Cathryn and I have been friends for over 20 years. We met at the change-management consultancy we worked for, which was based in Scotland. I lived in London in the days way before remote working was even a thing - and yet this company believed in it, so I worked from home.

Once a month I'd fly up to the company offices for a few days and stay with Cathryn and her husband. I have fond memories of late night chats and lots and lots of laughter over a bottle of wine.

And tears. And dreams. 

Before the pandemic I finally took my son to visit them and they gave us a most magnificent holiday touring around Scotland. My teenager still talks of it.

As you listen to this episode, soak up the essence of Cathryn and you'll see why I love this girl so much, and why people love the Scots so much. I'm so excited to show her off to you. 

The 'official bit'.... Cathryn Archer is a drummer, a singer and a photographer.  She lives with her husband and 3 daughters in Scotland.

And she is a part of this special edition series where I'm SHOWING OFF women. Everyday women of all sorts, all over the world. My hope is to bring insight, encouragement and inspiration at a very difficult time on the planet.  And, most importantly, to help re-imagine what women leading their worlds looks like.

For all the details, and to see the video of this episode, go to merilyn.com

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