A life shaped by curiosity, creativity and reinvention.
Ana Ortega is a Spanish-born author, speaker and mentor whose work explores conscious leadership, identity, relationships, resilience and the courage to reinvent ourselves.
Born in southern Spain and based in Switzerland, Ana has built an international life and career across countries, cultures and disciplines. Her journey has taken her from journalism to international business and financial services, and ultimately to writing, speaking and mentoring—bringing together a deep curiosity about people with more than two decades of professional and life experience.
At the heart of her work is one enduring fascination: what shapes us, what transforms us, and what becomes possible when we have the courage to evolve.
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.
Ana’s writing crosses genres, but is united by one enduring curiosity: people—who we are, how we relate to one another, and the stories and experiences that shape who we become.
2013
Vegan Recipes for Newbies
Ana’s first published book receives the Gourmand Award for Best Vegetarian Cookbook.
2015
Taxi, Life Stories
Her screenplay becomes a finalist in the Beverly Hills Screenplay Contest. Her later screenplay, Meet You at George’s, also earns award recognition as a screenplay finalist.
2016
Bruno, the Yellow Lab
Her children’s book receives a Mom’s Choice Award and goes on to be translated into seven languages.
2019
My Coffee Man
My Coffee Man explores individuality, self-worth and the courage for women to embrace who they truly are.
Today
Writing across leadership, identity & relationships
Ana's latest work explores conscious leadership, identity, belonging, relationships and the courage to evolve.
We are allowed to evolve. We are allowed to begin again.
Ana Ortega
Ana’s approach is rooted in curiosity: asking better questions, challenging assumptions and looking beyond the obvious. At its heart is a simple belief—that while we cannot always choose what happens to us, we can choose how we respond, evolve and write what comes next.
Stories that inspire. Ideas that stay.
From fiction and children's literature to relationships, faith and conscious leadership, Ana's books explore how we live, connect, lead and evolve.
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Work with Ana
Where ideas become meaningful change.
Ana works with individuals, leaders and organisations to spark meaningful conversations, challenge perspectives and create experiences that inspire connection, growth and lasting change.
Speaking and conversations
Ideas that inspire. Conversations that stay with you.
From keynotes and corporate events to panels, fireside conversations and interviews, Ana brings together storytelling, insight and real-world experience to challenge perspectives, spark meaningful dialogue and inspire change.
Topics: Conscious leadership, reinvention, resilience, identity and belonging, relationships, and the courage to navigate change.
Private mentoring
A confidential space for clarity, perspective and the courage to move forward.
Thoughtful one-to-one conversations for those navigating change, relationships, identity or purpose—offering space to gain clarity, challenge perspectives and move forward with intention.
Reinvention Coaching
A space to reconnect with yourself, gain clarity and intentionally shape the life you want to create.
One-to-one coaching for those navigating change, relationships, identity or purpose—helping you gain clarity, recognise what may be holding you back and move forward with greater confidence and intention.
Have an idea, invitation or meaningful collaboration in mind?
Whether you’re reaching out about speaking, mentoring, media, creative collaborations or The Gathering, I’d love to hear from you. Every great idea starts with a conversation.
+41 79 39 29 469
Zurich, Switzerland
Malaga, Spain
London, UK
