Member since October 2024
Michelle “MACE” Curran is a highly sought after international speaker specializing in overcoming fear and tackling self-doubt. She spent 13 years as a fighter pilot and served as only the 2nd woman in history to fly as the Lead Solo Pilot for the USAF Thunderbirds, performing for hundreds of millions of fans. Mace has helped notable clients like Microsoft, Boeing, John Deere, SpaceX, Purina, PwC, and more make bold choices and push past obstacles. She has been featured by many notable media outlets including The Kelly Clarkson show, CBS Evening News, Glamour, and many others. Mace has also written hundreds of articles helping readers reach their potential and multiple children’s books including the
bestselling Upside Down Dreams. She extends her reach via her social media platforms where she is a “LinkedIn Top Voice” and reaches millions of readers per month.
The flying I got to do was cool, but I quickly discovered that being in a position to inspire others to find their courage and make bold choices was way cooler! That has turned into what I do today where my passion is helping others see what they’re truly capable of.
Fighter pilot callsigns tend to sound cool but they usually come from a mistake you made as a young pilot. Many have speculated on what MACE comes from, but only my audiences get to hear the story firsthand. It will have you on the edge of your seat and walking away with takeaways you can use to change your own life.
I’ve gone from a shy girl in a small town in Wisconsin to flying fighters in the Air Force to being only the 2nd woman in history to fly as the Lead Solo for the Thunderbirds. Now, I stand on stages around the country and internationally. This unlikely success story was filled with moments of self-doubt and struggles with imposter syndrome and the fear of failure. However, making small bold choices and discovering action is the antidote to apprehension changed everything.
Fighter pilot callsigns tend to sound cool but they usually come from a mistake you made as a young pilot. Many have speculated on what MACE comes from, but only my audiences get to hear the story firsthand. It will have you on the edge of your seat and walking away with takeaways you can use to change your own life.
I’ve gone from a shy girl in a small town in Wisconsin to flying fighters in the Air Force to being only the 2nd woman in history to fly as the Lead Solo for the Thunderbirds. Now, I stand on stages around the country and internationally. This unlikely success story was filled with moments of self-doubt and struggles with imposter syndrome and the fear of failure. However, making small bold choices and discovering action is the antidote to apprehension changed everything.