Introducing Julia Crist, is a lifestyle, productivity, and technology YouTube creator who has significantly grown her channel in the last 6 months. We talk all about having a viral video, staying organized while being busy, making monthly goals, signing with a management company, and getting paid what you deserve. This was such a fun episode to record and I know you will all love it just as much as I do! Follow Julia on IG: https://www.instagram.com/juliakcrist/ Julia’s YouTube: https://www.yout...
Nov 09, 2020•47 min•Ep. 82
I interviewed Christina Galbato, a luxury travel and lifestyle blogger and online educator. Christina gives us so much information on making blogging a full-time job, growing an engaged following, making money on social media, creating an online course, and the hiring process. There’s so much more information where that came from. You don’t want to miss this! Follow Christina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/christinagalbato/ Christina’s YouTube: https://christinagalbato.com Where can you find u...
Nov 03, 2020•51 min•Ep. 81
I interviewed Kelly Stamps! Kelly is a YouTuber who has grown to 455K subscribers in 2020 alone. We talk about blowing up on YouTube, the pros and cons of being a YouTuber, future goals, and tips for growing your channel. Be prepared to take notes!! Follow Kelly on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thekellystamps/ *Kelly’s YouTube:* *https://www.youtube.com/c/kellystamps* ( https://www.youtube.com/c/kellystamps ) Where can you find us? Natalie's IG: @ nataliebarbu ( https://www.instagram.com/natalie...
Oct 26, 2020•54 min•Ep. 80
I interviewed Kelley Baker of Kelley Baker Brows. Kelley is business owner, mother, product designer, and the brow QUEEN. With clients like the Kardashian’s she is always on the move and has built a thriving business. We talk all about building your client base, managing employees/hiring, brow care, and dealing with conflict. This episode is truly one of my all time favorites ever! Follow Kelley on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kelleybakerbrows/ *Kelley’s Website:* *https://kelleybaker.com* ( ht...
Oct 19, 2020•56 min
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast with me, Natalie Barbu, I interviewed Kaelyn Grace Apple! Kaelyn is a historian, graduate student, YouTuber, and business owner. Kaelyn does it all and we talk all about how she keeps it all together in this episode! If you want to know more about Kaelyn and tips/tricks to get into the college of your dreams then this one's for you! Follow Kaelyn on IG: https://www.instagram.com/theredheadacademic/ Follow Accepted Consulting on IG: https://www.instagra...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 78
Today, I interview Jennica Thompson! Jennica is a Youtuber and mother. Jennica became a mother at fourteen years old and has always found a way to provide for her daughter. Jennica and I talk about being a teen mom, going viral on YouTube, and dealing with small town judgement. Jennica is such an amazing person to talk to and I know you will be as inspired by her story as I am. Follow Jennica on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jennicathomp/ *Jennica’s YouTube:* *https://www.youtube.com/JennicaandA...
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 77
I interviewed Ceci Johnson today! Ceci is a graphic designer with a custom invitation design business, Ceci New York. If you want to know more about hiring, deciding on a business partner, and working long term with clients then this is the episode for you! This episode is so interesting I know you will learn so much from it, just like I did. Follow Ceci New York on IG: https://www.instagram.com/cecinewyork/ Follow Ceci on IG: https://www.instagram.com/cecijohnson/ *Ceci’s Website:* *https://www...
Sep 28, 2020•48 min•Ep. 76
I interviewTiffanie Davis in today's episode! Tiffanie is a YouTuber/content creator in Paris, France. Tiffanie and I talk all about studying abroad, job hunting overseas, dealing with Covid in Paris and dating in a new country. It was so much fun talking to Tiffanie and I know you will all love it! Follow Tiffanie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/itstiffaniedavis/ *Tiffanie’s YouTube:* *https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCge7JOTiv_fA2h_C2PPeLAQ* ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCge7JOTiv_fA2h_C...
Sep 21, 2020•44 min•Ep. 75
I interviewed the co-founders of Bala, a Los Angeles based movement company, Natalie Holloway and Maximilian Kislevitz! We talk all about building a prototype and kick starter campaign, how Bala came to life, and being on Shark Tank. This is one of my favorite companies and it was so interesting to hear the inside scoop from the founders. Follow Bala on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bala/ *Bala’s Website:* https://shopbala.com ( https://shopbala.com/ ) Where can you find us? Natalie's IG: @ nata...
Sep 14, 2020•45 min•Ep. 74
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast with me, Natalie Barbu, I interviewed KT Merry! KT is a wedding and editorial photographer. This episode is so interesting if you want to know more about starting a photography business and hiring employees. KT even gives amazing advice for aspiring photographers. You do not want to miss this new episode. Follow KT on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ktmerry/ KT’s Website: https://ktmerry.com/explore ( https://ktmerry.com/explore ) Where can you find us? ...
Sep 07, 2020•38 min•Ep. 73
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://ww...
Aug 31, 2020•54 min•Ep. 72
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/nataliebar...
Aug 24, 2020•51 min•Ep. 71
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...
Aug 17, 2020•42 min•Ep. 70
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: @ therealreelp...
Aug 10, 2020•41 min•Ep. 69
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 Lu...
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 68
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 epi...
Jul 20, 2020•40 min•Ep. 67
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...
Jul 13, 2020•47 min•Ep. 66
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...
Jul 06, 2020•53 min•Ep. 65
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 ...
Jun 29, 2020•55 min•Ep. 64
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 a...
Jun 22, 2020•48 min•Ep. 63
This week we have our first recurring guest, Jada Jones! She is a teenager, content creator, dancer, actress, and activist. She has been protesting for Black Lives Matter since 2016 and I am so excited to have her on to talk about the events that unfolded this past week, the protests, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the change she hopes happened. I hope this episode makes you feel like you're just sitting and chatting with a friend. I hope this week shows that we have a lot to learn and we ...
Jun 08, 2020•53 min
Today is a solo episode! I am talking about productivity during quarantine and how being productive during a pandemic NEEDS to be talked about. Is it possible to achieve balance? Or is that a myth? Should we be productive or should we use this as time off? I also talk about being a future-driven person during a time where we have no idea how the future will go. And then I introduce Nat Chats- a potential new segment all about the future of the corporate work space. I loved talking about a random...
May 27, 2020•42 min
I interviewed Gigi Goldman. Gigi is one of the co-founders of Kopari Beauty, a non toxic and cruelty-free coconut powered clean beauty brand. In this episode we talk all about how Kopari Beauty got started, learning from your mistakes in business, using social media to market your product and so much more. Kopari Beauty is a brand that I genuinely use EVERYDAY and I am so excited to share this episode with you. Use code REALREEL20 for 20% off until May 31. Kopari Beauty on IG: https://www.instag...
May 18, 2020•48 min
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast with me, Natalie Barbu, I interviewed Christine Howell. Christine is the owner and designer of Dear Survivor, a sustainable fashion jewelry brand located in San Diego, CA. What makes Dear Survivor so special is that a percentage of all proceeds goes to the rehabilitation of human trafficking survivors. In this episode we talk about starting your own business with only $800, providing sustainable goods, finding the perfect manufacturing company and so m...
May 12, 2020•49 min
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast with me, Natalie Barbu, I interviewed Sarah Wang. Sarah is a fulltime hardware manufacturing engineer at Microsoft where she works on their cloud technology. In this episode Sarah gives such amazing advice on how to prepare for interviews, applying to work at big companies and preparing to pitch a product to inventors. Sarah has a wealth of knowledge on so many topics and I know you will be just as excited about this episode as I am. Sarah’s IG: https:...
May 04, 2020•49 min
This episode is with Emily Anne, a food blogger turned lifestyle influencer living in New York City. We talk about her experience going to college in a big city and attending NYU, quitting your job to do social media full-time and the struggles with that, and living in New York City during a pandemic. We discuss these conversations candidly and we hope you feel like you're just listening in to a conversation with two friends talking about life! Emily's Instagram: @whatsemilydoing https://www.ins...
Apr 27, 2020•50 min
Let's talk RELATIONSHIPS. We are giving our relationship advice that you submitted on our Facebook page + Instagram. Keep in mind, this is just OUR advice. Might not be the best, might not even be great. But if you want to listen to our thoughts, here it is! Also disclaimer: this will not be relevant to all relationships. We can only speak on our own experiences. Hope you enjoy! Stock up on PureWine like you do those wine bottles - use the promo code CORK20 to get 20 percent off your next purcha...
Apr 20, 2020•52 min
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast with me, Natalie Barbu, I interviewed Brian Chung. Brian is the co-founder of Alabaster Co, a faith based publishing company, dedicated to bringing creativity and imagery to the text of the bible. In this episode Brian and I talk about what it’s like to build a business from the ground up with no money and no investors. We also talk about starting a business with a friend, using influencer marketing and taking the leap of faith to make your side hustle...
Apr 13, 2020•55 min
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast with me, Natalie Barbu, I interviewed such an amazing couple, Bianca Franco and Collin Henderson. Bianca is a YouTuber and digital creator and Collin is a film/music video director. In this episode we talk about planning a wedding, moving in together and tips for long distance relationships. We also talk about what it is like to put so much info online and how to deal with judgement and hate. This was one of the most fun episodes to record and I know y...
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 3 min
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast with me, Natalie Barbu, I interviewed Fay Afghahi. Fay is the founder of KeraHealth Hair Vitamins. KeraHealth produces a naturally sourced supplement clinically proven to reduce hair loss. Fay and I talk all about starting your own business, the process of creating your own supplement and getting funding for your business. We discuss how she went from being the editor-in-chief of Elle Magazine Arabia and then taking the leap of faith to start KeraHealt...
Mar 30, 2020•49 min
