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
Oct 29, 2019 • 48min
Ep. 32: What It Really Means to Be Healthy from a Registered Dietician and Health Coach ft. Tamar Samuels
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast, I interview registered dietician and health coach, Tamar Samuels. I was able to ask her questions about what it really means to be healthy, how to eat healthy on a budget, what she thinks of these fad diets, and what does she really think about all of those fit teas?! (but really...) We talk openly and candidly about the misconceptions of health and it was great hearing her input on it.Hope this episode helps and is informative! Health coaching credentialing and certification: https://nbhwc.org/Misfit Market (cheap from the farm veggies): https://www.misfitsmarket.com/When to choose organic options: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.phpTamar's website: AllGreatNutrition.comTamar's Instagram: @allgreatnutritionWhere 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
Oct 21, 2019 • 43min
Ep. 31: Moving to NYC to Become A Professional Dancer, What A Dance Major is like, and Pursuing Your Passion with Liz Cousar
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast, I interview Liz Cousar- she is a professional dancer in New York City. She graduated from East Carolina University with her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Dance Performance and Choreography and moved to NYC to pursue her passion. She talks about what being a dance major is like, why she decided to make the move to NYC, getting another part-time nannying job, making connections and more. This episode really feels like sitting down and chatting with a friend about life. Hope you enjoy!Follow Liz: @lizcousarSubscribe to her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLHCdA3agyryCg12LCVWnvwMy website: nataliebarbu.comWhere can you find us?Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbuIG: @therealreelpodcastJoin the private Facebook GroupShow Notes: https://www.therealreelpodcast.comBecome 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
Oct 14, 2019 • 52min
Ep. 30: Starting a Podcast with Your Best Friend, Launching a Creative Business, and Expanding Your Brand ft. Siena Mirabella and Emily Duong
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast, I interview Siena Mirabella and Emily Duong from the Young and Ambitious podcast. They are two best friends who went into business together by starting a podcast. Each motivating and inspiring in their own right, this episode is filled with motivating tips on how to start a podcast, a business, and be successful along the way. Siena is a YouTube with over 1 million subscribers and has been on the platform since she was 12 years old. She also has expanded into her own blog and the podcast. Emily is a recent college grad and business owner. She started her business of create figure skating dresses in high school and now has expanded to a podcast.Listen to hear how these girl bosses manage it all and how they succeed at everything.Follow Siena: @siena_mirabellaFollow Emily: @emilyeduongFollow Young and Ambitious: @young.and.ambitiousListen to Young and Ambitious: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/young-ambitious/id1459816082?i=1000444580912My website: nataliebarbu.comWhere can you find us?Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbuIG: @therealreelpodcastJoin the private Facebook GroupShow Notes: https://www.therealreelpodcast.comBecome 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
Oct 7, 2019 • 40min
Ep. 29: How to Start Your Side Hustle, Having a Productive Day, and Organizing Your Calendar with Natalie Barbu
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast, I am doing a solo episode! This is my first solo episode in a long time. I am talking all about side hustles and productivity. Side hustles are extra ways to generate income so you can really do what you love. This is in addition to your full-time job or being a full-time student. It can be a lot managing your time but in this episode, I get specific on ways to have a productive way and focus on your side hustles. I give tips on how to start one and how to think of one, I talk you through what I did when I had a corporate job, give you guys specifics on how I organize and use my Google Calendar, and tell you what it takes to have your most productive day. My website launching October 9: nataliebarbu.comGet 40% off MEALPAL by clicking this link: https://try.mealpal.com/nataliebarbu/Where can you find us?Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbuIG: @therealreelpodcastJoin the private Facebook GroupShow Notes: https://www.therealreelpodcast.com--- 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
Sep 30, 2019 • 47min
Ep. 28: Interviewing the Founder of a BitCoin Wallet, How To Start a Tech-Based Company, and What No One Tells You of Entrepreneurship ft. Deana Burke
In today's episode, Natalie interviews Deana Burke, the founder of Gracias- a fun way to gift Bitcoin to your friends. She created this tech-based Bitcoin wallet meant to encourage everyone to learn more and invest in cryptocurrency. This episode Deana talks about the realities of starting a company, what her first company taught her, how to start a tech-based company, speaking with investors, and so much more. Deana is a true entrepreneur and I can't wait for you to hear what she has to say!Enter the $100 Glossier Gift Card giveaway by downloading Gracias through this link: https://r.getgracias.com/s/k1awFollow Gracias: @getgraciasWhere can you find us?Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbuIG: @therealreelpodcastJoin the private Facebook GroupShow Notes: https://www.therealreelpodcast.com--- 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
Sep 23, 2019 • 52min
Ep. 27: Coping with Trauma and Grief, Going to Therapy, and Starting the Unbreakable Organization ft. Five Foot One Teacher
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast, I interview Britt- aka Five Foot One Teacher. She is an educator, YouTuber, and now the founder of the Unbreakable Org. She just wrapped up her second year of teaching at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School where she first-hand experienced the tragedy that happened February of last year. We talk about what it means to be a teacher, when it is time to be strong and give yourself time to recharge, coping with grief and trauma, how to heal, going to therapy, and why she decided to start the Unbreakable Org. Britt is a ray of light and even in darkness, she finds hope. I can't wait for you to listen.Follow Britt: @fivefootoneteacherSubscribe to Britt: Five Foot One TeacherFollow the Unbreakable Org: @theunbreakableorgLearn more about the Unbreakable Org: www.theunbreakableorg.comWhere can you find us?Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbuIG: @therealreelpodcastJoin the private Facebook GroupShow Notes: https://www.therealreelpodcast.com--- 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
Sep 16, 2019 • 47min
Ep. 26: How To Start A Successful YouTube Channel, Dealing with Haters, and Being Authentic ft. Maggie MacDonald
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast, I interview YouTuber and Influencer, Maggie MacDonald. She started her YouTube channel 3 years ago and has gained 250,000 subscribers from being authentically herself and a positive and inspiring influence to everyone who comes across her videos. We talk about how she got her start on YouTube, dealing with hate comments and getting made fun of, and give some pieces of advice for anyone else who wants to start on YouTube. Subscribe to Maggie: Maggie MacDonaldFollow Maggie: @maggiemacdonaldWhere can you find us?Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbuIG: @therealreelpodcastJoin the private Facebook GroupShow Notes: https://www.therealreelpodcast.com--- 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
Sep 9, 2019 • 43min
Ep. 25: Taking the Leap To Go Full-Time on Your Side Hustle, Being a Photographer in NYC, and the Uncertainties of An Entrepreneur ft. Shelly Xu
In this episode of The Real Reel Podcast, I interview my friend and photographer- Shelly! She is an NYC based photographer. She decided to take the leap and go full-time with it after only 2 years of starting her photography. We talk about logistics of starting a business, taking the leap and quitting your job, the uncertainty of going full-time, and getting a part-time job while doing what you love. For 40% off all subscriptions at LOLA, visit http://www.mylola.com and enter "realreel" when you subscribe!Follow Shelly's Photo Instagram: @someshellyphotography Follow Shelly's Personal Instagram: @shelly.xuWhere can you find us?Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbuIG: @therealreelpodcastJoin the private Facebook GroupShow Notes: https://www.therealreelpodcast.com--- 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
Sep 3, 2019 • 47min
Ep. 24: Being A Student Athlete, Growing on YouTube, and When It's Time to Shut Down A Business ft. Jessica Howell
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast, I interview Jessica Howell. She is a YouTuber who films vlogs, fashion, beauty, and health videos and is absolutely killing it on YouTube. She has created an engaged audience that loves watching her life. She is one of my best friends and I loved that this podcast episode was like chatting with a friend. We talk about her being a student athlete of not one, but TWO sports, what it is like being on YouTube and how to create an engaged audience, about her online store and why she realized it was time to shut it down, and planning a wedding.Sit back and listen to two friends chatting about life.For 25% off your first Care/of order, go to https://takecareof.com and enter realreelFollow Jessica: @jessicahowelJessica's YouTube: Jessica HowellWhere can you find us?Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbuIG: @therealreelpodcastJoin the private Facebook GroupShow Notes: https://www.therealreelpodcast.com--- 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
Aug 26, 2019 • 51min
Ep. 23: Being an International Student, Adjusting to Culture Shock, and Going After Your Dreams ft. Giuliana Bernini
On this week’s episode of The Real Reel, I interviewed Giuliana Bernini, a long time friend and international student. She came from Costa Rica to attend North Carolina State University and pursue her dreams. She now lives in New York. As an international student, Giuliana shares the stories of many challenges she faced. She talks about culture shock, the differences between the life she knew, the life she has now, as well as a lot of challenges she is still facing.Tune in to learn about what keeps Giuliana motivated, how she found her path in life, and to hear all about what she has learned this far. Hope you enjoy!---For a total of $75 off, that’s $25 off each of your first 3 boxes, go to https://greenchef.com/real75---Follow Giuliana:Instagram: @giulianaberninisWhere can you find us?Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbuIG: @therealreelpodcastJoin the private Facebook GroupShow Notes: https://www.therealreelpodcast.com--- 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
