After years on LinkedIn, I realized the platform had become more noise than connection. Between fake recruiters, sales pitches, and moral hypocrisy at the top, it no longer reflected the kind of professional world I believe in. This is why I chose to step away and reclaim my attention.

A post about DJ Mani Midi DJing for the Athletes working out with Shaylla Spinks and Sweatlit at Athleta (Chicago on Oak Street) in 2017. DJ Mani Midi is available to provide sounds for a myriad of use cases.

You may have heard me say, “the answers are in the music”, and this post explores “blessings”. The message of Lecrae's song provides a powerful modern-day illustration of the biblical perspective on blessings. This serves as a great starting point for discussing the importance of a spiritual perspective on life, even when material blessings seem distant.

During the off-season, Nisha and I (The M & N Show) had the rare opportunity to step inside the Chicago Cubs Clubhouse, a behind-the-scenes moment made possible by Senator Pete Ricketts and the Ricketts family.. This post wishes the Cubbies continued success in the 2025 off-season.

In today’s world, music no longer travels by sound alone; it moves through links, algorithms, and networks of attention. For independent DJs and producers, visibility isn’t about chasing fame; it’s about connection. The web has become the modern dance floor, one where every backlink, feature, and directory entry amplifies the pulse of your art. This isn’t marketing for its own sake; it’s digital stagecraft; the architecture of discovery.

When people ask where I love to travel, London and Milan rise to the top; London for its Savile Row tailoring and avant-garde energy, Milan for that impeccable design DNA that lives in every espresso and silhouette. It’s no surprise listeners from both fashion capitals are finding their way to my mixes. This post also displays where the web traffic for Mani Midi Dot Com is coming from.

On October 1st, I listened to my gut and joined an organization based here in Schaumburg. You might have seen a couple of “meet up” items on the calendar and wondered what the “USDJN” is. Special shout-out to KC for his hospitality at the first event I attended. This post also shares information about October’s 2 Meet Ups.

Today is #BandcampFriday! This means, today, all you spend on Bandcamp goes directly to the artists. How cool is it that they waive their fees multiple times a year? First, Thank You for following me there. Here are some of the items you can purchase directly from me, which I have linked conveniently on this blog post.

PalmLeaf Massage & Wellness is offering Awakening the Body’s Intelligence, a three-part interactive series by Nisha Miglani (Author, AHP), designed to complement the outer care you already receive here with the inner awareness that can strengthen everything else you are doing for your health.

I’ve been on a two-week streak with Insight Timer, and it feels like a subtle but powerful shift. This isn’t about chasing a streak just for the badge; it’s about weaving meditation into the daily rhythm of life. Each session becomes like layering a track: slow build, steady groove, and then a surprising drop into stillness.

Prior to graduating from the MENG Program at UIC, and also as I was wrapping up my contract gig as a graduate hourly in supervisory training and development in student employment, we hosted a workshop where Stephen Kohler, author of “The Leadership Anthem,” presented on Leadership Development for Resiliency & Connection on July 30, 2025 at UIC called “Leadership Essentials”.

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Tuesday night (Sept. 23rd), we headed to Medinah, IL, for USDJN’s Chicago Disc Jockey Network with ADJ & Eliminator Lighting at 4 Points Whiskey Saloon & Grill. The United States Disc Jockey Network (USDJN) is dedicated to empowering DJs across the nation. They provide a platform that fosters professional growth and community support for disc jockeys at every stage of their careers.

Earth’s orbit is more crowded than ever. From spent rocket stages to tiny shards of past collisions, the orbital commons above us is littered with debris. Each piece, no matter how small, poses a risk to satellites, astronauts, and the future of space exploration. For the past year, I’ve been exploring how technology, incentives, and collaboration can address this challenge, and what follows is a snapshot of that journey.

In the age of algorithms, being visible is the default. Every scroll, every click, every “like” is a breadcrumb feeding the machine. But what happens when you flip the switch and vanish? So, if you’re here, consider this: What parts of your digital life deserve pruning? What would your signal look like if you cut away the static?

Here is a link to my playlist, called “DJ Mani Miglani Sept 2025 Favorite Seventeen - 17”. Yes, 17 tracks were chosen for a reason! Thanks for tapping in and listening to my mixes (the metrics always show who is listening to my team). If you purchase the playlist, drop us a line and let us know.

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Introducing "From Crawling To Rhyming," the debut mixtape by MMDot, born out of pandemic-driven creativity on the now-closed Bars App. MMDot set out to push his limits, aiming to craft 333 tracks, but reached an impressive count of 249. This mixtape showcases the top 50, including an upcoming book release with all the lyrics, highlighting his journey through rap poetry.

As many of you know, I enjoy taking courses to gain the experience or wisdom I need in any area. Luckily, I had won a scholarship to attend Fashion Industry Essentials via Parsons New School, which you may remember from the last post. As we complete modules in the curriculum, we often have real-world exercises and more that show us tools and more online. Currently, I am in a module part called ‘Your Media Brand’ that stresses the importance of knowing who your audience is.

"As anyone who has tried on clothing in a store knows, size is a relative thing."  As a Fashion Industry Essentials student at Parson's New School via Yellowbrick, we were asked to head to a large retailer that carries several brands.  We were then asked to try on many garments - making note of the sizes that fit us the best.  After this, we were asked to choose an item that fit us the best and try on every identical item in that size, making a note of the difference between the garments.  It is important to note that clothing is made with a 1/2" tolerance.