In this episode of the Rise Up For You Podcast, CEO Nada Lena Nasserdeen sits down with Michelle βMACEβ 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, and how the pressure, competitiveness, and early failures of fighter aviation forced her to confront impostor syndrome and rebuild confidence from the ground up.
Nada and MACE explore how separating your inner critic from your true identity, taking small bold choices, and acting before you feel ready can completely shift your trajectory. You will learn why soft skills drive long term success, what it takes to move through fear, and how purpose guided MACEβs leap from the military into entrepreneurship. Her message is simple and powerful. Courage comes first. Confidence is built along the way.
About the Guest
Michelle βMACEβ Curran is a former Air Force fighter pilot and one of the few women to fly for the elite Air Force Thunderbirds. She is the founder of Upside Down Dreams, where she teaches organizations how to move through fear, build trust, and take bold action. Her debut book, The Flipside, became a USA Today top 20 bestseller, and she is also the author of two childrenβs books that inspire kids to dream big. Michelle speaks across the country on courage, confidence, and high performance, helping audiences unlock their full potential.
Connect with Michelle Curran
Website: https://macecurran.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mace_curran
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/macecurran
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/macecurran
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In this episode of the Rise Up For You Podcast, CEO Nada Lena Nasserdeen sits down with Michelle βMACEβ 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, and how the pressure, competitiveness, and early failures of fighter aviation forced her to confront impostor syndrome and rebuild confidence from the ground up.
Nada and MACE explore how separating your inner critic from your true identity, taking small bold choices, and acting before you feel ready can completely shift your trajectory. You will learn why soft skills drive long term success, what it takes to move through fear, and how purpose guided MACEβs leap from the military into entrepreneurship. Her message is simple and powerful. Courage comes first. Confidence is built along the way.
About the Guest
Michelle βMACEβ Curran is a former Air Force fighter pilot and one of the few women to fly for the elite Air Force Thunderbirds. She is the founder of Upside Down Dreams, where she teaches organizations how to move through fear, build trust, and take bold action. Her debut book, The Flipside, became a USA Today top 20 bestseller, and she is also the author of two childrenβs books that inspire kids to dream big. Michelle speaks across the country on courage, confidence, and high performance, helping audiences unlock their full potential.
Connect with Michelle Curran
Website: https://macecurran.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mace_curran
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/macecurran
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/macecurran
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#555 A Motherβs Blueprint for Success | Rise Up For You Podcast Guest Aimee Rickabus
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#555 A Motherβs Blueprint for Success | Rise Up For You Podcast Guest Aimee Rickabus
In this inspiring episode of the Rise Up For You Podcast, CEO Nada Lena Nasserdeen sits down with Aimee Rickabus, CEO of Tomahawk Information Solutions and author of The ManageHer. From lone wolf art student to real estate flipper, tech CEO, and mother of six, Aimee walks us through the remarkable path that led her to become a powerhouse in business and in life.
Aimee shares how her career started in computer labs and art studios, pivoted into real estate and film production, and ultimately landed her in the tech space. She reveals how she launched her first company while pregnant, carried her newborn to conventions, and turned her passion for motherhood into a brand. Along the way, she built multiple businesses while raising six kids, learned the power of delegation, and redefined what balance means for modern women.
Nada and Aimee dive into powerful topics like saying no without guilt, creating me time, running your household like a company, and raising kids with strong communication and leadership skills. Aimee also opens up about the moment that sparked her bestselling book The ManageHer and how she brought it to life in collaboration with a women-led publishing team.
You will learn how to align with your purpose, how to lead with intuition and authenticity, and how to stay grounded in your feminine energy while still closing big deals in the boardroom. This episode is a must-listen for women who want to do it all without losing themselves.
About the Guest
Aimee Rickabus is the CEO of Tomahawk Information Solutions, a trusted provider of IT hardware solutions for Fortune 500 companies. With over nine years leading the company, Aimee has built Tomahawk into a nationally recognized WBENC-certified business. She is a serial entrepreneur with a diverse background in real estate, film and television production, and the health and wellness industry. Her bestselling book The ManageHer empowers women to lead and build business on their own terms. Aimee is also a mother of six, a passionate speaker, and a champion for women in leadership.
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Website: https://themanageher.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aimeerickabus
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimee-holguin-rickabus-399a72243
Company (Tomahawk Information Solutions): https://www.tom-is.com
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In this episode of the Rise Up For You Podcast, CEO Nada Lena Nasserdeen sits down with Michelle βMACEβ 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, and how the pressure, competitiveness, and early failures of fighter aviation forced her to confront impostor syndrome and rebuild confidence from the ground up.
Nada and MACE explore how separating your inner critic from your true identity, taking small bold choices, and acting before you feel ready can completely shift your trajectory. You will learn why soft skills drive long term success, what it takes to move through fear, and how purpose guided MACEβs leap from the military into entrepreneurship. Her message is simple and powerful. Courage comes first. Confidence is built along the way.
About the Guest
Michelle βMACEβ Curran is a former Air Force fighter pilot and one of the few women to fly for the elite Air Force Thunderbirds. She is the founder of Upside Down Dreams, where she teaches organizations how to move through fear, build trust, and take bold action. Her debut book, The Flipside, became a USA Today top 20 bestseller, and she is also the author of two childrenβs books that inspire kids to dream big. Michelle speaks across the country on courage, confidence, and high performance, helping audiences unlock their full potential.
Connect with Michelle Curran
Website: https://macecurran.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mace_curran
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/macecurran
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/macecurran
#Leadership #Courage #Confidence #Mindset #SoftSkills #WomenInLeadership #HighPerformance #CareerGrowth #Resilience #Inspiration
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