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High on Baracz’ travelling list is a return to Japan with the family and a trip to Costa Rica

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ONE BROKER’S FLIGHT TO SUCCESS

When she’s not on the ground working as a broker, Marita Baracz takes to the skies as a flight attendant

MARITA BARACZ is a mum of two with a dual career as a broker and a Virgin Australia flight attendant.

Travelling the world wasn’t initially high on Baracz’ list of goals while growing up in Dalby, Queensland. After deferring her business degree, she began her aviation career at Virgin Blue in 2004, which took her on a path of adventures and new experiences. Her international lifestyle saw her live in three different countries and visit 30. This was halted, however, by COVID-19. It was then that Baracz’ lifelong personal interest in finances and property led her to the broking industry and Crew Financial.

Baracz still flies part-time on domestic routes, is a full-time mortgage broker, and manages to be present and available to her two young children.

“COVID, especially, has highlighted that life is so much more than money and belongings,” she says. “The true wealth in life comes from experiences and relationships, and I feel that travel makes you appreciate and understand your privilege.”

6,000

Number of flights Marita Baracz has flown

18

Number of years she’s been a flight attendant

30

Number of countries Baracz has visited