She Who Dares, Wins.

About 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Michelle Hands

Category

business · education · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Mar 2019

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

220 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   The Olympian Who Never Planned to Be One : Steph Kessell's Story

   In this episode of She Who Dares Wiggles, I'm joined by Stephanie, Olympic marathon runner, one-to-one run coach and mum. She never dreamed of the Olympics, but after a marathon ballot she expected to lose, a pandemic and a run of injuries, she ended up on the start line in Tokyo. We talk about the races, the setbacks, and why starting her own business may have been the bigger dare. Timestamps 0:00 From Hedge Fund Admin to Olympic Marathoner 1:35 The Biggest Dare: Starting a Coaching Business 3:24 Early Athletic Roots and School Sports 8:02 The Berlin Marathon Ballot That Changed Everything 12:34 Chasing the Olympic Qualifying Standard 15:09 Valencia: A High-Stakes Olympic Qualifier 24:21 The Olympic Trials at Kew Gardens 39:10 Running the Olympics with a Fractured Shin 💬 KEY TAKEAWAYS - You don't need a big dream to end up somewhere extraordinary. Small steps add up. - You won't tick off every training session, and that's okay. Flexibility beats perfection. - Get a diagnosis, make a plan, and use cross-training to stay fit through injury. - Stand in your value when you start something new. Prices can rise without losing clients. - Accountability helps: bring a friend along to the thing you've been putting off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Find One More Step: The Everest Mindset for Hard Days With Squash Falconer

   This week on She Who Dares Wins, I'm joined by Squash: adventurer, speaker and high-performance coach. Squash grew up on a farm planning to be a vet, until a ski season, a view of Mont Blanc and a group of adventure-racing friends changed everything. We talk about how she bluffed her way into BBC and BMW backing to become the first British woman to paraglide off the summit of Mont Blanc, and what happened when she reached the top of Everest without doing what she'd set out to do. Then she gets honest about becoming a mum, the years that tested her most, and the simple tools that carried her through: breath, routine, the right people and one small next step. If you've ever felt you should be coping better, or you're waiting to see the whole path before you begin, this conversation is for you. KEY TAKEAWAYS - When you can't see the way, find one more step, and do it on repeat - A "failure" can still be the best story you tell - "And" is more useful than "but": you can be grateful and struggling at once - Other people often see your strengths before you do - Growth comes from discomfort, so say thank you to it - Small basics (breath, sleep, movement, a routine) hold up the big things IN THIS EPISODE 0:00 Welcome and the story behind the name "Squash" 1:14 Growing up on a farm and unconditional love 3:02 From farmer to future vet 5:34 The cow that changed her mind 6:59 A ski season and a view of Mont Blanc 10:34 Hitting the wall: "find one more step" 13:00 When did you last do something for the first time? 16:02 Nothing is ever wasted 19:39 Three dreams, one wild plan 22:57 Bluffing the BBC and BMW 24:10 Taking off from the top of Mont Blanc 28:05 "They don't make stuff up" 30:00 GoPro, debt and the Everest "failure" 33:57 Summit day and the way down 38:59 Public speaking and the energy before a talk 44:24 Motherhood: the part nobody posts about 46:25 Simple daily practices that actually work 50:25 The breath that changes everything 52:54 "If your knickers are right, your day goes right" 59:25 When things fall apart, they're falling together 1:04:04 The dare: leave everyone a gift QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE "The only thing you've got to do is find one more step and do it on repeat." "When you think you're done, you're nowhere near done." "If your knickers are right, your day goes right." THE DARE Squash's challenge to you: leave everyone you meet a little better than you found them, and have the one brave conversation you've been putting off. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE - Mont Blanc and Mount Everest - The BBC, BMW and GoPro, who backed her early expeditions - The Salomon 36-hour adventure race - The Obstacle Is the Way (the book I mention, by Ryan Holiday) CONNECT WITH THE SHOW www.shewhodareswins.com Join Dare club: Here (https://v2.stan.store/shewhodareswins) Become a Patreon member for all bonus episodes. (https://www.patreon.com/cw/shewhodareswins) If this episode helped you, send it to someone who needs a reminder that they're stronger than they think. A rating or review helps more women find the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   22 Sept 2026

   The 6:30 AM Sober Rave Movement: Quitting her Job to Dance and Bring Joy

   Michelle interviews Leesa, who shares her journey from corporate burnout to founding the "Rant and Ramble" movement, inspiring joy through sober morning raves and community.

Who has been a guest on She Who Dares, Wins.

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Leesa
• Christine Hobson
• Gina
• Shauna Moar
• Sophie Main

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

234,675

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

20 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 64 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

61

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

85

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