Are you standing at a crossroads, feeling uncertain about what’s next? As part of our Summer of Encores series, this powerful episode of The Grit Show brings back a conversation with Lauren St. George—a change facilitator who has helped countless people navigate life’s messiest transitions with intention and creativity. Shawna Rodrigues and Lauren chat about why uncertainty is often our biggest opportunity for personal growth, and how embracing the fear of change can lead you to your next exciting chapter. You’ll hear about innovative tools, like the Five Whys, and group coaching secrets for breaking free from feeling stuck. Whether you’re considering a career shift, retirement, or just searching for renewed purpose, this encore conversation delivers empowering strategies for moving from “lost” to “purposeful.” Listen in to discover how creativity, supportive communities, and simple mindset shifts can be your best allies in times of transition.Lauren St George is a creativity expert and change facilitator. She helps companies and individuals navigate change, overcome big hairy challenges, and imagine bold solutions. Lauren is the founder of What's Next, a one-of-a-kind, highly engaging program that helps people figure out their best next chapter. Often this need for change is triggered by a major life event (divorce, grief, empty nester, retirement) or feeling stuck and unsure on what to do next (career, purpose, happiness). At the heart of it, we are all looking to live a more fulfilling life and Lauren has helped hundreds of people find theirs.Connect with Lauren:Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.answerwhatsnext.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.answerwhatsnext.com</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/answerwhatsnext/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@answerwhatsnext</a>When Shawna Rodrigues discovered that women hosted only 27% of podcasts, she knew something had to change. After leaving her award-winning public sector career in 2019 and launching <a href="https://podcast.thegritshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Grit Show</a>, she founded the Authentic Connections Podcast Network with one bold mission: 37 by 27—raising that percentage to 37% by 2027. Because really, shouldn't it be closer to 50%?Now she helps purpose-driven solopreneurs find their ideal clients through podcasting, starting with her proven first step: guesting on podcasts -<a href="https://bit.ly/5TipsGuest" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> check out her tip sheet</a>. Currently facing her biggest plot twist yet—a breast cancer diagnosis in early 2025—this year is about her fight, victory, and healing. Join her warrior community <a href="https://bit.ly/SUpdates" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Being Honest</a> and check out the <a href="https://bit.ly/TGSReceive" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast episode</a> where she shares more.Connect with her journey: Instagram <a href="https://instagram.com/ShawnaPodcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ShawnaPodcasts</a> | Everything else: <a href="https://linktr.ee/37by27" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/37by27</a><h1>Stay Connected to The Grit Show</h1>Follow us on&nbsp;Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@The.Grit.Show</a> or Shawna <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shawnapodcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ShawnaPodcasts</a>Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages & as a bonus, you’ll get weekly email reminders when episodes come out!<a href="https://coloringpages.thegritshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.com</a>You can also purchase the full-size gift worthy Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here <a href="https://amzn.to/49Z8obi " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;bit.ly/TGSMermaid</a>Really love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with a friend.&nbsp;Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!!

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