The Real Reel
Let’s face it, we are all living in a digital age where we're constantly bombarded with comparisons and perfect highlight reels. Enter the Real Reel Podcast—a one-stop shop for some genuine, unfiltered realness. Join your host, influencer, YouTuber, and entrepreneur, Natalie Barbu, as she dives headfirst into the raw reality of adulthood. No more filters; Natalie’s on a mission to uncover the real struggles and triumphs that come with navigating the dating scene, relationships, friendships, finances, business, and everything in between. Tune in for some Reel talk every Monday as Natalie engages in raw and authentic conversations with Real people, including entrepreneurs, reality stars, content creators, and anyone who fits the "real deal" bill. Say goodbye to the Instagram facade, and let's embrace the beautiful (and almost always messy) journey of adulthood and growth together because, let’s be real, nobody really knows what they’re doing.
Latest episodes
Jan 18, 2021 • 1h 2min
Ep. 92: Taking Care of Your Mental Health in a Preventative Way, Leaving a Successful Business, Starting a Business You're Passionate About ft. Founder of Shape and Foster, Calum McGuigan
I interviewed Calum McGuigan, the founder and CEO of Shape and Foster. Shape and Foster is a lifestyle development app to help you with all things health and wellness. We talk about starting a business, becoming a morning person, bettering yourself, and the importance of community. You don’t want to miss this one!Shape and Foster IG: https://www.instagram.com/shapeandfoster/Website: https://www.shapeandfoster.comGet 10% off your annual membership: https://tinyurl.com/yyvykylpWhere can you find us?Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbuIG: @therealreelpodcast--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu4/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 12, 2021 • 37min
Ep. 91: How to Save and Budget + Why You Need to Start Saving Today ft. Rachel Cruze
I interviewed Rachel Cruze, a #1 New York Times Best Seller helping people all over America to have a better understanding of their finances. Dave Ramsey is her father and growing up in the Ramsey household doesn't make her absence of financial mistakes either! We talk all about our finance mistakes, common money mistakes people make and how to recover, what your relationship with money says about you, and the importance of saving and budgeting. Follow Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachelcruze/Rachel's Book: https://rstyle.me/+IvxuRKQOORuLwG1nFwXslwRachel's website: https://www.rachelcruze.com/Where can you find us?Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbuIG: @therealreelpodcast--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu4/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 5, 2021 • 1h 5min
Ep. 90: How to Get Into A Fitness Routine This Year, Health Advice, and Fitness Misconceptions with Certified Personal Trainer, Liz Cousar
I interviewed Liz Cousar, a certified personal trainer and professional dancer in NYC. It’s 2021 and health is always on everyone's brain at the start of a new year! Liz and I talk about fitness/health myths, creating a healthy lifestyle you can stick to, personal training, and so much more. If you’re looking to start or continue a health and fitness journey then look no further!Liz Fitness IG: https://www.instagram.com/lizcousarfitness/Liz Website: https://www.lizcousarfitness.comLiz Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/lizcousar/Where can you find us?Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbuIG: @therealreelpodcast--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu4/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 30, 2020 • 1h 4min
Ep. 89: How to Begin to Invest in Real Estate with Little Money, What You Need to Know Before Buying Your First Home, and Making $60K with Passive Income ft. Open House Austin
Let's get real about REAL ESTATE. I am very interested in this topic because if you didn't know, I am buying my first home! I sat down with the founders of Open House Austin and realtors themselves to talk about everything you need to know before buying your first home, how to invest in real estate - and no, you do not need to be rich! - how to find a good realtor, why a good realtor is so important, why you should begin investing NOW, and how to be a good landlord. If you are looking to invest in real estate in 2021 or just curious, this episode is for you.Disclaimer: I am not an expert in this topic and investing is risky. You are in charge of your own investments and decisions! Open House Austin: https://www.openhouseaustin.co/Open House Austin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openhouse_austin/Where can you find us?Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbuIG: @therealreelpodcast--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu4/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 21, 2020 • 58min
Ep. 88: A Walk Down Memory Lane with my Best Friend + My BFF Interviews ME! ft. Giuli Bernini
Let's take a walk down memory lane! My best friend, Giuliana Bernini, is interviewing me! We talk about what we were like in college, breakups, starting youtube, high school, and a lot more. Enjoy this lighthearted episode!Follow Giuli: https://www.instagram.com/giulianaberninis/?hl=enFollow Berni Bean Coffee: https://www.instagram.com/bernibeancoffee/?hl=enThe Berni Bean Coffee Co: https://www.thebernibean.com/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu4/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 14, 2020 • 1h 3min
Ep. 87: Starting an Inclusive Beauty Company, Inclusivity and Diversity in the Beauty Community, and What a Mission-Based Company Looks Like ft. Founder of Pothos Beauty, Diamond and Lidia
Today's episode is with the founders of Pothos Beauty, a marketplace and community that is founded on inclusivity. In this episode we learn about Lidia and Diamond’s backgrounds, how to take everything you learn and apply it, and how Pothos Beauty is giving back to the community. This was such a fun episode to record and I know you will all love it!Pothos Beauty IG: https://www.instagram.com/pothosbeauty/Pothos Beauty Website: https://www.pothosbeauty.comWhere can you find us?Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbuIG: @therealreelpodcast--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu4/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 7, 2020 • 1h 1min
Ep. 86: Starting a Clothing Store, the Reality of Starting a Business, and How Tik Tok Can Change Your Life ft. Emily Harris
I interviewed Emily Harris, a style blogger and boutique owner in North Carolina. We talk about going from wanting to be a buyer to owning your own business, the logistics of opening a boutique, using TikTok to grow your business, and knowing when to delegate. This episode was so fun to record and has so much amazing information. You don’t want to miss this!Emily IG: https://www.instagram.com/emily.harris/Jack & Georgia IG: https://www.instagram.com/shopjackandgeorgia/Website: https://www.jackandgeorgia.comBlog: http://www.wellhotglam.comWhere can you find us?Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbuIG: @therealreelpodcastJoin the private Facebook Group--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu4/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 30, 2020 • 39min
Ep. 85: Adjusting to Living Back at Home with Your Parents, Family Dynamics, and Why I Don't Plan for the Future Anymore
I have been getting a lot of questions about how I have been doing, how I have adjusted to living at home, and how to stay motivated. This is really interesting that so many people turn to ask me this because I sometimes feel like I am the one who needs to be asking other people. I feel like by being a YouTuber and putting your life on the Internet, it is automatically assumed that you have your life together, but trust me. I most definitely do not. It is easy to forget that about others when you truly are watching a highlight reel of someone's life. But, true to the Real Reel name of the podcast, I am going to let you know how I am really doing and give you any tips that have helped me along the way. Where can you find us?Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbuIG: @therealreelpodcastJoin the private Facebook Group--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu4/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 23, 2020 • 56min
Ep. 84: How to Start a Start-Up Business, Raising Money and Pitching to Investors, and Being a Co-Founder of a Tech Company ft. Caya, Co-Founder of Slidebean
I interviewed Caya, he is one of the three co-founders and the CEO of Slidebean. Slidebean is a venture-backed company in New York City and Costa Rica and is a multi-million dollar, profitable tech company that continues to expand rapidly. We talk about becoming an entrepreneur, pillars to a successful startup, what makes a successful pitch deck, and so much more! You will learn so much from this episode and I know you will all be as interested in it as I am!Slidebean Website: https://slidebean.comSlidebean YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/slidebeanSlidebean IG: https://www.instagram.com/slidebean/Where can you find us?Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbuIG: @therealreelpodcastJoin the private Facebook Group--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu4/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 16, 2020 • 57min
Ep. 83: How To Manage All of Your Different Interests and Ideas with NYU PHd Student, Graphic Designer, Content Creator, and Photographer- Gabby Whiten
Gabby Whiten, a PhD student, photographer, and content creator, shares her insights on balancing diverse passions. She discusses using time batching to manage her many interests while pursuing a PhD at NYU. Gabby reflects on the evolving definition of success, emphasizing personal fulfillment over societal expectations. She explores the vulnerability of sharing her journey online and the challenges of juggling academic commitments with creative pursuits. Gabby's story inspires listeners to embrace their multifaceted identities and seek joy in all their endeavors.
