"If You Can See It Mentally, You Can Believe It Physically" -Hillary Marie
This week on Conversations with Coach LA, we sit down with professional dancer and international choreographer Hillary Marie for a powerful conversation about discipline, confidence, anxiety, and what it really takes to BET on yourself.
Born in Hollandale, Mississippi and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Hillary began her professional career at just 18 years old. Now approaching her 8-year anniversary in the industry at age 25, she has worked and toured with legends including Snoop Dogg, Lil Kim, Teddy Riley & GUY, Nivea, Bobby Valentino, Lloyd, and more.
But this episode goes deeper than credits and choreography.
We explore:
• The mindset required to sustain a creative career
• Discipline vs. motivation
• Managing stage fright and performance anxiety
• The psychology of confidence and embodied self-belief
• Why the arts are critical for emotional development and resilience
Coach LA also shares clinical insights and evidence-based research on confidence, public speaking anxiety, and how movement-based practices improve mental health outcomes.
Hillary’s mantra says it best:
“If you can see it mentally, you can believe it physically.”
If you are building something, stepping into visibility, or learning to trust your voice and body — this episode is for you.
Self-efficacy and belief systems
Performance anxiety and fear of public speaking
Embodiment as a confidence-building tool
Emotional regulation through the arts
Exposure and repetition as fear reduction strategies
BET on SELF™ reflections
Up to 75% of people report fear of public speaking
Performance anxiety activates the brain’s fear response (amygdala)
Avoidance strengthens anxiety; exposure builds resilience
Participation in the arts is linked to improved self-esteem, emotional regulation, and reduced anxiety symptoms
Where are you waiting to feel confident before you move?
What would shift if you trusted your body to lead?
What discipline are you avoiding because fear feels louder than belief?
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Because confidence isn’t a personality trait.
It’s a practice.
#BETonSELF
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🌱 Believe. Empower. Transform.
Because when you bet on yourself, you invest in your peace, your power, and your purpose.
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Closing Theme Song created by Nancia produced by Jay Hunt -SmokeHouse Media
