BALANCING ACT

Owner and broker of Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty, Mike Figura, and his family.

Mike Figura, broker and owner of Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty, recently virtually sat down with Wortham Center staff for a Q&A. A boutique real estate agency born and built in the heart of Asheville, N.C., Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty offers impeccable service while upholding our commitment to community and the environment.

Mosaic’s dedicated agents and employees help make a positiveimpact on people, the planet and the community by donating to andvolunteering within our community and supporting local green energyprojects. Figura has served on the Wortham Center board and is alongtime supporter and patron of the performing arts.

What is the one thing you have always wanted to try but never had the courage to do?

Wingsuit base jumping.

What is the best sound in the world?

Rain on a metal roof on a lazy morning.

What is one thing that’s on your bucket list?

Traveling the world with a mountain bike.

What makes you laugh the most?

Good stand-up comedy.

What is your favorite season and why?

Summer. I love the water.

If you had to describe yourself in five words, what would they be?

Searching for balance in life.

What fuels your passion to support the Wortham Center?

A belief that the performing arts both brings joy to people and makes our community a stronger place — providing a venue to use art to tackle topics that are hard to broach.