OUTRAGEOUSLY AUTHENTIC
FINALISTS
This award honours female founders who stay true to themselves and their values.
These women lead with honesty and transparency, building businesses that reflect their genuine selves and fostering deep connections with their audiences.
01
ELISABETH CARLEY-LEONARD
VIBES AND VISIBILITY
Elisabeth is a true force of nature - fierce, fearless, and absolutely unstoppable. As a transformational coach and speaker, she empowers women to break free from limits, embrace their boldest selves, and live life with full-on passion and purpose. With a heart full of colour and authenticity that lights up every room, Elisabeth is outrageously herself, and exactly why she’s a finalist here!
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KellIE SIMPSON
LEGAL SUPPORT
Kellie is boldly herself in a space where few women show up that way. With over two decades in the legal sector, she turned her experience into a thriving virtual business support company, now backed by a team of 20 specialists. She's proof that you can lead with empathy, build with brilliance, and still make space for life beyond the laptop. Kellie’s calm confidence, deep expertise, and authentic presence make her standout and a true ‘Outrageously You’ finalist.
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LOUISE ADOLPHSEN
BRAND PHOTOGRAPHER
Louise is the kind of woman who instantly makes you feel at ease, camera in hand, heart wide open. As the founder of Brand Yourself Photography, she captures more than just great photos; she captures you; real, raw, and beautifully authentic. Her calm, welcoming energy builds instant trust, especially for women who usually shy away from the spotlight.
Louise isn’t about flashy poses or forced smiles. She creates space for women to show up as themselves and celebrates that in every frame. Her work is deeply personal, always rooted in kindness, connection, and helping women feel seen for who they truly are. A quietly powerful presence, Louise is always herself and that’s exactly why she’s a finalist.
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REBECCA HAYDON
THE SUBCONSCIOUS INSTITUTE
Rebecca is the real-deal, never sugarcoated, always real, and absolutely owning every part of the journey. As a mindset coach and NLP practitioner behind The Subconscious Institute, she walks us through life’s messy highs and raw lows with brutal honesty and heart. From navigating identity shifts to pushing through exhaustion and uncertainty, she shares it all - the behind‑the‑scenes struggles, the breakthroughs, and the boundary-setting wins. Rebecca went from feeling stuck in “victim mode” to building a multi‑six‑figure business, and she helps other ambitious women make the leap too - no gloss, no perfection, just real transformation
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ALISON YUEN
CONTIGO CONTENT STUDIO
Alison is the founder of Contigo Content Studio, where strategy meets soul. With a legal background and a love for storytelling, she helps law firms and legal tech founders ditch the dry content and show up with clarity, confidence, and real personality. Her approach? No fluff. No fads. Just authentic, brilliant content that connects.
Alison brings a fresh, human voice to a traditionally buttoned-up space, proving you can be professional and unapologetically you. A true standout who leads with warmth, wisdom, and a whole lot of magic.
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SAMANTHA HARMAN
THE STYLE EDITOR
Samantha, The Style Editor, helps women unleash their authentic selves through style that speaks louder than words. With 17 years in editorial and coaching, she’s all about wardrobe power that matches your energy and values - no fashion rules, just bold, confident YOU. Known for her honest, warm approach, Samantha’s mission is simple: help women show up loud, proud, and unapologetically themselves.
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the AUTHENTIC
judge
MICHELLE HARTLEY
Michelle is the living proof that authenticity is pure magic, not only was she last year’s Authentic Award winner, she brings all the colour, joy, and heart you could ask for. Known for her contagious smile and unstoppable energy, Michelle lights up every room (and LinkedIn feed!) with her genuine spirit and bold approach to business. The perfect guide to celebrate women who lead with honesty, passion, and unapologetic authenticity.
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