Listen "57. From the Skies to Secure Futures: Michelle “Mace” Curran on Overcoming Challenges "
Episode Synopsis
Join host Jim Breen as he sits down with Michelle “Mace” Curran, former lead solo pilot of the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, motivational speaker, and author. In this episode, Michelle shares her incredible journey from a small-town girl to a fighter pilot, and how she overcame imposter syndrome and self-doubt to achieve her dreams. Discover the lessons she learned along the way and how she now inspires others to turn fear into their superpower. Catch the wave! 🌊 The Wave Strength Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLoprQ4Cy36n6VvMebFQK9dDE4Zv14_ck 📺 Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLoprQ4Cy36nXZH-h3mntHiyfQshRyCbB 🎙 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thewavestrength 💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/pacific-life-institutional-business/ About Michelle “Mace” Curran: Michelle "Mace" Curran is a former lead solo pilot for the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, the elite air demonstration squadron known for their precision and skill. As one of the few women to have flown with the Thunderbirds, Michelle broke barriers and inspired countless individuals with her exceptional flying and leadership. After her distinguished military career, she transitioned to a successful career as a motivational speaker and author. Michelle now shares her journey of overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt, empowering others to turn fear into their superpower through her engaging talks and her book, "The Flip Side: How to Invert Your Perspective and Turn Fear into Your Superpower. In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction 01:21 Meet Michelle “Mace” Curran: From Midwest to Fighter Pilot 02:13 The Journey to Becoming a Fighter Pilot 05:21 Facing Challenges and Imposter Syndrome 08:05 Joining the Thunderbirds: A New Challenge 11:56 Inspiring the Next Generation 14:38 Michelle's New Book: The Flip Side 17:30 Conclusion #MichelleCurran #Thunderbirds #OvercomingChallenges #ImposterSyndrome #TheFlipSide #PacificLife #WomensHistoryMonth