Bernadine's STORY
Bernadine has been offering mentoring and guidance for women of all ages for over 25 years.
Native born Californian born in San Jose, California.
Currently living in Santa Cruz County alongside the Monterey Bay since 1994.
Certified as massage and CranioSacral therapist, trained in a traditional Hawaiian lineage of shamanic Lomilomi Haloa rite of passage, a yearlong ontological coach training and certification through Ontoco, 10 years of Landmark Education, 10 years of consistent work with ACA a 12 step-program, founded and led rite of passage program for teen aged girls Womanhood Inspirations, developed and led resilience programs for UC students through the pandemic, two home-births and a single mom for over ten years.
Dedicated to her own empowerment and empowering women everywhere, she offers online programs, one on one coaching sessions for personal and professional expansion in balance, hosts circles and retreats for women in celebration, education and through life changing transitions.
Currently married to an incredible man dedicated to his 15 year old twin boys and the work he is deeply passionate about. She is a step-mother and grandmother of two as her own two grown children now in their 20's forge lives of their own.
You can follow most recent events, videos, blogs and social media posts on Facebook, Substack, Instagram, Linkedin and Meetup through Women Who Are Up To Something. You can also sign up to receive newsletters including blogs, updates on events, offerings and an abundance of additional inspiring resources!
My inspiration became more clear...
Over the years, I discovered that when women connect to themselves and each other, we get grounded and more clear about life priorities and how to implement them regardless of the circumstances. We can unearth wisdom that gives us deep satisfaction to help us Remember Who We Are. We can then release the fears that tend to drive us in challenging times - fears for our children and for the future we feel victimized by because it feels so unknown.
I am very aware that when women gain the courage to make choices that inspire joy in their everyday lives, something miraculous begins to emerge.
This breakthrough is what invented: Women Who Are Up To Something.
Women’s Groups, Programs and Retreats
Throughout the year, there’s always something you could join us for!
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Deepen your Soul's Journey
A 9 month coaching program with Bernadine to Ignite and illuminate your dreams and aspirations, utilizing challenges and setbacks as fuel and guidance for the journey. Clarifying what is standing in your way and composting anything preventing you from claiming what you’d like to call in.
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Wise Women's Counsel
A consistent conversation where women share wisdom and challenges, supporting one another as we develop deep connections for growth and powerful vulnerability in a safe and loving container. Twice monthly.
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2026 Retreats
We have 1 day and 3 day retreats throughout the year!
Women’s Evolution- a collaborative weekend with a variety of presentations
Mount Madonna Center October 16-18th
Women of the Moon- Exploring cycles of the moon to support restoration, longevity and decisions to support sustained vitality.
Spring 2026
The Ever Transforming Woman- diving into shadow using art and movement to transmute challenges into joy and light.
Mount Madonna Center, March 6-8th
4 PILLARS FOR SUCCESS AND BALANCE
A 7 page e-book to inspire new perspective for sustainable success in YOUR life.
