The key to manifestation is to "act as if". Become the person that already has what they want.

Acting ‘as if’ is the practice of embodying the mindset, behaviors, and energy of the person you want to become before the external evidence shows up. It’s not about pretending or being fake—it’s about aligning your thoughts and actions with your desired identity so you can step into new possibilities with confidence. When you act as if you already possess the qualities or success you’re pursuing, you retrain your brain, shift your emotional state, and create momentum that naturally leads you closer to your goals. In this episode, we explore how to use this powerful mindset tool to elevate your life, rewire limiting beliefs, and show up as the highest version of yourself.

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Ivana Miličević is a Bosnian-Croatian American actress and former model, born in Sarajevo and raised in Michigan after her family emigrated to the U.S. as a child.

Her early career began in modelling, but she soon transitioned into acting, taking on small roles on television and in films.

She’s appeared in iconic films such as “Vanilla Sky” (2001), “Love Actually” (2003), “Just Like Heaven” (2005), and had a standout role in the James Bond film “Casino Royale” (2006) as the character Valenka.

On the TV front, Ivana is perhaps best known for her starring role in the action-drama “Banshee” (2013–2016), where she played Carrie Hopewell, and for her recurring role in the sci-fi series “The 100” (2018–2020).

She’s also made memorable guest appearances on classic shows like Seinfeld, Felicity, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Friends, Charmed, and more.

Beyond her on-screen work, Ivana is known for her versatility — she’s done action, comedy, drama, and even voice acting in video games.

In this episode, actress Ivana Milicevic opens up about her deeply personal journey with manifestation. Ivana shares candid stories from her past—cheating partners, the beliefs that held her back, and the teacher, George, that changed her life.

You’ll hear about Ivana's spiritual and practical tools she uses to welcome abundance, align with her intuition, and stay open to receiving everything she desires.

Whether you're navigating relationships, working through limiting beliefs, or wanting to call in more abundance, this conversation is filled with insight, humor, and genuine soul wisdom.

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This episode might trigger you. In this episode I talk about manifesting money.

 If you are not happy with your current financial situation, then you need to think about what thoughts you are putting out there into the universe.

Change your thoughts, change your life.

I recently got Rhonda Byrne's book: Countdown to Riches and I share how I used some of her tips and manifested money within minutes. MINUTES!!

If you want to manifest more money, join my 21 Day Manifestation Challenge. In December we will be doing the Rhonda Byrne Countdown to Riches and then my own Challenge in January. Join now so you get both Challenges: https://pausepenny.com/product/21-day-manifestation-challenge-2/

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You don't manifest what you want - you manifest who you are...

Manifestation is a decision to show up as your authentic self and to set your boundaries. In this episode, I talk about my own journey of putting myself out there and how it can be unsettling to say things that you know to be true but people might not take well - this is especially true in the space around money and health. People do not like to acknowledge that their thoughts, feelings and beliefs are creating their reality - good and bad.

It is also about how you react to other people's success. Are you in a low vibrational frequency - jealousy and envy? This needs to be turned around. We need to remember that what someone else has (even if we want that) has got nothing to do with our journey. Nothing. In fact, the only thing that it will do to us is put us in a low vibrational frequency. So, if you see someone has something that you want, use this line: Universe, Me Next! That's it. Watch your vibration switch up.

The Universe will send you more of what you are willing to accept. You keep saying "yes" to things that you don't want - you will get more of that.

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We are back talking about Signs from the Universe.

In this episode, I talk about Signs through nature and give examples from Laura Lynne's book - Signs. I explain how two boys, Caleb and Calder, passed away and how they communicated with their moms through nature - flowers, trees and animals.

I tell my own recent story of how I was thinking about building and expanding the manifestation community through a subscription based service and how I kept seeing bumble bees. Then when I sat down to have a copy and ended up chatting to a Bee Keeper - I just knew it was a sign. I talk about the spiritual meaning of bumble bees and how I knew it was a sign!

Signs will feature in my Manifestation Challenge - Join Here:https://pausepenny.com/product/21-day-manifestation-challenge-2/

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BONUS EPISODE!

I recorded this for 11:11 - International Manifestation Day! 11:11 is all about new beginnings, it is why 2026 is going to be a key year - 2+0+2+6 = 10 =1+0 = 1. 1 is all about new beginnings.

Here are the top 11 questions asked:

1. What is Manifestation?
2. How do I start?
3. Why isn't my manifestation working?
4. How long does it take for my manifestation to come through?
5. Can I manifest something specific?
6. Do I need to believe 100% for manifestation to work?
7. Can negative thoughts or emotions cancel my manifestation?
8. What's the difference between manifestation and positive thinking?
9. How do I let go and trust the process
10. How can I tell my manifestation is close or working?
11. Can I manifest for someone else?

If you want 2026 to be the best year yet - where you finally manifest what you want - then join my 21 Day Manifestation Challenge: https://pausepenny.com/product/21-day-manifestation-challenge-2/

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In this episode, I explore one of the hardest manifestation lessons — what to do when you’re doing everything, but your manifestation is still not coming true. The Universe has three answers: yes, yes but not yet, or no because something better is coming.

If you’ve been doing everything right and still wondering why it’s not working, this episode will remind you that your effort is never wasted — it’s just preparing you for the better that’s on its way.

I give my own examples of getting an immediate yes from the Universe (e.g. selling out The Sugar Club), a yes, but not yet (e.g. my twin boys - they came 6 years later!) and a no from the Universe because something better is coming. My "no" was not getting a job with Fitbit (which to me, was my dream job) and getting a job that taught me exactly what I needed for my own business.

I have manifested everything - abundance, twins, soulmate, dream jobs, dream home, podcast guests. Join me in my signature Manifestation Challenge. In this Manifestation Challenge you will get:

• Up to 3 Zoom calls with me in January
• Manifestation Box will all the materials you need
• Manifest bracelet and pen
• Additional workshops including Inner Child, manifesting a baby and signs

JOIN THE MANIFEST CHALLENGE HERE: https://pausepenny.com/product/21-day-manifestation-challenge-2/

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Surrender & Let Go: The Hardest Part Of Manifestation!

One of the hardest parts of manifestation is to surrender and let go. The more you want something, you become more obsessed and obsessiveness is a low vibrational frequency. You are strangling your manifestation.

In this episode, I share about manifesting my first child and how I was trying to control the outcome. I was dictating to the Universe that this would happen via IVF. Then boom - I got pregnant naturally. It doesn't matter what you are manifesting, a soulmate, a baby, dream job, dream house.... attaching to the HOW and WHEN is going to make your manifestation process longer. Learning to surrender and letting go - to trust and believe.

If you can trust, surrender comes easily. I give some tips on surrender and letting go to help you on your journey.

If you are struggling to surrender and let go, join my 21 Day Manifestation Challenge, where I will help you on your manifestation journey: https://pausepenny.com/product/21-day-manifestation-challenge-2/

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You ask, I answer. The top three manifestation questions this week! I have come up with a new tip that I call the Rory McIlroy STFU tip to help you stop the inner voice from going wild! The top questions are:

1. Lorraine: How do you get out of wondering HOW the money will come.
2. Joanne: Sometimes I manifest what I want but it comes with negative consequences
3. Carrie: Does letting go mean you don't care anymore.

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I am finally sharing more about money! In this episode I talk about manifesting 10k and also a high 6 figure number! I talk about all the money blockers. The blocks include:

• Thinking you need to hustle to make money
• Feeling guilt, shame or selfish for wanting more money
• Telling yourself you are "bad" with money
• Feeling like it is not "spiritual" to want more money.

I encourage you in this episode to understand what money blockers you might have and work through them. To stop chasing the "How" and understand that the money will come when you stop trying to figure out how it will come and when it will come.

If you want to manifest more abundance in your life, join my 21 Day Manifest Challenge: https://pausepenny.com/product/21-day-manifestation-challenge-2/

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