Hello, I'm Megan Lawton and welcome to Business Daily from the BBC World Service.

I've got a question for you. Have you ever tried manifesting?

You know, if you're manifesting out there, be specific because it might happen.

Pop star Jewelie has. She says it's how she landed her headline slot on Glasnbury Festival's iconic pyramid stage this summer, and she's not the

only high-profile person who's used the technique.

Whatever you are, the universe will rise up to meet you with the dream.

I have this weird manifesting gift, I think.

Oprah Winfrey and Ariana Grande are big fans of it too.

Now, if you're not familiar, Manifesting is the idea

that through the power of belief, we can effectively think a goal into becoming reality.

The more that celebrities and influencers were talking about it, it's just naturally kind of

become more and more in the limelight. Beyond celebrities, manifesting is big business.

There are apps, books, podcasts and courses all focusing on the practice. It's lovely to see that

it is now being spoken about as something more normal and not so woo-woo. In this episode,

we'll hear from those who've made a career from manifesting. There is a lot of money in

business. There's a lot of money in manifestation. Learn about its origins and why it's thriving again.

My partner now jokes that we can't watch a TV show or anything without someone saying, I manifested it.

Find out why some aren't so convinced. Manifesters were more likely to believe in get-rich-quick schemes,

and they were also more likely to be bankrupt.

And look towards its predicted $8 trillion future.

More and more, I could see AI playing a role in creating very tailored recommendations

that combine art with science.

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