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
Nov 9, 2020 • 47min
Ep. 82: How to Make YouTube Your Full-Time Job as a College Student, Creating Relatable Content, and Dealing with Imposters ft. Julia Crist
Introducing Julia Crist, is a lifestyle, productivity, and technology YouTube creator who has significantly grown her channel in the last 6 months. We talk all about having a viral video, staying organized while being busy, making monthly goals, signing with a management company, and getting paid what you deserve. This was such a fun episode to record and I know you will all love it just as much as I do!Follow Julia on IG: https://www.instagram.com/juliakcrist/Julia’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbgqlUD84KKSujlUkmJNeDgWhere 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 3, 2020 • 51min
Ep. 81: Travel Blogger Turned into 7-Figure Business, Creating an Online Course, and Scaling from Solopreneur to Entrepreneur ft. Christina Galbato
I interviewed Christina Galbato, a luxury travel and lifestyle blogger and online educator. Christina gives us so much information on making blogging a full-time job, growing an engaged following, making money on social media, creating an online course, and the hiring process. There’s so much more information where that came from. You don’t want to miss this!Follow Christina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/christinagalbato/Christina’s YouTube: https://christinagalbato.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
Oct 26, 2020 • 54min
Ep. 80: Going from 6000 to 500k in 10 Months on YouTube: What Blowing Up on YouTube is Like and How To Do It ft. Kelly Stamps
I interviewed Kelly Stamps! Kelly is a YouTuber who has grown to 455K subscribers in 2020 alone. We talk about blowing up on YouTube, the pros and cons of being a YouTuber, future goals, and tips for growing your channel. Be prepared to take notes!! Follow Kelly on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thekellystamps/ *Kelly’s YouTube:* *https://www.youtube.com/c/kellystamps* ( https://www.youtube.com/c/kellystamps ) Where can you find us? Natalie's IG: @ nataliebarbu ( https://www.instagram.com/nataliebarbu ) IG: @ therealreelpodcast ( https://www.instagram.com/therealreelpodcast ) Join the private Facebook Group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/2271117656542941/?ref=group_header ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-real-reel-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu4/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 19, 2020 • 56min
Ep. 79: Hollywood Eyebrow Wizard on Networking to Reach Your Dreams, Having a Celebrity Clientele, and What It's Like To Do The Kardashian's Brows ft. Kelley Baker
I interviewed Kelley Baker of Kelley Baker Brows. Kelley is business owner, mother, product designer, and the brow QUEEN. With clients like the Kardashian’s she is always on the move and has built a thriving business. We talk all about building your client base, managing employees/hiring, brow care, and dealing with conflict. This episode is truly one of my all time favorites ever! Follow Kelley on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kelleybakerbrows/ *Kelley’s Website:* *https://kelleybaker.com* ( https://kelleybaker.com/ ) Where can you find us? Natalie's IG: @ nataliebarbu ( https://www.instagram.com/nataliebarbu ) IG: @ therealreelpodcast ( https://www.instagram.com/therealreelpodcast ) Join the private Facebook Group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/2271117656542941/?ref=group_header ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-real-reel-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu4/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 12, 2020 • 1h 6min
Ep. 78: From Community College to an Ivy League, Going Against Society Norms, and Vouching For Yourself ft. Kaelyn Grace Apple
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast with me, Natalie Barbu, I interviewed Kaelyn Grace Apple! Kaelyn is a historian, graduate student, YouTuber, and business owner. Kaelyn does it all and we talk all about how she keeps it all together in this episode! If you want to know more about Kaelyn and tips/tricks to get into the college of your dreams then this one's for you! Follow Kaelyn on IG: https://www.instagram.com/theredheadacademic/ Follow Accepted Consulting on IG: https://www.instagram.com/acceptedconsulting/ *Kaelyn’s YouTube:* *https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRedHeadAcademic* ( https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRedHeadAcademic ) Where can you find us? Natalie's IG: @ nataliebarbu ( https://www.instagram.com/nataliebarbu ) IG: @ therealreelpodcast ( https://www.instagram.com/therealreelpodcast ) Join the private Facebook Group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/2271117656542941/?ref=group_header ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-real-reel-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu4/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 5, 2020 • 1h 11min
Ep. 77: Getting Pregnant at 13, Raising a Teenage Daughter, and Starting a Family YouTube Channel ft. Jennica Thompson
Today, I interview Jennica Thompson! Jennica is a Youtuber and mother. Jennica became a mother at fourteen years old and has always found a way to provide for her daughter. Jennica and I talk about being a teen mom, going viral on YouTube, and dealing with small town judgement. Jennica is such an amazing person to talk to and I know you will be as inspired by her story as I am. Follow Jennica on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jennicathomp/ *Jennica’s YouTube:* *https://www.youtube.com/JennicaandAnnica* ( https://www.youtube.com/JennicaandAnnica ) Where can you find us? Natalie's IG: @ nataliebarbu ( https://www.instagram.com/nataliebarbu ) IG: @ therealreelpodcast ( https://www.instagram.com/therealreelpodcast ) Join the private Facebook Group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/2271117656542941/?ref=group_header ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-real-reel-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu4/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 28, 2020 • 48min
Ep. 76: Starting A Successful Graphic Design Business, Having Exclusive Clients, and Working in the Events Industry during a Pandemic ft. Ceci Johnson of Ceci New York
I interviewed Ceci Johnson today! Ceci is a graphic designer with a custom invitation design business, Ceci New York. If you want to know more about hiring, deciding on a business partner, and working long term with clients then this is the episode for you! This episode is so interesting I know you will learn so much from it, just like I did. Follow Ceci New York on IG: https://www.instagram.com/cecinewyork/ Follow Ceci on IG: https://www.instagram.com/cecijohnson/ *Ceci’s Website:* *https://www.cecinewyork.com* ( https://www.cecinewyork.com/ ) Where can you find us? Natalie's IG: @ nataliebarbu ( https://www.instagram.com/nataliebarbu ) IG: @ therealreelpodcast ( https://www.instagram.com/therealreelpodcast ) Join the private Facebook Group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/2271117656542941/?ref=group_header ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-real-reel-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu4/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 21, 2020 • 44min
Ep. 75: Moving To France From the United States, Living in Another Country during the Pandemic, and Starting a YouTube Channel
I interviewTiffanie Davis in today's episode! Tiffanie is a YouTuber/content creator in Paris, France. Tiffanie and I talk all about studying abroad, job hunting overseas, dealing with Covid in Paris and dating in a new country. It was so much fun talking to Tiffanie and I know you will all love it! Follow Tiffanie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/itstiffaniedavis/ *Tiffanie’s YouTube:* *https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCge7JOTiv_fA2h_C2PPeLAQ* ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCge7JOTiv_fA2h_C2PPeLAQ ) Where can you find us? Natalie's IG: @ nataliebarbu ( https://www.instagram.com/nataliebarbu ) IG: @ therealreelpodcast ( https://www.instagram.com/therealreelpodcast ) Join the private Facebook Group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/2271117656542941/?ref=group_header ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-real-reel-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu4/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 14, 2020 • 45min
Ep. 74: Revamping the Fitness Industry with Fashionable Ankle Weights, Being on Shark Tank, and Having a Successful Business Pitch ft. Founders of Bala Bangles
I interviewed the co-founders of Bala, a Los Angeles based movement company, Natalie Holloway and Maximilian Kislevitz! We talk all about building a prototype and kick starter campaign, how Bala came to life, and being on Shark Tank. This is one of my favorite companies and it was so interesting to hear the inside scoop from the founders. Follow Bala on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bala/ *Bala’s Website:* https://shopbala.com ( https://shopbala.com/ ) Where can you find us? Natalie's IG: @ nataliebarbu ( https://www.instagram.com/nataliebarbu ) IG: @ therealreelpodcast ( https://www.instagram.com/therealreelpodcast ) Join the private Facebook Group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/2271117656542941/?ref=group_header ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-real-reel-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu4/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 7, 2020 • 38min
Ep. 73: Building a Career in Your Passion, Growing A Team as a Photographer, and Hiring Right ft. KT Merry
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast with me, Natalie Barbu, I interviewed KT Merry! KT is a wedding and editorial photographer. This episode is so interesting if you want to know more about starting a photography business and hiring employees. KT even gives amazing advice for aspiring photographers. You do not want to miss this new episode. Follow KT on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ktmerry/ KT’s Website: https://ktmerry.com/explore ( https://ktmerry.com/explore ) Where can you find us? Natalie's IG: @ nataliebarbu ( https://www.instagram.com/nataliebarbu ) IG: @ therealreelpodcast ( https://www.instagram.com/therealreelpodcast ) Join the private Facebook Group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/2271117656542941/?ref=group_header ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-real-reel-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu4/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
