Month: February 2025

Turning New Year’s Fitness Goals into Lifelong Habits with Julia Nastasi (Ep. 14)

Turning New Year’s Fitness Goals into Lifelong Habits with Julia Nastasi (Ep. 14)

Have you ever considered how your passions can transform into a thriving business? Join us to explore the captivating journey of turning dreams into reality.

In this episode of Compass Wealth Conversations, Brendon Murphy speaks with Julia Nastasi, a dynamic digital creator, lawyer, and CEO of Fitting and Fitness. From battling personal challenges to carving out a business in fitness, Julia shares how she transitioned from law to full-time fitness while staying true to her passion. Tune in to uncover how a dose of personal accountability and a sprinkle of innovation can redefine career paths. Julia also dives into her latest ventures, from skincare collaborations to launching a Disney guide service, underscoring her philosophy of integrating personal interests into successful business endeavors.

Brendon and Julia discuss:

  • (01:14) Julia’s journey from attorney to fitness CEO and how her initial skepticism transformed into success
  • (04:06) The importance of tailoring fitness programs to one’s lifestyle and how Julia’s “Fitting In Fitness” adapts to individual needs
  • (08:45) Insight into Julia’s nutrition-focused program, highlighting sustainable fitness and real-world applicability
  • (23:28) The emotional and financial lessons learned from a personal family experience, emphasizing the need for long-term care planning
  • (32:15) Julia’s advice for embracing guidance and how it’s shaped her personal and professional life
  • And more

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About our Guest: 

Julia Nastasi is the Founder and CEO of The Fit Fighters, an Online health and fitness coach at Fitting in Fitness, and the Creator and CEO of Fitting in Fitness.

Transforming Homes and Lives: The Power of Design with Stephanie Gillin (Ep. 13)

Transforming Homes and Lives: The Power of Design with Stephanie Gillin (Ep. 13)

What if your home renovation could transform not just your space, but also your lifestyle?

In this episode of Compass Wealth Conversations, Brendan Murphy sits down with Stephanie Gillin, co-owner of Grande Decor, to discuss the art of remodeling and the role of innovative design in modern living spaces. Steph shares insights into how she and her team at Grande Decor approach home transformations that go beyond just aesthetics. The episode offers a fresh take on integrating functionality and style, ensuring that both your home and your life receive a makeover.

Stephanie discusses: 

  • (01:45) The comprehensive design and build approach of Grande Decor
  • (03:44) The importance of understanding how clients live to create tailor-made spaces
  • (05:56) Collaboration with husband Joe Gillin for seamless project execution and client satisfaction
  • (08:07) The evolution of their unique construction binder system for clarity and efficiency
  • (10:51) Upcoming trends in home renovations and timeless design elements
  • And more

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About our Guest: 

Walking into someone’s home and seeing where we can help by adding function and style to their kitchen and bath is what we love to do! Getting to know our clients and their family makes the design process exciting! Then we take the design and renovate each kitchen and bath to meet/exceed the wants and needs of the homeowner. It is a truly special experience to design and remodel a family’s home! 

At Grande Decor, we walk homeowners through each step of the design and remodel phase. We explore all possible options for their renovation on all levels, including; style, function, budget and time. We are known for our communication, energy, cleanliness and passion.