Episode 112: Imagine heading up to the cottage, opening the closet doors, and pulling out your favorite (and likely very outdated) childhood puzzle. After the dust settles and you’ve found a home for every little piece, you put it away and go on with your day. While on a digital detox and in search of a practical mediation tool, CEO and Founder of Jiggy Puzzles, Kaylin Marcotte, discovered a huge piece missing in the puzzle industry. On today’s episode, the two entrepreneurs discuss Kaylin’s exp...
Jun 07, 2021•59 min•Ep. 112
Episode 111: You know when you meet someone and feel like you’ve known them forever? That is exactly what happened in this week’s episode with Brevite Backpacks co-founder Dylan Kim! You will hear the instant connection formed by Natalie and Dylan as they discuss company culture, family businesses, TikTok trials and errors, and what it’s like to be named Forbes 30 Under 30. Spoiler alert —there is no trophy. With the goal of bringing a family feel to his business, Dylan is a perfect example that...
May 31, 2021•59 min•Ep. 111
Episode 110: Ask and you shall receive! It’s time for another solo episode as Natalie shares her strategies for facing one of her biggest fears – rejection. Tune in to learn the lessons that have helped Natalie break through her personal and entrepreneurial fears including the important shift to start speaking kindly to herself. Not only does Natalie encourage you to ask yourself, “What’s the worst thing that could happen?” but more importantly, “What’s the best thing that could happen?” Just le...
May 24, 2021•33 min•Ep. 110
I interviewed Ali Grant, founder of Be Social, a digital communications group based in Los Angeles that specializes in influencer marketing. In this episode we talk about influencer marketing, starting a business at 23, and maintaining relationships. We also talk about being featured in Forbes, managing a team, and the steps of getting acquired. You don’t want to miss this one! Ali IG: https://www.instagram.com/aligrant/ Be Social IG: https://www.instagram.com/besocialgroup/ Where can you find u...
May 17, 2021•54 min•Ep. 109
I interviewed Ali Bonar, Founder of Kween + Co. Kween + Co has created the world’s first delicious spreadable granola. In this episode, we talk about starting a business, using influencer marketing to your advantage, and getting your product into bigger chains. We also talk about the importance of being persistent, business finances, and asking for what you want. This is one of my favorite episodes and you don’t want to miss it! Ali IG: https://www.instagram.com/alibonar/ Kween + Co IG: https://...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 108
Today's episode I sit down with Ariel Oz, she shares style, wellness, career, and beauty tips with her community. Ariel has partnered with numerous brands to create content and spread brand awareness on her social channels. Ariel is also a Communications and Influencer Marketing Specialist who has previously worked with Laura Mercier, Luxury Brand Partners (Oribe Hair Care, Smith & Cult, R+Co, IGK and more) and L’Oreal for the Essie brand. We discussed: Advice to someone who wants to follow ...
May 06, 2021•57 min•Ep. 107
I interviewed Josh Landan, founder, and CEO of Ashland Hard Seltzer. Josh has an amazing entrepreneurial story, having sold two alcohol businesses in two different categories in under two years. He is a self-taught genius at capital raising, with investors like Lauryn Evarts, The Salty Blonde, Ali Grant, Chris, and Lauren Lane, actor Adam Devine among several others. Even after all that, he’s a super chill, regular guy. A couple of notable achievements: Josh has raised over $42 million to date f...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 106
I interviewed my new CO-FOUNDERS of Rella!! Rella is a new social media management tool that will help connect brands and influencers. JohnAnge, Connor, and Nick are the CEO, CTO, and COO of Collab Creative. Collab Creative is a hands-on team of experts who help make your dreams a reality by helping you create your mobile app, web apps, user experience design, and so much more. In this episode we talk about getting a startup off the ground, using your college connections, building a network and ...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 105
I interviewed Sandy Lin, an entrepreneur, content creator and business owner. In this episode we talk about moving to the US and starting multiple businesses, finding the right co-founder and using TikTok to your advantage. Sandy also tells us some of her favorite resources for starting a business. You don’t want to miss this one! Small Business Tips IG: https://www.instagram.com/smallbusinesstips_/ Sandy IG: https://www.instagram.com/bysandylin/ Website: https://sbtcommunity.io/start Where can ...
Apr 15, 2021•47 min•Ep. 104
I interviewed Aileen Xu, a content creator, YouTuber, and total girl boss. In this episode we talk about starting a singing YouTube channel and creating content you want to see more of. We also talk about staying true to you, listening to your body, and creating a workbook. I know you will all love this one! Lavendaire IG: https://www.instagram.com/lavendaire/ Lavendaire Shop: https://shop.lavendaire.com/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linktree&utm_campaign=my+stationery+shop%21 Lavendaire...
Apr 05, 2021•51 min•Ep. 103
I interviewed Chinae Alexander, a social entrepreneur, content creator, and podcast host. We talk about the reality of being a content creator, body image, confidence, and putting your life online! I love this episode and I know that you will too! Chinae IG: https://www.instagram.com/chinaealexander/ Press Send Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/presssendpodcast/ Press Send Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/press-send-with-chinae-alexander/id1450698554?i=1000514185475 Where can y...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 102
I interviewed Téa Angelos, the founder of Smart Women Society. Smart Women Society is a platform that empowers and educates women to get smart about their money, career, wellbeing and love. We talk about making a budget, contracting out and hiring new people, and self care. You don’t want to miss out on this one! Smart Women Society IG: https://www.instagram.com/smartwomensociety/ Smart Women Society Website: https://smartwomensociety.com Use code BARBU10 for 10% off store wide Where can you fin...
Mar 22, 2021•55 min•Ep. 101
MY 100TH EPISODE IS HERE. Since this is such a special episode, I wanted to thank you, guys. Thank you for always listening and tuning in every week, thank you for following the Instagram and interacting on that, thank you for all the shares on your stories which mean more to me than anything, and of course, thank you for the kind reviews. I interview so many people on this podcast and so many different types of people. I have interviewed about 95 people on the show. 95!! That is insane. And all...
Mar 18, 2021•40 min•Ep. 100
I interviewed Jasmine Lee and Victoria Mcabee, co-founders of Whimsy Official, a modern beauty and wellness company focused on clean, plant alchemy and conscious luxury. In this episode, we talk about working with your best friend, opening a business in a small town, turning a passion for plant-based wellness into a business, and so much more! Whimsy Official IG: https://www.instagram.com/officialwhimsy/ Jasmine’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/jas.lee_/ Victoria’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/v...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 99
I interviewed Jess Hunichen, co-founder of Shine Talent Group. Shine is a talent management agency for social influencers with offices in Canada and the USA. In this episode, Jess and I talk about being on the other side of influencer marketing, when it’s time to look for management, and what goes into contracts and negotiations with brands. We also talk about how Shine got started, how they pick talent, and upcoming influencer trends. This is one of my favorite episodes and I know you’ll love i...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 98
I interviewed Katy Bellotte, an LA-based influencer, YouTuber, and business owner. Katy and I talk about being creative, starting off on YouTube, and quitting a corporate job to work for yourself. I loved this interview and I know that all of you will too! Katy’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/katybellotte/ Katy’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/HelloKatyxo Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/thick.and.thin.podcast/ Where can you find us? Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbu IG: @therealreelpodcas...
Feb 22, 2021•53 min•Ep. 97
I interviewed Waikit Lau, the founder of Remote HQ. Remote HQ is a growing internet company. We talk about starting an online business, finding the right people to work with, and how covid has impacted the business. You don’t want to miss this one!! Remote HQ IG: https://www.instagram.com/hqremote/ Remote HQ Website: https://www.remotehq.com Where can you find us? Natalie's IG: @nataliebarbu IG: @therealreelpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu4/support Learn more abo...
Feb 15, 2021•53 min•Ep. 96
I interview Marianna Hewitt, an influencer turned business-woman! She is a true entrepreneur and the co-founder of the insanely popular clean skincare brand, Summer Fridays. Summer Fridays is a clean, cruelty-free, and vegan skincare line. Marianna and I talk about the beauty industry, the process of starting a skincare line, Summer Fridays as a whole, and so much more! This is such an amazing episode and you don’t want to miss it! Summer Fridays IG: https://www.instagram.com/summerfridays/ Mari...
Feb 08, 2021•56 min•Ep. 95
I interview Shelby Church, a successful YouTuber is 1 million + subscribers. She has grown up on YouTube and started at 14 years old. She began in the beauty community and grew her channel by created saturated lifestyle content. We discuss growing up on YouTube, how she got out of her original niche and began creating content she actually enjoyed, and her process of creating a successful YouTube video. Shelby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/shelbychurch/ Shelby's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com...
Feb 01, 2021•42 min•Ep. 94
I interview Hani Anis, founder of Anis collections. We discuss her background immigrating to the United States and going from finance to fashion. She started in medicine, then finance, and finally started her dream company in the Indian Bridal Wear industry. She gives us the inside scoop of entering into the fashion world and the process of designing a custom wedding dress. She talks about trusting her gut in all situations - even quitting her job. This is an inspiring episode! Anis Collections:...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 93
I interviewed Calum McGuigan, the founder and CEO of Shape and Foster. Shape and Foster is a lifestyle development app to help you with all things health and wellness. We talk about starting a business, becoming a morning person, bettering yourself, and the importance of community. You don’t want to miss this one! Shape and Foster IG: https://www.instagram.com/shapeandfoster/ Website: https://www.shapeandfoster.com Get 10% off your annual membership: https://tinyurl.com/yyvykylp Where can you fi...
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 92
I interviewed Rachel Cruze, a #1 New York Times Best Seller helping people all over America to have a better understanding of their finances. Dave Ramsey is her father and growing up in the Ramsey household doesn't make her absence of financial mistakes either! We talk all about our finance mistakes, common money mistakes people make and how to recover, what your relationship with money says about you, and the importance of saving and budgeting. Follow Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachelcru...
Jan 12, 2021•37 min•Ep. 91
I interviewed Liz Cousar, a certified personal trainer and professional dancer in NYC. It’s 2021 and health is always on everyone's brain at the start of a new year! Liz and I talk about fitness/health myths, creating a healthy lifestyle you can stick to, personal training, and so much more. If you’re looking to start or continue a health and fitness journey then look no further! Liz Fitness IG: https://www.instagram.com/lizcousarfitness/ Liz Website: https://www.lizcousarfitness.com Liz Persona...
Jan 05, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 90
Let's get real about REAL ESTATE. I am very interested in this topic because if you didn't know, I am buying my first home! I sat down with the founders of Open House Austin and realtors themselves to talk about everything you need to know before buying your first home, how to invest in real estate - and no, you do not need to be rich! - how to find a good realtor, why a good realtor is so important, why you should begin investing NOW, and how to be a good landlord. If you are looking to invest ...
Dec 30, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 89
Let's take a walk down memory lane! My best friend, Giuliana Bernini, is interviewing me! We talk about what we were like in college, breakups, starting youtube, high school, and a lot more. Enjoy this lighthearted episode! Follow Giuli: https://www.instagram.com/giulianaberninis/?hl=en Follow Berni Bean Coffee: https://www.instagram.com/bernibeancoffee/?hl=en The Berni Bean Coffee Co: https://www.thebernibean.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-barbu4/support Learn more abo...
Dec 21, 2020•58 min•Ep. 88
Today's episode is with the founders of Pothos Beauty, a marketplace and community that is founded on inclusivity. In this episode we learn about Lidia and Diamond’s backgrounds, how to take everything you learn and apply it, and how Pothos Beauty is giving back to the community. This was such a fun episode to record and I know you will all love it! Pothos Beauty IG: https://www.instagram.com/pothosbeauty/ Pothos Beauty Website: https://www.pothosbeauty.com Where can you find us? Natalie's IG: @...
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 87
I interviewed Emily Harris, a style blogger and boutique owner in North Carolina. We talk about going from wanting to be a buyer to owning your own business, the logistics of opening a boutique, using TikTok to grow your business, and knowing when to delegate. This episode was so fun to record and has so much amazing information. You don’t want to miss this! Emily IG: https://www.instagram.com/emily.harris/ Jack & Georgia IG: https://www.instagram.com/shopjackandgeorgia/ Website: https://www...
Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 86
I have been getting a lot of questions about how I have been doing, how I have adjusted to living at home, and how to stay motivated. This is really interesting that so many people turn to ask me this because I sometimes feel like I am the one who needs to be asking other people. I feel like by being a YouTuber and putting your life on the Internet, it is automatically assumed that you have your life together, but trust me. I most definitely do not. It is easy to forget that about others when yo...
Nov 30, 2020•39 min•Ep. 85
I interviewed Caya, he is one of the three co-founders and the CEO of Slidebean. Slidebean is a venture-backed company in New York City and Costa Rica and is a multi-million dollar, profitable tech company that continues to expand rapidly. We talk about becoming an entrepreneur, pillars to a successful startup, what makes a successful pitch deck, and so much more! You will learn so much from this episode and I know you will all be as interested in it as I am! Slidebean Website: https://slidebean...
Nov 23, 2020•56 min•Ep. 84
In today's episode of The Real Reel Podcast with me, Natalie Barbu, I interviewed Gabby Whiten. Gabby is a content creator, photographer, and PHD student in NYC. We talk about building on all of your interests, how to use time batching to your advantage, and the process of getting into NYU’s medical school. If you want to know how Gabby balances her love of science with her creative side then this is the podcast for you. Gabby’s Links: http://gabbyinthecity.com/social/ Where can you find us? Nat...
Nov 16, 2020•57 min•Ep. 83
