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She Who Dares, Wins.

Michelle Hands
Purpose
Women's Empowerment
Female Fitness
Resilience
Health and Wellness
Personal Development
Burnout
Women-Only Gym
Mental Health
Survival Skills
Skincare
Nutrition
Personal Training
Motherhood
Personal Growth
Failure
Close Protection
Aussie Rules Football
Crossfit
Beekeeping

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... more

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Latest Episodes

In this episode, Michelle sits down with Helen and Marcella, the duo behind the first ever all‑British female team to finish the Dakar Rally – in a Land Rover they built themselves in a shed, affectionately named Purdy.

They share the hilarious, gri... more

This week’s dare is inspired by my incredible previous guest, Abbi Pulling from the F1 Academy. In our conversation, Abbi said something that stopped me in my tracks:“My goal this year is to be more arrogant.”

In this mini episode, we unpack what th... more

In this episode of She Who Dares Wins, Michelle sits down with Abbi Pulling – GB3 driver, F1 Academy champion and Nissan Formula E development driver – for a raw, funny and honest conversation about what it really takes to make it in motorsport.

Abb... more

In this episode of SHE Who Dares Wins, Michelle sits back down with Eva – bushcraft instructor, founder of Wilder Horizons CIC, and former contestant on the TV show Alone – to explore what it really looks like to rebuild your life from the ground up.... more

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Recent Guests

Anna Bailey
Guest, endurance athlete and sobriety advocate
Episode: Allie Bailey on Sobriety, Ultras & Doing the Work You Can’t Outrun Self‑Hate
Anna Turznyski
Arts Director at Sunny Bank Mills
Sunny Bank Mills
Episode: Leaving the Ladder: Choosing a Lifestyle Job in the Arts with Anna Turznyski
Claudia Hill
Gliding pilot, gliding instructor, British gliding team member
Gliding community / British gliding
Episode: Scared of Heights, So She Became a World-Class Glider Pilot: Claudia Hill Story
Adele Dobler
Air Ambulance HEMS Helicopter Pilot and advocate for women in aviation
London's Air Ambulance Charity
Episode: From Feeling Lost to Saving Lives as an Air Ambulance Helicopter Pilot with Adele Dobler
Georgia Barker
Wildlife photographer and traveler
Episode: Into the Wild: Finding a Passion for Wildlife, Travel, and Unexpected photography Adventures with Georgia Barker
Lucy Spraggan
Singer-songwriter and former contestant on The X Factor UK, known for her honest storytelling and advocacy for mental health.
Episode: Lucy Spraggan - Surviving SAS, Authenticity, and Self-Discovery
Ruth Osborne
British national record holding freediver
Episode: Chasing Depth, not Perfection with Freediver Ruth Osborn
Sara Barnes
A writer and outdoor swimming enthusiast who shares her journey of healing through cold water swimming.
Episode: Bravery, Boundaries, and Skinny Dipping into Self-Discovery with Sara Barnes
JoJo Kelly
Veteran radio presenter and performer, known for her long tenure in the Yorkshire broadcasting scene.
Episode: 28 Years On Air — And Starting Over: The JoJo Kelly Story

Host

Michelle Hands
Host of She Who Dares Wins; leading storyteller focused on women's empowerment and unconventional career paths

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • Interesting and Inspiring

    Wonderful, inspirational stories

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KellyeSue
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Fantastic!

    Excellent podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Illuminatatus
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Awesome

    Truly inspirational and aspirational podcast championing women in different fields. Light hearted but serious at the same time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gumba1983
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Amazing podcast

    A truly inspiring podcast for women who want to live exciting and purposeful lives. Michelle is a Great host and her passion for sharing other women’s stories really shines through.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shell3658
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Guest selection feels authentic and aligned with real-world impact and empowerment.
The show adds genuine value by highlighting diverse experiences and practical lessons for listeners.
The host's energy and realness make complex topics approachable and practical.
Thoughtful, uplifting stories that celebrate women's courage and resilience.
People walk away inspired to pursue bold goals and try new things.

Chart Rankings

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#135
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Apple Podcasts
#158
Ireland/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#228
New Zealand/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#240
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Leaving the Ladder: Choosing a Lifestyle Job in the Arts with Anna Turznyski
Q: How did your approach to curation develop at Sunny Bank Mills?
She explains combining a commercially viable gallery with a socially engaged, research-driven practice, learning from curators and prioritizing audience needs, community context, and the site history over conventional prestige.
Leaving the Ladder: Choosing a Lifestyle Job in the Arts with Anna Turznyski
Q: What was the WoW Barn project like and why did it matter to you?
She recalls organizing a 24-hour build with 300 women and non-binary participants to redefine who builds cultural spaces, emphasizing agency, collaboration, and shifting gender norms in construction.
Leaving the Ladder: Choosing a Lifestyle Job in the Arts with Anna Turznyski
Q: Tell me how you've dared to win in your career.
Anna discusses moving from a linear trajectory in theatre into producing large-scale cultural projects, then choosing a peripatetic, community-focused path by accepting a role as Arts Director at Sunny Bank Mills after a late, authentic application process.
Scared of Heights, So She Became a World-Class Glider Pilot: Claudia Hill Story
Q: How do you manage the fear of heights and the pressure of competition while flying?
She reveals panic attacks off and on the ground, notes that flying gliders usually feels safe due to no engine failure risk, and explains her shift from chasing medals to flying for enjoyment, which reduced pressure and improved results.
Scared of Heights, So She Became a World-Class Glider Pilot: Claudia Hill Story
Q: What was that first experience like when you started gliding?
Claudia describes a winch launch as her entry into gliding, where the rapid, kite-like pull and the moment of release allowed her to feel the thrill and hooked her into competition.

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This show spotlights women who carve nontraditional paths, sharing bold career pivots, resilience, and personal growth in high‑stakes fields. Episodes blend candid life journeys with practical mindset tools, covering sobriety, endurance sport, the arts, aviation, and strength athletics. A recurring theme is breaking into male‑dominated spaces, leveraging alternative careers, and building community through bold risk‑taking and authentic storytelling. Listeners can expect actionable guidance on confidence, leadership, and turning setbacks into momentum, along with inspiring, real‑world examples of pursuing purpose over convention.

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Recent guests on She Who Dares, Wins. include:

1. Anna Bailey
2. Anna Turznyski
3. Claudia Hill
4. Adele Dobler
5. Georgia Barker
6. Lucy Spraggan
7. Ruth Osborne
8. Sara Barnes

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