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 eventua...
Aug 19, 2019•46 min
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. ...
Aug 12, 2019•44 min
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 preva...
Aug 05, 2019•47 min
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 ha...
Jul 29, 2019•54 min
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...
Jul 23, 2019•41 min
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, a...
Jul 15, 2019•46 min
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 ware...
Jul 08, 2019•57 min
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...
Jul 01, 2019•1 hr 5 min
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 con...
Jun 24, 2019•59 min
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 ...
Jun 17, 2019•41 min
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast with me, Natalie Barbu I interview my immigrant parents on their story. My dad is from Romania and came to the United States when he was 18. He had to leave a communist country with his family and he shares his story from immigrant to successful business owner on the podcast. My mom is from Honduras and came to the United States as an international student at 18. She shares her story on studying engineering in the U.S. and thinking of moving back to st...
Jun 10, 2019•58 min
In today’s episode of The Real Reel podcast with Natalie Barbu, I interviewed a doula - Ariana Martinez. We talk about her life, how she got to where she is today, and looked into the life of a doula! Ariana did not take the most “conventional” path right out of high school, but her adventures and unique journey have turned her into the special person that she is today. She has lived in North Carolina, California, and Chicago but made her way back home. She takes us through her life journey this...
Jun 03, 2019•1 hr 9 min
Welcome to episode ten of The Real Reel Podcast with me, Natalie Barbu. In today’s episode, I interview my friend, Taylor King. Also known as TK from TK’s Juicy Pod. Her job is something that would not have existed a few years ago. She is the Production Coordinator for the incredibly successful YouTuber, Alisha Marie. Not only are her and Alisha friends, but she works side-by-side with her and helps her brainstorm video ideas, get setup to film, and make her videos come to life. At only 21 years...
May 28, 2019•51 min
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast, Natalie interviews Grant Stemler, a photographer based in Miami, Florida who took a not-so-ordinary path to get to where he is today. Grant started off as business major at the University of Florida. He never considered working the creative field when going to college and no one in his family worked into a creative industries. So when Grant decided to buy a camera and pursue photography, it was a very random transition. What started as a hobby and som...
May 20, 2019•57 min
In todays episode, I interview my friend and overall girlboss- Madison White! She is a freelance photographer, works at a PR agency, and also helps out with a fellow NYC influencer. And she got all of these opportunities the unconventional way. She got these opportunities and landed her dream jobs through Instagram. Yup, she slid in the DMs. We talk about how she moved to NYC and how she decided New York was the right place for her, how she found a job and what did and didn't work in her job sea...
May 13, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Today we are talking about a job I am very familiar with. I have been doing YouTube for 7 years now and it definitely has changed a lot. When I started I don’t even think Adsense was a thing. I don’t even know if Google had owned YouTube yet. You could not make money off of it, and the term “influencer” or “YouTuber” were not yet a thing. I have looked up countless of articles on how YouTubers make money, how influencers make money, etc. because I am curious on what others have to say about it. ...
May 06, 2019•51 min
In today's episode, I interviewed a lifestyle and fashion YouTuber and Influencer- Tasha Farsaci. She is a 22 year old living in Los Angeles and goes to University of Southern California studying communications. We talk about her choice of moving to LA and going to college here and what it is like being a YouTuber while also being in school and her after-graduation plans. Plus, she shares some hilarious dating stories- or horror stories. She is very honest and open in this interview. It feels li...
Apr 29, 2019•44 min
Zoey Reva is a lifestyle clothing brand that gets its influences from the warm Miami city. Meet Zoey- the creator of Zoey Reva. She started this clothing brand the day after her senior year finals in high school at only 18 years old. Zoey had zero experience in the fashion world. She is 100% self-taught fashion designer. She learned by doing and she learned along the way. She started Zoey Reva as a wholesale brand where she would design the clothing and sell it to boutiques and department stores...
Apr 22, 2019•54 min
The world- and your social media feeds- are all full of everyone’s highlight reels. But in this podcast, I want to expose real life, real people, real jobs, and the real reel. Today, I wanted to bring a very special guest- a 7th grade teacher. I am so excited for you to hear this episode about the real life of a teacher and learn some things you might not know about this very under-recognized profession. Get ready to reflect, laugh, and learn! Meet my best friend, Katy- who also happens to be a ...
Apr 16, 2019•59 min
There are so many different paths to choose from once you graduate college. Do I move to a new city? Do I move back home to save money? Should I enter the workforce? Should I go to grad school? It can be daunting. In today’s episode, I bring on someone very close to me- my cousin! She has been in a few videos of mine and is always open to giving advice and sharing her story so I thought she would be the perfect guest to have on the podcast. She is a 23 year old grad student at the University of ...
Apr 08, 2019•38 min
Welcome to the Real Reel Podcast with Natalie Barbu. In episode two, I bring on my best friend and college roommate- Ali Velas. Ali recently graduated from NC State with a degree in Fashion Merchandising. She was unhappy in her apartment leasing job after college and decided to pick up and move to Los Angeles, California. Her and her boyfriend moved in together and drove her car all the way across the country. We talk about how to make the decision to move, what it is really like moving, how to ...
Apr 01, 2019•52 min
Welcome to the very first episode of The Real Reel Podcast with Natalie Barbu. In today's episode Natalie talks about her story on how she got to where she is today. Natalie started making her YouTube videos in high school, before being an "influencer" was a real job. That word was not yet in the dictionary yet. She then went off to college to pursue a degree in Industrial Engineering. All while still growing her personal brand and continuing to make YouTube videos. After college, she started he...
Mar 25, 2019•43 min
Welcome to The Real Reel Podcast with Natalie Barbu! Natalie is already a YouTuber/Influencer, business owner, and consultant in corporate America. And now- podcaster. The world- and especially social media- is filled with people's highlight reels. I am here to talk about the real reel. We are going to be sitting down talking about real people, real jobs, real lives- the real reel. Where can you find us? IG: @therealreelpodcast Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/227111765654...
Mar 14, 2019•15 min
Welcome to The Real Reel, where influencer, YouTuber, and entrepreneur Natalie Barbu is here to pull back the curtain and reveal what's going on behind the highlight reel. While we all might find ourselves scrolling the Instagram highlight reel, this is a place where nine-to-fivers, entrepreneurs, and everyone in between can uncover the real reel. New episodes every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 12, 2019•1 min
