At BrilliantRead Media, we always strive to bring meaningful and powerful stories from India and around the world to empower and motivate our growing community. As part of this endeavour, we invited Dr. Anila Damodhar for an exclusive interview with us. Dr. Anila is an Ophthalmologist, Law of Attraction Trainer’s Trainer and Founder at Life Design Academy. Let’s learn more about her background, journey and her advice for our community!
Excerpts from our exclusive interview with Dr. Anila:
Could you please talk us through your background and your journey?
My path has been one of evolution— from treating the physical symptoms of the body to nurturing the energetic essence of the soul.
My Journey: From Medicine to Manifestation
They say the seeds of our calling are planted early, and for me that couldn’t be more true. As a little girl, I turned my home into a makeshift clinic, complete with a first-aid kit and a bowl of lollipops. While other children played house, I played “doctor.”
Looking back now, I realise I wasn’t just bandaging scraped knees—I was already sensing something deeper: healing happens as much in the heart as it does in the body. Those lollipops weren’t just treats; they were tiny doses of comfort, hope, and reassurance.
That intuition followed me into medical school and through years of clinical practice. I became the doctor I dreamed of being. But with every consultation, every patient story, every prescription, I began to notice something textbooks never mentioned.
The Body Whispers What the Heart Cannot Say
Behind every symptom, there was a story. Behind every ailment, an emotion.
Anxiety showing up as chest pain.
Grief weakens the immune system.
Hope accelerates healing in ways science struggled to explain.
We are not just flesh and bone—we are energetic beings, and our thoughts and emotions ripple through every cell. This wasn’t about rejecting medicine; it was about expanding it. It was about honouring the whole person—body, mind, emotion, and spirit.
When Life Became My Greatest Teacher
Then, 22 years ago, life handed me my own prescription for transformation. Our family dynamics shifted unexpectedly, and I found myself at a crossroads. Though I didn’t yet know the term “Law of Attraction,” I instinctively turned to one of its most powerful principles: gratitude.
That one conscious choice didn’t just change my perspective—it changed everything. My health. My wealth. My relationships. My career. What followed was a series of extraordinary experiences that felt nothing short of miraculous. And then, as if the universe wanted to explain the magic, a book entered my life: The Secret. From that moment, there was no looking back.
From Student to Guide
I trained with Golden Inspirations—India’s first and largest Law of Attraction training company—eventually becoming their in-house trainer, facilitating multiple live multi-day workshops. Later, I stepped into the role of Trainer’s Trainer, helping others carry this life-changing knowledge forward.
When the pandemic paused the world, we found new ways to serve. That’s when Magical Mornings was born. What began as a 21-day guided Law of Attraction journey has now touched lives for five years and continues to grow. Every morning we gather. Every morning we rise together. Every morning we remember who we truly are.
I further deepened my work through Life Coaching training under Puja Puneet of Success Gyan. And through all of it, one truth stands firm:
My True Medicine
Whether working with groups or one-to-one, nothing brings me more joy than witnessing transformation—the moment someone’s eyes light up with awareness, when limiting beliefs dissolve, when possibility replaces despair, when life starts mirroring the love and abundance they’ve cultivated within.
I began as a little girl with lollipops and Band-Aids, certain that healing was my calling. I was right—I just didn’t know how vast and beautiful that calling would become. Today, I don’t just help people heal their bodies. I help them transform their lives.
And to me, that is the truest medicine of all.
‘Life Design Academy’ is such a unique name; talk us through more about it, please.
Life Design Academy wasn’t born from a branding exercise — it was born from a deeply personal transformation.
There was a time when my life felt like a “beautiful mess.” My relationships were strained, my finances were unstable, and even my health felt like it was slipping out of my control. I felt like a passenger in a vehicle I couldn’t steer.
The turning point came the day I realised something life-altering:
If I could change my inner world, I could transform my outer reality.
That realization ignited an obsession to understand the mechanics of thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and attitudes. When the Law of Attraction eventually entered my life, I embraced it wholeheartedly.
I became a devoted student—attending seminars, diving into workshops, listening to recordings, reading extensively—and I continue to learn every single day. I believe I will forever remain a student of life.
The Philosophy of “Design”
Inner work isn’t linear. It isn’t instant. It requires courage, consistency, and commitment. But the reward is profound. I discovered that we’re not meant to simply “cope” with life. We are meant to consciously align, intentionally design, and joyfully manifest the reality we desire.
Once your awareness expands, you can never return to who you once were. And when transformation touches your life, you can’t help but share that light with others.
Why “Academy”?
Life Design Academy was the only name that felt right.
It represents a structured yet joyful space for learning the one life skill we were never taught in school:
How to consciously create our own reality.
Despite the challenges, what keeps you going when things get tough?
What Keeps Me Going When Things Get Tough
People often assume that once you understand the Law of Attraction, life becomes effortless—that challenges simply disappear. But that isn’t how it works. Life still presents its lessons. Doubts still creep in. And yes, there are mornings when the path ahead feels uncertain.
So what keeps me going?
The Sheer Joy of Alignment
It’s the sheer, undeniable joy of alignment—alignment with my highest self and with my purpose.
When you discover what you are truly meant to do, something shifts at a soul level. It’s no longer about motivation or discipline; it becomes about alignment. And alignment feels like coming home to yourself.
My Ikigai
This work—helping people transform their lives—is my ikigai: that beautiful Japanese concept where passion, mission, vocation, and profession meet.
It makes me jump out of bed each morning. Not because I have to, but because I get to.
When I witness a breakthrough… when I see the light return to someone’s eyes as they realize they hold the power to reshape their story… that fuels me in a way nothing else can. Their transformation inspires me. Their courage strengthens mine.
The Fire Within
On the toughest days, I remember why I began.
I remember the woman I was 22 years ago—lost, searching, struggling for answers.
I remember the miracles that unfolded when I shifted my energy. And I remember that somewhere out there, someone is standing exactly where
I once stood, waiting for the knowledge that could change everything.
That keeps me going. Because this isn’t just work. This is my calling. This is what I am here to do.
And when you’re living in alignment with your soul’s purpose, the challenges don’t disappear—but they become worth it. Every single time.
What are the three most important lessons you have learned in your life?
The Three Most Important Lessons I’ve Learned
If I had to distill everything I’ve learned into three essential truths, these would be it.
1. My Life—and My Alignment—is My Responsibility
This was the hardest pill to swallow… and the most liberating one. For years, I waited for circumstances to change, for people to behave differently, for luck to finally favour me. But everything shifted the moment I accepted that my life and my inner alignment are my responsibility.
No one is coming to save us.
No one else can do our inner work.
And honestly, that is the greatest gift. Because if I am responsible for my life, then I also hold the power to transform it.
2. I Am the Creator of My Own Life Experience
Not a victim.
Not a passenger.
A creator.
Every thought, every belief, every emotion—each one is a brushstroke on the canvas of our reality. Yes, life happens. External events unfold beyond our control. But our experience of those events? That is ours to choose.
When I truly embodied this truth, blame dissolved. Powerlessness dissolved. And in their place emerged something magnificent: creative authority over my life.
3. Nothing Serious is Happening Here — So Lighten Up
This lesson has saved me from myself more times than I can count.
We cling too tightly to outcomes.
We dramatise.
We make life heavy.
But life is meant to be experienced, not just managed or conquered. When I loosened my grip and stopped insisting on how things “should” be, something magical happened—I began to truly enjoy the journey.
Laugh more.
Loosen up.
Dance in the kitchen.
Find joy in the ordinary.
Because this moment—right now—is all we truly have.
The Gift of These Lessons
These aren’t just ideas I believe in; they are the foundation of how I live, lead, and teach. They guide everything I do.
And the beautiful thing is this: once you integrate these truths, you realize that life isn’t something to be solved or perfected. It is something to be created, celebrated, and savoured—one aligned, joyful moment at a time.
In your opinion, what are the keys to success? Our audience would also love to know what kind of problem you are solving?
The Keys to Success — and the Problem I’m Solving
Success isn’t one-size-fits-all. But in my experience, there are foundational principles that shape any version of success you desire:
a) Alignment with your highest self — because success without alignment feels empty.
b) Self-awareness — asking the courageous questions: Who am I? What do I truly want? What’s holding me back? What can I do about it?
c) Clarity of your definition of success — not society’s, not your parents’, not social media’s… yours.
d) Unwavering focus — because scattered energy creates scattered results.
e) Mental and emotional mastery — regulating your inner world to transform your outer world.
f) Grit — the quiet refusal to give up, even when the path feels steep.
The Problem I Solve: Moving from Default to Deliberate
People often ask if I’m a “manifestation coach.”
My answer is always a firm: No.
You don’t need a manifestation coach — because you’re already manifesting, every single moment.
Your life is constantly responding to your thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and energy. The challenge isn’t that people can’t manifest — it’s that most people are manifesting by default, instead of by design.
Somewhere along the way, many of us absorbed the belief that life is happening to us.
I’m here to help you remember that life is happening through you.
I empower people to reclaim their personal power, shift from passive passengers to conscious architects, and create lives that feel aligned, abundant, and deeply fulfilling
How I Help You Upgrade Your Life
I don’t just teach concepts — I provide structure, consistency, and compassionate hand-holding so you can apply these principles to your health, wealth, relationships, purpose, and emotional well-being.
Magical Mornings – My signature daily program, running successfully for five years, helps hundreds of people start their day in alignment and sustain a high-vibration mindset.
1-to-1 Coaching – For those who want deeply personal transformation, we work intensively to dissolve inner barriers, rewire limiting beliefs, and design a roadmap toward your most aligned and abundant life.
Life Design Academy – A growing hub of transformative programs for those who are ready to stop settling and consciously upgrade every area of their life.
Success isn’t luck – Success is simply the natural byproduct of a life designed with intention.
The Bottom Line
I’m not here to do the work for you.
I’m here to remind you that the power has always been within you — and to guide you in using it consciously, deliberately, and joyfully.
You’re not meant to stumble through life hoping things fall into place.
You’re meant to design a life so extraordinary, it takes your own breath away.
What advice would you give students and young professionals who want to have a successful career?
To the students and young professionals standing at the threshold of their careers: you are entering a world that is louder and more demanding than ever before.
My advice is perhaps the most unconventional, yet most vital tool you will ever possess.
1. Quiet the Noise – We are constantly bombarded by societal expectations, “trending” career paths, and the pressure to achieve at a certain pace. My first piece of advice is to learn to shut out the external noise. You must quieten yourself enough to hear the one voice that actually matters – your inner voice.
2. Connect with Your Highest Self – Your highest self is like an internal GPS. It alone knows what is truly best for you and is guiding you on a journey that is uniquely yours. When you make decisions based on external validation, you might find “success,” but you will rarely find fulfilment. However, when you align with your highest self, you tap into a reservoir of wisdom that textbooks cannot provide.
3. Let Purpose Lead, and the Rest Will Follow – Many young professionals chase the paycheck or the title first, hoping that happiness will follow. I invite you to flip that script.
The Law of Alignment: When you live your life aligned with your purpose, the “byproducts” of that alignment follow naturally.
When you are in your flow, you will find:
> Abundance: Money becomes a natural exchange for the value you provide from your soul.
> Support: You attract the right mentors and supportive relationships.
> Well-being: You maintain optimal health and a peace of mind that no external market crash or corporate shift can take away from you.
Success isn’t about climbing a ladder someone else built; it’s about designing a path that feels like home to your spirit. If you start from a place of joy and alignment now, your career won’t just be successful – it will be magical.
Last but not least, what about your journey makes it satisfying/exciting?
When I look back at where I started and where I am today, the “excitement” hasn’t faded – it has only deepened. People often ask what keeps the fire burning after years of coaching, and it comes down to two beautiful things.
The Ripple Effect of Transformation
There is a specific kind of joy that is truly beyond words. It’s that moment when a student calls or writes to tell me they have finally manifested a long-awaited desire, achieved a “pipe dream,” or overcome a challenge that had kept them stuck for years.
Knowing that someone has stepped into a whole new way of living because of the principles we practiced together is my greatest gratification. But it doesn’t stop with them. When one person chooses alignment, they change the energy of their entire home. Knowing that I’ve played a part in changing a family’s trajectory forever is, for me, the ultimate definition of success. To know that someone’s life is better simply because I was a part of their journey—that is what makes this work sacred for me.
The Never-Ending Process of “Becoming”
On a personal level, the journey remains thrilling because I am still a work in progress. My own transformation didn’t end when I got my certifications or founded the Academy; I am in a constant, beautiful process of “becoming.”
Growth: I am still discovering new depths of what is possible when we master our energy.
Energy: Living my life with purpose and flow doesn’t drain me – it recharges me.
Alignment: My own daily practice is my sanctuary.
Every morning at Magical Mornings, as I help others align, I am realigning myself. It is a continuous loop of inspiration. I am not just a teacher standing on a pedestal; I am a fellow traveller on this path, and the view just keeps getting better.
The Beautiful Paradox
So what makes this journey satisfying? Everything. The tears of joy in someone’s eyes when they realise they’ve broken through. The messages thanking me for helping them see their own power. My own daily practice of alignment. The privilege of doing what I love.
But most of all? Knowing that every single day, I get to be part of someone’s miracle.
And honestly, what could be more exciting than that?
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