In this powerful episode of Confidence and Coffee, Ashley Henriott sits down with Michelle "MACE" Curran, former lead solo pilot for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and author of The Flip Side.

From flying fighter jets at nearly the speed of sound to surviving a divorce while stationed overseas, MACE opens up about fear, imposter syndrome, mental health, and what it really means to be brave. This episode isn’t about perfection—it’s about perseverance, vulnerability, and making small, bold choices when life feels like it’s falling apart.

Ashley and MACE talk about:

✨What it’s like being one of the few female fighter pilots in the world

✨How to keep going when you're barely holding it together

✨Why showing up scared is still showing up strong

✨The power of being seen—and the impact it has on little girls (and grown women too)

✨Practical ways to start building real confidence today

Whether you're chasing a dream, rebuilding after heartbreak, or just trying to survive the day... this conversation will meet you where you are.

🔗 Grab Michelle’s book The Flip Side
📲 Follow Michelle on IG: @mace_curran

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