Shops and services in London’s Old South
WOMEN in Business
IN CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
As both owner and maker, Andrea DeKay thrives on the quiet rhythm of creating and the joyful interactions with customers who connect with her work.
A city at its best functions as a harmonious collection of great neighbourhoods, like Wortley Village.
Wortley is in part defined by its great parks, charming residential streets and quaint commercial area, but there is also a supportive spirit that echoes small town values.
That energy is enhanced by business owners and operators like the following group of women. In seeing why each has chosen to be part of this tightly knit community you will also see why Wortley Village has become a shop, dine, play and stay destination for Londoners and visitors from far and wide.
ANDREA DEKAY
Flux Pottery
After a successful first career in law, Andrea DeKay discovered a creative calling that would eventually reshape her life. She began making pottery early in her legal career and fell in love with the meditative, hands‑on process. After 20 years of treating pottery as a cherished hobby, she left law to pursue her craft full‑time.
Two years ago, when a studio space opened in Wortley Village, Andrea launched Flux Pottery, an ideal fit for a neighbourhood that celebrates local makers. As both owner and maker, Andrea thrives on the quiet rhythm of creating and the joyful interactions with customers who connect with her work.
While embracing pottery as her profession, Andrea is exploring new hobbies, from knitting to candle‑making and quilting, continuing her lifelong love of learning and creativity.
• fluxpottery.ca
DIANE GORDON
London Living Real Estate Ltd.
For Diane Gordon, real estate has always been rooted in relationships, trust and genuine connection. With 46 years in the industry, she finds fulfillment in guiding clients and families through meaningful milestones. Diane chose this career because of her love of working with people, and that passion inspired her and her husband to launch London Living Real Estate Ltd. in 1981 so they could build a business on their own values.
She encourages women entering the field to work hard, stay compassionate and prioritize integrity over the sale. Diane also believes every woman should embrace her own style and trust that everything will come together in time. A lifelong resident of Old South, she remains proudly and actively involved in the community she has always called home.
• londonlivingrealestate.com
ANGIE & KRISTA REEVES
The MYLIE Group Real Estate Team
For partners Angie and Krista Reeves, real estate is simply the vehicle, not the definition, of the work they care most about. “It’s not about what we do,” Angie says. “It’s about how we show up.”
As co-owners of the purpose-led MYLIE Group Real Estate Team — named for their beloved fur baby and unofficial CEO (Cookie Eating Officer) Mylie, and standing for Making Your Life Insanely Easier — they’ve built a business grounded in people, relationships and community.
Both brokers, with Krista also a Certified Financial Planner, they guide families through major housing transitions. In 2025 alone, they supported 225+ families with food, clothing and toys during their holiday drive, hosted 27 public events, and created a welcoming neighbourhood space in Wortley Village — the community they are proud to call home.
• themyliegroup.com
ASHLEY SATCHELL
Featherfields
“Follow your heart and find something that combines your,” advises Ashley Satchell, owner of Featherfields, a haven for bird lovers and gardeners. Originally from London, Ashley moved to Toronto after graduating from Fanshawe College’s Photography Program. After over a decade in Toronto, she returned to London in 2019 to take over Featherfi elds, a beloved local business.
Ashley loves traveling, reading mystery novels, and dabbling in various art forms. She finds joy in the bonds she forms with her customers, who remind her why she loves what she does. “Featherfi elds is more than a retail store,” says Ashley. “It’s a gathering place for the community.”
With a diverse background in photography, fashion, publishing, retail management, and engineering, Ashley values the creative freedom and customer interaction her role offers. Her journey underscores the importance of passion and adaptability in business.
• featherfields.com
