If words like “manifestation” and “limitless potential” have recently come onto your radar, Regan Hillyer is a name you’ve probably heard. And for a good reason: she’s guided thousands of people to cultivate an abundance mindset that unlocks their highest potential and dream lives.
But she’s not just another coach selling dreams from a glossy Instagram feed that rings empty. No, she’s powered through the “rags to riches” journey and lives to tell the tale. And tells it, she always does, with raw honesty.
In an exclusive sit-down with The Mindvalley Podcast’s co-host Megan Pormer, Regan opens up about how she went from staring at an empty bank account with only $8.70 to her name to creating a multi-million-dollar empire. All while helping others flourish in life with authenticity.
So, what’s her secret? In short, it’s energetic alignment—a buzzword these days, but one that, when unpacked by her, suddenly makes sense. After all, “abundance isn’t just about money,” she explains. “It’s about becoming more.”
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Who is Regan Hillyer?
Regan Hillyer is a serial entrepreneur, a manifestation powerhouse, a sought-after motivational speaker, and the author of Change Your Life in 3 Minutes and Be Your Brand: From Unknown to Unforgettable in 60 Days.
The nucleus of her manifestation techniques is the Energetic Architecture Method, a framework designed to help people unlock the abundance already coded into their natural state—whether it’s wealth, health, or the kind of happiness money can’t buy.
But don’t let the multimillion-dollar accolades fool you. Regan’s story didn’t start in luxury—it began in a place far removed from prosperity, where the lessons she now teaches were first learned the hard way.
Where it all began
Born in New Zealand, Regan followed a traditional path, studying architecture at university to live up to her father’s passion for the craft. “I chose architecture because it felt like the ‘right thing’ to do,” she shares. “But deep down, I always knew it wasn’t for me.”
Faced with the truth, Regan then set out to carve her path, diving into entrepreneurship head-on and dabbling in so many things, from property investing to currency trading. Still, the road she was on was far from easy. “There was a moment where I had $8.70 in my bank account,” she recalls. “I was sleeping on a friend’s couch in Melbourne, and everything in my life felt like it was blowing up.”
But instead of giving in to despair, she mustered all the courage she had to turn this low point around. “I could have told myself a story—‘I’m not good with money, my businesses will fail, this is it,’” she explains. But instead, she chose to believe in herself.
It was at this point that she realized that abundance wasn’t something external. “It was about who I was being, not what I had.” And so, with nothing but courage and faith that it’ll all pan out, she set out to architect her dreams instead of buildings.
Her turning point
This pivotal realization marked the beginning of Regan’s transformation. She immersed herself in personal growth, studying how the leaders she admired would align their energy to their goals.
Within just nine months of applying what she observed, she went from near financial ruin to manifesting her first million dollars with a startup business in the personal development space at just 23 years old.
“When it happened, people asked me, ‘How does it feel?’” she shares. “I was happy and grateful, but honestly, it felt normal. I’d already been living in that state internally for so long.”
Regan’s story is one of financial success, but it’s also a testament to the power of self-belief coupled with energetic alignment work.
Our natural state is pure abundance. If we’re not living that, it’s because something is blocking us—and we have the power to change that.
Regan Hillyer, trainer of The Art of Manifesting Quest
This inner work is the core principle of the Energetic Architecture Method system. With her teachings, they can align their frequency with their desires and bring their goals to fruition without falling into common myths about chasing wealth or hustling harder.
Even though she didn’t know it at the time, this method was already taking shape in her early days. By embodying the version of herself that she aspired to be—long before the external results caught up—she laid the foundation for the thriving six- and seven-figure, location-independent businesses and transformative work she leads today.
These days, Regan is quick to remind others that it all starts with you—the real you within, beneath layers of programming and the “masks” you wear to face the world. As she always points out, “Our natural state is pure abundance. If we’re not living that, it’s because something is blocking us—and we have the power to change that.”
Regan Hillyer’s mission to redefine wealth and abundance
She could’ve called it a day at the sight of her first million-dollar paycheck and enjoyed her spoils in private. But that’s not Regan’s style. Instead, she chose to share how she did it with the world—through her exclusive retreats and online courses (including The Art of Manifesting, her exclusive program on Mindvalley).
But why is she so big on this? “I would love people to believe that they really can have it all in their life,” she says in another interview on Mindvalley Coach, emphasizing that abundance is, in fact, unlimited.
Why? Because as holistic beings, we’re fully connected with every area of our lives at the same time. “So if you’re going to elevate one area, you can elevate all areas…simultaneously, and they can feed into each other.”
For her, this means guiding individuals to create a life of financial freedom—while understanding that having material wealth is just the beginning of a great life.
Making money serve you, not the other way around
Money, as Regan sees it, is not the end goal but a tool to prioritize health, deepen relationships, and fuel your passion projects. This is why her teachings revolve around aligning financial goals with your values, so money serves your life purpose—and not the other way around. “When you do that, wealth flows—not just financially, but in every area of your life,” she says.
Abundance isn’t about hustling until you’re empty. It’s about being in alignment with who you are at your core. When you do that, wealth flows—not just financially, but in every area of your life.
— Regan Hillyer, trainer of The Art of Manifesting Quest
This mindset shift makes sense in a world slowly waking up to the fact that wealth isn’t something only a few people can have and that building it isn’t a zero-sum game. And it’s especially crucial at a time when technological advancements like decentralized finance (DeFi) and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping access to financial opportunities everywhere and when global private wealth is expected to reach $629 trillion by 2027.
But as Regan always emphasizes, this ability to manifest your deepest desires starts with rewriting the “scripts” you may have internalized about success and what it means. Abundance can only truly flow in when you break free from limiting beliefs, like “I’m not good with money” or “I’ll never be able to afford my dream home.”
“Everything you do or don’t have in your life right now, you’ve manifested, or you haven’t manifested, but it’s all a reflection of you,” Regan shares, emphasizing that the creation of your dream life is as much an internal process as an external one. “Your frequency is your currency. To attract what you want, you need to align your energy with the reality you’re calling in.”
Here’s where manifestation comes in. Done right, it can help you begin adopting the “glass half full” perspective needed to achieve your loftiest goals.
How Regan Hillyer’s manifestation method can set you up for success in life
At the heart of all of Regan’s achievements and teachings are values that created the backbone of the Energy Architecture Method. She’s tried them, she’s embodying them, and now she’s determined to pass them to you so you can work with them, too.
Here’s a look at what they are and how they can help you cultivate a million-dollar, abundant mindset:
1. Everything begins with knowing you can manifest
Perhaps you’ve always wondered: Is manifestation real?
In short, yes—but it’s not what people think. Contrary to popular belief, Regan says, manifestation isn’t about wishing for what you want and calling it a day without actions. Nor is it about learning how to manifest money without checking in with yourself first.
With a practice she calls “surrendered manifestation,” you must first align your energy with your desired outcomes. And once you do that, the proper steps to get there will present themselves. You’d know to take them because they would feel right, even if you can’t see the bigger picture.
Unlike traditional goal-setting methods like rigid plans and relentless hustle (essentially “manufactured manifestation”), you learn to know your intentions, set them out loud, and let go of the “how.”
Want to be fitter? Imagine yourself already used to healthy eating and regular gym visits. Thinking of starting your own business? Act as if you’re already a biz wiz, with habits, routines, and even dress codes that match the life you’re building, not the one you’re leaving behind.
Regan herself credits this delicate balance of effort and trust with why she was able to build a multi-million dollar empire based on spiritual authenticity.
“You’ve got to feel the feeling of having your manifestation already here,” she says. “Not as something that might happen someday, but as something that’s already done.”
For more of her insights on manifestation, check out her talk at Mindvalley:
2. Abundance responds to attraction
“Abundance isn’t about hustling until you’re empty,” Regan explains. “It’s about being in alignment with who you are at your core. When you do that, wealth flows—not just financially, but in every area of your life.”
Instead of chasing external goals at the expense of inner peace and mind-body vitality—as she did in her younger days—Regan encourages you to prioritize energetic alignment first.
There are many steps you can take to do that, including:
- Clearing mental blocks with manifestation affirmations. For instance, if you believe financial freedom isn’t for you, reframe your mindset with affirmations like, “I am worthy of wealth” or “Money flows to me effortlessly.”
- Keeping a manifestation journal to describe your goals in detail as though you’ve already achieved them (scripting manifestation in a nutshell). The more vivid, the better.
- Creating a vision board to map your desires visually. Seeing these images daily helps anchor your focus and keep your energy aligned with your goals.
Doing these things gets you connecting with your higher self, which is how you can effortlessly attract more money, health, like-minded people, and more into your life. It’s all down to the science of visualization anyway: mentally rehearsing a desired outcome enhances your focus and self-belief, which sets you up to achieve it.
3. Embrace emptiness
Emptiness can look like many things—a feeling of solitude, a quiet phase in your life, or even the absence of things, people, or habits you’ve outgrown. While it might seem unsettling at first, Regan teaches that it isn’t something to fear; rather, it’s an opportunity.
“Emptiness was a space for new energies to come into my environment,” Regan explains. For her, the trigger to face the void was a breakup. “I realized I couldn’t bring in new money unless I first created space to hold it. I couldn’t transform my body or relationships without clearing room for those new frequencies.”
Regan further describes the process of embracing it as “making love to the emptiness”—that is, leaning into solitude and sitting with your emerging discomfort until it dissipates. And it’s here that personal breakthroughs, new relationships, and even career opportunities occur.
As she points out, “When you make space for abundance, it finds you.”
4. Know your soul desires from ego-centric ones
Not all desires are created equal. The key to manifesting your dream life, Regan says, is knowing the difference between your soul desires from the ones from your ego.
Soul desires are genuine, heart-centered aspirations that align with your highest self. They feel expansive; thinking about them gives you bliss and a sense of direction—like everything clicks. On the other hand, ego desires often stem from fear groomed by societal expectations and feelings of lack. You know it’s your ego’s call when you feel subtly anxious and on edge.
So, how do you tell them apart? Regan’s advice is to practice self-awareness.
“Soul desires often give you ‘bliss bumps,’” she shares. “They’re a whisper from your future self, calling you to close the gap between where you are now and the life you’re meant to live.” On the other hand, ego desires tend to feel heavy and come with a need to control or prove something.
When you focus on soul desires, you’re not just manifesting something material; you’re aligning with your highest truth and creating a life that feels authentically yours.
5. An abundant life begins with self-love and love for others
True abundance isn’t just about financial wealth—it’s about using your resources to deepen your self-awareness and nurture authentic relationships. After all, what’s the point of having all the money in the world if it doesn’t serve a life based on connection? As Regan says, “When you align your wealth with your values, you’re not just making money. You’re creating meaning.”
And it all starts within, with self-love. As cliché as this sounds, it really is the cornerstone of an abundant life. “In order to become a vibrational match, we must match our own internal vibrational frequency with the thing that we’re looking to call in,” she explains.
Then, this alignment naturally draws in people and opportunities that reflect your purpose and amplify your path. “So, if that’s a beautiful, loving relationship [you’re looking for],” she says, then you must “feel what it feels like to be in that relationship… Feel what it feels like if your manifestation was here now.”
As this inner alignment grows, it ripples outward into your relationships, whether with a romantic partner, family and friends, or colleagues. From here, you’ll see how these connections become a powerful support system, amplifying a life of purpose—where true abundance flows freely.
Your guide to manifestation, the Regan Hillyer way
Manifesting the life you want can feel overwhelming if you’re unsure where to start. Regan understands that, and her resources are designed to guide you every step of the way. From books to courses, her tools have helped countless individuals turn their dreams into reality, empowering them to live life on their own terms.
Here’s where to start:
Books
1. Change your Life in 3 Minutes
This isn’t your typical self-help book—it’s your coach in paperback form. Here, Regan offers bite-sized, three-minute daily exercises designed to nudge you toward clarity, confidence, and purpose. Think of it as a daily espresso shot of empowerment, helping you rewire your thoughts and align your actions with the life you’ve been dreaming of.
2. Be Your Brand: From Unknown to Unforgettable in 60 Days
In a world where personal brands are the new currency, Be Your Brand lays down the roadmap to becoming not just seen but remembered. This book is less about flashy marketing tricks and more about showing up as your most authentic self—the version of you that the world can’t ignore. With step-by-step strategies and an insider’s take on what makes a brand magnetic, Regan helps you stand out, sell your story, and make an impact.
3. The Abundance Codes
Co-written with her husband, fellow spiritual healer, and motivational speaker Juan Pablo Barahona, The Abundance Codes is a treasure map for unlocking your innate abundance. Through practical exercises and spiritual wisdom sprinkled with a dash of soul-stirring inspiration, the book invites you to explore 52 universal principles that can activate prosperity in all areas of your life.
Course
The Art of Manifesting on Mindvalley
In this exclusive Quest, Regan distills her signature manifestation techniques into a 27-day learning experience that aims to awaken you to your full potential. Each day, she guides you through concise, impactful exercises—most taking just 15 to 20 minutes—that empower you to bring your deepest soul desires to life with crystal clarity.
What people have to say about her course
Regan has helped so many aspiring manifestors break free from limiting beliefs, embrace their inner power, and confidently manifest their abundant lives.
Here’s what some of her students have to say about their experience.
Ana Nocerino, a transformational coach from Caracas, Venezuela, who reignited her emotional energy:
“This Quest has completely shifted the way I practice activations… [and] the way I show up in life and handle emotions as they arise. I now have so many valuable and effective tools I can use daily, adding more energy to all my desires and projects. I’m still working on [my] “deep knowing,” which is incredibly powerful… This is a must-do program and one I plan to repeat as often as I need for different aspects of life… Big thanks to Regan!” —
Alexis M. Amato, a relationship coach from New Haven, United States, who sold out a retreat through Regan’s manifestation techniques:
“Before starting with Mindvalley, I was constantly taking random programs that were overpriced, unfinished, and not impactful. At one point, I felt like I needed more knowledge before I could consider myself a manifestation expert. Now, as a coach of over five years, I feel like I’ve finally found my tribe… [And] even as a manifestation expert, I learned so much. I manifested a lot in such a short time—including a sold-out retreat months in advance! Mindvalley has been one of the most influential mentorship communities I’ve ever joined.”
Pınar İbrahimhakkıoğlu, a certified coach from Istanbul, Turkey, who manifested her dreams to the exact date:
“I just completed The Art of Manifesting Quest and put my heart and soul into every activation and soul work. I cannot believe that my first intention actualized exactly on the date I manifested [it]. It felt like magic—but of course, it wasn’t a coincidence! For my larger manifestation, which I expected to materialize by year’s end, I’ve already started seeing clear results and doors opening now. This Quest is truly working. I’m so excited to share this with the people around me and will continue using it for future manifestations.”
Find your spiritual superpower
Regan Hillyer’s rags-to-riches story, powered by the same energetic blueprints she now shares with the world, demonstrates that every one of us has the power to be our true selves. To live by our most authentic desires.
It’s simply about knowing where to start.
And here’s where Regan Hillyer’s free masterclass on Mindvalley, Manifesting for Transformation & Success, can help you master your energy, focus, and vision to craft and live a path shaped by your true potential.
She’ll teach you how to:
- Bring forth your big goals in record time,
- Trust your intuition as you unfold your path,
- Cultivate an unshakable success mindset, and
- Master goal-setting for accelerating your manifestation.
Her manifestation techniques are the doorway to a higher version of you—the one that’s aligned, unstoppable, and unapologetically thriving.
So, forget the “what ifs” sold to you by society—it’s time to take a step through, raise your vibrations with manifestation, and make your highest vision your everyday reality.
Welcome in.
