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@leifal
Here's an idea: rather than trying to get work in other people's shops, why not find your own clients?
Heck, a smart and capable person like you doesn't just have bike repair skills to offer - you have a compelling marketing angle - YOU'RE A COOL YOUNG WOMAN WHO FIXES BIKES. You can save women everywhere from having to deal with sexist, mouth-breathing numpties and give them a respectable, professional bike repair service.
This might all sound like a big challenge, but it's not - you can start small. Just start telling people that you repair bikes. If you don't have tools/workshop, ask around and see if you can 'rent' a space in someone else's shop. Or get creative about a workspace and start buying the tools you need. An existing repair shop might love having you about if you bring in your own clients - which they get a commission on - or you just agree to buy all parts from them.
You could build a brand, print and distribute flyers, make a website and RULE THE WORLDS!
Or keep going the way you're going. ;)