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I teach actors self-coaching skills that boost confidence, help them handle disappointment, and process performance nerves, so they can build a resilient mindset and long-lasting career.

Need a go-to technique to squash your nerves? I got your back.

Cracking the code on staying centered and in the moment? Consider it done.

Feeling bold enough to dive headfirst into what you love? You bet.

Reconnecting with the sheer joy of performing or creating something new? It’s all about rediscovering that joy!

Dive into my 6 week, 1:1 coaching program
exclusively for performers

workbook and included self-discovery pages for increased awareness
personalized to your unique challenges
45-60 min virtual sessions

Fabulous program. Very thorough and easy to follow. The sessions are smartly designed to help you figure things out in small reasonable bits. I’m highly recommending this to my students.

Scott Takeda- Actor, Filmmaker, Producer

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB, GONE GIRL, CHICAGO FIRE, 6X EMMY AWARD WINNER

Working with Shelly has been transformational in my performance journey. She has provided me with so many tools that have helped strengthen the framework of my mind, calm nerves and performance anxieties that were blocking me from being creatively free at times. I loved being coached by her and highly recommend this to actors who want to understand the layers of how we can limit ourselves and what we need to do to overcome those habits. Altogether, this was a great experience!!

Sierra L, model, actress

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About Me

I began my career as a commercial print and petite runway model, and have been involved in over 200 projects for clients such as Fed Ex, Chili’s, and Hasbro.

My 30+ year career has also given me spokesperson and commercial experience, working for clients like Pepsi, JCPenney, Walmart, 7-Eleven, Exxon, Amazon, and others.

As a T.V./Film actor, you can see me as Vivian, in the Emmy-award winning limited series, “Dopesick”, as Naomi in “Found”, in principal and supporting roles on the Hallmark channel, in the feature, “Unsung Hero” and various other shows for ABC and 20th Century Fox.

I was led to certify as a mindset coach because I’m passionate about teaching actors emotional resilience for navigating the entertainment industry, while also helping them have longevity in their careers.

Along with the certification, I’ve gained a wealth of coaching experience during 18+ years of shuttling my working actor daughter around locally and throughout the U.S. for bookings, being her de facto manager and go-to reader, and cheering her on behind the scenes.

Dive into my 6 week, 1:1 coaching program
exclusively for performers