
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 19, 2019 • 46min
Ep. 22: Being Homeless in College, Working Multiple Jobs, and Living All Over The World ft. Rabia Shiekh
On this week’s episode of The Real Reel Podcast, Natalie interviews long-time friend, world-traveler, and grad student, Rabia Sheikh. Rabia has lived all around the world and tells us a little bit about the challenges she faced but also told stories about pleasant memories she has and what has made her experiences so special. We talk about what it’s like to change your career path so late in your college career, how important family is, and how hardships held many valuable lessons. Rabia eventually began homeless in college and needed to work multiple jobs to support her family. Her family dynamic has also shifted dramatically and she has dealt with loss at a young age. Rabia has learned a lot this far in her life. Tune in and you just might learn something as well. Hope you enjoy this week’s episode! Follow Rabia:Instagram: @radbabzWhere can you find us? Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbuIG: @therealreelpodcastPrivate 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 12, 2019 • 44min
Ep. 21: Interviewing the Founder of WAYV- All About Starting A Company Right Out of College ft. Julia Haber
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast, Natalie interviews the CEO of WAYV. Julia started WAYV- a company that is bringing brands and college students together through pop-up shops. She graduated from Syracuse University and instead of following the "traditional" route of a corporate job, she became CEO of her own company.We talk about the challenges of starting a company, what it is like to be a young woman founder, creating your own major, the importance of connections and so much more. Julia lives in NYC and is busy being a boss every single day. Hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast!Follow Julia: @juliahaberFollow WAYV: @ourwayvLearn more about WAYV: https://www.ourwayv.com/Where can you find us? Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbuIG: @therealreelpodcastPrivate 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 5, 2019 • 47min
Ep. 20: Being A High Schooler Today, Choosing Not To Go To College, and Chasing Your Dreams at 17 ft. Jada Jones
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast, I interview Jada Jones- a 17 year old BOSS. She is graduating high school a year early to pursue her creative passions in dance, theatre, and the arts. She has her own YouTube channel, podcast, and teaches dance classes. Her unconventional path to not go to college is only the beginning of everything she will achieve! I can't wait for you to listen to all of Jada's advice. We talk about what high school is like in 2019 with social media being so prevalent, what her plans are after high school, and how she plans on going after her dreams at only 17 years old. Jada's Instagram: @jadajonesssJada's YouTube: Jada JonesJada's Podcast: HighKey AdulTeenWhere can you find us? Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbuIG: @therealreelpodcastPrivate 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

Jul 29, 2019 • 54min
Ep. 19: What It Is Like Growing Up on YouTube, Going From College to Corporate, and Sharing Your Faith ft. Michelle Reed
On this week’s episode of The Real Reel with Natalie Barbu, we hear from fellow YouTuber, Michelle Reed. Michelle started her channel when she was in sixth grade. She is now a college graduate, living in New York City, and working a 9-5 corporate job! She shares her story about what it was like growing up on Youtube and how it has changed over the years. Michelle shares some advice on starting a Youtube channel, talks about what it’s really like living in New York City, and all the things she has learned on this journey this far. Tune in to listen! Michelle’s Instagram: @michellereed Michelle’s YoutubeFor $20 off a suitcase, visit https://www.awaytravel.com/realreel url and use promo code realreel during checkout!Where can you find us? Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbuIG: @therealreelpodcastPrivate 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

Jul 23, 2019 • 41min
Ep 18. What Guys Really Think About Girls: Interviewing My Two Male Friends
Welcome back to The Real Reel podcast with Natalie Barbu! In today's episode, I interview my two friends- Jason and Dan. I asked you on my Instagram to ask me any questions you had for these guys and you came through with tons of good questions. I had so much fun and laughed- a lot- recording this episode. We talk about girls making the first move, guys using pick up lines and whether or not they know when they are being creepy (or douchbags!), what are their dealbreakers when it comes to dating, plus a whole lot more. It was an entertaining and lighthearted episode picking their brains and hearing their answers to your questions. Also, please note- these are some random people's opinions and should not change the way anyone views themselves! Or you shouldn't take these seriously. :)Hope you enjoy the episode! Where can you find us? Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbuIG: @therealreelpodcastPrivate Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2271117656542941/Show 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

Jul 15, 2019 • 46min
Ep 17. What It Is Really Like Being in Law School, Balancing YouTube + Law School, and Dealing with Negative Comments ft. Lipsticks and Lattes
On today’s episode of The Real Reel with Natalie Barbu, she interviews third year law student, Grace, who you might know as Lipsticks and Lattes. She talks all about what it is really like to be a law student and how she manages to balance her life. Grace offers insightful tips on time management offers words of encouragement that anyone can benefit from. Tune in to hear Grace’s story about how she decided she wanted to go to law school, a little about what it is like to live in New York City, and how you too can take the next steps to achieving your dreams. Follow Grace: @lipsticksndlattes Grace’s Youtube: Lipsticksandlattes Where can you find us? Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbuIG: @therealreelpodcastPrivate Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2271117656542941/Show 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

Jul 8, 2019 • 57min
Ep 16: Interviewing a Slime YouTuber- How She Got Into Slime, Operating A Slime Warehouse, and Creating An Empire ft. Nichole Jacklyne
In today’s episode of The Real Reel Podcast, Natalie interviews Nichole Jacklyne- a slime youtuber! Or some might say, a slime queen. We wanted to discuss the slime industry and what it all entails. Nichole shares her story on how she got started on YouTube and how she went from making Life Hack videos to being a slime youtuber and operating her own slime shop.Natalie asks all about her business, how she started it, how she runs it and how she is building an empire! She has employees and a warehouse to prove it, too. Welcome this boss and entrepreneur, Nichole Jacklyne, to the podcast. Follow Nichole Jacklyne: @nicholejacklyneFollow Slime by Jacklyne: @slimebyjacklyneNichole's YouTube: YouTubeNichole's Vlog Channel: Vlogs Nichole's Slime Shop: Slime ShopWhere can you find us? Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbuIG: @therealreelpodcastPrivate Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2271117656542941/Show 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

Jul 1, 2019 • 1h 5min
Ep 15. Founder of a Women's Empowerment Conference and How She Started a Global Conference in College ft. Ingrid Harb
On today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast with Natalie Barbu, Natalie interviews Ingrid Harb- the founder of the Women's Ambassador Forum. The Women's Ambassador Forum is a global women's conference that brings people from all over the world together and helps them see their potential and help them grow. Ingrid started WAF when she was a 20-year old college student in Texas. Growing up in Mexico, she realized how different the cultures treated women. While attending a conference led by Harvard University professors, she sparked an idea to create something like this but for women all over the world. Listen to this episode to hear how she got the idea, raised money for these events, and how her conferences grew to the size they are today. --Thanks to our sponsor, Care/of! For 25% off your first Care/of order, go to https://takecareof.com and enter: realreel--Follow Women's Ambassador Forum: @wafintlWomen's Ambassador Forum site: https://womenaf.org/Where can you find us? IG: @therealreelpodcastPrivate Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2271117656542941/Show 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

Jun 24, 2019 • 59min
Ep 14. Starting a Consulting Company at 17, Conferences, and Her Own Product Line- What It Is Like Being an Entrepreneur in College ft. Hannah Ashton
Hi everyone! Welcome back to The Real Reel Podcast with Natalie Barbu. This episode I interview a true entrepreneur, Hannah Ashton. When you look at Hannah's resume, you must think she is in her late twenties or even older. She has accomplished so much and is such a hard worker in everything she does. But nope, she just completed her freshman year of college at Belmont University. Hannah began making videos early on. She always had an entrepreneurial spirit. She then decided to begin her own consulting and coaching company at only 17 years old. And it was successful! She was coaching women of all different walks of life and ages. She also has a podcast, the Dream Achieve Podcast, and she just launched her first product- the Dream Achieve Workbook. I am so excited for you to hear Hannah's story. Her website: http://hannahashton.com/Follow Hannah: @misshannahashtonHannah's podcast: Dream Achieve Podcast: Click Here to ListenHannah's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFwZutfqUGmN1Yc1YcROWkQDream Achieve Workbook: Find it HereWhere can you find us? IG: @therealreelpodcastPrivate Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2271117656542941/Show 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

Jun 17, 2019 • 41min
Ep 13. Vogue's 73 Questions with Natalie Barbu
In today's episode of the Real Reel Podcast, it is a little bit different. Instead of interviewing someone, I get interviewed! This is a fun way to get to know me. I answer 73 Questions. This is inspired by Vogue's 73 Questions and had so much fun with it. We talk about some of my favorites, my routines, the bachelorette (and who I love and don't love so much), and way more. My assistant, Gabby, had a blast finding these questions and we just had a day recording this. If you want to swap it and have me interview my assistant, let me know.Where can you find us? Natalie Barbu: @nataliebarbuIG: @therealreelpodcastPrivate Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2271117656542941/Show 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