e08 - Emily Castellani: From Nurse to Movement Coach: Emily's Journey to Entrepreneurship

About this episode

Emily Castellani shares her inspiring journey from nursing to becoming a movement coach and entrepreneur in the wellness space.

Welcome to the eighth episode of the Irrepressibles Podcast ! 🎙️ This week, we sit down with Emily Castellani , co-founder of Carlington Movement and Massage , to hear her powerful story of pivoting from nursing to entrepreneurship in the wellness space. Emily’s path is rooted in personal transformation—from navigating chronic pain to helping others reconnect with their bodies through movement. Her work with seniors, her honest take on entrepreneurship, and her reflections on upcoming motherhood make this episode a deeply human and inspiring listen. In this conversation, you’ll discover: Why she left nursing for holistic wellness The mindset shift that turned pain into purpose What seniors have taught her about aging well Her honest approach to building a balanced business Why “just starting” might be the best advice of all Emily reminds us that growth doesn’t always mean scaling—it can also mean grounding yourself in what matters most. Tune in to get inspired and learn what it truly takes to make it as a young entrepreneur in today’s fast-paced world! You can find more information about this episode here: --- About the Irrepressibles Podcast The Irrepressibles Podcast is all…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dannie, Eric Waev

Guest: Emily Castellani

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• wellness
• personal transformation
• chronic pain
• movement coaching
• aging
• business mindset

Keywords

• nursing
• entrepreneurship
• wellness
• movement
• chronic pain
• seniors
• business advice
• personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Carlington Movement and Massage

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