A life shaped by curiosity, creativity and reinvention.
Ana Ortega is a Spanish-born author, speaker and mentor whose work explores what it means to be human: our relationships, our sense of identity and belonging, our resilience, and the many ways we continue to evolve throughout our lives.
Born in southern Spain and now based in Switzerland, Ana has built a life across countries, cultures and disciplines. Her curiosity has taken her from Spain to the United Kingdom, the United States, Latin America and Switzerland, and through journalism, international business, financial services, personal development and storytelling.
One thread has remained constant: a fascination with people, their stories, and their extraordinary capacity to change.
BORN IN
Southern Spain
BACKGROUND
Mass Media Communication
WORKS FROM
Switzerland, Spain and England
CAREER
Over two decades in journalism and international business
A writer with an unconventional journey.
Rather than being defined by one genre, Ana's work reflects the same curiosity that has shaped her life: an interest in people, relationships and the stories behind the lives we see from the outside.
2013
Vegan Recipes for Newbies
Her first published book wins the Gourmand Award for Best Vegetarian Cookbook.
2015
Taxi, Life Stories
Her screenplay is a finalist in the Beverly Hills Screenplay Contest. A later screenplay, Meet You at George's, earns international recognition.
2016
Bruno, the Yellow Lab
Her children's book receives a Mom's Choice Award and is translated into seven languages.
2019
My Coffee Man
A book encouraging women to embrace their individuality and recognise their own worth.
Today
The Beauty Pot and The Bonus Mom
Honest conversations about identity, belonging and blended-family life.
We are allowed to evolve. We are allowed to begin again.
Ana Ortega
Her approach is not about prescribing a perfect life or offering formulas for success. It is about asking better questions, challenging assumptions, remaining curious, and understanding that we can choose how we write what comes next.
Stories that inspire. Ideas that stay.
Ana's writing crosses genres and generations, but at its heart lies one question: what shapes the person we become?
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Work with Ana
Different ways to turn ideas into meaningful change.
Ana works with individuals, brands and organisations to create conversations, ideas and experiences that inspire reflection, connection and growth.
Speaking and conversations
Ideas that inspire. Conversations that stay with you.
From keynotes and corporate events to panels, fireside conversations and interviews, Ana combines storytelling and insight to inspire meaningful conversations.
Topics: reinvention, identity, relationships, resilience, personal leadership and belonging.
Private mentoring
A space for clarity, perspective and what comes next.
Thoughtful one-to-one conversations for individuals navigating change, relationships, identity, purpose or the next chapter of their lives.
Life Coaching
A space for clarity, perspective and what comes next.
Thoughtful one-to-one conversations for individuals navigating change, relationships, identity, purpose or the next chapter of their lives.
Have an idea, invitation or collaboration in mind?
Whether it's speaking, mentoring, media, creative collaborations or The Gathering, I'd love to hear from you. Let's start a meaningful conversation.
0041 79 39 29 469
Zurich, Switzerland
Malaga, Spain
London, UK
