//podcastplus.net/feed/podcast~eb390e5f97d1e63f65a11325244188ef33db4d9251593fe704e7f6ec86766799 Bitter Grace is a lifestyle brand that guides people towards self-congruency and authenticity. We share stories, knowledge, and tools that empowers each of us to heal and expand our self-image so we can create and live the life we love. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:21:06 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2250743/13926469-reinventing-life-after-40-with-monica-sherese.mp3 Monica Sherese is a Self-Discovery and Intentional Living Coach committed to unleashing the magic that arises when high-achieving women aged 40 and over awaken to the juiciness of midlife and set a powerful intention to live a life aligned to what matters most.  Through taking her own path to self-love and enhanced awareness, she knows without doubt that her greatest mission in life is to impact as many women as she can, partnering with them as they take the plunge into creating a new life they long to live, on their own terms and by their own rules.  As a fierce advocate of full and free self-expression, her work centers on three main pillars - Spirituality, Self-Image and Style. Fri, 10 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2250743/13926469-reinventing-life-after-40-with-monica-sherese.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2250743/13866603-the-secret-to-great-style.mp3 The secret to great style is when you have developed a deeper relationship with yourself and have clarity on the person you aspire to be. You become more deliberate and conscious in the way you express yourself through what you wear that aligns with the future vision of YOU.  Congruence of self is showing up in the fullness of who you are, that enables you to embody the most authentic version of you through purposeful and intentional style. Fri, 03 Nov 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2250743/13866603-the-secret-to-great-style.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2250743/13851788-lauren-decot-on-relentlessly-choosing-joy.mp3 Lauren Decot is a mom, political consultant, and co-director of a non-profit that works to increase diversity in the political consultancy space.   Born in Washington, DC, Lauren’s love of politics was piqued early.  She is a Partner at MBA Consulting Group, a DC based firm that provides compliance and accounting services to Democratic/progressive candidates and organizations.  She is co-director of the Institute for Ethical Campaigning, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes diversity among campaign consultants and staff through paid internship programs focused on providing opportunities for underserved communities, specifically economically disadvantaged youth, people of color, and people with disabilities.  Her favorite job is that of mom to William, age 6.  Lauren and I met in 2022 during a personalized styling experience at Bitter Grace. During our time together, it was clear that Lauren was in a relentless pursuit to reclaiming joy and most importantly, herself.  For Lauren, it&... Fri, 27 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2250743/13851788-lauren-decot-on-relentlessly-choosing-joy.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2250743/13797329-what-is-conscious-living.mp3 Conscious living begins with self-awareness, and clarity on our values and the person we want to become. The choices we make today can have long-term implications, so it's essential to make intentional choices that aligns with our goals and personal ethics.  When we consciously and consistently take action in accordance with our greatest values and the person we aspire to be, we begin to create and live the life we love.  Fri, 20 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2250743/13797329-what-is-conscious-living.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2250743/13761427-rachel-delaney-on-the-journey-to-authenticity.mp3 Rachel Delaney is one of our dearest clients at Bitter Grace. Her healing journey began in 2021 when she made the commitment to invest in her personal development and alter her relationship with food. Since then, she's gained a new sense of self and a new identity that opened her heart to the possibilities. She was ready to face her fears into opportunities for growth.  For the first time in her life, she was willing to challenge her beliefs around clothing and self-expression. Shopping for clothing, in particular, was something that was distressing all throughout her adolescence and early adulthood. It was an experience that ignited shame, frustration, and inadequacy. She made the decision to reimagine her image and her personal style beyond the discomfort she felt internally, with the inner knowing that the only way for growth was to embrace the unknown. Rachel's story is a reminder that when we have the courage to move through our fears and unhealed emotions, we gain freedom and harm... Fri, 13 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2250743/13761427-rachel-delaney-on-the-journey-to-authenticity.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2250743/13722413-episode-1-beyond-the-clothes.mp3 The ability to freely express who we are is essential for us to be free and authentic. Clothing is a key component in which we express ourselves in the world and to those around us. It sends a powerful message about you and who you want to be.  Some of us underestimate the value of clothing and unconsciously leverage it in a way that is incongruent with the vision of who we aspire to be. When we harness the power in us through conscious living and awareness, we step into our authentic power and the person we are meant to become.  In this episode, I share with you a glimpse of my personal story and why Bitter Grace is deeply personal to me. My hope is that it empowers you to embark on your journey to heal and to reclaiming your personal power to create the life you love and deserve.  Fri, 06 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2250743/13722413-episode-1-beyond-the-clothes.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2250743/13628183-intro-a-path-to-conscious-living.mp3 Bitter Grace is a lifestyle brand that guides people towards conscious living. Our personal mission is to help people toward self congruency and to live life more authentically and happily. We provide knowledge, strategies, and tools that empowers each of us to invest in ourselves internally and externally and to strengthen and improve our self-image so we can live our best and rich life. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2250743/13628183-intro-a-path-to-conscious-living.mp3