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Let’s Be Honest.

Your Organization Deserves Better Than “We’ve Always Done It This Way.”

The Bitter Woman Network is a boutique consulting firm partnering with public sector agencies, nonprofits, and mission-driven teams who put people first.

We bring a trauma-informed approach that helps organizations reduce burnout, rebuild trust, and create cultures where connection and morale can thrive.

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Trusted by Partners Who Get It

Real Tools for Real Workplace Challenges

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Trauma Informed

We start by building trust and psychological safety. Then, we help you uncover and address the root causes of burnout, conflict, and disconnection.

Human-Centered Design

We don’t copy and paste solutions. We listen first, then build programs that match your people, your problems, and your goals.

Wellness Integration

From meditation to body scans, we bring in simple evidence based practices that calm the nervous system and support sustainable change.

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What We Offer

A learning journey that strengthens leadership capacity from the inside out and equips teams with tools that last well beyond the program.
Our retreats offer guided facilitation for budget planning, strategic alignment, or transitions combining focused decision-making with wellness practices that keep your team grounded and connected.
This service helps leaders intentionally design a trauma-informed workplace culture using the Culture Canvas Tool.
We design and facilitate community programming for community, wellness, and civic engagement. From pop-up healing activations, or storytelling gatherings, our events are rooted in connection and designed to move people into reflection and action.

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Meet Atalie Oliva

Atalie is the founder of The Bitter Woman Network, a space where healing, community, and leadership come together. 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).

When we heal, our community heals with us.

"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)
"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 where healing and leadership meet for First-Gen Women of Color. Each episode offers wisdom and tools to help First-Gen Women of Color heal (and the cultures they lead).

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