Show Notes
In this Thursday mini-dare, Michelle shares a deeply personal update and a powerful life design tool to help you reimagine your future. After two years of running She Who Dares Wins alongside a part-time construction job, Michelle finally took the leap and quit the role that was quietly draining her energy and keeping her tied to an industry that no longer served her. That decision led her back to a note she’d written in a old notebook: the Odyssey method. Originally developed at Stanford’s Life Design Lab by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans, the Odyssey method is a practical, science-backed way to imagine and design multiple possible futures – not just one “perfect” path. In this episode, Michelle walks you through: Why she quit her part-time construction job and how it freed up energy for a life that feels more aligned What the Odyssey method is and how it links to manifestation, neuroplasticity, and the way our brains spot new opportunities The problem with chasing one perfect plan and how functional fixedness keeps us stuck How to sketch out three 5-year life paths: Path 1: Your current life, but the A+ version Path 2: The pivot path if your current industry disappeared Path 3: The wild card path you’d choose if money, fear, and other people’s opinions didn’t matter The four questions to rate each path: resources, likeability, confidence, and coherence with your values How Michelle’s own “path three” led to the podcast, studio, film work, and clothing range that built She Who Dares Wins This week’s dare: Spend 15 minutes a day sketching out your three Odyssey paths. Give each one a six-word title, plot the milestones, and notice what excites you most—especially in your wild card path. Then ask: What tiny version of path three can I start today, without quitting my job? Michelle would love to hear your Path 3: Tag her on socials and share your wild card life Or email your three paths and six-word titles Dare Club – Doors Opening April 29 If you love these Thursday dares and you’re ready for deeper support, Michelle is launching Dare Club on April 29 – an online community for women who want to become the boldest, most daring version of themselves. As a founding member (only 50 spots), you’ll get: Locked-in lifetime pricing (quarterly or yearly options) Live sessions with incredible guests and experts Hot-seat coaching to get clear on your story and next steps A supportive community of women who “get it” and are also designing braver lives Spots are limited to the first 50 founding members.
Head to shewhodareswins.com to learn more and join Dare Club before doors close www.shewhodareswins.com Resources Mentioned Book on the science of manifestation Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill How to Design Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans
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