The Rave: Live, Love and Grow

Q&A Extravaganza: Your Questions Answered

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

Unveiling the Path: Adventures in Life, Growth, and Reflection

"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!"

Masks and Silence

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

The Journey Across and Beyond (Nigeria, Which Way Na?!)

The Nigerian 2023 elections have finally concluded but, as to be expected, not everyone is happy with the results. Marred by cases of violence, disruption and mishaps, it's been a topic of huge debate that's only just beginning to die down.  THE LEGEND OF ELUUPEE The Rave: Live, Love, Grow brings us yet another episode of The Journey Across and Beyond (The JAaB) mini-series. Like every other proud PVC carrying Nigerian, Jingoza and Mandrel speak about the state of the country in light of the just concluded electoral process. They even share their unabashed love for their candidate, Peter Obi and the Labour Party (EluuPee), going into their reasons for doing so.  Together, they discuss those who would endorse myopic leaders for selfish reasons and how the election may not have been as credible as we were promised. Sadly, this all creates a ripple effect that could influence the way people view the electoral process in general and the governing body, INEC, moving forward. Jingoza goes on a tirade and of course it's left to Mandrel, to calm him down. KEEPING AN OPEN MIND It's difficult to emerge the loser in a great battle and the elections were no different, but that's more reason to persevere and try harder next time. The duo fully express their views on the show and encourage everyone to exercise their own right to an opinion as well.  This isn't a political podcast but it is certainly a political episode. So whether you're a fan of either or not, give it a listen to get the full gist and share your own opinions across social media.

What is Contentment? Being More!

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.