Are you caught in the "sorry syndrome"? In this week's episode of The Grit Show, host Shawna Rodrigues explores a cultural habit that might be undermining your confidence and relationships. Did you know that women apologize significantly more than men, especially in professional settings? Shawna shares insights into the impact of habitual apologies, backed by intriguing research findings. Discover how an overuse of "sorry" can actually be harming how you see yourself and your relationships. This episode promises valuable alternatives to the default apology, offering tools that empower and help reclaim your confidence. Can expressing gratitude or focusing on solutions be more advantageous than a simple "sorry"? Tune in to learn the immediate benefit of using these strategies.Shawna Rodrigues left her award-winning career in the public sector in 2019 and after launching <a href="https://podcast.thegritshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Grit Show</a>, soon learned the abysmal fact that women hosted only 27% of podcasts. This led to the founding of the Authentic Connections Podcast Network intent on raising that number by 10% in five years- 37 by 27. Because really, shouldn’t it be closer to 50%? She now focuses on helping purpose driven solopreneurs find their ideal clients through podcasting. She believes that the first step is guesting on podcasts - check out her <a href="https://bit.ly/5TipsGuest" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tip sheet</a> and once you've built your business and are ready for the full-service support for podcasting production and mentoring, she'll help you launch the podcast you were meant for. She still finds a little time for her pursuits as a best-selling author and shares the hosting of <a href="https://bit.ly/AuthorExpressPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Author</a> <a href="https://bit.ly/AuthorExpressPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Express</a>, a podcast that features the voice behind the pages of your favorite book. Find her on Instagram- <a href="https://instagram.com/ShawnaPodcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ShawnaPodcasts</a> and learn more about the network and other happenings at <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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