Female content and clothing brand She Who Dares Wins moves to Farsley's Sunny Bank Mills

Michelle Hands, the founder of the female content and clothing company She Who Dares Wins, has moved into a state-of-the-art studio at Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley, near Leeds.
Michael Crossland
By Michael Crossland
Published 1st Sep 2023, 06:00 BST

The firm has taken space in the refurbished 10 Old Combing building in the heart of the mill complex.

Ms Hands set up She Who Dares Wins to inspire and empower women to take up careers in the property, construction and civil engineering sectors, which she notes are traditionally male-dominated.

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She explained: “She Who Dares Wins is a culmination of my life’s experience, combining my training and work as an actor, filmmaker, content creator and public speaker with my life as a construction engineer, predominantly in landfill sites across the UK.

Michelle Hands (middle), founder of She Who Dares Wins, with Sunny Bank Mills co-managing directors John Gaunt (left) and William Gaunt (right).Michelle Hands (middle), founder of She Who Dares Wins, with Sunny Bank Mills co-managing directors John Gaunt (left) and William Gaunt (right).
Michelle Hands (middle), founder of She Who Dares Wins, with Sunny Bank Mills co-managing directors John Gaunt (left) and William Gaunt (right).

“I have lived in a man’s world for most of my life, which has been both fascinating and challenging. Working with tough Alpha males, whose behaviour often leaves a good deal of room for improvement, is eye-opening.

“But the experience inspired me to create a company and a brand that empowers women to challenge convention and celebrate their own strengths.”

Ms Hands studied Geography at Birmingham University, before taking an acting course in Los Angeles. She then began a job surveying landfill sites, which later became her career. From her base at Sunny Bank Mills, she runs her own clothing brand and creates content, videos and podcasts for her clients.

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