She Who Dares, Wins.
Tired of playing by the rules? The She Who Dares Wins podcast is for the women who reject convention, challenge expectations, and carve their own damn way through life. Hosted by Michelle Hands—former construction engineer turned fearless storyteller—this podcast dives deep into the raw, unfiltered journeys of women who refuse to fit the mold.
If you've ever battled imposter syndrome, hesitated to take a risk, or felt the pressure to conform, this is your space. Expect bold conversations with trailblazers, adventurers, and industry disruptors who share their real stories of breaking barriers, building confidence, and rewriting success on their own terms.
🚀 What You'll Get:
✔️ No-fluff, high-impact conversations with women pushing boundaries
✔️ First-time experience stories & unconventional career pivots
✔️ Tactical steps to crush fear & own your confidence
✔️ Insights into thriving in male-dominated spaces
✔️ The perfect mix of adventure, risk-taking, and personal growth
This isn't your typical self-help show—it’s a call to action for women who want more. More adventure. More freedom. More hell yes moments. Tune in and join a community of unstoppable women who dare to win.
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- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 138
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Overcoming Setbacks: Alex Bell's Journey to Olympic Success
In this engaging episode of "She Who Dares Wins," Michelle welcomes Alex Bell, an inspirational Olympian and passionate advocate for the transformative power of sports. As the first Olympian on the p…
Why Your Friends Could Be Holding You Back: Letting go to move forward
Join Michelle as she unveils a revealing discussion in this special bonus episode focused on personal growth and the critical choices one must make regarding interpersonal relationships. Highlighting…
Cold Water Swimming: How it can transform your life, With Gilly McArthur
EP:84 (Re-post) Cold Water Swimming: How it can transform your life, With Gilly McArthur
Gilly MacArthur, a cold water swim coach, shares her transformative journey into the world of cold water swimmi…
Bonus: How Manifestation and Positive Thinking will change your life: It's all in the Science
EP:83 Bonus: How Manifestation and Positive Thinking will change your life: It's all in the Science.
In this enlightening bonus episode of the "Shoe Dares Wins" podcast, hosted by Michelle, the focus …
Becoming a Leader: From the Cockpit, Captain Emma Henderson's Mission to Redefine Leadership
EP:82 Becoming a Leader: From the Cockpit, Captain Emma Henderson's Mission to Redefine Leadership
In this riveting episode of Shoe Dares Wins, Michelle welcomes Emma Henderson, an inspiring figure in…
Vanessa Ruck: From Accident Survivor to motorcycle Desert Racing Pioneer
Vanessa Ruck, also known as "The Girl on a Bike," is an esteemed motorcycling and endurance racing enthusiast who has made remarkable strides in the extreme sports world despite facing life-altering …
Perfection Is Overrated—Joanna Wilson’s Real Talk on Leadership & Legacy In Gymnastics and Business
In this episode of She Who Dares Wins, we sit down with Joanna Wilson — Cambridge grad, head of operations at Niall Wilson Gymnastics, and the quiet powerhouse behind a fast-growing movement to make …
Bonus: How to stop making excuses and start achieving your goals
EP: 79 How to Stop Making Excuses and Start Achieving Your Goals
Are you stuck in the cycle of waiting for the 'right moment' to chase your dreams? This episode dives deep into why we make excuses and…
From Firefighter to Female Mechanic: Losing a Business, Starting Over, and Daring to Reinvent with Hannah Gordon
From Firefighter to Female Mechanic: Hannah’s Story of Reinvention, Resilience & Risk
In this episode of She Who Dares Wins, Michelle sits down with Hannah Gordon, a former London firefighter, semi-pr…
Why Women Are Ditching 9–5s to Build Purpose-Driven Product Brands With Nicole
EP:76 In this episode of She Who Dares Wins, Michelle sits down with Nicole, ex-Head Buyer for ASDA and Primark, who walked away from a dream job and paycheque to build a business on her own terms. N…
Bonus: Grow a Pair and Fly Higher: Jess on Confidence, Grit & Birds with Attitude
EP:75 In this no-fluff bonus episode, Jess returns to talk about self-worth, confidence, and—oh yeah—rescuing a falcon from a haunted asylum. 🦅👻 It's part therapy session, part action movie, with a h…
From Emergency Rooms to Flower Fields: How Rebecca Rebuilt Her Life from the Ground Up
EP:74 This week on She Who Dares Wins, Michelle sits down with Rebecca, a former emergency medicine consultant who swapped the chaos of A&E for the chaos of flower farming. (Spoiler: both involve lon…
Bonus: Comparison Is a Thief and So Is Self-Doubt: Becca Worgan’s Bonus Round
EP: 73 Welcome to a short and sweet bonus episode with Becca Worgan, the world’s strongest natural woman (yep, she’s literally lifting grown men overhead). If you haven’t heard her full episode yet, …
The Gym Built By Women Who Got Sick Of The Bullsht* - Redefine Girls
EP:72 What happens when two women leave behind corporate jobs, failed marriages, and boring 9-to-5's to build a female-only gym empire? You get Redefine — a Sheffield-based gym that's flipping the fi…
Good Girl Rehab: Ditching Perfection and Daring to Want More with Meg Holloway
Bonus Episode
Meg Holloway is back in the studio for the Dare Round — and she's not holding back. From perfectionism to parenthood, this one cuts straight to the heart of why so many women stay stuc…
Hold Steady & Raise Hell (Quietly): A Bonus Banter Bomb with Beaky
🎙 BONUS EPISODE – If you need a laugh, a dose of wisdom, and a reminder that quiet strength is still strength… this one’s for you.
Beaky is back in this 12-minute bonus episode where we cover:
- What she…
Making Metal Detecting & Treasure Hunting Cool Again with Roman Found's Lucie and Ellie
Roman Found: The Women Smashing Stereotypes in Metal Detecting & Treasure Hunting
This one’s for anyone who’s ever looked at a male-dominated space and thought, “Nah—this needs shaking up.”
Ellie and …
Behind the Grind: The Cost of Always Coping: My burn out story
In this solo bonus episode, Michelle gets real about something most of us keep quiet: burnout.
Not the dramatic breakdown-in-the-shower kind. The silent, slow, invisible kind that creeps in while you’…
The Woman Behind the Artist – A Music Manager’s Job with Charli Caleb
Think you need 10 years of experience to pivot into a new industry?
Charli jumped from law into music management with nothing but grit, Google, and vibes—and now she’s built a career most people would…
Bonus Episode: Bushcraft, Bravery, and Breaking the Mold With Eva Outram
Episode Summary:
In this engaging bonus episode, Michelle welcomes Eva, who brings her unique perspective on resilience and venturing outside one's comfort zone. Eva reflects on lessons learned from h…