Our Story and Mission

Discover the heart of Homebridge Alliance

Home Bridge Alliance helps families reconnect, organisations unite and grow, and empowers future change makers to lead with love; all guided by nature’s wisdom to reach true belonging.  

We embrace the transformative power of crossing thresholds of change with support and intention, cultivating a profound respect for ourselves, each other, our planet, and all who call it home.

Industry Peers

Transformation happens through relationships. Our programs build trust. Nature offers wisdom; indigenous peoples live in harmony with it. By reconnecting with nature, we help participants develop stewardship and respect for our planet.

Resilience

Life’s transitions offer transformation opportunities. We help participants cross thresholds from old to new self, equipping them with confidence and resiliency to adapt to challenges and embrace change. We teach growth aligned with a sustainable model.

Belonging

Everyone deserves to feel valued and supported. We create inclusive retreats for participants to thrive, celebrating individual gifts and strengthening community belonging.

Alliance

Personal growth is inseparable from collective well-being. Families, schools, and corporate organizations must work together

Ina MacKinnon

Ina MacKinnon founded Homebridge Alliance after her own search for deeper connection with her child led her to discover the transformative power of rites of passage. Through her signature REINA™ Model, she helps families & organisations navigate life's transitions with intention and grace, always rooted in nature, story, and authentic relationship.

Rick Peterson

Rick Petersen's life is remarkable. He grew up as the eldest son of a lighthouse keeper on Tasman Island, Tasmania. At six, he and his five siblings became wards of the State due to parental separation, living in foster homes. At 17, he joined the Army in the early '80s, completing basic training at Kapooka, NSW, and further training at the School of Infantry. He was stationed in Townsville with the 1st Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment and later deployed to Malaysia. In 1986, he was selected for the elite Australian Special Air Service Regiment (SAS).

Andy NZ

Andy is a fourth-generation storyteller and founder of International Storytelling Ltd., with 25 years of experience across five continents. He believes stories are infrastructure, carrying knowledge, transmitting culture, and building trust. Andy guides leaders and entrepreneurs to uncover solutions within their own stories, strengthening communication and purpose. He lives in Te Tai Poutini, Aotearoa (New Zealand).

Mikala

Mikala Everett is a mindfulness coach who helps corporate warriors pause and reconnect. With experience in design and IT, she offers tools for clarity and resilience. Her sessions blend meditation and mindfulness to reduce stress and enhance productivity. Mikala fosters an engaging atmosphere for professionals to embrace mindfulness in work and life. Recently, she moved to Queensland to focus on nature and family.

THE REINA™ MODEL

Regenerative Embodied Intelligence for Navigating Adaptation

This proprietary framework guides individuals and families through life's natural spirals of growth, just as nature moves through seasons of expansion, reflection, and renewal.
Like a compass, REINA™ helps you navigate uncertainty while staying connected to what matters most.