Joy McKenzie, best-selling author, journalist, TV presenter and entrepreneur, has an extensive background in networking. She has hosted hundreds of events over the years from business networking events to Award Ceremonies, notably 'idea', the International Design Eco Awards, the unprecedented exciting Annual Award programme, established to reward and promote ecological design and innovation worldwide.

Nominated for an EFWBO Young Entrepreneur Award, Joy leads the way sucessfully integrating theory with practice, creatively conceptualising and directing new ideas. She is often head-hunted for her particular expertise in 'strategic thinking', essentially to customise concepts, methods and processes which create a clear focus and direction for businesses.

Her more recent activities have included hosting a series of high-powered 'Business Breakfast' events at the Bluebird Club in Chelsea. In July 2002, Carole Stone, London's Networking Queen, nominated Joy for the New Statesman's 'Networker of The Year Award'. Joy was featured in a special article - 'The Best of Young British' which celebrated the nation's most promising young (under 35) achievers.