Many of us assume that if we just keep creating—more art, more content, more projects—confidence will eventually catch up. Yet plenty of lifelong creatives still feel like imposters, even with decades of work behind them.

In a recent episode of MindDog TV, performing artist, writer, and nervous system educator Lieya shared a different way to think about confidence: not as a personality trait you either have or don’t, but as a set of skills rooted in your body, your mindset, and your creative process.

The interview introduces Ashlieya Mariano as an actress, educator, and community leader whose work weaves together acting, arts education, and a clear social mission. She explains that for her, art is inseparable from purpose: it is a way to understand what it means to be human and to offer different pathways for navigating the human experience. Whether she is acting, writing, or teaching, she frames creativity as a tool for empathy, courage, and authentic connection.

A recent Mundane Magazine feature positions Ashlieya “Lieya” Mariano as a visionary arts leader who treats creativity as essential emotional infrastructure—not a luxury—and spotlights her mission to build a better world through dance, education, and community-based healing.

Ashlieya was recently featured on the Awaken Hope podcast in an episode titled “Awaken Hope with Ashlieya Mariano on Builders of a Better World.” This 54-minute conversation is part of Season 3, Episode 90, and is now available on Apple Podcasts.

On April 9, we hosted a live workshop all about what’s really running the show beneath your thoughts, emotions, and behavior: your nervous system.  

The replay of that training—An Introduction to Nervous System Mastery Virtual Workshop—is now available as an on‑demand webinar, so you can watch (and rewatch) it in your own time.

Ashlieya Hanelin has been named the 2026 Ambassador of the Year by the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, a recognition that celebrates her outstanding service, leadership, and dedication to the regional business community.

On March 27, 2026, FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth spotlighted Hollywood actress, dancer, and writer Ashleiya Mariano, highlighting her mission to mentor young people in North Texas as part of a Women’s History Month tribute. This segment, titled “A Force Called Her,” showcases how one artist is turning her creative career into a vehicle for empowerment, helping the next generation learn to dream big and then build the skills to make those dreams real.

Regulate & Master Your Nervous System is a practical, science-based course designed to help high-functioning humans operate with more clarity, stability, and decision precision in every area of life.

Ashlieya Mariano - Building a Better World Through Creativity, published in QP Magazine, January 2026

Announcing the release of The Art of Solo Travel, a soulful, psychologically rich e-book about how traveling alone transforms your body, mind, and sense of self-trust. This book is not a typical travel guide, but a reflective exploration for sensitive, thoughtful travelers who want a deeper relationship with their intuition, nervous system, and emotional safety while moving through the world alone. Readers receive the e-book in multiple formats and are invited to begin their own intentional solo travel journey through this lens of inner growth and belonging to themselves.