Episode #174
Building Stronger Communities, One Conversation at a Time Faith, Family, Business and Community Spirit - Episode 176
Welcome to the 1230 TWC Business Beat Radio Show A very warm welcome to another edition of the 1230 TWC Business Beat Radio Show, where every week we bring together inspirational guests, local businesses, community champions and remarkable people with stories worth sharing. Whether you're listening live on Love Da Beat Radio or catching up with our podcast, thank you for joining us. Every programme reminds us that behind every business, organisation and community project are passionate people making a real difference. Today's guests are wonderful examples of exactly that. ________________________________________ Birthdays, Celebrations & Hugs Before we begin... A very Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating this week! Especially Rebecca Robertson and Rosemary Cunningham. We hope your year ahead is filled with happiness, good health and exciting new opportunities. As always, we're sending our weekly hugs to everyone who may need one. Whether you're celebrating success, navigating challenges or simply taking life one day at a time... Remember... You're part of a wonderful community, and we're delighted you're here. ________________________________________ Today's Special Guests Jeff Hawthorne Supporting Businesses Through Workplace Chaplaincy Joining me today is Jeff Hawthorne, Workplace Chaplain with Kent Workplace Mission and Lay Minister at Christ Church & St Paul's, Anerley. After an impressive thirty-five-year career as a science teacher, Jeff developed international educational partnerships, creating opportunities for students and teachers to learn from different cultures around the world. Today his work takes a different, but equally valuable direction. As Workplace Chaplain, Jeff supports local businesses along Anerley Road and Elmers End Road, offering encouragement, a listening ear and helping strengthen community relationships. We'll be exploring what workplace chaplaincy actually involves, why emotional wellbeing in business matters more than ever, and how local churches continue to invest in and support their communities in practical ways. Jeff also shares three wonderful thoughts to leave us with: "Good photos are God's publicity." "A smile is the shortest distance between two people." ❤️ "The foundations of every successful venture are faith, hope and love." Simple words. Powerful messages. ________________________________________ Jools Owen Planning Ahead for a Warmer, Greener Future Also joining us today is Jools Owen from Logical Heating Plumbing Solutions Ltd. Jools and her family have been part of the Bromley community for over twenty years and have built a business based on integrity, honesty and traditional family values. While many people only think about their heating when winter arrives, Jools explains why summer is actually the ideal time to prepare. Boiler servicing. Heating system maintenance. Power flushing. Underfloor heating checks. Small repairs before they become expensive emergencies. Planning ahead saves both money and stress. We also discuss the growing importance of renewable energy and how solar thermal systems are becoming an increasingly practical option as our summers become longer and warmer. For businesses and homeowners alike, sustainability is no longer simply a future aspiration. It's becoming today's reality. Outside work, Jools is also an enthusiastic supporter of the local Sole to Soul community running group based in Betts Park, proving once again that successful businesses often thrive because they're actively involved in their local communities. ________________________________________ Jade Bonner Helping Children Thrive Our third guest today is Jade Bonner from Anerley Day Nursery, part of Grandir UK. Jade has devoted her career to supporting young children during some of the most important years of their development. Working in early years education requires patience, kindness, consistency and enormous enthusiasm. Every day presents new opportunities to encourage curiosity, build confidence and help children develop essential life skills through learning and play. During today's conversation we'll explore why creating a warm, welcoming and positive environment makes such a lasting difference—not only for children but also for their families. Jade also shares two excellent business tips that apply to every industry. Firstly... Always smile. The hundredth conversation you've had today may be the very first interaction that customer has experienced with your business. Your energy matters. Secondly... Never underestimate the value of giving someone your time. Taking just a few minutes to make somebody feel genuinely welcome can create relationships that last for years. After all... You never know where one conversation may lead. ________________________________________ Building Better Communities Together Although today's guests come from very different professions, they all share something important. They care deeply about people. Whether supporting businesses. Helping families. Looking after children's development. Improving wellbeing. Encouraging greener living. Or strengthening local communities. Each guest demonstrates that success is measured not only by what we achieve ourselves but by the positive difference we make for others. And perhaps that's one of the greatest business lessons of all. ________________________________________ 1230 TWC News There is so much happening over the coming weeks! 1230 TWC TV Join us on the second Wednesday of the month for our popular online 1230 TWC TV meeting. Just one hour. Packed with inspiration, networking and practical business ideas. Perfect for busy businesswomen wanting to stay connected wherever they are. ________________________________________ Bromley Area+ Networking Lunch Then the following week... Join us on the third Wednesday of every month at ASK Italian, Beckenham. Alongside fantastic networking, this month's meeting includes a Mini Workshop with Rebecca Nwankwo. Rebecca will be sharing practical strategies to help women confidently turn their expertise into successful businesses. It's one you definitely won't want to miss. ________________________________________ Women in Business Big Show Don't forget! This Wednesday is the Women in Business Big Show, hosted by Sian Murphy in Longfield. I'll be there facilitating networking and would love to see many familiar—and new—faces. If you're attending, please do come and say hello! After all... My favourite question is always: "Tell me about you." ________________________________________ Looking Ahead Next week's special guest is: Nandini Chatto Another inspiring conversation with another remarkable guest. Be sure to tune in. ________________________________________ Thank You A heartfelt thank you to today's wonderful guests: Jeff Hawthorne Jools Owen Jade Bonner Thank you for sharing your knowledge, your passion and your commitment to making our communities stronger. And thank you, as always, to our wonderful listeners. Your continued support makes every programme worthwhile. Until next week... Take care of yourselves. Keep smiling. Keep supporting one another. Keep asking questions. And remember... Communities don't become stronger by accident. They become stronger through conversations, kindness and connections. Stay tuned now to Love Da Beat Radio. I'm Jackie Groundsell... 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