Michelle "MACE" Curran, a former Air Force fighter pilot and Thunderbird, shares her journey of overcoming fear, embracing mentorship, and inspiring the next generation through her writing.
She discusses her book, 'The Flipside,' which focuses on turning fear into a superpower, and reflects on her experiences in aviation, the importance of representation in literature, and the challenges of navigating fame.
Michelle emphasizes the significance of authenticity and normalizing self-doubt, providing valuable insights for personal growth and leadership.
@mace_curran5
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➡︎ Website: : https://macecurran.com/
➡︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/macecurran/
➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mace_curran/?hl=en
➡︎ Order The Flipside: https://macecurran.com/flipside/
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⏰ Chapters ⏰
00:00 The Launch of 'The Flip Side' Book
01:55 Impact on Young Readers and Representation
04:46 Navigating Fame and Role Models
07:37 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
10:37 Flipping Fear into a Superpower
13:55 Handling Pressure and Expectations
16:54 Nostalgia and Reflection on the Thunderbirds
19:43 Feedback and Growth
22:35 Future Aspirations and Identity
24:13 Expanding Beyond Social Media: The Journey of Storytelling
25:47 Authenticity in Content Creation: Relatability Over Perfection
29:12 The Daytona 500 Flyover: A Thunderbird Tradition
30:52 Influential Figures: The Impact of Mentorship in Aviation
36:06 Challenges and Growth: Lessons from Misawa Air Base
39:36 Rites of Passage: Navigating the Speaking Industry
42:09 The Reality of Everyday Life: Balancing Success and Humility
44:18 Investing in Change: Supporting Visionaries for Impact
46:24 Messages of Courage: Billboards and Life Lessons
47:50 Normalizing Human Experience: Wisdom for Future Generations
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Audio version with Chapters AND Transcript -
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1946508/episodes/17728211
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Mentioned:
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Nicole Malachowski
Kim 'KC' Campbell @kim-kc-campbell
Kevin LaRosa II
Ryan Hawk @RyanHawk
Justin Schenck @justintschenck
General John P. Jumper
Mother Hubbard
Scott MacGregor The Outlier Project @theoutlierproject
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“It’s taking action that creates confident people.”
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