BWA Podcast Show: Purpose Driven Leadership

In this episode, we explore the BWA Leadership Retreat, happening August 7-10, 2025, in Ubud, Bali at the beautiful Blue Karma Retreat.

This unique Retreat has been co-designed by two experienced professionals, National Director of BWA Lyn Hawkins together with Vida Carlino a leader in leadership and personal development. The innovative program has a focus on building self-awareness, work-life wellness and the deep understanding of others, as the basic foundations for transformative leadership.

Unlike typical retreats, this immersive experience combines deep personal growth with actionable leadership strategies, all set in a rejuvenating environment.

Designed for women leaders, entrepreneurs and executives, this retreat is perfect for those seeking clarity, connection, leadership development and energetic renewal.

Listen to this exciting episode and discover how this unique opportunity can spark new levels of self-awareness, meaningful engagement with some of Australia’s most influential women, and practical professional skills you can apply in every sphere of your life.

Interested in the Retreat? You will find more details and the Registration forms at BWA Leadership Retreat or book a meeting with Lyn or Vida. Spaces are limited so be quick to secure your place.

About VIDA CARLINO

Vida is a Published Author, Speaker and Leader in conscious evolution, inspirational mindfulness and authentic accountability. She is a social entrepreneur, founder of Inspiration Source, owner of the Inspiration Space and author of MY POWER STATEMENT. Vida strives to inspire everyone to live a more enriched, fulfilling and conscious life. Since the age of 24, Vida has been in business for herself, and successfully owned and operated multiple businesses. As an experienced and wise facilitator Vida deliberately creates micro moments of impact to inspire a willingness to express the trust that allows real conversation to unfold regardless of discomfort, challenge or viewpoint.

ABOUT LYN HAWKINS

Lyn Hawkins is the Founder and Director of Business Women Australia (BWA), which is fast becoming one of the most influential groups for Australian women in business. Lyn is also the Founding Director of Hawkins Marketing, a business strategy consultancy practice established in 2015 advising law and accounting firms, engineering, medical and SME’s. With a career spanning over 25 years in entrepreneurship, marketing and business growth, she has held senior executive roles with KPMG, Telstra, HHG Legal Group, HLB Mann Judd and Diverse IT in addition to her own business ventures in multi-media and education. Lyn is also a Director of Private Wealth Network in Western Australia and South Australia, a membership-based organisation with UHNW individuals, family groups and Family Offices. Lyn has a Bachelor of Commerce (UWA) with honours in strategic management and marketing, has taught at University level, and numerous Non-Executive board roles in the Private and NFP sectors. She is an experienced Leadership Coach, has a Diploma (and Cert IV) in Coaching and Mentoring, and has mentored students at UWA for over a decade.

About Business Women Australia

BWA brings together business women from all sectors, industries and states;

• business owners and entrepreneurs

• executives and managers

• professionals

• women on boards

• emerging leaders

• women who desire growth and high level connections

Business Women Australia is focused on key areas of development;

• Leadership

• Business Improvement

• Personal and Professional Growth

• Connections and Friendship

Join as a member today via https://businesswomenaustralia.com.au/membership/