Because healing leaders heals workplaces.

We help leaders create cultures where trust, accountability, and psychological safety improve communication, reduce silos, and boost team morale.

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Healing Our Community Starts With How We Lead.

City teams cannot support thriving communities when they are overwhelmed by low morale, communication gaps, or unresolved tension. We partner with public-sector leaders to strengthen the cultures at the heart of their departments. Through practical and culturally grounded leadership development, we help teams rebuild trust, improve communication, and create a healthier environment for the people doing the work and the communities depending on them.

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Our Services

  • We design and facilitate customized training programs that help leaders strengthen emotional intelligence, navigate conflict with compassion, and build healthier team dynamics.

  • Supporting institutions in building workplaces where people feel safe, valued, and empowered.

  • Bringing healing, connection, and political awareness directly into community spaces.

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Trusted by Partners Who Get It

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Real Tools for Real Workplace Challenges

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Trauma Informed lens

We prioritizes psychological and emotional safety.

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Human-Centered Design

We tailor every program and strategy to the lived experiences of the people in the room.

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Wellness Integration

It’s embedded into the consulting process, not treated as an add-on or afterthought. Holistic integration of mind, body, and spirit, because real leadership requires internal alignment

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Meet Atalie Oliva

Atalie is the founder of The Bitter Woman Network.. As the eldest daughter of immigrants raised in South Gate, California, she was shaped by both trauma and resilience. Navigating complex systems while on her journey to heal intergenerational trauma, she carried that lived experience into every part of her life (hence the name The Bitter Woman).

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When we heal, our community heals with us.

When we heal, our community heals with us.

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    "I would say that if you want to really make an impact. No, seriously, really care about your community and want someone that understands and takes great care in each step of the process to develop a workshop or event with you, contact The Bitter Woman. I look forward to future collaborations!"

    Rocio Flores, Founder
    Brillantes Emprendedoras Latinas de Los Angeles (B.E.L.L.A)

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    "The trauma informed approach and the format of how the Bitter Woman works helps to recognize and dismantle toxic approaches we may be accustomed to."

    Clarissa Cota, Founder/Co-Owner
    My Comunidad Foundation

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Beyond Bitter Podcast

A space for First-Gen leaders of color. Each episode offers wisdom and tools on healing and leadership at work.

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We grew up in workplaces that told us “Rest is earned.” As if our worth is measured in exhaustion. As if burnout is a badge of honor. Here’s the truth Rest is necessary. For our bodies, our leadership, and our communities. Rest
What began as a space to name our bitterness, to speak the truth about burnout, toxic work culture, and the pressure to “power through,” has grown into something deeper. This journey has been one of reflection, healing, and gratitude. 

We’re so excited to be wrapping up the Re:Connected series this Saturday 10/25 ❤️✨ This gathering is all about coming home to yourself and to each other. We’ll move together with a live DJ set, share tea and small bites, and connect in