Michelle ”MACE” Curran on How to Conquer Your Upside Down Dreams EP 368

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

John R. Miles

Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Alternative Health

4.7 • 779 Ratings

🗓️ 3 November 2023

⏱️ 71 minutes

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Join us as we dive into the inspirational journey of Michelle "MACE" Curran, a Combat Veteran, former F-16 fighter pilot, and the author of Upside Down Dreams. From commanding the skies as Thunderbird #5 and #6 to inspiring others to overcome hardships and realize their dreams, Michelle's story is a testament to the power of perseverance, determination, and grace in achievement. Want to learn the 12 philosophies that the most successful people use to create a limitless life? Pre-order John R. Miles’s new book, Passion Struck, which will be released on February 6, 2024. Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/michelle-curran-conquer-your-upside-down-dreams/ Defying the Odds: Michelle "Mace" Curran's Journey from Combat Veteran to Empowering Leader In this episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles, we have the privilege of delving into the incredible journey of Michelle "Mace" Curran, a true beacon of inspiration. As a Combat Veteran and former F-16 fighter pilot, Michelle once commanded the skies as Thunderbird #6, opposing solo, before becoming the lead solo #5 in the 2020/21 airshow season. Despite a global pandemic that disrupted airshow schedules, Michelle's impact on the Thunderbirds team was immeasurable. Through her social media contributions and captivating in-cockpit videos, she kept the Thunderbirds' relevance alive for the public audience, a feat in itself. Now, she is soaring to new heights as the Founder of Upside Down Dreams, a platform that empowers others to overcome hardships and realize their dreams. Sponsors Brought to you by OneSkin. Get 15% your order using code Passionstruck at https://www.oneskin.co/#oneskinpod. Brought to you by Indeed: Claim your SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT now at Indeed dot com slash PASSIONSTRUCK. Brought to you by Lifeforce: Join me and thousands of others who have transformed their lives through Lifeforce's proactive and personalized approach to healthcare. Visit MyLifeforce.com today to start your membership and receive an exclusive $200 off. Brought to you by Hello Fresh. Use code passion 50 to get 50% off plus free shipping! --► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to: https://passionstruck.com/deals/ Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally!

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0:00.0	Coming up next on Passion Struck.
0:02.1	A lot of times people will be like,
0:03.5	you flew for the Thunderbirds, the best pilots in the whole Air Force.
0:06.8	Of course, we like to be called that,
0:08.2	but it's not necessarily true.
0:10.4	You're not always hiring the best hands-on pilot. There's like a certain level of
0:15.3	proficiency that you of course have to have an aptitude to learn the maneuvers,
0:18.6	but so much of it comes down to how you will fit into that team dynamic. We're on the road
0:24.0	240 days a year. So you are with those people far more than you're with your
0:28.6	family. You are in those situations where you have to trust your life in their hands on a daily
0:34.5	basis you can have personality conflicts that are creating like poison in the
0:38.4	well that are just spreading through the organization that can be the most catastrophic thing to flying a safe
0:44.8	demonstration and a good demonstration. So a ton of weight is put on creating the
0:50.3	best team dynamic. Welcome to Passion Struck.
0:53.0	Hi, I'm your host John R Miles
0:55.0	and on the show, we decipher the secrets, tips,
0:58.0	and guidance of the world's most inspiring people
1:01.0	and turn their wisdom into practical advice for you and those
1:05.2	around you. Our mission is to help you unlock the power of intentionality so that
1:10.7	you can become the best version of yourself.
1:13.4	If you're new to the show, I offer advice and answer
1:16.6	listener questions on Fridays.
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