Claire Braund is a social entrepreneur who co-founded <em>Women on Boards</em>. She is a former journalist and public relations professional who advocates the improvement of the gender balance on Australian company boards.<br /><br /> <em>Network with other women, realise your board potential or learn how to harness your personal influence for success. <a href="http://www.womenonboards.org.au/my/events/" target="_blank">See all upcoming Women on Boards events</a>.</em>

Amie Wild is the Insurance Manager for <em>Bcovered</em>. Amie's expertise is in personal insurance and she is an ABN member to network and grow her business and to learn from others' success.<br /><br /><em>ABN Members: Receive free movie tickets or gift voucher when you purchase insurance through Bcovered. Also receive a 10% commission on referrals.</em>

As the Founder and Director of Oradess, Julia is a passionate ambassador for the expression of personal beauty through make-up. <br><br>With an enormous depth of passion for the Oradess brand, Julia is devoted to empowering self confidence and working with women, from all walks of life, to help them radiate their natural beauty.

Full of energy, dynamic and focussed, Rae founded Inspire Success, a team of Human Resource Consultants on the Central Coast of NSW who assist business to implement effective people practices. <br><br>She works with businesses to help identify their key business drivers and develop a strategy which consists of practical and adaptable people focussed solutions.

Nadine Zrinzo manages <em>Bright Conferences</em>, an agency that specialises in planning, creating and executing conferences that help to enrich a particular sector, niche or organisation. Nadine can help you put a face to your organisation.<br /><br /> <em>ABN Members: Take advantage of a free 30-minute consultation with Nadine to help plan or manage your conference, workshop, seminar or training course.</em>

The Australian Businesswomen's Network is pleased to announce that member Kristy-Lee Johnston of Footprint Recruitment has been recognised as the <strong>2011 Member of the Year</strong>.<br /><br />We congratulate Kristy-Lee and thank her for her contribution to the Australian Businesswomen's Network community.

Shauna Upson is the CEO of <em>Secret Secretary</em>, a company whose mission is to make your life easier and to assist you achieve an improved work/life balance. Shauna's experise is in diary and email management for the busy solopreneur, particularly keynote speakers.<br /><br /> <em>FREE CONSULTATION: Shauna offers all ABN members a free consultation to understand your business requirements and evaluate your needs for a virtual assistant (value $55).</em>

Sass Design Creative Services is a team of advanced graphic artists and creative management providing a full creative service to clients. <p>Their diverse and various projects range from total branding, packaging, graphic design, marketing, print and print brokering to signage and web design.

Glenise Anderson is a trainer, coach and speaker who is passionate about developing women to embrace their role, no matter where they are in life.<br /><br /><em>Special Offer: <a href="http://www.selfconfidentwomen.com.au/free-leadership-book" target="_blank">Download Glenise's free e-book "The 8 Secrets to Extraordinary Women Leaders"</a> which includes a brief profile on women who made a difference in their own unique way.</em>

Michele Connolly helps people move from procrastination to action. It's her tagline at <em>Get Organized Wizard</em>.<br /><br /> Michele's brand new eBook, 52 Weight Loss Missions, reached #16 in Healthy Living and #20 in Weight Loss on the Amazon Kindle Store. Congratulations Michele!<br /><br /> <a href="http://blog.abn.org.au/media-abn/media-members/52-weight-loss-missions-michele-connolly" target="_blank">Read more about 52 Weight Loss Missions</a>.

Lisa Murray is a business mentor and coach who focuses on peak performance, business startups and helping stressed business owners regain control of their life and business. <br><br>Her holistic techniques help small business owners and others facing major life issues solve their biggest challenges with ease.