When Cancer Collides with Your Career with Elizabeth Hood | Podcast | That Property Mum | When Cancer Collides with Your Career with Elizabeth Hood

Growing a business can look strong and successful from the outside, but what’s happening behind the scenes often tells a very different story. In this episode, I sit down with Elizabeth Hood, founder of Elite Real Estate, to unpack the reality of building a business while navigating some of life’s toughest challenges. From launching her agency with limited resources to facing personal loss, single parenthood, and a life-altering health diagnosis, Elizabeth shares the moments that reshaped not just her business, but her entire perspective.

One of the most powerful takeaways from this conversation is how easy it is to become conditioned to “push through” at all costs. In high-pressure industries like property management, that constant drive can feel normal – even necessary. But Elizabeth’s experience highlights what happens when that mindset goes unchecked. Operating in a constant state of urgency, ignoring physical warning signs, and prioritising everything else above your own wellbeing can slowly take its toll, often without you realising until you’re forced to stop.

At the centre of it all is a shift in how success is defined. Elizabeth now approaches her business and life with a completely different lens – one that values energy, presence, and intentional boundaries just as much as growth. By creating space to rest, disconnect, and be fully present with her family, she’s found a more sustainable way to move forward. For anyone feeling stretched or stuck in the cycle of doing more, this episode offers a grounded reminder: building a thriving business should never come at the expense of the life you’re working so hard to create.

“I think when you give, like you think you’re giving your best to people, but when you’re running at 10%. It’s not your best.”
— Elizabeth Hood

In this episode we explore:

Overcoming personal and professional challenges in real estate.
The impact of mindset on healing and success.
Navigating cancer while managing a business and family.
The emotional toll of burnout and stress.
The importance of integrity and relationships in business.
Building a business with strong values and community focus.
Strategies for maintaining a positive mindset and emotional control.
The significance of setting boundaries and prioritizing health.
The transformative effects of personal experiences on family and business.
Empowering others to achieve balance without sacrificing health or values.

A big Shout out to our amazing podcast partner Ailo.

Ailo is an Australian property management software and app designed to streamline communication and payments between property managers, owners, and tenants. It offers in-app chat, real-time rent tracking, and maintenance management, aiming to modernise property management and improve transparency for all parties.

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