Cathy Martin: Balancing PR Success, Grief, and the Pandemic's Challenges
I think my life really changed years ago. So I know we said before we started recording that I have this rule that nothing good happens after 2am and like, really and truly, when you think about it, and if you are that person, that party person- and I know none of us really have been able to go out clubbing and whatever the way we might have, and I'm, I'm not going to say I'm too old, I still I'll go to Ibiza as soon as I can for a weekend.
Imagine being at the pinnacle of your career, only to face unimaginable personal loss. In this episode of 'Off Your Head', host Paul McArdle sits down with Cathy Martin, a prominent figure in Northern Ireland's PR world. Cathy shares her journey from her early days working across Europe to becoming a leading PR professional in Northern Ireland.
Her story takes a poignant turn as she opens up about the devastating loss of her daughter Rosie to stillbirth and the profound grief that followed. Despite this heartache, Cathy continued to navigate her demanding career, even through the turbulence of a global pandemic. She discusses the importance of mental and physical health, community support, and the darker aspects of social media and influencer culture.
Cathy also reflects on the significance of slowing down and taking stock of life’s moments, encapsulated in her belief that 'nothing good happens after 2am'. Tune in to hear Cathy's candid insights on balancing professional success with personal challenges, and find inspiration in her resilience and wisdom.