About....

Annette Ortiz Mata is an award-winning author, blogger, and podcaster.  In her blog, she shares insights and personal stories that inspire and encourage readers in their journey.  Her blog can be found at www.Soulofawoman.blog

 Her first book, Unpredictable Outcome—Unmasking My Faith, is a spiritual memoir in which she shares her experience of deconstructing her faith to find God more deeply.  

Her sophomore book, Parenting in the Dark, Letting Go of Shame while Holding on to Hope, is a poignant memoir that all parents should read and will relate to.  Annette's  fiction work, "The Secrets We Keep The Lies We Tell, A Novel received rave reviews and was awarded best Romance/Suspense Novel.

She is also the host of Conversations from the Green Couch Podcast, a magazine-style show that features life stories and experiences from guests from all walks of life.  

She graduated from USC Gould School of Law with a Master’s in the Study of Law and a certificate in Entertainment Law. 

Annette Ortiz Mata is a blogger, award-winning author, producer, and public speaker.

Public Appearances

• "More than Miyagi - The Pat Morita Story" (Interviewer/Self) (Film)
• In Her Purpose - Women's Empowerment Luncheon (Panel Guest)
• Sisterhood - Women's Event (Panel Guest)
• Rise and Thrive Charity Fashion Show 

Interview: Cece Guitierrez and Bryon Scott (Moderator)

Author

"The Secrets We Keep The Lies We Tell - A Novel (AuthorHouse Publshing)

Awarded Best Romance/Suspense - The Bookfest Awards - Spring 2026

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 "Parenting in the Dark - Letting Go of Shame while Holding on to Hope" (AuthorHouse Publishing) 

 Awarded Best-Non Fiction - The Bookfest Awards - Fall 2023

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"Unpredictable Outcome - Unmasking my Faith," 

(AuthorHouse Publishing)

Blog

Her blogs can be found on www.soulofawoman.blog as well as on https://community.thriveglobal.com/author/annette-ortiz-mata/

Host

• Host of "Conversations from the Green Couch" - Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-from-the-green-couch-w-annette-ortiz-mata/id1566969656
• Former Co-host of Table for 5 Podcast, a magazine-style talk show, Annette interviewed
  Grammy-nominated artists, actors, CEOs, authors, and politicians.

Producer

 Produced theatre, broadcast news, live shows, and podcasts. 

Education

USC Gould School of Law Graduate - Masters in the Studies of Law Certificate of Entertainment Law.