Louise has been making soap since the early '90s and Soga Artisan Soap - vegan and cruelty free - was born in 2010. Soga has grown from a hobby, to 2 brick and mortar storefronts, online sales, and wholesale, in just a few short years. Louise is passionate and optimistic about life and makes a wonderful addition to the Board of Directors.

Marg has been making soap for 16 years and lotion for 5 years. She comes to the HBBG with 30 years in financial services, from general bookkeeping to preparation of financial statements and annual reports plus 6 years legal & regulatory affairs with Scotiabank. Marg lives in Ontario and loves gardening, music, and animals, especially dogs, horses and wolves.

An award winning cosmetic trainer, Cathi Westrop has worked in the cosmetic industry for 30 years from cosmetician to National Training Manager of a global prestige brand.
She brings her understanding of product knowledge, sales and merchandising to the Guild and hopes that she can share her passion for knowledge with the members. Currently she is the CEOC (Chief Essential Oil Chooser) & owner of The Whitby Soap Company & loves to create family friendly & kid safe products focussing around FUN.
Her pet peeve? The “all natural, no chemicals” client and says with a smile “Don’t ask me for chemical free products without being prepared to take a seat & be open to learning!”