Courtney Lorenz

Founder & Idealist

Founder of Northern Michigan’s first kombucha tea brewery, Courtney desires to share the health benefits
reaped from living foods. She believes that each body has unique nutritional needs.
Courtney is a lifelong food and beverage entrepreneur who creates value in the health and wellness
industry. Her background in nutrition and culinary arts fosters wellness within the community through
education, agronomy, and functional nutrition. Courtney has supported multiple businesses through their
growth phases and enjoys supporting her business through it’s own growth.
Courtney is a Certified Culinarian through the American Culinary Federation, Reiki Master, certified
meditation facilitator, and NASM nutritionist. She has been published Forbes, received 40 Under 40
awards three by the age of 30 and is Great Lakes Culinary Institute's Alumni of the Year 2019. Courtney
holds multiple businesses with her most current holding a top 3 nomination for Small Business of the Year
in Traverse City, Michigan.
Courtney volunteers on four community board organizations centered on health and wellness and enjoys
life outside with her dog.