HI, MY NAME IS LAURA ORTIZ

I help professional and expat women stop living on autopilot, stop proving, and start moving from a place that feels true, not performative.

MY MISSION

To help you live, lead, and choose from a place of inner alignment, not external pressure, so you can create a life that feels whole, not fragmented.

How did I get here…

For a long time, I did everything right. I had a corporate job. The salary. Check, check.

I was also collecting other boxes. Burnout? Check. Never satisfied? Check. Exhausted? Check. Feeling like it was never enough? Check. Needing to be perfect? Absolutely.

I could not tolerate failure, uncertainty, or not knowing. Trying something without being sure I would succeed? Too risky. So I tried to control everything. It was how I kept myself safe. Until it stopped working.

Leaving my job and moving to a new country brought it all to the surface. I rushed to fix things. It didn’t work.

I reached a point where I needed space, not more fixing. That is when somatic work came into my life.

I am still practicing a new way of being. I do not believe this is something you complete. Growth moves in circles, not straight lines. We revisit the same places, but each time with new eyes, new capacity.

That is the kind of path I am walking now. And it is the kind of space I want to offer to other women.

“Growth is not a straight line. It is a practice of returning, softening, choosing again.”

PROFFESIONAL JOURNEY AND CERTIFICATIONS

I bring over a decade of experience in leadership, talent development, and personal transformation. I spent years designing and leading programs for global companies, helping individuals and teams grow in complex environments.

Alongside this, I built a business around mindfulness and meditation, and trained in breathwork, mindfulness, somatic and trauma-informed approaches. My certifications include work with leaders in the field such as Richard Strozzi, Staci Haines, and Manuela Mischke-Reeds. I also hold degrees in Psychology and Organizational Psychology.

But what matters most is not a list of credentials. It is the path I continue to walk myself. I know what it means to live in survival mode, to push and achieve while feeling disconnected. My work is grounded in personal experience and professional training — to help you move differently, with more presence, choice, and trust in yourself.

MORE ABOUT ME…

1. I played clarinet for almost 10 years, in a band and orchestra. I deeply admire people who dedicate their lives to creating and sharing any form of art.

2. I love reading. The first book I ever received, at age eight, was The Little Orange Man, originally written in German. I still keep it with me.

2. I first saw Van Gogh’s Starry Night when I was 20. It is still one of my favorite paintings. Life is funny, I never thought I would end up living in his home country.

Testimonials

  • ¨Laura´s guidance was pivotal in making me aware of the recurring pattern of operating in survival mode. Acknowledging and recognizing this tendency, with her support, proved to be crucial. It not only helped me understand myself better but also provided the tools to consciously break free from automatic responses, paving the way for a more intentional and empowered approach to challenges.¨

    Flavia

  • ¨It was great for me, I learned to be friends with my body and listen to it. ¨

    Niloo

  • ¨It was very interesting to reflect about my conditioned tendencies and how they influence the achievement of my goals. I learned how to pay attention to my body’s reactions to understand more about myself and how to overcome my barriers.¨

    Jessica

  • "I've had the pleasure of working with Laura, and I must say, she's been a game-changer. I initially reached out to her seeking guidance on my career path, and she exceeded my expectations. Laura is an exceptional listener; she not only hears what I'm saying but also understands the underlying nuances. Her advice is spot-on and always resonates with me."

    Lana

  • "Participating in the workshop helped me realize I'm not the only one going through similar insecurities and feelings. It showed how making things conscious can help us work on them every day—with support from our close circle and tools like conscious breathing, visualization, and internal dialogue work. Laura made it possible to bring back feelings of empowerment and safety to face life in a new country, and to normalize what many of us go through when we have to rebuild our lives outside our comfort zone."

    Vivian V.

Ready to take the next step?

CHOOSE WHAT FEELS MOST ALIGNED FOR YOU RIGHT NOW

EMOTIONAL MASTERY WORKBOOK

Designed for expat women, navigating change in their personal and professional lives.

What: A practical, self-paced guide that helps you understand your nervous system, map your emotional patterns, and learn how to move toward decisions and actions that align with what matters to you now.

EMBODYING POSSIBILITY CIRCLES

Join a signature group experience—co-created embodiment practices, community energy, themes on joy, rest, and exploring the unknown.

What: A first-of-its-kind circle designed for women, to reconnect you to your emotional range and inner direction.

Join the first series waiting list, and connect back with the possibilities that already live in you, towards a life you love.

SOMATIC 1-ON-1 COACHING PROGRAM

Deep, personalized support to navigate your unique transition, root out old patterns, and step into your fullest expression.

What: Custom somatic coaching and embodiment practices for lasting transformation.

Stop Overthinking, Start Making Decisions You Can Trust

If you find yourself going back and forth, stuck in fear or doubt, my Free 7-Day Guide to Ending Indecision will help.

It is not about thinking harder, but about learning to notice where you are choosing from.

Through simple practices, you will start to connect with a more centered place in you, and experience how it feels to make decisions from there.