Loreen Epp is a speaker, writer, classical flutist and former business executive.

Following degrees in arts, music and interior design in Canada, Loreen’s career spanned marketing and communications, retail merchandising and international business development.

As an international buyer and product designer, Loreen traveled throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas. Later, as CEO of a large fair-trade retail organization, she worked with artisan cooperatives in 25 countries. Her retail and design expertise also led to work as a magazine editor, columnist and keynote speaker in the home furnishings industry.

Today, Loreen brings these wide-ranging experiences and interests together in talks exploring remarkable destinations, cultural movements, and the fascinating ways history and place have shaped our music, architecture, art, fashion and food.

Loreen lives in Centerport, New York.