She Who Dares, Wins.

In this week’s She Who Dares Wins Thursday Dare, Michelle flips the idea of confidence on its head. Instead of striving to look polished and flawless, she argues that true confidence comes from being…

Bex flips the script and puts Michelle in the hot seat. We get into the messy middle: pivoting from acting to construction to podcasting, the burnout that forced a reset, money honesty, why community…

This week on She Who Dares Wins, Michelle is joined by poet Jem for a powerful conversation about creativity, survival, and showing up authentically. From homelessness at 16 to reading poetry on stag…

Lucy Thompson: Lucy Thompson is an artist and advocate known for her bold and creative expressions focused on challenging societal norms around body image. With a background in visual art, Lucy uses …

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Kelsey Erickson, Senior Director of Athlete Health, Engagement, and Experience at USA Cycling.

From growing up as an anxious teenager who couldn’t spend a night away from home, to moving abroad,…

EP:101 In this week’s dare, Michelle flips the script on personal growth advice. Instead of obsessing over your weaknesses, what if you doubled down on your strengths? Backed by psychology, personal …

Kathryn Sargent made history as the first woman to open her own tailoring house on London’s legendary Savile Row — a street long regarded as the stronghold of bespoke menswear. In this powerful episo…

In this solo bonus episode, Michelle gets real about resistance—that frustrating force that’s been stopping you from writing the book, starting the YouTube channel, or finally picking up the paintbru…

In this episode, Michelle sits down (and sweats it out) with snowboarding legend Jenny Jones — Olympic bronze medalist, X Games gold medalist, and certified underdog badass.

Jenny gets raw about the u…

In this quickfire bonus episode, we’re back with the brilliant Cath — skateboard coach, soulful northern lass, and walking proof that you can take a few knocks and still show up fully you.

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Think being a bodyguard is just about wearing black and looking intimidating? Think again. In this episode, I sit down with Jenni—a woman who’s navigated everything from close protection for Middle E…

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In this solo bonus episode, Michelle pulls back the curtain on a recent rejection that hit harder than expected—and what she learned from it. From guest pitches to existential spirals, she unpac…

Hazel Findlay isn’t just a world-class climber — she’s someone who’s learned to navigate fear both on and off the wall. In this episode, Hazel opens up about what it really takes to free climb El Cap…

This week, Michelle swaps out the usual dare for something deeper — a reflection on Siobhan’s powerful episode and a glimpse behind the scenes at what’s brewing in the world of She Who Dares Wins.

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Former BBC journalist turned full-time nomad, Siobhan Daniels left the grind behind at 60 to live life on her own terms. After facing grief, menopause, and toxic workplace dynamics, she gave up…

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In this bonus Thursday episode of the "Shoe Dares Wins" podcast, Michelle Hands takes us on a reflective journey about the importance of self-appreciation and recognizing personal achievements.…

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In this episode, I sit down with world champion para-surfer Zoe Smith, whose story is not the sugar-coated kind. After losing her leg in a car accident, Zoe went through years of depression, ide…

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No guests, no fluff—just Michelle, solo-mic and uncensored, diving headfirst into the messy, brilliant business of getting to know yourself. She's a straight-talking podcaster, trained actor (ye…

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What happens when you stop hating your body and start saying yes to life at 46? For Rachel Peru, it led to catwalks, swimwear campaigns with Lizzo, and a mission to challenge ageism in fashion.

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In this vulnerable (and slightly chaotic) bonus episode, Michelle sits down with a strong cup of Yorkshire Gold and a strong dose of honesty to unpack the emotional rollercoaster of running a creativ…