Entrepreneur and Author, Maria Castelucci Moore on Turning Pain into Purpose and Celebrating Global Holistic Wealth Day 2025 in Japan

Maria Castellucci Moore, award-winning author and entrepreneur is our special guest on the Holistic Wealth podcast. In this episode, Maria shares her personal story of turning pain into purpose after a painful divorce at age 31, and the mindset shifts that have helped her navigate life’s toughest challenges. Maria’s children’s books, including, Sophia in Rome, and Vivienne in Paris, have inspired by her stories of her own stories inspire mindfulness and wonder in both parents and kids alike.

Whether you’re facing a major life transition or seeking inspiration to design a life you love, Maria’s insights in this episode of the Holistic Wealth Podcast will empower you to take control and thrive. Maria also shared insights on the importance of celebrating Global Holistic Wealth Day (every year on April 9th) and her plans to celebrate Global Holistic Wealth Day 2025 in Kyoto, Japan at the Spring Cherry Blossoms Festival with a meditation led by a Buddhist Munk.

As an entrepreneur, first-generation American, writer, and mother to four children, María strives to bring passion and enthusiasm to all her endeavors. A lover of all things European, María has found great passion through her travels to Paris, Italy, Spain, and South America. Her affection for winemaking, foreign languages, the arts, ballroom dancing, and traveling has given María a unique and grateful perspective on life. Her love for her family and helping others through charitable giving has enabled María to thoughtfully curate purposeful life adventures. In 2016, with her siblings, María founded Castellucci Napa Valley, a luxury wine and real estate brand. María runs her wine label and a family real estate development company in the greater Bay Area, California. Maria’s parents were born in a small town with a population of 2,500—in San Solti, Calabria, Italy. In this episode Maria emphasized the immigrant work ethic and tenacity as driving forces for success in life and business as well as the emphasis on purpose. The Holistic Wealth Expanded and Updated Book, also emphasizes the importance of creating a life that prioritizes purpose, well-being and balance as well as the importance of meaningful experiences and travel.

Resources Used In This Episode:

• Holistic Wealth (Expanded and Updated): 36 Life Lessons To Help You Recover From Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose and Achieve Financial Freedom Vivienne in Paris and Sophia in Rome

What You Will Learn In This Episode:

• Maria’s Journey of Reinvention – How she navigated life’s toughest challenges after a painful divorce at age 31.

• The inspiration behind her Children’s books – inspired by the stories of her own children and their journey

• Entrepreneurial and Money Lessons – Maria shares entrepreneurial and money lessons.

• The Power of Holistic Wealth – Why emotional, financial, and spiritual well-being are all essential to rebuilding life on your own terms.

• Maria’s Personal Financial Identity – Maria’s Personal Financial Identity, based on the Personal Financial Identity Quiz on the Institute on Holistic Wealth website.

• Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt – Maria’s advice on stepping into your power and embracing change with confidence.

• Practical Tips for Thriving Through Transitions – Actionable steps to create a life filled with purpose, passion, and financial security.

• The importance of celebrating Global Holistic Wealth Day – Maria shares the importance of celebrating Global Holistic Wealth Day (every year on April 9th), and plans to celebrate Global Holistic Wealth Day 2025 in Kyoto, Japan.