# Michelle Curran

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Silence the 5 Inner Critics DESTROYING Your Confidence | Fighter Pilot Michelle Curran (PT. 2)

Self-doubt is just one of the 5 voices you can’t afford to keep listening to. Former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot Michelle Curran and Ryan continue their conversation, breaking down the five inner critics that fuel fear, doubt, and perfectionism and show you how to rise above them. They talk about …

Flipping Fear and Pressure: Building Confidence, Courage, and Resilience with Michelle Curran

Fear and pressure are part of life—but what if you could flip them into fuel for growth and confidence? In this powerful episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset Podcast, I sit down with Michelle Curran, former U.S. Air Force Thunderbird pilot and motivational speaker, to explore how to tr…

Michelle Curran: Why Only 2% of Fighter Pilots Are Women & How I Beat The Odds

Michelle Curran: Why Only 2% of Fighter Pilots Are Women & How I Beat The Odds Join us on the Travis Makes Friends podcast as we dive into an incredible conversation with Michelle 'Mace' Curran, a decorated U.S. Air Force veteran and former Thunderbird lead solo pilot. From her small-town roots in…

CarneyShow 10.20.25 Shaun Cassidy, Michelle Curran, Dr. Julie Gatza, MIke Dobuski

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923 | Learning to See the Flipside with Michelle "MACE" Curran

In this episode, we speak with Keynote Speaker | Former Fighter Pilot | Leadership Coach | Founder of Upside Down Moments™, Michelle Curran. Michelle is a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, renowned for being the only female solo pilot with the elite Thunderbirds demonstration team from 2019 to 2…

#558 Turning Fear Into Fuel | Rise Up For You Podcast Guest Michelle “MACE” Curran

In this episode of the Rise Up For You Podcast, CEO Nada Lena Nasserdeen sits down with Michelle “MACE” Curran, former Air Force fighter pilot, Air Force Thunderbird solo pilot, and bestselling author. MACE shares how she went from a shy student to one of the few women to fly for the Thunderbirds, …

Your New Stoic Role Models for a Stronger Life

Virtue is not a theory. It is something you practice. In the moments where you could overreact. In the moments where quitting would be easier. In the moments where doing the right thing costs you something. In this episode, Ryan explores the four Stoic virtues through conversations with people who …

Cockpit Lessons on Imposter Syndrome with Michelle "Mace" Curran

What if the secret to overcoming imposter syndrome isn't getting rid of your fear, but learning to invert your perspective and use it as fuel? In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, Erica Rooney sits down with Michelle "Mace" Curran, a former F-16 fighter pilot and lead solo pilot for…

This Is Why You Still Feel Fear; Even When You’re Not Really Scared | Michelle Curran

She’s flown fighter jets at extreme speeds, performed in front of massive crowds, and operated in some of the highest pressure environments imaginable… but the fear never went away. In this conversation, Michelle Curran breaks down what fear actually feels like at that level and why it has nothing…

SOLO | Make Money by Facing Fear, Chasing Purpose, and Embracing Discomfort - Lessons from my Michelle “Mace” Curran interview

In this solo episode, Travis breaks down some of his biggest takeaways from his conversation with former Air Force fighter pilot and Thunderbird lead solo pilot Michelle Curran. Known by her callsign “Mace,” Michelle built an extraordinary career flying F-16s in high-pressure combat environments be…