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Episode 161: If you are fresh out of college or looking to pivot your career into the startup world, this episode is for you! Natalie is joined by producer, content creator, and podcast host Rachel Braun. Rachel is the producer of one of the top tech podcasts, This Week in Startups, and knows a thing or two about what it takes to gain the attention of investors. Natalie and Rachel discuss what it is really like to work at a venture capital firm and how to stand out if you are looking to break into a new industry. They also share tips to get noticed on Twitter and LinkedIn and how one tweet could land you your dream job, just like it did for Rachel.  Today’s episode dives into:   How to make connections in the venture capital space    The characteristics of a great start up and founder  What to look for in an investor and how to assess the value they may bring to your company  Advice for pivoting industries   Thank you so much for being a part of our podcast community! Please be sure to rate, follow, review, and of course, post to your highlight reel. Follow your host Natalie on Instagram @nataliebarbu and @therealreelpodcast. Follow Rachel on Twitter @_rachelbraun   Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you: TAILOR BRANDS - Get 40% off when you go to tailorbrands.com/realreel   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 160: Chances are you remember today’s guest from Season 14 of The Bachelorette, and if not, pop some popcorn, curl up on the couch, and get ready to see why he is one of the most popular and successful contestants in Bachelor Nation history. On today’s episode, Natalie is joined by author, podcast host, and entrepreneur extraordinaire, Jason Tartick, to trade secrets about money, careers, debt, and much more. Jason shares with Natalie his reality TV experience and how the decision to trust his gut, regardless of other people’s opinions, completely transformed his life. They also discuss how to start having more conversations with co-workers and friends about earnings and the bright future of the influencer industry. If you’re looking to make a pivot in your own life (or are just a Bachelor mega fan), tune in to learn about rewriting and rewiring your personal career blueprint.Today’s episode dives into: Tips for getting out of credit card and school debt  Ways to build your personal career blueprint 5 reasons you may be stuck in your career and advice to pivot Thank you so much for being a part of our podcast community! Please be sure to rate, follow, review, and of course, post to your highlight reel. Follow your host Natalie on Instagram @nataliebarbu and @therealreelpodcast. Follow Jason @jason_tartick and make sure to grab a copy of his new book The Restart Roadmap: Rewire and Reset Your Career.Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you: DOONEY & BOURKE - For 20% off your first order, visit Dooney.com/REAL and use the code REAL before April 30, 2022. TAILOR BRANDS - Get 40% off when you go to tailorbrands.com/realreel  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TW: Eating disorders, weight loss, diet cultureEpisode 159: "Self-love is not a feeling, it’s an action.” On today’s episode, Natalie’s guest dreams come true as the one and only Sarah Nicole Landry (aka The Birds Papaya) joins her on the mic for an empowering conversation surrounding body acceptance and confidence. Sarah made headlines when she bared it all (stretch marks included!) for Knixwear and quickly became a role model for all shapes and sizes. She's done a whole lot of healing through her perfectionism, disordered eating, and body shame so that she could show up online and offline as her authentic, vulnerable self and inspire others to do the same. Natalie and Sarah unpack the effects of social media on body image and the importance of diversifying as opposed to fitting in. Sarah also shares her journey from blogging over ten years ago to building the body confidence empire that exists today, and how she personally practices self-love through it all. You don’t have to be “that girl” as long as you’re your girl!Today’s episode dives into: Sarah's journey to self-acceptance and the impact social media played Ways she shows up for herself every day and practices self-love Why you don't have to be "that girl" and can be whatever girl you want to be How you can become more confident online and offline Thank you so much for being a part of our podcast community! Please be sure to rate, follow, review, and of course, post to your highlight reel. Follow your host Natalie on Instagram @nataliebarbu and @therealreelpodcast. Follow Sarah @thebirdspapaya.   Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you: DOONEY & BOURKE - For 20% off your first order, visit Dooney.com/REAL and use the code REAL before April 30, 2022. TAILOR BRANDS - Get 40% off when you go to tailorbrands.com/realreel  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 158: Wellness is a 360 experience and movement plays a pivotal role in connecting our bodies and our minds. This week, Natalie is joined by Rachel Katzman, who is the co-founder of P.volve, a movement method that intersects fitness, physical therapy, and women’s health. After years of high impact workouts and a scoliosis diagnosis, Rachel’s body began to break down. She started training with the purpose of functionality and her confidence reappeared as her back pain disappeared. She shares about her leap into entrepreneurship and what it was like to open a functional movement gym with very few resources. Natalie and Rachel discuss the ups and down of launching a fitness platform and how to find the right work flow for yourself. P.volve has grown into a global movement that is transforming the fitness industry and empowering women to become the best version of themselves.   Today’s episode dives into:   How to pivot your business when challenges arise   Tips for making concrete plans when you're a visionary personality type   The importance of being honest and open with your community   The future of P.volve    Thank you so much for being a part of our podcast community! Please be sure to rate, follow, review, and of course, post to your highlight reel. Follow your host Natalie on Instagram @nataliebarbu and @therealreelpodcast. Follow Rachel @rkatzman and P.volve @pvolve.  P.volve sent a very special offer for The Real Reel listeners! Go to pvolve.com and use the code REALREEL20 for 20% off your first purchase.Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you: DOONEY & BOURKE - For 20% off your first order, visit Dooney.com/REAL and use the code REAL before April 30, 2022. TAILOR BRANDS – Go to www.tailorbrands.com and use the code realreel40 for 40% off.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 157: Natalie is on the mic solo this week for a light-hearted, fun episode about horrible bosses, startup fails, job interviews gone wrong, and work horror stories. She shares some of her worst experiences while on the job hunt and when she began pitching Rella to investors. Natalie also pulls up a few horrifying stories from Reddit that will floor you. Maybe this is the episode that makes you realize your job isn’t all that bad, or maybe you relate way too much to these stories and this motivates you to leave that toxic work environment. Make sure to send us your work-related horror stories as we have only scratched the surface. Thank you so much for being a part of our podcast community! Please be sure to rate, follow, review, and of course, post to your highlight reel. Follow your host Natalie on Instagram @nataliebarbu and @therealreelpodcast.  Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you: DOONEY & BOURKE - For 20% off your first order, visit Dooney.com/REAL and use the code REAL before April 30, 2022.   METABOLIC REDS – Go to getreds/real to unlock your offer of a free Metabolic Greens with your purchase of Metabolic Reds. TAILOR BRANDS – Go to www.tailorbrands.com and use the code realreel40 for 40% off.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 156: Flash back to high school, and imagine you could take courses in crypto, content creation, audience building and product management. Well, you may not be in high school anymore, but it is not too late to learn about the subjects you were actually interested in and build your passion into a business. Today’s guest, Wes Kao, is the co-founder of Maven, a cohort-based course platform that is turning conventional education on its head. Natalie and Wes discuss the various subjects and teachers available on the platform, and how content creators can begin designing their own courses and monetizing them in no time. Wes has the kind of resume any entrepreneur dreams of, and her strategies for reframing your mindset are gamechangers. Grab a pen and paper, because you’re going to want to take notes!  Today’s episode dives into:   How to foster a loyal community and encourage bi-directional learning  Why your Spikey point of view could help your brand and make you stand out    Ways to reframe your mindset and turn bugs into features   The future of the creator economy     Thank you so much for being a part of our podcast community! Please be sure to rate, follow, review, and of course, post to your highlight reel. Follow your host Natalie on Instagram @nataliebarbu and @therealreelpodcast. Follow Wes on Twitter @wes_kao and Maven @MavenHQ   Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you: METABOLIC REDS – Go to getreds/real to unlock your offer of a free Metabolic Greens with your purchase of Metabolic Reds. TAILOR BRANDS – Go to www.tailorbrands.com and use the code realreel40 for 40% off.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 155: Real estate mastermind, networking king, best-selling author and Million Dollar Listing star, Ryan Serhant, joins Natalie on the mic to share how he came to be the successful entrepreneur he is today. His background and unconventional path to becoming one of the most sought after realtors will definitely surprise you. Natalie and Ryan discuss work ethic and habits, what being your own boss is really like, and of course, tips for buying your dream home. Ryan is one of the hardest working people Natalie has ever interviewed and he exudes entrepreneurship, confidence and positivity. Buckle up for an entertaining episode that will leave you inspired to meet at least five people a day. Just remember, the best pick up line of all time is, “hello.”  Today’s episode dives into:   How to stay accountable to yourself when you’re the boss  What it is really like to renovate a home  The power of goal setting and living like your future self  Networking and marketing strategies   Thank you so much for being a part of our podcast community! Please be sure to rate, follow, review, and of course, post to your highlight reel. Follow your host Natalie on Instagram @nataliebarbu and @therealreelpodcast. Follow Ryan @ryanserhant and check out his website serhant.com.  Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  METABOLIC REDS – Go to getreds/real to unlock your offer of a free Metabolic Greens with your purchase of Metabolic Reds. DOONEY & BOURKE - For 20% off your first order, visit Dooney.com/REAL and use the code REAL before April 30, 2022.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 154: If Tumblr, Myspace, and Warped Tour bring back fond memories for you, consider yourself in good company as Natalie welcomes one of the OG influencers and podcasters herself, Jac Vanek. From creating a massive following on Myspace before it was cool, to selling bracelets out of a backpack at Warped Tour, to launching a personal brand worn by heaps of celebrities to co-founding one of the most popular podcasts LadyGang, Jac is an entrepreneur through and through. On today’s episode, you’ll hear all about her time at punk rock summer camp, aka Warped Tour, how LadyGang came to be and why it has such a cult following, and what it’s like to go from being a solopreneur to having co-founders. Jac and Natalie share their love for emo culture and connect over their new passion for TikTok. SUM41, Billy Talent or Simple Plan background music highly encouraged.  Today’s episode dives into:   Jac's fascinating entrepreneurial journey and key takeaways for starting a business  Ways to multitask and remain focused as a creative person  The transformation of LadyGang  How to create a community of members that lift each other up   Thank you so much for being a part of our podcast community! Please be sure to rate, follow, review, and of course, post to your highlight reel. Follow your host Natalie on Instagram @nataliebarbu and @therealreelpodcast. Follow Jac on Instagram and TikTok @jacvanek.  Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you: DOONEY & BOURKE - For 20% off your first order, visit Dooney.com/REAL and use the code REAL before April 30, 2022.  METABOLIC REDS – Go to getreds/real to unlock your offer of a free Metabolic Greens with your purchase of Metabolic Reds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 153: Are you craving more creativity in your life? Well, you are in the right place at the right time as today’s guest will leave you inspired and motivated to pick up that paint brush or dust off that guitar. Natalie is joined by the multi-faceted, uber-talented, one-of-a-kind artist, Morgan Harper Nichols and the conversation is packed with life hacks to bust through creative blocks and nuggets of wisdom to release yourself from the online comparison game. Morgan shares about her journey from being a college admission counselor, to a full-time touring musician, to an accomplished mixed-media artist and designer and how one relatable poem about failure changed everything in her life. Get ready to feel that creative spark ignite in yourself as you listen to today’s episode and hopefully you walk away with the confidence to express yourself in whatever way brings you joy.     Today’s episode dives into:   How to detach from shame when comparing to others and dig into why you are comparing in the first place   Ways to create community as an introvert   The importance of letting go of the expectations of followers and the attachment to them   Online life hacks to help determine which content to share   Thank you so much for being a part of our podcast community! Please be sure to rate, follow, review, and of course, post to your highlight reel. Follow your host Natalie on Instagram @nataliebarbu and @therealreelpodcast. Follow Morgan @morganharpernichols and be sure to check out her website morganharpernichols.com.  Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  DOONEY & BOURKE - For 20% off your first order, visit Dooney.com/REAL and use the code REAL before April 30, 2022.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices