She Who Dares, Wins.

By Michelle Hands

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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 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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Episode Date
Conquering Fear and Redefining Your Limits: Inside the Mind of a Celebrity Survival Expert
Jun 09, 2026
How Cold Water Therapy Saved Her Life, Author and Adevnturer Sara Barnes
Jun 02, 2026
ADHD, Autism (AuDHD) & The Non-Linear Career: Rewriting What “Success” Looks Like for Women.
May 26, 2026
Take the Risk or Lose the Chance: Sisters Who Rewrote the Rules Teddy and Mary - Havana Little
May 19, 2026
Ditching the Good Girl persona, becoming confident without the Pressure
May 12, 2026
Forty and Fearless: Leaving the Safe Career to Build What You Really Want
May 07, 2026
Dare to set your expectations and the bar low enough: that's when the fun starts
Apr 30, 2026
Crib Goch, Kilimanjaro & Walking Away: How Lindsey Rewired Her Life with Nature
Apr 27, 2026
Three Paths, One You: A Mini Dare with the Stanford Odyssey Method
Apr 23, 2026
Inside a Human Experiment: Stranded on a Desert Island
Apr 20, 2026
First British Women to Finish the Dakar: Helen, Marcella & Purdy the Land Rover
Apr 13, 2026
Dare to Be Arrogant: Backing Yourself 10% More
Apr 09, 2026
Be More Arrogant: Abbi Pulling on Confidence, Pressure & Performance
Apr 06, 2026
Bushcraft, Belonging and Being Brave: Eva Outram on Daring to Begin
Mar 30, 2026
Trusting My Gut: Quitting a Stable Job to Back Myself
Mar 26, 2026
I Quit Banking to Become a Stunt Driver (with Tessa Wittock)
Mar 23, 2026
Dare to Ask for Help: Reaching Out to People Ahead of You
Mar 19, 2026
Chloe Brennan Lift Your Limits: The Athlete Mindset Tools Behind Confidence, Change and Self-Belief
Mar 16, 2026
Give to Gain: How Supporting Other Women Changes Everything
Mar 12, 2026
Allie Bailey on Sobriety, Ultras & Doing the Work You Can’t Outrun Self‑Hate
Mar 10, 2026
Leaving the Ladder: Choosing a Lifestyle Job in the Arts with Anna Turznyski
Mar 02, 2026
Dare to Truly Listen: Giving Space to Someone’s Story
Feb 26, 2026
Scared of Heights, So She Became a World-Class Glider Pilot: Claudia Hill Story
Feb 23, 2026
Your Wild Career Path Is Your Superpower: Here’s the Dare....
Feb 19, 2026
One Wild and Precious Life: Hattie’s Long Road to Her Flower Farm Dream
Feb 16, 2026
Helicopter Pilot Adele on Fear, Flight and Kindness: Bonus Episode
Feb 12, 2026
Be Kinder to Yourself (Why Self-Criticism Isn’t Helping You Win)
Feb 09, 2026
Dare 18: The Soundtrack of Your Youth: Find Any Hidden Messages?
Feb 05, 2026
Unable to Walk to Running 200 Miles Across Tajikistan with Lucy Keeler
Feb 02, 2026
A Dare for Recovering Perfectionists
Jan 29, 2026
EP:143 From PE Teacher to Property Investor: The Messy Pivot
Jan 26, 2026
Tell Your Story (Even If You Think It’s Nothing Special)
Jan 22, 2026
When the Mind Breaks Before the Body: Navigating Injury and Fear with Becca Worgan
Jan 19, 2026
Dare: 16 Easing into January: No Pressure, Just Gentle Dares
Jan 15, 2026
From Feeling Lost to Saving Lives as an Air Ambulance Helicopter Pilot with Adele Dobler
Jan 12, 2026
The Quiet Work No One Sees When You’re Building a Life
Jan 06, 2026
Dare #15 This Week’s Dare: Listen to nature
Dec 18, 2025
Crohn’s Disease Didn’t Stop Her Chasing Everest: Becky West's Story
Dec 15, 2025
Dare #14 Burn out - I Missed Every Warning Sign. Don’t Do the Same.
Dec 11, 2025
Into the Wild: Finding a Passion for Wildlife, Travel, and Unexpected photography Adventures with Georgia Barker
Dec 08, 2025
Dare #13 Being More in the Moment & Letting Go of Goal Pressure
Dec 04, 2025
(re-run) Becca Worgan -Strength Without Permission: Becca Worgan’s Rise in Strongman
Dec 02, 2025
Dare# 12: Anonymous Kindness = Underrated Power Move
Nov 27, 2025
Lucy Spraggan - Surviving SAS, Authenticity, and Self-Discovery
Nov 24, 2025
Dare #11 Stop Saying Yes When You Mean No
Nov 21, 2025
Chasing Depth, not Perfection with Freediver Ruth Osborn
Nov 18, 2025
Dare #10 Laugh at Your Own Drama: The Secret to Emotional Fluidity
Nov 13, 2025
Bravery, Boundaries, and Skinny Dipping into Self-Discovery with Sara Barnes
Nov 10, 2025
Dare#9 Show Some Gratitude — the underrated power move
Nov 06, 2025
28 Years On Air — And Starting Over: The JoJo Kelly Story
Nov 03, 2025
Dare #8 Stick With It — Even If It’s Messy
Oct 30, 2025
Sunshine After the Storm: Clare on Loss, Grit & Starting Again
Oct 27, 2025
Dare #7 Follow your curiosity
Oct 23, 2025
When Life Knocks You Down (Literally): Rising Again as a Stone Mason Rachel Wragg
Oct 20, 2025
Dare #6 Embrace the unknown, even when there is no road map
Oct 16, 2025
Why Confidence, Not Luck, Makes a Champion — Lessons from Jockey Jo Mason
Oct 13, 2025
Dare #5 Get to Know Yourself – The Real Superpower
Oct 09, 2025
From Cambridge to Cowboy Suits: Kellye’s Story of Reinvention
Oct 06, 2025
Dare #4 Stop Doing It Alone - The Power of Community & Courage
Oct 01, 2025
Breathing, Focus, and Fish: How Fly Fishing Pulled Me Out of My Head with Amie Battams
Sep 29, 2025
Dare #3: Fight Your Resistance – The Enemy of Creativity
Sep 25, 2025
Say Yes Before You’re Ready: Making a Documentary the Hard Way - She who dares wins productions
Sep 22, 2025
Dare 2: Daring to Start Over Again
Sep 18, 2025
Too Strong to Quit: Christina’s Fight for Women in Muay Thai (Re-run)
Sep 15, 2025
DARE 1: She Who Dares, Breaks Rules: The Secret to Growth and Innovation
Sep 11, 2025
Inside the Fire Service: Grit, Trauma & The Truth About Resilience With Molly Barker
Sep 08, 2025
Bonus: Dare - How to Make Being an Idiot Your Superpower for Ultimate Confidence
Sep 04, 2025
Burnout to Backbone: The Story Behind She Who Dares Wins
Sep 01, 2025
From Homeless Hostel to Published Poet: Jem’s Story
Aug 26, 2025
Bonus: Lucy Thompson: Embrace Authenticity
Aug 21, 2025
The Underdog Advantage: Leveraging Low Expectations to Propel Success with Kelsey Erickson Director of USA Cycling - Athlete Health
Aug 18, 2025
Bonus: Dare to Focus on Strengths, Not Weaknesses
Aug 14, 2025
Becoming The world's first female Master Tailor: Kathryn Sargent
Aug 11, 2025
Bonus: Why You’re Still Not Creating… and How to Finally Start
Aug 07, 2025
From Chalet Maid to Olympic Snowboarding Medalist: The Jenny Jones Story
Aug 05, 2025
Bonus: Cath Shanks Bonus Round: Soul Healing, Swearing & Finding Your Tribe
Aug 02, 2025
Inside the Secret Life of a Female Bodyguard (Re-run)
Jul 28, 2025
Bonus: Dare to Be Rejected: Why You're Not Failing, You're Training
Jul 24, 2025
Why Mindset Is the Real Mountain — Pro Climber Hazel Findlay on Risk, Identity & Grit
Jul 21, 2025
Bonus: Why its not too late to start something new: BTS updates
Jul 17, 2025
From Burnout to Bliss, Finding Happiness at 60 with Siobhan Daniels
Jul 14, 2025
Bonus: Daring to Appreciate: Why Self-Praise Isn't Narcissism but Necessity
Jul 11, 2025
World Champion Para Surfer Zoe Smith: From Losing a Leg to Riding Waves
Jul 07, 2025
Bonus: Getting to Know Yourself – The Real Work that changes everything
Jul 03, 2025
From Body Insecurity to Swimsuit Model, Rachel Peru's Unexpected Journey
Jun 30, 2025
How to Shut Up Your Inner Critic Before She Wrecks Everything
Jun 26, 2025
Overcoming Setbacks: Alex Bell's Journey to Olympic Success
Jun 23, 2025
Why Your Friends Could Be Holding You Back: Letting go to move forward
Jun 19, 2025
Cold Water Swimming: How it can transform your life, With Gilly McArthur
Jun 16, 2025
Bonus: How Manifestation and Positive Thinking will change your life: It's all in the Science
Jun 12, 2025
Becoming a Leader: From the Cockpit, Captain Emma Henderson's Mission to Redefine Leadership
Jun 09, 2025
Vanessa Ruck: From Accident Survivor to motorcycle Desert Racing Pioneer
Jun 03, 2025
Perfection Is Overrated—Joanna Wilson’s Real Talk on Leadership & Legacy In Gymnastics and Business
May 20, 2025
Bonus: How to stop making excuses and start achieving your goals
May 15, 2025
From Firefighter to Female Mechanic: Losing a Business, Starting Over, and Daring to Reinvent with Hannah Gordon
May 12, 2025
Why Women Are Ditching 9–5s to Build Purpose-Driven Product Brands With Nicole
May 07, 2025
Bonus: Grow a Pair and Fly Higher: Jess on Confidence, Grit & Birds with Attitude
May 02, 2025
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: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