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
Mar 23, 2020 • 48min
Ep. 52: Climbing Out of Rock Bottom, Turning Your Life Around, and Gaining Confidence with a Transformation Coach ft. Veronika Abrams
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast with me, Natalie Barbu, I interviewed Veronika Abrams. Veronika is a transformation and confidence coach and podcast host. After hitting rock bottom three years ago Veronika completely turned her life around and started to demand the best from herself. In this episode we get into the steps she took to get her to the point she is now. If you want to know how to become the best version of yourself then this is the one for you. This episode is so inspiring and you don’t want to miss it! Check out Zeamo by going to https://www.zeamo.com/explore and use code BARBU50 at checkout.Follow Veronika on IG: https://www.instagram.com/veronikaabrams/ Hero Business Academy Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/herobusinessacademy/ Veronika’s website: https://veronikaabrams.com Where can you find us? Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbu IG: @therealreelpodcast Join the private Facebook Group Become a supporter: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu/support--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu/message Support this podcast: 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
Mar 17, 2020 • 45min
Ep. 51: Taking a Leap of Faith, Quitting a Job, Paving Your Own Path, and Making it in NYC ft. Grace Lee
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast with me, Natalie Barbu, I interviewed Grace Lee. Grace is a social media strategist and content creator in NYC. We talk all about Grace transitioning from a small town in North Carolina to New York City, taking on blogging as a full time job and taking a leap of faith. We also go into depth about Grace’s personal experience with the growth of social media and it’s pros/cons. This episode was so fun to record and I know you will all love it just as much as I do! Follow Grace on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bygracelee/ All of Grace’s links: https://linktr.ee/bygracelee Where can you find us? Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbu IG: @therealreelpodcast Join the private Facebook Group Become a supporter: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu/support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu/message Support this podcast: 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
Mar 9, 2020 • 44min
Ep. 50: Taking Your Mental Health Seriously, Going to Therapy, and Ending the Stigma ft. Mental Health Counselor, Allyssa Dziurlaj
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast with me, Natalie Barbu, I interviewed Allyssa Dziurlaj. Allyssa is a mental health counselor from Ohio. In this episode Allyssa gives so much information on therapy in general and ways to cope with stress. We also talk about self care, the stigma surrounding therapy and if online therapy is something to consider or not. This episode gives so much amazing insight on a topic not everyone talks about. This episode is one of my favorites and I know you will love it just as much as I do! Follow Allyssa on IG: https://www.instagram.com/allyssa_lpc/ Psychology Today Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/allyssa-dziurlaj-kent-oh/433253 Where can you find us? Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbu IG: @therealreelpodcast Join the private Facebook Group Become a supporter: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu/support -- --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu/message Support this podcast: 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
Mar 2, 2020 • 44min
Ep. 49: Growing A Successful YouTube Channel, Making Money on YouTube, Making Your Side Hustle Your Main Job ft. The Content Bug, Cathrin Manning
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast with me, Natalie Barbu, I interviewed Cathrin Manning. Cathrin is a blogger, youtuber and content creator. In today’s episode we talk all about juggling a full time job and side hustle all while dealing with everyday life. Cathrin gives so much insight on how she transitioned to making her side hustle her fulltime job and she shares some tips she learned along the way. This is one of my favorite episodes and I know you will all love it just as much as I do! Check out Zeamo by going to https://www.zeamo.com/explore and use code BARBU50 at checkout Follow Cathrin on IG: @thecontentbug Cathrin’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3VWHYS6atML3nKVUmEr0lA Cathrin’s Website: http://thecontentbug.com Where can you find us? Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbu IG: @therealreelpodcast Join the private Facebook Group Become a supporter: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu/support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu/message Support this podcast: 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
Feb 24, 2020 • 54min
Ep. 48: Creating Passive Income, How to Time Batch, and Turning Lows to a High ft. Stefanie Gass
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast with me, Natalie Barbu, I interviewed Stefanie Gass. Stefanie is a women’s coach and helps women and moms uncover their calling. In this episode we talk about how to create a passive income, pros of time batching and how to get through your lows to get to your highs. This is such a great episode and I’m so excited for you all to hear it! Follow Stefanie on IG: @stefaniegass Stefanie’s Website: https://www.stefaniegass.com Where can you find us? Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbu IG: @therealreelpodcast Join the private Facebook Group Become a supporter: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu/support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu/message Support this podcast: 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
Feb 17, 2020 • 58min
Ep. 47: Sitting Down with a Financial Advisor- EVERYTHING You Need To Know To Start Investing, Is Budgeting Important, and more ft. Gideon Drucker
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast with me, Natalie Barbu, I interviewed Gideon Drucker. Gideon is a third generation wealth advisor in New York City. We talk about so much in this episode from how to get started saving, preparing for retirement, how important budgeting ACTUALLY is, and investing. This episode has been so highly requested and Gideon answers all of your questions. This is such an educational and important episode and I can’t wait for you all to listen!Today's episode is sponsored by Zeamo! Check out Zeamo by going to https://www.zeamo.com/explore and use code BARBU50 at checkoutFollow Gideon on IG: @dwm_gideons_cornerGideon’s Book: https://druckerwealth.com/how-to-avoid-henry-syndromeWhere can you find us?Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbuIG: @therealreelpodcastJoin the private Facebook GroupBecome a supporter: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu/support--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu/message Support this podcast: 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
Feb 10, 2020 • 38min
Ep. 46: Doing YouTube Full-Time in One Year, Getting an Engaged Audience, and Sharing Your Life on the Internet ft. Rachel Ratke
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast with me, Natalie Barbu, I interviewed Rachel Ratke. Rachel is a senior advertising major at the University of Georgia. She is also on the dance dawgs team and is pursuing a career in YouTube full time. In this episode we talk about how to build a YouTube channel, what it’s like working with a management company and how to be proactive in the industry. I loved talking to Rachel and left the conversation feeling so inspired and I know you will too!Follow Rachel on IG: @rach_ratke Rachel’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/rachandans677Where can you find us?Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbuIG: @therealreelpodcastJoin the private Facebook GroupBecome a supporter: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu/support--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu/message Support this podcast: 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
Feb 3, 2020 • 52min
Ep. 45: How I Started My Consulting Services Business + Tips On Starting A Business, Setting Prices and Getting Clients
Welcome to today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast with me, Natalie Barbu. Everyone really loves it when I do solo episode’s so I thought this week I would give the people what they want! In this episode I give you so much detail and info on my consulting business and how I started it. I talk about how to build your business, finding clients, determining your rate and the resources I use on a daily basis for my own company. Not only that but I also talk about my clothing store and what the future for my career looks like. I talk in depth about it all in this week’s episode and I can’t wait for you all to listen!Today's episode is sponsored by Zeamo! Check out Zeamo by going to https://www.zeamo.com/explore and use code BARBU50 at checkoutThings mentioned:Squarespace: https://www.squarespace.com/nataliebarbu or use NATALIEBARBU at checkoutZoom: https://zoom.us/Big Cat Creative: https://bigcatcreative.comAcuity: https://acuityscheduling.com/?kw=YToxNzg1NDU5Nw%3D%3D Stripe: https://www.stripe.com/Where can you find us?Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbuIG: @therealreelpodcastJoin the private Facebook GroupBecome a supporter: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu/support--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu/message Support this podcast: 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
Jan 28, 2020 • 51min
Ep. 44: Living With A Physical Disability, Educating Others on Osteogenesis Imperfecta, and Being on YouTube
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast with me, Natalie Barbu, I interviewed Michaela Davert. Michaela is a YouTuber and college student living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Type lll). In the episode we talk all about feeling like an outsider and dealing with unwanted sympathy from others. We also talk about online hate, how to deal with mean comments and how to stay true to who you are no matter what. This is such an interesting and inspiring episode that you are all going to love! Follow Michaela on IG: https://www.instagram.com/funsizedstyle/ Check out Michaela’s YouTube HERE: https://www.youtube.com/user/FunsizedStyle Where can you find us? Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbu IG: @therealreelpodcast Join the private Facebook Group Become a supporter: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu/support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu/message Support this podcast: 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
Jan 20, 2020 • 46min
Ep. 43: From College to Freelance Graphic Design in NYC, Determining Your Rate, Getting Clients, and more ft. Emma McGoldrick
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast with me, Natalie Barbu, I interviewed Emma McGoldrick. Emma is a graphic designer who lives in the New York City area. We talk about becoming an entrepreneur, moving to a new city and the struggles that come with working from home that no one talks about. This was such a fun episode to record and we only scratched the surface. I want to listen to this episode and repeat and I know you will too!Follow Emma on IG: @emmamcgoldrick24Follow Emma’s Digital Design IG: @esm.creativeFollow Golden Hour Guild on IG: @goldenhourguildCheck out Emma’s Website HERE: https://www.emmamcgoldrick.comWhere can you find us?Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbuIG: @therealreelpodcastJoin the private Facebook GroupBecome a supporter: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu/support--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu/message Support this podcast: 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
