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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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 for more information.
From Nearly Crushed to Carving Cathedrals: Rachel’s Story of Reinvention
At 29, Rachel decided to become a stonemason — but that wasn’t where her story began.
Before carving stone for Lincoln Cathedral, she was literally hit by a truck. The accident left her learning to walk again, questioning everything, and ultimately rebuilding her life from the ground up (quite literally).
In this episode, Rachel joins Michelle for round two — a raw and funny catch-up on recovery, resilience, and rediscovering purpose. They talk about learning patience through craft, why boredom might actually be a skill, and what it’s like to leave your mark (literally) on a piece of history.
They also dig into:
It’s honest, unexpected, and proof that sometimes the slow path is the one that lasts the longest.
00:00 – Intro & “How have you dared and won?”
01:18 – The accident: hit by a truck, rehab, learning to walk again
06:17 – Apprenticeship decision & career at Lincoln Cathedral
07:58 – Why boredom is a core skill in stonemasonry (training process)
14:49 – Mason’s marks explained + Rachel’s “witch’s hat” mark
23:53 – Rachel’s 1944 Willys Jeep “Dottie”
29:53 – Returning to university & Master’s in Historic Buildings
40:05 – Media features: Woman’s Hour, Look North & surprise BBC Breakfast segment
🎧 Listen now to hear how Rachel turned being broken into building something timeless.
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