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
S2: EP:11 Apprentice Bricklayer Beth Skinner spills the beans on being the newbie and learning an incredible trade at a young age.
On this episode of This is a Man’s World, She Who Dares Wins Podcast, our guest is Beth Skinner. Beth is a bricklayer from the UK. When she first started doing the groundwork she was very quiet and s…
S:2 EP:10 Shauna a former beauty salon worker, turns into a Tarmacing powerhouse!
On this episode of This is a Man’s World, She Who Dares Wins Podcast, our guest is Shauna. She works in tarmacking. Tarmacking is one of the dirtiest, hardest and smelliest jobs in construction. Whil…
S2: EP9 Bryony Price an Aeronautical engineer turned seismic technician from Wales
On this episode of This is a Man’s World, She Who Dares Wins Podcast, our guest is Bryony. Bryony is from a small town in Wales. After university, she found herself in a very interesting field, the o…
S2 EP:9 Lauren Holland, a London-based land surveyor - landing her dream job and making waves for more women in the industry
On this episode of This is a Man’s World, She Who Dares Wins Podcast, our guest is Lauren Holland, a London-based land surveyor. While pursuing a degree in geography from Aberystwyth University in Wa…
S2: EP:8 Maria Coulter the construction coach her story on self-discovery, mindset, focusing on their people, and building confidence
Summary:
On this episode of the This is a Man’s World, She Who Dares Wins podcast, our guest is Maria Coulter, also known as The Construction Coach. Maria grew up interested in woodworking, working at…
S2: EP:7 Black Book Secrets! - Being mistaken for a man! being apologised to, then hit on! WTF just another crazy story from her world of construction
It's dirty secret time ladies and gents! Yes. You can't go through 12 years worth of construction experience as a woman and not have a little black book of secret stories to tell. This is the first …
S2:EP6: Michelle's farther gives his perspective on her career to point, and gives us insight into how dad's can help support daughters who choose less conventional careers.
On this episode of the This is a Man’s World, She Who Dares Wins podcast, we are joined by Brian Hands, Michelle’s father and an entrepreneur in the electrical industry. Brian talks about his perspec…
S2: EP:5 Elly Hart, an Aussie carpenter living in Vancouver on her journey to becoming a qualified carpenter.
S2: EP: 4 Rhian Evans- From high school teacher to construction IT specialiston running a business in construction
Rhian Evans, an Information Communication Technology consultant, joins us on this episode of the This is a Man’s World: She Who Dares Wins podcast. Rhian started out her adult life as a teacher befor…
S2: EP:3 Kelly Ireland Commercial Female Badass American Plumber
On this episode of the This is a Man’s World: She Who Dares Wins podcast, our guest is Kelly Ireland, a commercial plumber based in Philadelphia, U.S.A. Kelly is one of 10 children and a 4th generati…
S2 EP: 1 The update on surviving a man's world of construction
An update on surviving a man's world of construction. It has been a while and now I am back with season 2! This is just a short intro to discuss everything that I have been up to as well as what you …
S2 EP:2 Barbara Res author of “All Alone on the 68th Floor”, and former Vice President at the Trump
EP6: Kate and Ella, plasterers, property developers, and sisters-in-law
Our guests on this episode of the This is a Man’s World: She Who Dares Wins podcast are Kate and Ella, plasterers, property developers, and sisters-in-law. After they had babies 4 months apart, they …
EP:5 Amy's story, a Machine fitter from Australia who embarked on an epic journey to work in the Antarctica
On this episode of the This is A Man’s World podcast, our guest is Amy, a diesel fitter from Australia who is working in Antarctica this year. Amy describes her journey to becoming a diesel fitter an…
EP:4 Dana Francis, a mom, steamfitter/pipe-fitter, apprentice welder, and podcaster
Our guest on this episode of the This is a Man’s World podcast is Dana Francis, a mom, steamfitter/pipe-fitter, apprentice welder, and podcaster. Dana got into the trades when she realised that she n…
EP3: Chelsea a welder spills the beans on dangerous work, finding confidence and that dream job.
On this episode of This is a Man’s World, we are joined by Chelsea Smith, a welder in the US. Chelsea’s interest in welding began as a supplemental skill at autobody school, but she soon realized tha…
EP2: Melbourne Chippy Chick Stef, discusses being a carpenter, working with her dad and social media pressures!
EP1: My Story: 12 Years In Construction
Hey folks and welcome to the “This Is A Man's World” podcast. This first episode is all about me, your host Michelle Hands. I am a UK based construction site engineer and today I break the silence …