How often do we wonder about keeping ourselves mentally healthy while doom scrolling on our phones? Never, of course. With this concern in mind, Joseph Bamisile, a former Division I basketball player and multi-talented entrepreneur, has introduced something revolutionary: Maunda, a social media app designed to promote mental wellness and meaningful connections. Co-founded with Nabil Rezqui, Maunda takes a bold stance against the stress-inducing traditional social media platforms, instead focusing on uplifting its users.
Bamisile’s journey to Maunda began with a deep understanding of the pressures associated with modern social media. As someone who has balanced rigorous athletic demands with academic challenges, he recognized the need for a digital space where people could connect without the toxic undertones of comparison or virality.
Bamisile himself is as iconic as his app. He has attended four colleges in four years and played for the Virginia Commonwealth University’s basketball team. Apart from being semi-fluent in ASL, Bamisile also has over a million listeners on Spotify and Apple Music, where he shares his thoughts and secrets on being mentally healthy and achieving success through it.
Uplift: The Feed that Motivates
Maunda is anything but traditional. The app’s defining feature, Uplift, is a thoughtful feed that encourages users to share posts aimed at spreading positivity. Whether it’s an inspiring thought or a random musing, Uplift is built to be a judgment-free zone. Unlike other platforms, Maunda hides metrics such as follower counts and like counts, replacing followers with “supporters” and likes with “loves.” This approach eliminates the pressure to perform for an algorithm or chase viral trends.
Uplift also discourages visual posts; however, it allows clickable links to direct supporters to other websites. Maunda’s activity is not directed by an algorithm. Hence, each day brings a new surprise, contributing to mental health immensely. Bamisile’s focus is clear: quality over quantity. Maunda isn’t about attracting millions of followers or competing for likes; it’s about building genuine connections. The absence of comparison ensures that users engage with the platform for its content, not for validation.
Other Maunda features include a Vanishing Journal that allows users to reflect and let go of their thoughts and guided meditations that can be done solo or in groups. The scoring system and leaderboard serve as encouragement and rewards. The app also includes a Streak System to encourage consistency and in-app chats for community building.
Maunda as a Revolution: Hope, Kindness, and Deep Connections
Apart from individual well-being, Maunda emphasizes giving back and supporting communities, embodying its core values of Hope, Kindness, and Deep Connections. As Bamisile notes, mental health is not a solitary journey. Maunda is built to ensure users have the support they need, both online and offline.
Maunda is a bold alternative in a crowded social media space. Removing the pressures of virality, comparison, and algorithms offers users a healthier way to connect and share. With thousands already embracing its mission, Maunda is redefining what it means to be social in the digital age. For those seeking a more uplifting and authentic online experience, Maunda is the perfect choice; it is not just an app but a movement.