Name: Michelle Messer B Bus (Acct), PNA

Role in Practice: Principal

Career Highlights: I have worked in my own practice for the past 16 years. During this time, I also worked for Solution 6 (now MYOB) and wrote and presented the annual tax seminars. Whilst I occasionally miss the tax team at MYOB, I definitely don't miss being away from my family for weeks at a time.

Career Aspirations: I am very interested in helping women of all ages become successful. I would like to develop a range of seminars to empower women and give them the confidence to go into business. Watch this space.

Children: 2 children - a daughter Tori aged 10, and a son Ryan aged 9. 1 husband, 4 dogs and a part-time cat complete the family.

Hobbies: Photography and Soccer ( I still play outdoor soccer for Southport Soccer Club on the Gold Coast).

Dislikes: Receipts in shoe boxes, any type of tinned fish, mandarins and heading the ball at soccer. Wearing dresses - this is why... and this and this and this.

If I wasn't doing this, I would be: A photographer

Something not many people know about me: I broke my right ankle each time I was pregnant. This is another reason I only have two children.