The Money Honey - Women in Property, Finance & Construction
From Zero to Millionaire: Investing in Property with Other People's Money

Meet 37 year old Kristina Castellina from Blackpool, the multi-million pound property investor mum, who’s
on a mission to inspire others to reach for their dreams, showcasing the message that anything is possible
no matter what start you have in life. Having risen from a working class childhood, peppered with anxiety,
truancy and ‘getting in with the wrong crowds’ having being victimised and bullied from racism, Kristina
grew up being ‘the outsider’, and spent many years feeling lost, hiding her naturally confident character,
trying to be invisible - ‘because it was safer’. These days she’s reclaimed her place in the world, having
found her purpose, and her voice, and having learnt how to create financial independence through
investing in property has created huge wealth for herself and her family, whilst also creating stability, and
escapism for her clients, values so close to her heart.
Summary
In this conversation, Rosalia interviews Christina Castellina, a multi-million pound property investor and author. They discuss Christina's journey from a working-class childhood to becoming a successful property investor, overcoming adversity and discrimination along the way. Christina shares her experience in network marketing and how it led her to discover her passion for property. She also talks about her book, 'Starting from Zero: How to Invest in Property Using Other People's Money,' and provides insights into creative financing options for property investments. The conversation concludes with positive pollination, where Christina nominates Nikki Russell and Helen Chorley as inspiring individuals in the industry.
Takeaways
Overcoming adversity and trauma can lead to personal growth and success.
Network marketing can provide valuable skills and mindset for entrepreneurship.
Property investment can be achieved with creative financing options.
Promoting diversity and inclusivity in traditionally male-dominated industries is important.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
08:00 Childhood Trauma and Overcoming Adversity
21:30 Transition from Network Marketing to Property
31:30 Starting from Zero: Investing in Property with No Money
35:00 Promoting the Book and Connecting with Christina
39:30 Positive Pollination: Messages and Nominations
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- Broadcast on:
- 29 Dec 2023
Meet 37 year old Kristina Castellina from Blackpool, the multi-million pound property investor mum, who’s
on a mission to inspire others to reach for their dreams, showcasing the message that anything is possible
no matter what start you have in life. Having risen from a working class childhood, peppered with anxiety,
truancy and ‘getting in with the wrong crowds’ having being victimised and bullied from racism, Kristina
grew up being ‘the outsider’, and spent many years feeling lost, hiding her naturally confident character,
trying to be invisible - ‘because it was safer’. These days she’s reclaimed her place in the world, having
found her purpose, and her voice, and having learnt how to create financial independence through
investing in property has created huge wealth for herself and her family, whilst also creating stability, and
escapism for her clients, values so close to her heart.
Summary
In this conversation, Rosalia interviews Christina Castellina, a multi-million pound property investor and author. They discuss Christina's journey from a working-class childhood to becoming a successful property investor, overcoming adversity and discrimination along the way. Christina shares her experience in network marketing and how it led her to discover her passion for property. She also talks about her book, 'Starting from Zero: How to Invest in Property Using Other People's Money,' and provides insights into creative financing options for property investments. The conversation concludes with positive pollination, where Christina nominates Nikki Russell and Helen Chorley as inspiring individuals in the industry.
Takeaways
Overcoming adversity and trauma can lead to personal growth and success.
Network marketing can provide valuable skills and mindset for entrepreneurship.
Property investment can be achieved with creative financing options.
Promoting diversity and inclusivity in traditionally male-dominated industries is important.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
08:00 Childhood Trauma and Overcoming Adversity
21:30 Transition from Network Marketing to Property
31:30 Starting from Zero: Investing in Property with No Money
35:00 Promoting the Book and Connecting with Christina
39:30 Positive Pollination: Messages and Nominations
Thank you for tuning into The Money Honey - The show that brings together women in finance, construction and property!
Don't forget to Like, comment and subscribe! You can also follow along with Manuka Media here:
Instagram - @manukamedia
LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/manukamedia
Website - www.manukamedia.co.uk