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
Aug 31, 2020 • 54min
Ep. 72: Working for The Editor-in-Chief of Cosmo Magazine, Running Your Own Business, and Networking Like a Pro ft. Samantha Feher
I interviewed Sam Feher! Sam is a journalist, business owner and influencer in NYC. Sam does it all and we talk all about working for Cosmopolitan and managing it all like the boss babe she is. If you want to know how Sam does it all, tips for networking during quarantine and the best ways to stay organized then this is the episode for you! Follow Sam on IG: https://www.instagram.com/samanthafeher/ Sam’s Website: https://www.samfeher.com ( https://www.samfeher.com/ ) Shop Sam’s Store: https://www.shopthebrunchclub.com ( https://www.shopthebrunchclub.com/ ) Cosmopolitan: https://www.samfeher.com/cosmopolitan 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
Aug 24, 2020 • 51min
Ep. 71: Being in A Long Distance Relationship, How Me and My Boyfriend Met, and Making Friends in A New City ft. Kian Cook
I am here with my boyfriend, Kian! I thought this was a fun episode to do since we were together. We just had a candid conversation on the podcast all about him moving to Oklahoma City and not knowing a soul, how we met, how we deal with being long distance, and our week. This episode is a little different, but a good one! For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code realreel50 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
Aug 17, 2020 • 42min
Ep. 70: Landing Your Dream Job After 2 Years of Rejection, Working in the Film Industry, and Working at Delish ft. Chelsea Lupkin
I interviewed Chelsea Lupkin, a director and cinematographer in New York City. Chelsea and I talk all about finding a passion for film in college, landing your dream job after two years of rejection and never giving up on your dreams. If you want to know how Chelsea started working for Delish and how she continues to work on her craft in quarantine then this is the episode for you. This episode is one of my favorites and I know you will be just as inspired as I am after listening! Follow Chelsea on IG: @chelsealupkin ( https://www.instagram.com/chelsealupkin/ ) Follow Chelsea on Twitter: @chelsealupkin ( https://twitter.com/chelsealupkin ) 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
Aug 10, 2020 • 41min
Ep. 69: How She Moved From the U.S. to India and Becoming a Bollywood Actress and Model ft. Aishwarya Desai
I interviewed Aishwarya Desai, an actress and model who was born in the USA then moved to India to pursue her passions after college. We talk all about dealing with rejection, getting discovered and so much more! Aishwarya’s story is so interesting and I know you will love it just as much as I do! Follow Aishwarya on IG: @aishwaryaadesai ( https://www.instagram.com/aishwaryaadesai/ ) 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
Jul 28, 2020 • 1h 4min
Ep. 68: Leaving Refinery 29, Full-Time Content Creator, and Taking Your Career in Your Own Hands ft. Lucie Fink
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast with me, Natalie Barbu, I interviewed Lucie Fink. Lucie is a YouTuber/video creator based in NYC who left Refinery 29 to pursue her own brand. We talk all about going from majoring in pre med in college to becoming a producer and on camera personality. If you want to know how to take initiative and take your career into your own hands then this is the podcast episode for you. This was such a GREAT conversation and I know you will all love it! Follow Lucie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/luciebfink/ *YouTube Link:* *https://www.youtube.com/luciebfink* ( https://www.youtube.com/luciebfink ) 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
Jul 20, 2020 • 40min
Ep. 67: How Two 22 Year Olds Built a Multi-Million Dollar Clothing Brand + Being Featured in Forbes ft. Founders of Shop 437
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast with me, Natalie Barbu, I interviewed Adrien Bettio and Hyla Nayeri. Adrien and Hyla are the co-founders of 437, a swimwear and clothing line dedicated to making you look and feel your best. We talk all about growing your company and product from the ground up, making meaningful connections and using influencer and social media marketing to your advantage. To anyone who is interested in starting their own business or fashion in general, this is the episode for you! Follow 437 on IG: https://www.instagram.com/437/ *Website Link:* *https://shop437.com/collections/summer-capsule-1* ( https://shop437.com/collections/summer-capsule-1 ) 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
Jul 13, 2020 • 47min
Ep. 66: Homeless to Cover of National Geographic: How To Turn Your Creative Passion into a Career ft. Clane Gessel
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast with me, Natalie Barbu, I interviewed Clane Gessel. Clane is a self made New York based art and wedding photographer with an amazing creative eye. In this episode we talk about going from being homeless to having his photo on the cover of National Geographic, getting into wedding photography and so much more! This is truly one of my favorite episodes and I can’t wait for you to listen! Follow Clane on IG: https://www.instagram.com/clanegessel/ *Website Link:* *https://clanegessel.com* ( https://clanegessel.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
Jul 6, 2020 • 53min
Ep. 65: The "Good Girl" Myth, Finding Your Purpose, and Breaking Out of the Mold ft. Majo Molfino
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast with me, Natalie Barbu, I interviewed Majo Molfino. Majo is an author and designer dedicated to guiding women to design their creative purpose. In this episode we talk about what “good girl” mentality is and how to break out of it. We also talk about breaking out of the mold you were given to fit into and how to find your purpose. This is such a great episode and I know you will love it just as much as I do! Follow Majo on IG: https://www.instagram.com/majomolfino/ *Website/Book Link:* *https://majomolfino.com/book* ( https://majomolfino.com/book ) 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 ) Become a supporter: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu/support 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
Jun 29, 2020 • 55min
Ep. 64: Creating A Jewelry Company in College and Starting a Mentorship Program with Alyssa Kuchta, founder of fyb Jewelry
I interviewed the founder of fyb jewelry, Alyssa Kuchta. Alyssa Kuchta launched f.y.b jewelry while a student at the University of Delaware, hosting her first trunk show on campus with her sorority sisters. Upon graduating in 2012, she opened her first brick and mortar pop up shop at the iconic Bryant Park market in Manhattan that holiday season and never looked back.Today f.y.b is sold in 300+ retail stores, has a growing brand ambassador program at college campuses across the country, and has been featured in Glamour Magazine, The Huffington Post, and NYLON to name a few. Recognizing the value of a strong female network in growing her business, Alyssa founded the company’s college brand ambassador program to provide the same sense of community to other young women, allowing them to build their resume in a meaningful way while building confidence in themselves and having access to mentorship and opportunities. 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 ) fyb jewelry: @ fybjewelry ( https://www.instagram.com/fybjewelry/ ) Shop fyb jewelry: https://www.fybjewelry.com/ 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
Jun 22, 2020 • 48min
Ep. 63: Reaching Financial Freedom, Creating Passive Income Streams, and Not Investing in the Stock Market ft. Wealth Without Wall Street
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast with me, Natalie Barbu, I interviewed Joey Mure and Russ Morgan. Joey and Russ are the founders/partners of Wealth Without Wall Street, a community bringing you strategies to help you reach financial freedom without wall street. In this week’s episode we talk about what financial freedom really is, creating the right passive income for you, the stock market and so much more. This is such an interesting episode and I know you will like it just as much as I do. Instagram: @wealthwithoutwallst ( https://www.instagram.com/wealthwithoutwallst/ ) *Website:* *https://www.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com* ( https://www.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/ ) Podcast: https://www.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/podcast ( https://www.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/podcast ) 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
