Our Team

Women Who Warrior came to life with one on one conversations and the realization there was a need for deep connection amongst women. “The more I started sharing this vision I realized that there was a handful of other inspirational women who were also looking to give their offerings of service and passionate to live in purpose. We all had something in common, we wanted to give and also to receive. We didn’t want to start this big project of creating a “Retreat” on our own. This community of powerful women grew overnight and the organic evolution of women wanting to support each other and collaborate has been beyond exciting.” - Randee B.

Randee brookins

“A-Ha” Moment Facilitator & Self-Empowerment Mentor

Randee is co-founder/creator/owner of Inner Warrior Project, a self-defense instructor, a self-empowerment mentor and a second degree black belt in Dynamic Circle Hapkido. You will warm immediately to Randee’s infectious smile, energetic and fun loving spirit. Although Randee enjoys laughing and having a good time, she is serious about what she has to offer you in her teaching of self-empowerment, self-mastery and self-awareness.  Randee encourages you to believe in yourself and don’t make due or accept mediocrity…in other words, don’t tap out! Understanding the importance of not only

using your voice but being heard, loved and respected, she teaches you to embrace who you are, love yourself and be strong not only physically, but emotionally and spiritually as well. Randee exhibits key personality traits of a leader which includes being sociable, ambitious, curious and well adjusted. A leadership expert, Warren Bennis once stated “leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality”. Be inspired, and find an opportunity to experience Randee’s vision come to life … her passion to empower women … and tap into your Inner Warrior!  

“I am passionate about all facets of connection. Connection with God/ the Universe, with ourselves and with each other. I am passionate about empowering women of all ages to listen to their inner voice, trust their intuition and stand in their power. When we can take care of ourselves in a loving compassionate way the better we are able to nurture the other relationships in our lives. You cannot serve from an empty vessel. My advice: Live a life of compassion. Believe the best in others and that each person is doing the best they can. Discover who you are and stand up for what you believe in.

Lindsay Deaguila

Creator of Transformational Experiences & Empowerment Mentor

Lindsay feels most alive by pushing limits, getting outside of her comfort zone and exploring movement through the body. With over 30 years of discovering passionate empowerment as a black belt Martial Artist, a Gymnast and everything fitness and sports, she continued her quest of further self-discovery as an avid traveler. She ventured into the unknown, some of which took her to climbing glaciers in Iceland, bungee jumping in New Zealand, scuba diving the deep waters of the Indian Ocean and sharing laughs with the locals any where she traveled. After checking 32 countries off her bucket list, she made her way down the Pacific Coast Highway on two hammock worthy trees at a time and found herself in Santa Barbara, CA where she has allowed

herself to express her enthusiasm for optimal living and engage in helping people find and fuel their passions. Currently, she shares her knowledge and love for self-discoveryas an Empowerment Mentor, through her passion project called the Inner Warrior Project. In parallel, she has created a concierge health and wellness program, which optimizes the way we live through physiology, nutrition and fitness.

“I measure happiness and success by the ability to encourage those to look inside, share their passions, goals, and transform their lives. My advice: Your body & soul is a temple, take care of where you live. Always be curious. Courage always beats convenience. Make eye contact. Listen intently. Give someone a hug. Put down your phone around people. Enjoy the moment.”

china jones

Vibrant Lifestyle & Movement Coach

China Jones has been a health & fitness coach for over a decade. Originally from Northern California, she moved to Santa Barbara to get her bachelor's degree at UCSB where she developed an interest in fitness and began her journey personal training and teaching a variety of fitness classes. Currently China owns Innate Fitness, a gym in Santa Barbara where she teaches strength and conditioning in both private and group settings. She specializes in pre and post-natal, running technique and all things glute-related. As a coach, China enjoys giving women the tools and accountability to build their best lives both in and out of the gym.

“I’m a big believer in having fun, living each day to the fullest and doing more of what makes you happy. My advice: eat whole nourishing foods, train smart, mobilize and take care of your body so you’re capable of living your best life. Don’t be so strict that you neglect yourself a good margarita once in a while, but don’t let it become a daily habit either. Smile and laugh often, count your blessings, express gratitude, and take care of the community and environment around you.”

Karina Muñoz Benalcazar

Empowering Energizer & Self-Empowerment Mentor

Originally a San Fernando Valley girl at heart, Karina moved to Santa Barbara to attend UCSB.  After college, she continued to explore different paths, one of which led her to an opportunity that was destined to change her life. Now, she has been Martial Arts and Fitness Instructor in Santa Barbara for over a decade. Her fondness and love for people and working through their struggles and accomplishments has inspired her to take her teaching to a higher level. Her passion is expressed through her own business, Inner Warrior Project and has granted her the opportunity to expand the knowledge of self-defense to be utilized as an important tool for individuals to stand up for themselves, for what they believe in, and for others.

She continues to teach and mentor students of all ages ranging from 3 years old to 68 years old. Being an immigrant from Peru, Karina never forgets her roots and prides herself in being an inspirational role model, with a particular interest in Hispanic Women, and to empower all to become leaders and “warriors” in their community.

 “I believe in loving one another in harmony - look past the challenges and faults and see the good - their true heart and spirit. That kind of energy and a simple smile fuels my soul and makes me feel alive. My advice: Be true to yourself. We are not perfect, no one is. Love and appreciate the good qualities we have and what we can provide in our friendships, family, and relationships. Our unique qualities or talents, may be the missing piece that completes the puzzle in other’s lives.”

ISABEL J. CAMPANELLI

Authentic Life Designer & Holistic Health Advocate

Isabel works with people both interpersonally and physically. She has been deeply immersed in Personal Development and fitness for the last six years and holds a B.A. in Interpersonal Communication Studies from The University of San Francisco. Now she lives in Santa Barbara and is an Accountability Coach and CrossFit L1 Trainer. Isabel helps empower her clients to speak their truth, gain clarity, direction, make better decisions, and to stand in their own true power. As a CrossFit Athlete over the last five years, Isabel has experienced what it means to push her body to extremes.

When we prove to ourselves we are strong, we are capable, we are good enough, over and over, our bodies and brains start to believe it. We become unstoppable! Isabel brings curiosity, non-judgment, and openness to everything she does. She has a deep passion for helping people get out of their own way and step into their best version of themselves.

“I believe we’re all just beginners and that no one really knows what they’re doing. But the best we can do is show up for ourselves, consistently, and to keep making steps in the direction that make you feel inner joy. So that over time, with the right tools and mindset, we really can be, do, and have anything we want! "Having the option to do our inner work is a privilege that we must honor by giving it all we've got." - Rising Women. My advice: You do you. And in order to ‘do you,’ it takes courage to look deep inside who you are, where you come from, who you want to be when you feel your best, what you desire...Just remember, you cannot heal what you cannot see. You cannot grow if you’re not curious. You cannot love if you cannot love yourself first. My dears, there’s nothing in nature that blooms year around, so don’t expect yourself to either. We are all works in progress, I just ask you to be open to possibility. Be patient. Be kind to yourself. Trust yourself. Honor your body. Understand your mind. Know that you always have choices. And hold gratitude in your heart.”

Our Retreat Speakers and Presenters

Alexandra was born in London, raised in Amsterdam, educated at Princeton University and is now happily adulting in Santa Barbara, California. She finds herself in a constant tug of war between her no-nonsense, get sh*t done attitude and her (not so) secret fascination with all things spiritual. Alexandra is happiest moving her body, eating good food, exploring new places, and in deep conversation with new or old friends.

demanding management career in healthcare and decided to solely teach yoga at CorePower Yoga in Santa Barbara, California and focus on her self-care regimen, she was able to truly connect to her power, her voice and what is most important in this life… SPIRIT.

She currently resides in Boise, Idaho, has returned to professional life, but continues to power her purpose through teaching yoga.

I am your friend, soul-shifter, igniter, confidant & coach and I'm really freaking good at helping you activate your power and then guiding you to create the life of your dreams.

It is my purpose to help humans feel completely alive by stepping IN to their own radical power and implement strategies that work exactly for them, without comparison, judgment, or staying in the "stuck."

I believe that when we look at the stuff that's standing in our way, honor it and then bust the hell through it, we can change the world with our work.

Our Breakout Sessions presented by

Her main objective has been to improve quality of life. However, she still grappled with the idea that she wanted to do more… More than just sit in a big comfy chair and be reflective object in the therapeutic process. Dre wants to leave her mark on the world and believes in leaving this world better than when she found it. Too grand you’re thinking…? Same thought held her back for almost a decade, waiting for someone to say, “Okay it is your time to do something bigger.” She finally decided that someday wasn’t on my calendar and it was time to put my potential to work in order to fully live her purpose and passion. A combination of burnout and needing to reinvent herself allowed her to do that very thing.  

Her mission for women who warrior is to help the ladies understand what led them to feel burnout or uninspired in the first place, how to understand it, and how to manage or prevent it. Secondly she is here to help the women Invent or reinvent themselves; to be that person they are wanting to be or have dreamt of being. To stop saying one day- and start saying dat one!

Day one of loving the life you live, personal, relational, and career. This is the time to go after what you want with support and education, to learn how to maintain without burnout, and to thrive within your potentials, passions, and have your purpose.

Professional dance credits include the Radio City Rockettes, America’s Got Talent featuring Pitbull, Seth MacFarlane’s Ted 2, Harley Davidson, MAC Cosmetics, Toyota, and Theatre Aspen among others.

Fitness credits include former Nike Master trainer, NPC bikini competitor, and fitness videos for Livestrong, Beachbody, Denise Austen. Samantha is certified through University of Wellness (Spiritual Life Coach), Awen Spirit Healing (Reiki I/II), Towson University valedictorian (BFA Dance Performance and BS Sociology/Anthropology), NASM (Certified Personal Trainer), Precision Nutrition, NESTA (Fitness Nutrition Coach), TRX, TRX Force, Mad Dogg Athletics SPINNING, Schwinn Cycling, STAGES Cycling, Beachbody Turbokick, Power Pilates Mat (beginner-advanced).

She began teaching her clients Reflexology as a self-empowerment tool, offering an easily accessible way to promote healing in oneself and loved ones. She believes that the body, mind, and spirit are intricately connected and that an imbalance in one will be mirrored in the others. Our feet are the ideal place to begin restoration as they are the foundation to our entire structure, how we connect to the earth and move through our world, and can provide powerful insights to the health of our organs and body systems. Katrina passionately shares how modern day research is verifying the benefits of this ancient practice and how it can be implemented to support the vibrant, flourishing warrior within each of us.