She Who Dares, Wins.

By Michelle Hands

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Episodes: 108

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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 growthThis 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Date
75: Bonus: Grow a Pair and Fly Higher: Jess on Confidence, Grit & Birds with Attitude
May 02, 2025
74: From Emergency Rooms to Flower Fields: How Rebecca Rebuilt Her Life from the Ground Up
Apr 28, 2025
Bonus: Comparison Is a Thief and So Is Self-Doubt: Becca Worgan’s Bonus Round
Apr 24, 2025
The Gym Built By Women Who Got Sick Of The Bullsht* - Redefine Girls
Apr 20, 2025
Good Girl Rehab: Ditching Perfection and Daring to Want More with Meg Holloway
Apr 17, 2025
Hold Steady & Raise Hell (Quietly): A Bonus Banter Bomb with Beaky
Apr 10, 2025
Making Metal Detecting & Treasure Hunting Cool Again with Roman Found's Lucie and Ellie
Apr 07, 2025
Behind the Grind: The Cost of Always Coping: My burn out story
Apr 03, 2025
The Woman Behind the Artist – A Music Manager’s Job with Charli Caleb
Mar 31, 2025
Bonus Episode: Bushcraft, Bravery, and Breaking the Mold With Eva Outram
Mar 27, 2025
Skateboards, Seizures & Self-Belief: Building a Life That Matters with Cath Shanks
Mar 24, 2025
From Teen Mum to Skincare Queen: How Bees (and Grit) Changed Everything
Mar 18, 2025
Bonus: Readiness is a Myth. Courage is the Real Starting Point
Mar 13, 2025
Muscles, Mindset & Breaking Limits: The Rise of an Elite CrossFit Athlete with Connie Easby
Mar 10, 2025
Bonus: Building Your Purpose: Unearthing the Blueprint to a Fulfilling Life - learning from Robert Greene
Mar 06, 2025
Kicked, Concussed, and Undeterred: Emily’s Relentless Pursuit of AFL
Mar 03, 2025
Bonus Episode: What If You Stopped Waiting for the Right Time?
Feb 28, 2025
Close Protection BodyGuard: On Transforming Rejection into Success – Unlocking the Power of Resilience
Feb 24, 2025
Bonus: Taking Up Space: Stop Waiting for Permission & Just Step In
Feb 21, 2025
Hunting, Healing & Finding Freedom: How Nature Changed Everything With Nicole Moore
Feb 17, 2025
Bonus: Embrace Purpose and Redefine Failure in Life's Journey
Feb 13, 2025
Win When Everyone Says You Can't with Fighter Pilot Mandy Hickson
Feb 10, 2025
Laughing Through the Storm: Beaky Allesch-Taylor on Resilience, Rivers, and Reinvention
Feb 03, 2025
Breaking Glass Ceilings: Rachel Reeves on Becoming the First Female Chancellor of the Exchequer
Jan 28, 2025
Fantastically Great Stories: Kate Pankhurst on Daring to Create Change Through Children's Books
Jan 20, 2025
Daring to Shine: Kim Rix's Path from Corporate Life to Crystal Adventures
Jan 14, 2025
From Corporate Life to Casting Lines: Marina Gibson's Bold Journey into Fly-Fishing
Jan 07, 2025
Happy Christmas! A reflection on the Year and the Show!
Dec 23, 2024
Bonus Episode 5: Lessons on Confidence and Letting Go with The Marshmallowists
Dec 16, 2024
Flying Through Setbacks: Turning Challenges into Wins with Pilot and breath coach Elissa Davies
Dec 09, 2024
Life After 60: Rediscovering Joy, Strength, and Sexual Empowerment with Louise Proddow
Dec 02, 2024
Big Energy, Bold Moves, and Finding Your Voice With Presenter Lucy Mills
Nov 25, 2024
From Self-Doubt to Self-Made: Lessons from a Boat Builder Turned Teacher Amy Stringfellow
Nov 18, 2024
Fishing, Freedom, and Finding Peace with Amie Battams
Nov 11, 2024
Love, Loss, and Living on: How Bek Transformed Grief into Adventure
Nov 04, 2024
Unleashing Potential: How Changing Your Mindset Can Transform Your Life With Zoe Greenhalf
Oct 28, 2024
Breaking a World Record at 59: Viv’s Atlantic Row and Menopause Mission
Oct 21, 2024
Defying Norms: Meg Wriggles' Journey Through Film, Skating, and Advocacy
Oct 14, 2024
Unlocking ADHD in Business: Amanda Perry’s Journey from Burnout to Breakthrough
Oct 07, 2024
Bonus: 4 - Daring to Be Different: Embracing Weirdness with Zoe East
Oct 03, 2024
From Playboy Bunny to Marvel Stunt Star: Ayesha Hussain's Incredible Story
Sep 30, 2024
Bonus Episode: 3 Embrace Yourself, Just Start, and Dare to Try New Things with Gilly McAthur
Sep 26, 2024
Bonus Episode: 2 How Perseverance Can Be Your Superpower with Emma White
Sep 19, 2024
Turning Setbacks Into Triumphs: A Paddle Through the Amazon with Caz Dawson
Sep 16, 2024
Bonus Episode: Cheerleading Yourself and Embracing Your Own Success With Lara Vafiadis
Sep 12, 2024
Finding Myself Through Hiking: Anna Bailey's Journey Outdoors
Sep 05, 2024
Daring to Survive: How Channel 4's Alone Star Eva Outram Conquered the Wild
Aug 29, 2024
Breaking the Good Girl Mold: Embrace Your True Potential with Meg Holloway
Aug 21, 2024
World's Strongest Natural Woman: Breaking Barriers and Building Strength with Becca Worgan
Aug 14, 2024
Paddling Past Fear: How GB Bronze Medalist Kitty Cartwright Conquered the Rapids
Aug 07, 2024
Innovate and Thrive: Emma Tester’s Secrets to Success as Head of Nutrition at Tottenham Hotspur
Jul 25, 2024
I Dared to run a Marathon: Friendship and the Fearless Marathon Journey
Jul 18, 2024
Falconry and Fearlessness: Jess Hill’s Daring Career
Jul 11, 2024
Daring to Explore: Megan Hine on Survival, Resilience, and Thriving in the Wild
Jun 27, 2024
Daring to Start: How Jo Moseley Embarked on SUP Adventures at 58!
Jun 19, 2024
Daring to Redefine Recovery: The Art of Medical Tattoos with Lucy Thompson
Jun 12, 2024
From Shy to Showstopper: Patia’s Artistic Journey on Two Wheels
Jun 06, 2024
Sweet Revolution: The Marshmallowists' Journey from Portobello to Prestige
May 30, 2024
Entrepreneurial Grit and Gastronomic Glory: Hannah Hosanne's Recipe for Success
May 22, 2024
Brewing Inclusivity: Verity’s Craft Beer Revolution
May 16, 2024
The Ripple Effect: Wild Swimming’s Role in Mental Wellness with Zoe Hall
May 09, 2024
Hooked on Courage: The Female Fisherman’s Tale of Tenacity with Ashley Mullenger
May 02, 2024
Into the Blue: Ruth Osborn and the Art of Freediving
Apr 24, 2024
Beyond the Comfort Zone: Cold Water Wisdom with Gilly McArthur
Apr 17, 2024
Defying Gravity: Elisa Bretterebner Spirals Against Stereotypes
Apr 10, 2024
Rebel with a Camera: Zoe's Journey Through Independent Filmmaking
Apr 03, 2024
From Workbench to Business: Sami's Journey of Crafting Success
Mar 27, 2024
Full Throttle: Lara Small on Military Grit, Engineering Precision, and Moto-Mania
Mar 20, 2024
Controlled Chaos: Inside Carolyn's World of Stunts and Adventure
Mar 07, 2024
Risky Business: Stacey Emmonds on Scoring Big by Playing Your Own Game
Feb 28, 2024
Riding the Fast Lane: From Fashion to Motorcycles with Clare Alexander
Feb 21, 2024
More Than a Fighter: Christina Pheadona's Crusade for Equality in the Ring
Feb 07, 2024
Beyond Glitter: Crafting Success with Jewellery Maker Emma White
Jan 31, 2024
Rowing Against the Tide: Lara Vafiadis's Tale of Sea, Grit, and Gumption
Jan 24, 2024
Embracing the Unknown with Kelsey Erickson: A Journey of Curiosity and Change
Jan 17, 2024
S:3 EP:11 Ashley Mullinger, a fisherman and advocate for women in the fishing industry
Jul 07, 2022
S3: EP:10 Plumber Kelly Ireland on Learning how to overcome your fear and gain the confidence to run your own business.
Mar 21, 2022
S3: EP:9 Elizabeth: Becoming A Successful Pilot
Feb 15, 2022
S3: EP:8 The Ups and Downs of Construction Management and Leadership with Elly Hart
Jan 24, 2022
S3: EP:7 Kate Rieling how to be positive and confident to establish your position as a woman working in a man’s world of construction
Oct 12, 2021
S:3 EP:6 Katie Kelleher - Advocating for A Conducive Work Environment for Women in Construction
Jul 12, 2021
S3: EP:5 Deliveroo head of engineering Rahma Javed discusses the hard truths about the male dominated tech industry.
May 17, 2021
S:3 EP:4 Liv Conlon- Age is just a number in business and confidence is a muscle we need to build with time.
Feb 06, 2021
S3: EP:3 Electrician Lara Kelly on Sharing Her Experience Working in a Man’s World on Social Media
Aug 30, 2020
S3: EP:2 Female automotive technician Brandy, tells us all about the challenging but rewarding male dominated world of cars, and why setting boundaries at work is so important.
Jul 17, 2020
S3: EP:1 Nicole Bremner: Learning to Navigate the Challenges of Being a Property Project Manager
Jun 27, 2020
S:2 EP:15 Project Surveyor Anjali Pindoria discusses the importance of relationships at work, and fighting cultural norms to find a rewarding career in construction.
May 27, 2020
S2:14 Female Stone Mason Rachael, talks us through the ancient old trade and why she wished she had found it sooner.
May 07, 2020
S:2 EP:13 Barbie the welder/Metal artist shares her inspiring story with us!
Apr 22, 2020
S2:EP12 Crane driver Ashleigh Kaliszuk from Alberta shares her tip tips for surviving in construction.
Mar 25, 2020
S2: EP:11 Apprentice Bricklayer Beth Skinner spills the beans on being the newbie and learning an incredible trade at a young age.
Mar 16, 2020
S:2 EP:10 Shauna a former beauty salon worker, turns into a Tarmacing powerhouse!
Jan 31, 2020
S2: EP9 Bryony Price an Aeronautical engineer turned seismic technician from Wales
Jan 16, 2020
S2 EP:9 Lauren Holland, a London-based land surveyor - landing her dream job and making waves for more women in the industry
Dec 12, 2019
S2: EP:8 Maria Coulter the construction coach her story on self-discovery, mindset, focusing on their people, and building confidence
Nov 07, 2019
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
Oct 31, 2019
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.
Oct 24, 2019
S2: EP:5 Elly Hart, an Aussie carpenter living in Vancouver on her journey to becoming a qualified carpenter.
Oct 17, 2019
S2: EP: 4 Rhian Evans- From high school teacher to construction IT specialiston running a business in construction
Oct 07, 2019
S2: EP:3 Kelly Ireland Commercial Female Badass American Plumber
Sep 30, 2019
S2 EP: 1 The update on surviving a man's world of construction
Sep 23, 2019
S2 EP:2 Barbara Res author of “All Alone on the 68th Floor”, and former Vice President at the Trump
Sep 23, 2019
EP6: Kate and Ella, plasterers, property developers, and sisters-in-law
May 21, 2019
EP:5 Amy's story, a Machine fitter from Australia who embarked on an epic journey to work in the Antarctica
Apr 26, 2019
EP:4 Dana Francis, a mom, steamfitter/pipe-fitter, apprentice welder, and podcaster
Apr 18, 2019
EP3: Chelsea a welder spills the beans on dangerous work, finding confidence and that dream job.
Apr 11, 2019
EP2: Melbourne Chippy Chick Stef, discusses being a carpenter, working with her dad and social media pressures!
Apr 04, 2019
EP1: My Story: 12 Years In Construction
Mar 26, 2019