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Cathy White

@cathywhite10

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I help European #startups & #VCs to share their stories @cewcomms . Open about #mentalhealth . Loving life in Barcelona. New Angel Investor. Opinions mine.

London and Barcelona
Joined August 2009
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2 years
Yesterday I celebrated my 34th birthday. Now I haven’t been in PR since I was born…but here are 34 PR tips for you and your company. Thread 🧵
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13.08.2020 Married my best friend and love of my life ❤️
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The love of my life got down on one knee in the Pyrenees and asked me to marry him. I (of course) said yes (twice)! We couldn’t be happier to spend the rest our lives together. Excited for many more mountain walks and adventures in the future with this one. 💍🥂❤️
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Terrified, but screw it, this is too important not to share. #youknowme - 24, not wanted, wrong person, wrong time. My life wouldn’t have been what I dreamed Happy that in England we have the option. I wish others did! Our bodies, lives, and choice. Regardless of circumstance!
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1 in 4 women have had an abortion. Many people think they don't know someone who has, but #youknowme . So let's do this: if you are also the 1 in 4, let's share it and start to end the shame. Use #youknowme and share your truth.
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Won a new client today 🥳 one I’ve wanted to work with for ages! Bit weird when you’re sat at your kitchen table with no one to celebrate with... Twitter celebration?
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Solo female founders of London - not just limited to tech - anyone up for a dinner? I’ve let my female support network slip AND I’m sure I’m not the only one who could do with sharing stories and problems. Hands up and I’ll plot something soon!
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First time in my life I can confidently say - I look 🔥 The man did very well, his wife is a beauty.
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Hey UK I’m from the future - aka Day 9 of lockdown 1) Give it a few days & this will swiftly be normal 2) Video calls are your friend - and entertainment, exercise, pub quizzes and sanity 3) Where you can use small local biz still working through lockdown (like veg delivery)
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4 years
Just a friendly reminder NOT everything needs to be done before Christmas. Be smart. Wait for January. The world will not end.
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7 years
So, I am pretty certain I will be bringing back the #GeekGirlMeets podcast in January 2018! Following a long hiatus while I focused on my biz... Shout out to all you lovely #womenintech #womeninbusiness - WHO WANTS TO DO A #PODCAST ? Names if you please...
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2 years
When no female founder makes it to the final of the pitch competition….get every female founder in the audience on stage for a pitch Excellent style @mikebutcher #howtoweb 🎤 ⬇️
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5 years
Flight attendant: Is there a doctor on this flight? Dad:*nudging me* that should've been you Me: Not now Dad Dad: Not asking for a PR specialist to help, are they? Me: Dad, there's a medical emergency happening now Dad: Go see if “Just following up on my earlier email” helps
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4 years
Mum got her vaccine yesterday ❤️ AND she met actor Hugh Bonneville, who’s volunteering at their local vaccine centre. This is classic, my mum.
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Bragging for a moment cause I’m VERY proud of myself I’m down two stone (28 pounds or 12.7 KG) Lightest I’ve been in 6 years & more importantly the fittest I’ve been EVER Only took moving out of London, a new lifestyle & an intense lockdown 31 and learning consistency wins
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4 years
📢Personal News📢 If I put something out here, then I have to make it happen I'm going to write a book. In 60 days. For micro-businesses to #startups to get a grip on #communications and #PR If I don't have a draft by EOD Nov 7th, I have to do 200 burpees. Live. 💪
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3 years
Ummm.... @tech_eu just dropped the first 16 speakers for its conference on May 17th....and they are all women ... HEY OTHER CONFERENCES THIS IS HOW YOU DO IT!!! Not saying this is perfect but a move in the right direction!
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4 years
Day 76 of #75Hard Completed it! 🎉 Down almost 16 inches & lost 8lbs. Which means this little body is full of muscle now. 150 workouts 150 gallons of water 150 photos 6 📚 Now to enjoy the holiday season and get ready for Phase 1 in mid-January. I’m having a rest day.
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5 years
If you think I can help you or my brain can be useful in some form, I am free for a virtual coffee! Book me to discuss PR/Comms Content Marketing strategy Biz feedback #Womenintech #Diversity Remote workout together Anything else you want! Pls share♥️
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So this morning I will be trying to deal with this.. Email number 1 has been sent...if I don't hear back soon, this will escalate...
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Working on something special this year... If you want to fix the talent pipeline in any industry that touches STEM, can you raise a hand below, or tag someone amazing who loves this space :) Anyone passionate about the next generation. More to follow & I promise it's AWESOME!
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7 years
UPDATE 2: The company just phoned me. He denied it. HOWEVER, the evidence is in my favor - he has been dismissed. Well handled by them.
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7 years
So this morning I will be trying to deal with this.. Email number 1 has been sent...if I don't hear back soon, this will escalate...
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8 years
Big Cathy Announcement - I'm taking a leap! More here:
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3 years
Well, that was one memorable weekend. We finally had the wedding we dreamed of and so many friends and family in Barcelona with us. My heart may burst from all the love.
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7 years
For the record: #Feminism = Equality of the sexes Just because it has a term for women in the word, does not mean it is about just raising women up. It’s about improving society to the benefit of EVERYONE. If you believe in equality, you believe in feminism. It’s not hard...
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9 years
A personal post - #MondayMotivation Please RT if you can :)
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4 years
One goal for July - run 5K in under 30 minutes. Did it this morning and ended here. Boom. ✅
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5 years
Therapy session 11. Dealing with trauma. So basically 😭😭😭. Went home and ate 🥡, which though not great for me was better than leaving therapy and heading to a bar, which was what I really wanted to do to numb the pain. Therapy continues to be tough. #MentalHealth
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4 years
How it started Vs. How it’s going:
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5 years
So, at the end of 2019 I moved to Barcelona. A quiet move because of Brexit... Business as usual for @CEWComms (I am back in London most weeks) and working on plans to work with startups in Spain! If you know anyone in the local tech scene I’d be grateful for any intros!
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6 years
@StevieBuckley Anything you spread publicly about your company will always reflect values tone & culture. Founders lead by example. If this is showing incentives for hiring purposes, then culture & value are inherent! Assuming a video will only be perceived as 'intended'...that's just silly!
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5 years
Posting this is actually a MASSIVE step on the therapy side. I fail at seeing or recognising my hard work or success...and like a lot of women (and people in general) I don’t celebrate the great things I’ve accomplished. This makes me look like a badass 😊
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Graduated Moved to LDN Started career in tech comms Joined @GGMUK Podcast for 2 yrs Started @cewcomms & made #Startups100 Spoke @ conferences Mentored 300+ startups Started therapy Talked openly about #mentalhealth Feat. in Times, Guardian, Forbes & more Got engaged💍 Loved hard
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4 years
A great big thank you to the talent that is @paul_clarke for our gorgeous photos - you are an angel ❤️❤️❤️
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I've been very open about this for a while, but lately have struggled with talking about it publicly because I now run a company. But f*** it, I should lead by example. I have anxiety and depression. So here's another reminder that not all is as it seems. #WMHD2018
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4 years
Made my first angel investment today. Thanks to @AndysHVC for the wisdom and @FatKidOnFire for the confidence and connection. Exciting! Unlocked an ambition I’ve had for years and certainly won’t be the last.
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8 years
After an amazing time with Seedcamp, I'm excited to announce I'll be joining the @TechCityUK team as Head of Communications in late June 😃!
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5 years
You know what would be cool this #AdaLovelaceDay ? If you supported & celebrated women the other 364 days of the year @CEWComms we all agree, you can expand your world through reading. We've put together this great list of #journalists you should follow!
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5 years
HOW I LIVE NOW was created by my dear friend & force of nature, @TanyaLaird . Diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in 2018 The 1st event (Fri 16/8) is for anyone living with or affected by #cancer & long-term chemotherapy. Theme: Resilience! Please share. 🙏
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3 years
Please enjoy this photo of me sitting in the bathtub of our hotel.... For scale... Preparing for laps.
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8 years
Page 7 of The Telegraph Business Section today, discussing the need for more female investors to help support fema…
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6 years
Took my team for dinner tonight. There were 6 of us round the table. 6!! How blooming awesome is that?! Feeling pretty damn proud right now. @CEWComms on the up!
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Well, this is a delight! A truly diverse panel... LOOK at that array of different colour suits & shirts... (Cannot stop rolling my eyes)
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We are pleased to announce that our membership has been confirmed and @CommonsSTC is up and running:
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Graduated Moved to LDN Started career in tech comms Joined @GGMUK Podcast for 2 yrs Started @cewcomms & made #Startups100 Spoke @ conferences Mentored 300+ startups Started therapy Talked openly about #mentalhealth Feat. in Times, Guardian, Forbes & more Got engaged💍 Loved hard
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7 years
Congratulations to @cindygallop - flippin' finally!!!! Been waiting to see this awesome announcement for ages! SERIOUSLY, CONGRATS!!!
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Sex, the final frontier: Cindy Gallop raises $2M from mysterious investor for social sex tech by @rezendi
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7 years
Love happens when you least expect it. Take it from a girl who for years was convinced she wouldn't meet anyone. A lot can change in a year.
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2 years
#VC Twitter. I need a few kick-ass European female VCs for the Lowdown podcast this week - #IWD special - recording Friday at 8.30am GMT. I have London covered and would love some voices from around Europe! Please tag amazing women. Thanks! #journorequest
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8 years
Personal relationships are key for #startups looking at investors, according to @UKInnovationHub @TechCityUK survey
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UPDATE: The company this man works for have been in touch & were super helpful, apologetic & supportive They're taking this very seriously
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So this morning I will be trying to deal with this.. Email number 1 has been sent...if I don't hear back soon, this will escalate...
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7 years
@holly This guy lost his job! Win!
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5 years
Today we’re going to: - Exercise (cardio/ HIIT) - 🧘‍♀️(via zoom) - Have a 🥞 brunch in the ☀️ - 📚 for an hour - Start a 1K piece 🧩 - Make burritos - Watch Breakfast at Tiffany’s🍿 - Avoid news We learned planning helps more at the weekend #COVID19 What will you do today?
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2 years
@mattflannery @fintechna @branch_ng @branch_co If you haven’t already, you should check out @microverseinc and get in touch with graduates of the programme!
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3 years
Depression sucks Having the first bad case in a year I can crack on & pretend to a point, but the mental symptoms become physical, and each day is a struggle Internal dialogue is entirely negative Tears are common Reminder to myself: it will pass, you just need time
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4 years
32 today. All things considered, really proud of the past year. Excited for what’s ahead.
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4 years
We're raising money to keep my friend Tanya alive, to see Xmas 2021! She needs multiple treatments for her cancer, that aren't available through the NHS. If you can support us at all, we would be incredibly grateful! Tanya means a lot to a lot of people
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3 years
Just politely declined to pitch for 3 potential clients because of burnout...and was honest about the burnout. Very liberating! I'm always so worried about letting people down, but causing myself issues and berating myself in the process. Shoulders feel lighter now!
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3 years
I pretty much hate most photos of myself, but I do love the work of @paul_clarke I actually like this one!! A lot! Which Paul will know means literally everything ❤️
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7 years
“People said Muslim women will not attend this TEDx. What happened next shocked everyone.” by Masarat Daud
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6 years
Unlocking two big achievements today. 1) Run to work ✅ 2) Starting therapy - at 5pm 😐 Not gonna lie, I'm actually *quite* terrified of number 2. So any advice or words of support - they would be MUCH appreciated.
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6 years
Interested in #FinTech , #Tech and #China ? Come along to the first in a drinks series hosted by @BGTA_UK tonight - and meet experts from Ant Financial (parent company of AliPay) and Cass Business School. #LTW
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6 years
2018 has been rewarding & a big struggle. I never wanted to glamorise being a Founder. You see it a lot & preaching about getting up at 4am is INSANE & not a healthy message to give anyone. Starting and sustaining CEW is THE TOUGHEST thing I’ve done. This card means so much.
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4 years
Favourite thing Clients who pay their invoices IMMEDIATELY Makes me feel all kinds of 😊 SUCH a difference ❤️
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7 years
When @matthewhughes asks you for some awesome #womenintech names on FB, and you're pretty sure you'll break his Facebook messenger.... May as well break Twitter feed too. Lady Dev Shout Out Please.
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6 years
As a reminder. Please when you see a woman who looks sad. Do not feel so bloody self entitled that you need to lean in & say “Don’t look so glum” or “cheer up”. Thanks to the man who just made me feel 10X worse than I did before. No “I’m not ok” & I don’t need to be ok for you
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4 years
Grateful for Our first walk outside in 50 days! Birdsong A beautiful sunrise The smell of freshly baked goods as we walked past a bakery Dogs - I saw three. I missed seeing dogs. What are you grateful for today? #covid19 #covid19spain
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8 years
To organisers of tech events struggling to find talented female speakers, we've got 35+ awesome #womenintech @GGMUK
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7 years
Priorities when you get the 🔑 to the new flat!! I now officially live with a man in a flat we've been dreaming of for months! Yey! ❤️
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3 years
Back to work officially tomorrow, for now spending lots of time looking at photos from the wedding and catching up with those still in Barcelona ❤️
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4 years
Curious. Does anyone else have those moments where you are completely and utterly exhausted by the tech industry? Like, slam head against the table, why? moments... Have lost mojo. How do I get mojo back?
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2 years
I could get lots of work done this morning or I could watch the UK Government continue to fall apart... It's a tough choice.
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4 years
VERY excited! Just registered for a professional coaching course in January 2021 to add another string to my bow. Will be looking for clients (for free sessions & then paid) who are looking for professional development support Executive coaching for Founders Interested?
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#NewProfilePic because it’s been 6 or 7 years? 🤷‍♀️
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Age 31. Finally learning consistency is key to progress Part of moving to Barcelona was about prioritising health Since October I'm down 7% body fat 26 inches 24 pounds More importantly I can do a 3.30 plank Run 30mins and it's fun & I LOVE EXERCISE! It's not a punishment!
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When you’re working on your own, messages like this MAKE SUCH A DIFFERENCE. Happy client and now a smiling Cathy. Anyone you’re working with - whether on your team, independent, external - if they do good work, tell them! ❤️
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F*** you cancer F*** you covid F*** you 2020 I’m not a religious person but can I ask for positive vibes to be sent to a friend who has all the above and is now in intensive care So. Over. It. All.
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Don’t work in PR. From a person in PR.
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7 years
I have 63 names for this already!! If you know any woman doing something awesome in the Tech or Business world, send her my way! If I figure out how to speed up production we could get to 2 episodes a week!!! Conference or event organisers, worth keeping an eye on this list!
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So, I am pretty certain I will be bringing back the #GeekGirlMeets podcast in January 2018! Following a long hiatus while I focused on my biz... Shout out to all you lovely #womenintech #womeninbusiness - WHO WANTS TO DO A #PODCAST ? Names if you please...
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Quoted @cindygallop in an interview for Swedish TV talking about #womenintech "There's a lot of money to be made in taking women seriously"
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3 years
Proud to back the @Landscape_vc team 😇 AND to have already pre-registered as a Scout. This is gonna be BIG 💥 VC review platform Landscape launches a scout programme — of sorts - @amyrlewin @siftedeu
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Made it through a therapy session without crying 4 weeks of darkness and coming out the other side! Even dreamt on Sat night that I read out all my accomplishments without playing them down, to a room of young girls. Which may have been me talking to my inner small Cathy ❤️
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9 years
View from the stage @ #acornhackgirls - hello you awesome ladies this #IWD2016 ! #InspiringWomen
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5 years
And 12) Just know I’m really jealous that you’re still allowed to go for a walk, run or cycle. PLEASE don’t abuse that privilege! Here’s some social distancing love.
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7 years
I haven't written about #mentalhealth in a while. Here is a new one, on being strong, for #worldmentalhealthday
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4 years
Day 61 of #75hard My waist is 5 inches smaller than when I started. 😳
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5 years
You never know what is going on in someone’s life or in their head. Stop judging or providing opinions to people on things, struggles and situations, you do not know or understand. Be kind. To others and to yourself. We’re all human.
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I had to make the decision to furlough my team, starting last Weds. Specialising in working with startups & the wider support network they have, is something I love, but it comes with downsides when a pandemic happens. Like, everyone, I hope this is temporary. But it sucks.
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4 years
My Dad got his vaccine this morning! YAY ❤️🥳🙏🏻
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4 years
Feeling really proud of my own work today! Had an awesome launch for a great tech client 💥 So here’s a rare “yey me” tweet on Ada Day ❤️
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4 years
Weird rant but every time a relative sends me a card addressed to Cathy Cashman or Mrs. B. Cashman, I get sooooo annoyed. It is 2021. I chose not to take my husbands name. That's a thing I can do. I haven't changed my identity, please don't assume I did.
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3 years
It’s my birthday! Woohoo! Here are 33 things I’ve learned in my 33 years… Just kidding.
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4 years
30 days until a glass of cava... #75Hard
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2 years
I had an abortion aged 24. It was the right decision but still mentally & physically hard to go through. In the UK it was accessible to me and cost nothing. I am terrified that by what has happened in the US today. Abortion is healthcare and we deserve the right to choose.
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Imagine a world where ALL your clients paid on time. I think my blood pressure would be lower, I'd carry less stress weight, & I'd sleep! For any biz, this takes the piss (& forces us to be delayed with our own payments!). But for unfunded micro-businesses, it's just cruel!
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Excellent Thursday news, @CEWComms has been recognised by @SiliconCanals as one of the best PR firms for tech #startups ! Fab company on the list alongside Goldsmith Communications ( @BenGoldsmith90 ) and @BlackUnicornPR , among others ⭐️💪
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6 years
Did it. Me now - 😭😭😭😭😭 In a cab heading home for a cuddle and a cup of tea. Thanks for all the support earlier - very helpful advice!
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6 years
Unlocking two big achievements today. 1) Run to work ✅ 2) Starting therapy - at 5pm 😐 Not gonna lie, I'm actually *quite* terrified of number 2. So any advice or words of support - they would be MUCH appreciated.
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6 years
Not a bad day at all...feeling nicely spoilt on my 30th.
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4 years
Can we all just take a moment to appreciate that WE ARE NOT DOOM SCROLLING RIGHT NOW!!! My Twitter feed resembles hope and love and oh my good god I needed this injection of happiness.
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4 years
One day I hope to have this feeling about the UK! ❤️
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5 years
In happy news this week, we have a wedding venue and it is GORGEOUS! Roll on August 2020!!!
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7 years
My #dog doesn't understand the concept of fetch...she'll stare at a ball for ages willing it to move. No chance of getting it away from her!
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