Ana Tardio, TEDxAtlanta 2025

ana tardio

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Born in a small town near the Spanish/Portuguese border, Ana has been exposed to different cultures since childhood. However, her passion for learning, navigating, and thriving in other cultures started when she left her small city in the South of Spain in 2000 to pursue her dreams. 

When in Rome, do as the Romans do, don’t you?

Living far away from home for over 20 years, Ana has discovered that adapting to new cultures means more than speaking the language or mimicking local habits. She learned that cultural identity runs deep and can be sensitive and that living in a new culture reveals more about your own than expected. Most importantly, she believes that understanding cultural differences is crucial for building a better future in today’s interconnected world.