The Real Reel

Episode 122: The reality TV theme continues this week as Natalie welcomes Nicole Rosé to the podcast. Grab a pen and notebook because this episode is filled with simple yet effective tools that will shift your mindset starting today. Learn how to get crystal clear on your values and discover tips for manifesting your dreams into reality. Nicole is the perfect example of how your thoughts shape your life; her consistent goal setting and visualizing landed her a spot on HBO Max’s The Big Shot with one of her role models, Bethenny Frankel. This is the first time Natalie has welcomed a DJ to the podcast, and Nicole’s journey to discovering her passion for this career is sure to inspire. Nicole also recently launched a mindset mentorship program that helps women get specific about attracting their dreams and teaches them how to get there a little bit faster. In today’s episode, Natalie and Nicole cover the science behind the law of attraction, discuss ways to identify limiting beliefs and overcome them, and share tips to create new positive pathways in the brain. This is an episode you will listen to time and time again!  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 Nicole on Instagram @nicolerosestillings and her podcast  @bigqueenenergypod. Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you: CUROLOGY - Go to curology.com/real for a free 30-day trial and just pay for shipping and handling! SHAMELESS PETS – Go to shamelesspets.com and use code realreel for 25% off.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 121: If you love reality TV and Bravo is your go-to, you will likely know this guest and recall all the drama from her last season of Summer House. The one and only, absolutely hilarious, Hannah Berner joins Natalie in person this week from Gotham Studios in NYC! The two form an instant friendship and share a fascinating conversation about breaking stereotypes, building confidence, and rediscovering your identity. Reality TV junkies are in for a captivating episode as Hannah takes listeners behind the scenes of Summer House and discloses what it is truly like to have cameras following you around 24/7. Being an entertainer and influencer always comes with a price, and Hannah and Natalie open up about the impact of social media and hateful messages on their mental health. Today’s episode dives into what it’s like to date in the public eye (and why it’s probably best to avoid), the challenges of being a woman in comedy, and how the “villain” isn’t always who you think it is. Be prepared to laugh out loud, re-think your time online, and reconnect with your childhood self.  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 Hannah on Instagram @beingbernz and check out her podcasts @giggly.squad and Berning In Hell. To catch a stand-up comedy show, go to https://www.hannahberner.com/ Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you: LORD JONES – Go to lordjones.com/realreel to get 25% off your first order! CUROLOGY - Go to curology.com/real for a free 30-day trial and just pay for shipping and handling! SHAMELESS PETS – Go to shamelesspets.com and use code realreel for 25% off.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 120: Today’s episode is all about the feels over reels. From morning routines to daily gratitude practices to finding your purpose to podcasting with intention, there are only good vibes shared on the mic. Natalie welcomes Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik from the Almost 30 podcast to discuss transitioning from your 20s to your 30s and the major life questions that come up along the way. These three inspirational women are peeling back the layers and diving into topics such as: the current and ever-evolving landscape of podcasting, what it is truly like to build a brand and business with your best friend, community building both online and in-person, and game-changing routines to set your day up positively. Natalie also shares why she is on cloud nine and not planning to come down any time soon. This is a must listen for new podcasters and entrepreneurs seeking tips and tools to generate growth in numbers but also in impact.   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 the Almost 30 Podcast on Instagram @almost30podcast. Follow Lindsey @lindseysimcik and Krista @itskrista Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you: HELLOFRESH - Go to hellofresh.com/realreel14 and use code realreel14 for up to 14 free meals plus free shipping! CUROLOGY - Go to curology.com/real for a free 30-day trial and just pay for shipping and handling! SHAMELESS PETS – Go to shamelesspets.com and use code realreel for 25% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 119: Entrepreneur extraordinaire, DJ, and designer Emily Duong is back for another inspirational conversation about quitting your 9 to 5 and the tools you need to actually pull it off. From Parkinson’s Law to the 80:20 rule to work life “balance,” Emily and Natalie share insights, stories, and a few aha moments that pushed them both to take the leap into entrepreneurship. The two have also struck up a friendship that has led them to late nights in fancy Miami clubs networking up a storm and chasing down Kevin O’Leary so they could pitch to him — great minds do think alike. Today’s episode also covers what it’s like to face adversity as a young entrepreneur and how that shapes initiative, plus how we can eliminate the Sunday Scaries once and for all. Be prepared to see another side of Natalie as she shares behind-the-reel stories you don’t want to miss.  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 Emily on Instagram @emilyeduong and her podcast @whatfulfillsyoupod. Thank you to our sponsor for making this episode possible. Check out this deal just for you: CUROLOGY - Go to curology.com/real for a free 30-day trial and just pay for shipping and handling!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 118: Model, skincare expert, entrepreneur, and one of the famous faces of Maybelline, Emily DiDonato, joins Natalie for a down-to-earth conversation that touches on the challenges of becoming a model at such a young age and discovering talents she never knew she had. As the co-founder of Covey, Emily has found another passion in life that takes the guesswork out of skincare and combines her love of high-quality products with her need for simplicity. On today’s episode, the two dive into body image and societal pressures to be thin, what it is actually like to be scouted as a model, trials and tribulations of a complicated skincare routine, and finding new purpose in your life. Natalie also has an announcement that deserves a round of applause and is introducing a fun, new segment all about influencers. This episode has something for everyone and is sure to encourage you to chase your dreams.  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 Emily on Instagram  @emilydidonato and on TikTok @didonatoemily. Follow Covey on Instagram @covey Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out this deal just for you: CUROLOGY - Go to curology.com/real for a free 30-day trial and just pay for shipping and handling!    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 117: Any entrepreneur - new, old, or aspiring - is in for a real treat as co-founder of the XX accelerator program, Gadi Borovich, joins Natalie to discuss what it takes to be accepted into such a prestigious project. Since its launch in 2018, XX has backed over 30 companies with the goal of investing in 20K companies in the next decade. Today’s episode covers the common mistakes founders make, new entryways to network with investors, the personality traits every business owner needs, and how to balance conviction with stubbornness. Gadi shares what makes an application stand out and what he hopes to see in the future as businesses shift into a new normal. This is a must-listen for any founder looking to gain insight into developing a successful company that is sure to get noticed.  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 XX on Twitter for the latest updates @_xxteam and on Instagram @_xxteam. Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you: LORD JONES – Go to lordjones.com/realreel to get 25% off your first order! CUROLOGY - Go to curology.com/real for a free 30-day trial and just pay for shipping and handling!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 116: The Rella team is back with some very exciting updates and a healthy dose of business-partner banter! It’s only been a few months since the last episode and this team of four has a lot to say about the highs and lows of starting a business. Get a behind the scenes look at what it takes to network with investors, perfect your elevator pitch, develop an app, and balance work with friendship. Rella is ramping up to release a pre-beta version of the new influencer driven platform and today’s episode covers some of the accomplishments, rejections, frustrations, and fulfillments experienced along the way. Tune in to hear where the team gets their inspiration from and how they continue to make their four-way marriage thrive. Plus, a hilarious impression of Natalie! Rella — Plan. Connect. Influence. 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 Rella @rellasocial.  If you’re an influencer or a brand, make sure to visit rellasocial.com/ and sign up for the pre-launch. Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you: HELLOFRESH - Go to hellofresh.com/realreel14 and use code realreel14 for up to 14 free meals plus free shipping! CUROLOGY - Go to curology.com/real for a free 30-day trial and just pay for shipping and handling!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 115: What happens when three friends who are obsessed with all-things-natural think outside the box and push the boundaries of conventional over-the-counter medicine? The answer: A company dedicated to natural remedies that are clinically backed, supported by science, third-party tested, and doctor formulated. On today’s episode, Natalie speaks with Hilma co-founder, Lily Galef, about developing a natural medicine cabinet filled with remedies that actually work. Natalie has been struggling with stomach issues most of her life and the first product she reaches for to provide relief is Hilma. The best news is the products are packed with powerful herbs you can actually pronounce. Lily and Natalie are tackling a few common myths in the wellness industry and sharing some powerful truths behind the medicine in your cabinet. The two also discuss what it is like to launch a business with two of your closest friends one month before a pandemic! Hilma can now be found in over 700 Target locations so perhaps it’s time to give that natural remedy a fair shot.   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 Lily @lilygalef and Hilma @hilma_co. Visit their website at hilma.co.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 114: If you consider coffee a love language and a lifestyle, this episode is for you. Join Natalie and her best friend and third-time guest Giuliana Bernini as they discuss how much can really change in a year. It doesn’t take long to understand why Natalie considers Giuli one of the strongest people she knows and why they could easily have their own reality TV show. On today’s episode, these two coffee fanatics dive into what it’s like to open a business during a pandemic as a non-U.S citizen, the journey of putting yourself first and loving yourself more, and how coffee can make a positive impact on the world. This heartfelt, inspirational conversation is filled with words of wisdom about business and about life in general— tissues and a hot cup of java recommended.  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 Giuli @giulianaberninis and The Berni Bean Coffee Company @bernibeancoffee. Visit their website at https://www.thebernibean.com/. Use code Natalie15 to get 15% off your order!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 113: You heard it here first! Today’s episode is offering up a very special announcement from vlogging queens Alisha Marie and Ashley Nichole. These two sisters and longtime business partners transport listeners behind the scenes of their incredibly successful YouTube channels and share some tips that helped skyrocket their following to over 9 million subscribers. Ashley and Alisha join Natalie to speak about revolutionizing your YouTube brand, reinventing ordinary content, podcasting vs. vlogging, the apps every entrepreneur needs and of course, their latest project. Trust us when we say you are going to want to hear all about it! The sisters share their feels over reels moments as well as uplifting stories about collaboration and support in a notoriously competitive space. Even those these sisters have totally different styles, they always find a way to meet in the middle and find their best angle.  Thank you so much for being a part of our podcast community! Please be sure to rate, subscribe, review, and of course, post to your highlight reel. Follow your host Natalie on Instagram @nataliebarbu and @therealreelpodcast   Follow Alisha Marie @alisha @alishamarie @prettybasicofficial  Follow Ashley Nichole @ashnichole @ashleynichole @unsolicitedadvicepod  Follow Parallel Apparel  @parallelapparel www.parallelapparel.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices