Not having met Anna Kennedy winner of the coveted Daily Mail Inspirational Woman of the Year Award previously, I wasn't quite sure what to expect - only that she had to be exceptional!

Founder of Hillingdon Autistic Care and Support, and more recently owner of Baston House School, Hayes with 2 autistic boys herself, my question had to be "How do you manage?" Anna looks fantastic and yet she regularly manages on only 4 hrs sleep per night. I'm still not sure how she does manage, except with the love and support of those around her - she does. Anna told us how from time to time she needs to take time out for herself, even if that it just sitting in her car in the supermarket car park for 10 minutes so that she can gather her thoughts, and breath.

Her book "Not Stupid" available on Amazon gives an insight into her strength of character and determination to provide a better life for her sons and others affected by autistic spectrum disorders (ASD).

Meeting Anna at the recent 1230 TWC Bromley meeting was both an inspiring and humbling experience and if you have the opportunity to hear her speak, I would urge you to attend.

1230 The Women's Company provides regular monthly meetings for business women to meet, share experiences and generate business through the valuable relationships that effective networking provides. Everyone has the opportunity to let everyone know about their business in a 1 minute talk and one Member per month is able to extend that to a 10 minute talk. A free 1230 TWC 1 minute presentation guide is available, just email meetings@1230.co.uk if you would like a copy

Booking and details or email meetings@1230.co.uk www.1230.co.uk

All business women are warmly welcomed to 1230 TWC meetings and if you'd like the opportunity to inspire by sharing your expertise at a meeting as a Guest Speaker, please get in touch on meetings@1230.co.uk www.1230.co.uk

1230 Twilight Beckenham meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month

1230 TWC Beckenham meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month

1230 TWC Bromley meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month

Details of other groups outside the LBB can be found on www.1230.co.uk

See you there! www.1230.co.uk 020 8650 8015