other times I won't be doing this alone. I'll have other amazing people who will either anchor with me or will be interviewed. Anyways, all the opinions shared on this podcast are majorly subjective. It's yours to do whatever you would with it, but majorly, I do hope you pick a thing or two. Welcome to the best Days of our Life.

Whether in fear of some cosmic karma or something entirely different, many show kindness for lots of different reasons. However, it seems one common act is the sharing of wealth, as evidenced by the handful of people Micheal took the liberty to question.

While Jingoza’s story is suspect, Miracle, Esther, Sesan and even Micheal’s tales of kindness will certainly melt your heart. Sew a seed of kindness today and thanks for listening.