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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...
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Why Confidence, Not Luck, Makes a Champion — Lessons from Jockey Jo Mason
At 30, most jockeys have been riding professionally for over a decade — but not Jo Mason. In this episode, Michelle sits down with Jo to talk about br...
Dare #5 Get to Know Yourself – The Real Superpower
This week, Michelle dives into one of the hardest — and most freeing — parts of growth: getting to know yourself.
After diving into Stoicism and...
From Cambridge to Cowboy Suits: Kellye’s Story of Reinvention
After 20 years as a physicist, Kellye left her career in science to follow a completely different path — one guided by creativity, craftsmanship, and...
Dare #4 Stop Doing It Alone - The Power of Community & Courage
Episode Title: Stop Doing It Alone – The Power of Community & Courage
Ever feel like you’ve got to prove yourself by doing everything solo? In t...
Breathing, Focus, and Fish: How Fly Fishing Pulled Me Out of My Head with Amie Battams
What happens when you throw a total beginner (Michelle) into the world of fly fishing with someone who knows what they’re doing (Aime)? A lot of laugh...
Dare #3: Fight Your Resistance – The Enemy of Creativity
This week’s dare is all about resistance — that invisible wall that shows up the second you try something bold. Spoiler: it’s not laziness, it’s fear...
Say Yes Before You’re Ready: Making a Documentary the Hard Way - She who dares wins productions
Episode: Making Our First Sea Film (and Surviving It) — with filmmaker Zoe East
What it’s about: behind the scenes of our mini-documentary abou...
Dare 2: Daring to Start Over Again
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In this week’s Thursday Dare Challenge, Michelle opens up about one of the most personal themes yet: starting over when the wo...
Too Strong to Quit: Christina’s Fight for Women in Muay Thai (Re-run)
At 29, Christina Theodonna decided she wasn’t done with fighting. She booked a flight to Thailand, trained through monsoon heat, ran 8k mornings, and...
DARE 1: She Who Dares, Breaks Rules: The Secret to Growth and Innovation
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In this engaging bonus episode of She Who Dares Wins, Michelle dares you to break a rule this week. Not for the sake of rebelli...
Inside the Fire Service: Grit, Trauma & The Truth About Resilience With Molly Barker
What does it take to run into chaos when everyone else is running out?
In this episode of She Who Dares Wins, I sit down with Molly, a former gy...
Bonus: Dare - How to Make Being an Idiot Your Superpower for Ultimate Confidence
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,...
Burnout to Backbone: The Story Behind She Who Dares Wins
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...
From Homeless Hostel to Published Poet: Jem’s Story
This week on She Who Dares Wins, Michelle is joined by poet Jem for a powerful conversation about creativity, survival, and showing up authentically....
Bonus: Lucy Thompson: Embrace Authenticity
Lucy Thompson: Lucy Thompson is an artist and advocate known for her bold and creative expressions focused on challenging societal norms around body i...
The Underdog Advantage: Leveraging Low Expectations to Propel Success with Kelsey Erickson Director of USA Cycling - Athlete Health
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Kelsey Erickson, Senior Director of Athlete Health, Engagement, and Experience at USA Cycling.
From growing up as an anxious teenag...
Bonus: Dare to Focus on Strengths, Not Weaknesses
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 o...
Becoming The world's first female Master Tailor: Kathryn Sargent
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 stron...
Bonus: Why You’re Still Not Creating… and How to Finally Start
In this solo bonus episode, Michelle gets real about resistance—that frustrating force that’s been stopping you from writing the book, starting the Yo...
From Chalet Maid to Olympic Snowboarding Medalist: The Jenny Jones Story
In this episode, Michelle sits down (and sweats it out) with snowboarding legend Jenny Jones — Olympic bronze medalist, X Games gold medalist, and cer...
Bonus: Cath Shanks Bonus Round: Soul Healing, Swearing & Finding Your Tribe
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 f...
Inside the Secret Life of a Female Bodyguard (Re-run)
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 naviga...
Bonus: Dare to Be Rejected: Why You're Not Failing, You're Training
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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...
Why Mindset Is the Real Mountain — Pro Climber Hazel Findlay on Risk, Identity & Grit
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 u...
Bonus: Why its not too late to start something new: BTS updates
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...
From Burnout to Bliss, Finding Happiness at 60 with Siobhan Daniels
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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 gri...
Bonus: Daring to Appreciate: Why Self-Praise Isn't Narcissism but Necessity
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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...
World Champion Para Surfer Zoe Smith: From Losing a Leg to Riding Waves
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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...
Bonus: Getting to Know Yourself – The Real Work that changes everything
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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 yoursel...
From Body Insecurity to Swimsuit Model, Rachel Peru's Unexpected Journey
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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 w...
How to Shut Up Your Inner Critic Before She Wrecks Everything
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...
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 transformativ...
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 re...
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 swimming and the mental and physical benefits...
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 "...
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,...
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 e...
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 p...
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 drea...
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...