Aligned from Within: Insights on Strength, Truth & Living Intentionally (feat. Regan Hillyer, Sean Kanan, Yaya DaCosta)
Many of us spend years trying to find our strength somewhere outside ourselves, through achievement, validation, or circumstance, only to realize that what we’re really seeking has been within us all along.
Today’s episode is a little different. In January, I attended the Gladiator Summit in Dubai and had the opportunity to sit down backstage with three remarkable teachers: Regan Hillyer, a globally recognized manifestation and mindset coach, Sean Kanan, actor, author, and motivational speaker, and Yaya DaCosta, actress, filmmaker, and advocate for holistic well-being.
While each conversation explores different paths, from personal transformation to authenticity to embodied spirituality, what ties them together is a shared invitation to awaken our inner power.
In this special series, you’ll hear reflections on aligning your inner state, reclaiming your authenticity, and living with deeper intention. If you’ve been searching for clarity, resilience, or a stronger connection to yourself, these are conversations you’ll want to lean into.
Interview timestamps:
Regan Hilyer: Energetic Coherence: Aligning Mind, Body, and Life
[00:03:06] The inner awakening that changed Regan’s life at 17
[00:05:09] Why purpose is discovered through experimentation
[00:07:12] Balancing ambition with inner alignment
[00:09:48] How to stay grounded amidst pressure and responsibility
[00:11:35] Self-care and achieving energetic coherence
[00:13:49] The hidden blocks that prevent manifestation
Sean Kanan: Living with Purpose, Service, and Integrity
[00:16:49] Sean’s story: a midlife turning point and overcoming addiction
[00:18:58] Navigating Hollywood while staying authentic
[00:20:28] Why true fulfillment comes from “unbecoming”
[00:23:05] Focusing on process instead of outcomes
[00:25:02] Purpose, service, and building strong character
[00:26:31] The difference between being kind and being nice
[00:28:11] Taking responsibility and moving forward
Yaya DaCosta: From Knowing to Embodying Spirituality
[00:29:44] Archetypes as a framework for self-understanding
[00:32:29] Moving from conceptual to embodied spirituality
[00:35:47] Identity, ancestry, and resisting external pressure
[00:40:00] Using the breath as a grounding practice
[00:42:45] Yaya shares her views on legacy, service, and maternal health advocacy