About Atalie Oliva
When We Heal, Our Communities Heal With Us.
Hi, I’m Atalie, a first-generation Latina and proud eldest daughter of immigrants raised in South Gate, California. I was shaped by both trauma and resilience. Navigating complex systems while on my own journey to heal intergenerational trauma, I carried that lived experience into every part of my life, hence the name The Bitter Woman.
In 2020, as I began my intentional healing journey, I transformed my pain into purpose by reclaiming the label “The Bitter Woman” as a source of resilience and power.
Today, my work is rooted in a vision of creating work environments that don’t ignore trauma but instead recognize its impact on culture and leadership. My mission is to support leaders in building workplaces where people can lead, work, and live with greater well-being.
We spend a third of our lives at work. Why wouldn’t we leave it better than we found it?
We move beyond one-size-fits-all thinking. By meeting leaders with care and respect, we co-create solutions that support lasting professional growth.
Experience & Credentials
I bring over 10 years of experience across both public and private sectors, grounded in Human Resources and business strategy. I blend professional expertise with lived experience to create spaces that are not only transformative, but genuinely supportive of healing and sustainable leadership.
Qualifications
BA, Sociology
Cal State University Long Beach
Human Resources Management Certificate
Loyola Marymount University
MBA, Dispute Resolution Concentration
Pepperdine University
Certified Trauma-Informed Coach
Coaching Training World
Leadership & Service
National Storyteller
Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project
Women’s Advisory Council Member
Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (CA-44)
Beyond the Work
Leo ✹ Sag ⏾ Pisces ☉ — yes, it shows.
I live by the Stoic principle of Memento Mori: a daily reminder that life is short, and our time matters. When I’m not facilitating you can find me immersed in spiritual practice, spending time with family, or lost in the rhythm of music.
I believe the same vulnerability that heals our personal lives is what can heal our professional ones, too.