Our Team
Hi, I’m Kirsten, the creator of The Heart of Oxford!
I was born and raised right here in beautiful Oxford County and am the proud local business owner of Kynd Beauty Spa.
I have always loved my home and in 2020 when all of our small business owners were in a place of such uncertainty I wanted to bring us together and let Oxford County know, we were here. The Heart of Oxford Giveaway was born. An Instagram style giveaway that began with 70 local businesses and a prize value of $5,000 that grew just three years later into 140 businesses and a prize value of almost $25,000.
Now it is time for a fresh new direction by bringing these incredible businesses under one roof and give you The Heart of Oxford Experience! Unlike any other vendor show in our area this is exclusively Oxford County businesses. The people from our home who are dedicated to sharing their magic and using it to build our community.
Laura Woolner
Specialising in Design and Marketing, L.N. Studios works one-on-one with business owners to create marketing campaigns, websites, digital marketing strategies, social plans and so much more. With clients in Canada, US, UK and Australia, she has been helping business owners grow their companies and attract new clients for over 10 years.
Born and raised in the UK, Laura made her way over to Canada and quickly made a name for herself in the beauty industry. With a Bachelor’s degree in Design and Communication, she’s moved from managing large beauty brands to running her own consultancy as a freelance designer.
Rachel Southby
Rachel is passionate about creating events that look as special as they feel. Born and raised right here in Oxford County, Oxford Occasions was created through Rachel’s desire to help others feel celebrated and cared for. With a heart full of creativity and a mind buzzing with innovative ideas, Rachel loves to transform your Pinterest dreams into reality. Rachel has had the opportunity to curate various events, from enchanting weddings to corporate galas, and fundraisers that leave a lasting impact. Rachel is more than just an event planner; she is a memory-maker.
“The more you praise & celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate” ~ Oprah