Podcast by Cara Mackay
NattyShedLife
Funny, Clever and Ridiculously Good Looking - a no bullshit take on the way we; live, parent, work and believe.
NattyShedLife
Latest episodes
20 November 2025
Big Sister Goals 🌸 Sophie’s Story | NattyShedLife PodcastM
In this episode, Cara and Nicola talk honestly (and a wee bit emotionally) about the girl who grew up watching Cara grind through late-night spreadsheets, then walked into the marketing department and quietly blew everyone out the water.
From writing newsletters that customers adore to supporting the younger ones in the family, Sophie brings a softness and a strength that makes all of us proud.
You’ll hear about the pride (and the tears) that come with watching her grow up around the business, and is now quietly becoming one of its brightest talents.
🎙️ About NattyShedLife
NattyShedLife is where we share the stories, people, and lessons that shape Gillies & Mackay. From team spotlights to behind-the-scenes chats, this is your place to hear what really goes into building a business with legacy at its core.
🔔 Subscribe & Listen
Never miss an episode – subscribe for free on your favourite platform:
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NattyShedLife
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/nattyshedlife/id1691999360
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6PTAxiE6p5T7ITHST05h3s
- Alitu: https://nattyshedlife.alitu.com/
📲 Connect with Us
- Website: https://nattyshedlife.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nattyshedlife/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NattyShedLife/
💌 Got a question or idea for the pod? Drop us a message at hello@nattyshedlife.com!
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17 November 2025
All About Amy: It’s Not All Rainbows & Fairies | NattyShedLife Podcast
Cara always jokes that Amy's marketing department is all “rainbows and fairies” (seriously offensive, really)
While she's definitely making magic happen, Amy's not here to sprinkle glitter ✨ she’s got serious work to get done.
You've maybe seen her in G&M's Instagram reels – Amy's the sharp, creative, no-nonsense mind behind so much of the brand’s content strategy. She's the one who turns ideas into reality, chaos into systems, and Cara’s wildest thoughts into campaigns that actually make people care about what we do.
Amy brings everything – humour, clarity, colour, and intelligence to every corner of the marketing department – and she does it with a kind of ease that’s, honestly... unfair.
This episode is all about Amy.
🎙️ About NattyShedLife
NattyShedLife is where we share the stories, people, and lessons that shape Gillies & Mackay. From team spotlights to behind-the-scenes chats, this is your place to hear what really goes into building a business with legacy at its core.
🔔 Subscribe & Listen
Never miss an episode – subscribe for free on your favourite platform:
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NattyShedLife
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/nattyshedlife/id1691999360
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6PTAxiE6p5T7ITHST05h3s
- Alitu: https://nattyshedlife.alitu.com/
📲 Connect with Us
- Website: https://nattyshedlife.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nattyshedlife/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NattyShedLife/
💌 Got a question or idea for the pod? Drop us a message at hello@nattyshedlife.com!
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13 November 2025
Once G&M, Always G&M 💚 Lewis's Story | NattyShedLife Podcast
Lewis Duncan’s journey at Gillies & Mackay has never been simple. He came in like a lightning bolt – fast, full of energy, ready for anything.
Then he left. And when he did, it broke hearts 💔
But the story didn’t end there.
In this episode, Cara revisits one of her most emotional chapters in the business – the story of Lewis Duncan’s journey into G&M, his departure, and his triumphant return.
From wood-cutting chaos during covid, to finding his pace, his confidence, and his purpose – this episode is a story about growth, perspective, and the power of coming back stronger.
🎙️ About NattyShedLife
NattyShedLife is where we share the stories, people, and lessons that shape Gillies & Mackay. From team spotlights to behind-the-scenes chats, this is your place to hear what really goes into building a business with legacy at its core.
🔔 Subscribe & Listen
Never miss an episode – subscribe for free on your favourite platform:
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NattyShedLife
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/nattyshedlife/id1691999360
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6PTAxiE6p5T7ITHST05h3s
- Alitu: https://nattyshedlife.alitu.com/
📲 Connect with Us
- Website: https://nattyshedlife.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nattyshedlife/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NattyShedLife/
💌 Got a question or idea for the pod? Drop us a message at hello@nattyshedlife.com!
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06 November 2025
The Next Gen: Ali & John | NattyShedLife Podcast
From weekend work experience to real-world responsibility, both Ali Gillies and John Mackay (Jr) have stepped into the business with confidence, curiosity and calm.
Ali’s drive and quiet ambition have already made him indispensable on the sales floor. John’s curiosity and technical skill are transforming how marketing runs behind the scenes.
This episode dives into what it means to grow inside a family business, how mentorship and trust build the next generation of leaders, and why letting go – and letting them lead – is the only way forward.
🎙️ About NattyShedLife
NattyShedLife is where we share the stories, people, and lessons that shape Gillies & Mackay. From team spotlights to behind-the-scenes chats, this is your place to hear what really goes into building a business with legacy at its core.
🔔 Subscribe & Listen
Never miss an episode – subscribe for free on your favourite platform:
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NattyShedLife
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/nattyshedlife/id1691999360
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6PTAxiE6p5T7ITHST05h3s
- Alitu: https://nattyshedlife.alitu.com/
📲 Connect with Us
- Website: https://nattyshedlife.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nattyshedlife/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NattyShedLife/
💌 Got a question or idea for the pod? Drop us a message at hello@nattyshedlife.com!
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31 October 2025
WE WON! Courier Business Awards 2025 | NattyShedLife Podcast BONUSODE
We did it! 🏆
Gillies & Mackay took home Perthshire Family Business at the Courier Business Awards 2025 last Friday – and we’re still buzzing ✨
In this bonus episode, Cara relives the night – the nerves, the chaos, the cocktails, and the moment we actually won. From Apex rubber ducks to heartfelt pride in the team, this one is pure celebration ❤️
But it’s more than just a pat on the back – it’s a look at what recognition means for a small family business, why it matters to celebrate, and how this is just the start of a much bigger story.
Plus 👀 a wee teaser for the Herald Family Business Awards (and a certain nomination Kieran might want to hear about 👏)
🎙️ About NattyShedLife
NattyShedLife is where we share the stories, people, and lessons that shape Gillies & Mackay. From team spotlights to behind-the-scenes chats, this is your place to hear what really goes into building a business with legacy at its core.
🔔 Subscribe & Listen
Never miss an episode – subscribe for free on your favourite platform:
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NattyShedLife
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/nattyshedlife/id1691999360
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6PTAxiE6p5T7ITHST05h3s
- Alitu: https://nattyshedlife.alitu.com/
📲 Connect with Us
- Website: https://nattyshedlife.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nattyshedlife/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NattyShedLife/
💌 Got a question or idea for the pod? Drop us a message at hello@nattyshedlife.com!
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30 October 2025
If You Want It, Earn It: Calum’s Story | NattyShedLife Podcast
Calum didn’t follow a path – he built one.
He joined Gillies & Mackay at 16 with no plan, no trade, and no idea what he was walking into. What followed was years of pressure, chaos, heavy graft and brutal lessons on-site – the kind that either break you or build you. Calum chose to build.
From cutter to delivery team, from apprenticeship to leading operations, and now building his own company inside the business – this is a story about resilience, responsibility, standards and belief.
🎙️ About NattyShedLife
NattyShedLife is where we share the stories, people, and lessons that shape Gillies & Mackay. From team spotlights to behind-the-scenes chats, this is your place to hear what really goes into building a business with legacy at its core.
🔔 Subscribe & Listen
Never miss an episode – subscribe for free on your favourite platform:
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NattyShedLife
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/nattyshedlife/id1691999360
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6PTAxiE6p5T7ITHST05h3s
- Alitu: https://nattyshedlife.alitu.com/
📲 Connect with Us
- Website: https://nattyshedlife.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nattyshedlife/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NattyShedLife/
💌 Got a question or idea for the pod? Drop us a message at hello@nattyshedlife.com!
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