Sandra Hutchings

Owners of Hutchings Farm

Sandra Hutchings is the owner operator of Hutchings Farm that she runs with her husband Kevin and four children. Daily chores include the care and feeding of our sheep, pigs, chickens, turkeys and tending to the market garden. We use the sheep wool for value add products such as dryer balls, felted soap, knitting yarn and have wool rovings. Social media allows me the opportunity to share what it’s like to live on a small farm. 

Kaitlin Ward

Co-owner of Ess & Cay Salon and Experience

Although her business is new to Keswick, her craft and expertise are far from that. 
Kaitlin is one of the owners of the trendy new space Ess & Cay salon and experience. 
“Social media has become such a huge part of our daily life at the salon- it is literally our portfolio to showcase our guests what they can look forward to when coming to visit us! We are lucky with this day and age that we get the luxury of customizing our online presence about our services and available products every single day.” 

Melissa Sedore, RDH 

Owner of Dental Hygiene on Demand

Melissa Sedore has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for over 17 years — the past 3 of which she has headed Dental Hygiene on Demand, an exclusive boutique dental hygiene office in the heart of Keswick, ON.

Melissa is an enthusiastic member of the Georgina Chamber of Commerce as well as her community, and her dedication to her clients has earned her the Reader’s Choice Award for Best Dental Hygienist and Best Dental Services in Georgina in 2021!

Be sure to check out Dental Hygiene on Demand on Facebook and Instagram, where Melissa loves to share fun and informative posts meant to educate and make you giggle 🤭 You can also explore her new website at www.dentalhygieneondemand.ca. 

Amanda Gordon 

Co-Owner of Cloverhill Flowers

Amanda Gordon was raised in Georgina and went off to Queens University for a degree in Film & Media. She worked with one of Canada’s prominent filmmakers, Allan King and in 2009 started her lifestyle blog, LifeatCloverhill.com. With a large international audience, she works with brands on sponsored content that highlights diy projects, decor, recipes and her lifestyle. In 2015 she made the move back to Georgina where Amanda and her husband are lovingly restoring a 1903 farmhouse, while raising their three young children. In 2016 she started the sustainable cutting flower farm, Cloverhill Flowers with her mother, Debbie. They focus on seasonally inspired floral designs and teach workshops. 

Lauren Ferraro

Executive Public Speaking Coach and Co-Star on HGTV’s Trading Up with Mandy Rennehan

When it comes to public speaking, presentation and communication skills, Lauren Ferraro is Canada’s “go to.” Her expertise and innovative approach have made her one of the most sought-after public speaking coaches for many of the top Fortune 500 companies, CEOS, executives, politicians, and media personalities in Canada and abroad.

Her stellar reputation, combined with her genuine enthusiasm for public speaking, has also made her a regular fixture on the Canadian media circuit, with appearances on major networks, radio and tv shows, including:

HGTv, The Social, CTV News, Your Morning, CBC Radio, CP24, Global’s The Morning Show, CHCH Morning Live, The Comedy Network and Global News BC1.

She also writes for various digital magazines and coaches Tedx Speakers.

Lauren holds a Masters Degree in Voice and Speech Studies from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London, England. She is the current Instructor of Public Speaking, and Interview Skills with the Speech Communications department at the University of Waterloo, Invited Instructor with the Master of Professional Communications Department at Ryerson University teaching Advanced Speaking and Presentation Technology.

Prior to this appointment, she was Professor of Speech and Dialects at George Brown College and has held many workshops at various national and international post secondary institutions. Lauren also holds a Bachelors Degree in Classical Theatre, Performance from Ryerson University and has been a Voice & Speech Coach for various studios and private actors auditioning for: Broadway, Hollywood, Commercials, Voice-Overs & London’s West End.

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Portia Chambers

Social Media Manager

Before becoming a social media and digital marketing coach and manager, Portia Chambers grew her own business as a local yoga instructor and reiki practitioner. This background has become paramount in propelling her clients to success when navigating the realm of social media. From creating an effective content strategy, dynamic content creation, to compelling and engaging story creation, to creating a healthy and balanced social media mindset to navigate the ever-changing features and algorithms, Portia’s passion for growth shines through everything she does. Not only is she passionate about helping businesses grow, but also helping business owners create a more balanced approach to social media, coaching them every step along the way.

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Vicky McGrath

Founder of Vicky McGrath Spiritual Arts

Vicky McGrath is a professional speaker and expert on success mindset, with over two decades of speaking experience across North America. Vicky will lead you through her engaging, empowering formula on goal setting for success. Vicky has used her unique formula in her own life and actualized amazing goals, including a coveted spot in the Ironman World Championships in Kona Hawaii Oct 6/23. Vicky speaks at conferences, trade shows, on TV and podcasts, in person and virtually. Book Vicky for your next event! vicky@vickymcgrath.ca

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Jennifer Anderson

Executive Director of the Georgina Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Information Centre

Jennifer Anderson is the Executive Director of the Georgina Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Information Centre, a dream career that allows her to encourage residents to shop local and discover the amazing businesses and organizations available to them in their own backyard.    

Her love of community is evident in every professional position she has held.  Prior to her work at the Chamber, Jennifer was the Program Administrator for Georgina Cares, a non-profit organization that helps children and families in need.  For 14 years, she held the position, overseeing the organization and running the annual live tv auction.  

Jennifer has also spent 24 years working and volunteering in community television for Rogers tv.  Her on-air resume includes shows like: The Parenting Show, Georgina Life and That’s My Story and event coverage of Elections, the Business Excellence Awards and the Santa Claus Parade.  

In her free time, you can find Jennifer in the arena, at the ball diamond and out and about in the community with her husband and kids. 

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