Dreams and adventures often take a back seat for many business owners. It’s that elusive work-life balance that always seem to be the challenge for most entrepreneurs, but not for Christina Mandanici.

In this episode of the WA Property Q&A podcast, we are joined by Christina Mandinici, co-founder of Paddington Realty, discussing her experience in the WA real estate market and personal journey from Melbourne to Perth. Christina shares insights into managing a family-oriented business, challenges in property management, and her adventurous trek to Everest Base Camp. She recounts the trials and triumphs of the expedition, highlighting her resolve and future aspirations including climbs at Mount Kinabalu and Mount Kilimanjaro.

Be sure to listen to the full episode or watch the video on YouTube to learn how Christina manages family, business, and that dream climb to the highest peak in the world.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to WA Property Q&A

00:47 Meet Christina Mandinici

01:35 Christina's journey from Melbourne to Perth

03:50 Christina's career and education

06:29 Starting Paddington Realty

10:51 Balancing family and business

12:26 Challenges and rewards in property management

16:23 Everest Base Camp adventure

21:22 The journey begins: From Looklett to Monjo

22:11 Challenges on the Namche Hill

24:59 The Rockcident: A major setback

28:32 Reaching Everest Base Camp

29:26 Life at Base Camp

37:50 The descent and return to Perth

39:20 Post-Adventure reflections

43:28 What's Next: Future adventures

Links and Resources:

·     Rezzi

·     Paddington Realty

·     Peter Fletcher on LinkedIn

·     Paddington Realty on LinkedIn

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