Episódios

  • Dating as a Christian and Growing Your Faith with Jeanine Amapola

    Dating as a Christian and Growing Your Faith with Jeanine Amapola
    Aug 30 2024
    Episode 278: This week, Nat sits down with her friend Jeanine Amapola, a long-time content creator and recent author! Nat and Jeanine met as neighbors in LA during the peak of the DIY influencer movement and stayed in touch over the years as their shared interests in beauty, fashion, and faith evolved along the way. Jeanine has been making content since 2010, focusing on mostly fashion and lifestyle, but hit a rut in 2019/2020 as she was in a difficult relationship and also dealing with some negative online comments about her content. With the help of a great life coach and a diligent approach to rediscovering her faith, she turned the corner, landing in a healthy relationship (with her now husband!) and feeling much more secure and confident in the content she was making. She credits her dramatic change to her faith, and it culminated in writing a book about her journey titled “Becoming Happy and Healthy,” which she wanted to write to help other women who were feeling the same way as she had been. Tune in for a lively discussion as the two share personal stories and anecdotes that we think you’ll find super relatable! Follow Jeanine on insta @jeanineamapola or check out her website, new book and podcast 'Happy and Healthy' at https://jeanineamapola.com/ Thank you so much for being a part of our podcast community! Please be sure to rate, follow, review, and of course, post to your highlight reel. Follow your host Natalie on Instagram @nataliebarbu and @therealreelpodcast. This show wouldn't be possible without our incredible sponsors. Check out these deals just for you: EarnIn - Download EarnIn today in the Google play or Apple app store. When you download the EarnIn app type in Real Reel under PODCAST when you sign up – it’ll really help the show. OUAI - Get on your OUAI to save for the holiday. Go to theouai.com for 15% off sitewide and enter promo code REALREEL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 minutos
  • Lessons from Your 20s with Lisa Gilmore

    Lessons from Your 20s with Lisa Gilmore
    Aug 23 2024
    Episode 277: This week, Nat is joined by her friend Lisa Gilmore, a jewelry entrepreneur living in Miami, as they chat about everything from the Miami dating scene to personal growth to why Instagram will likely never have a search function to see who’s looked at your stories (come on, Meta, give the people what they want!). Lisa describes herself as the ‘queen of the situationship’ and declares that she’s ready for love after having learned from experience that dating people from out of state hasn’t worked for her (eligible bachelors in Miami, we’re looking at you). The conversation shifts to personal growth as Lisa looks back on her twenties and reflects on how much she’s changed her outlook on what she wants in life. They wrap up with thoughts on the Love Island drama (Leah and Rob, anyone?) and how escapism TV can be the perfect antidote for the pressures of daily life. Find Lisa on IG @lisaxgilmore and her podcast @unwineding Thank you so much for being a part of our podcast community! Please be sure to rate, follow, review, and of course, post to your highlight reel. Follow your host Natalie on Instagram @nataliebarbu and @therealreelpodcast. This show wouldn't be possible without our incredible sponsors. Check out these deals just for you: EarnIn - Download EarnIn today in the Google play or Apple app store. When you download the EarnIn app type in Real Reel under PODCAST when you sign up – it’ll really help the show. OUAI - Get on your OUAI to save for the holiday. Go to theouai.com for 15% off sitewide and enter promo code REALREEL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 minutos
  • Starting a Wellness Business and Being Sober in Miami with Lucy Nelles

    Starting a Wellness Business and Being Sober in Miami with Lucy Nelles
    Aug 12 2024
    Episode 276: Nat’s getting the inside scoop on health and wellness in Miami this week as she sits down with Lucy Nelles, owner of Hi Vibe Wellness and event host for the ultra-popular ‘Coffee and Chill’ series that has been taking the city by storm. Lucy started her journey as a creator right after she moved to Miami a few years ago and wanted to provide event alternatives to people that were living alcohol-free. She clearly struck a chord, as the response has been overwhelmingly positive, having now hosted 50 events (yes, 50!) over the last year and a half, and she even had one beach yoga event attended by 1200 people! ‘Coffee and Chill’ is a cold plunge experience combining coffee and community, which aims to be inclusive and non-intimidating. Can you think of a better wake-up combo than an ice bath and caffeine?? We can’t! Tune in for all the details on how Lucy makes these events happen and so much more. You can find Lucy on instagram @lucelianelles and follow @coffeeandchillmiami and @hivibe.wellness for info on the next events in Miami! Thank you so much for being a part of our podcast community! Please be sure to rate, follow, review, and of course, post to your highlight reel. Follow your host Natalie on Instagram @nataliebarbu and @therealreelpodcast. This show wouldn't be possible without our incredible sponsors. Check out these deals just for you: EarnIn - Download EarnIn today in the Google play or Apple app store. When you download the EarnIn app type in Real Reel under PODCAST when you sign up – it’ll really help the show. OUAI - Get on your OUAI to save for the holiday. Go to theouai.com for 15% off sitewide and enter promo code REALREEL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 minutos
  • Why I'm Relaunching My Company

    Why I'm Relaunching My Company
    Aug 6 2024
    Episode 275: Today is a big day for Nat and her team at Rella! They are officially announcing a relaunch of their social media management tool as Rella 2.0. As first-time founders, Nat and her business partners have learned so much along the way since the app’s initial launch, and so with honesty and transparency, Nat gives us the details on what made her and her team decide a relaunch was necessary. Nat goes through all the business reasons why they made this decision, from the previous version targeting the wrong audience to trying to be too original of an interface, which led to a user experience that wasn’t working for either the Rella team or its customers. But with these learnings comes the opportunity to start again—a fresh page, a blank slate—and Rella 2.0 is going to be better than ever! With a more user-friendly interface, better affordability, and more effective tools, Nat is sure that their new targeted customers will see its value right away. It’s another fascinating episode on the business side of social media and start-ups, one that Nat is in a unique position to speak about! Check out Rella 2.0 at getrella.com Thank you so much for being a part of our podcast community! Please be sure to rate, follow, review, and of course, post to your highlight reel. Follow your host Natalie on Instagram @nataliebarbu and @therealreelpodcast. This show wouldn't be possible without our incredible sponsors. Check out these deals just for you: EarnIn - Download EarnIn today in the Google play or Apple app store. When you download the EarnIn app type in Real Reel under PODCAST when you sign up – it’ll really help the show. OUAI - Get on your OUAI to save for the holiday. Go to theouai.com for 15% off sitewide and enter promo code REALREEL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 minutos
  • How to Be Independent (And Enjoy It!)

    How to Be Independent (And Enjoy It!)
    Jul 29 2024
    Episode 274: This week, Nat is back this week for a solo episode to give us a big life update (cause it’s been a minute) as well as talk about, you guessed it, independence! From setting personal goals to solo travel, this episode is packed with encouraging thoughts on how you can develop (and maintain) your independent self. Nat shares that she’s really taken a liking to running lately and loves that it gets her outside, off her screen and doing something on her own that isn’t dependent on other people. She also shares info on a couple of upcoming trips she has planned to Europe, how excited she is to experience solo travel, and how it takes her out of her comfort zone in a really good way. She wraps up with 6 helpful tips on becoming more independent, from having your own hobbies distinct from your partner to setting simple routines during the day to keep you focused, reminding us to get out there and take some personal chances; you won’t regret it! Thank you so much for being a part of our podcast community! Please be sure to rate, follow, review, and of course, post to your highlight reel. Follow your host Natalie on Instagram @nataliebarbu and @therealreelpodcast. This show wouldn't be possible without our incredible sponsors. Check out these deals just for you: EarnIn - Download EarnIn today in the Google play or Apple app store. When you download the EarnIn app type in Real Reel under PODCAST when you sign up – it’ll really help the show. OUAI - Get on your OUAI to save for the holiday. Go to theouai.com for 15% off sitewide and enter promo code REALREEL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 minutos
  • Nurturing Lifelong Friendships and Adapting to Change with Katy Dorsey

    Nurturing Lifelong Friendships and Adapting to Change with Katy Dorsey
    Jul 17 2024
    Episode 273: 17 years is a long time to know someone, let alone stay best friends for that long! But that’s exactly what Nat and her best friend Katy have done—develop a friendship that adapts and grows as they do too. Even though they live in different cities and their lives are taking different paths (Katy has a 1-year-old son and is moving to Hong Kong!), they still put in the work to stay connected in each other's lives, which has been super rewarding for both of them. In this episode, Katy reflects on how much personal growth she’s had since her marriage and the birth of her son and how important it is to really know yourself before you jump into a relationship. Nat and Katy share stories and insights on how they both stay grounded during life’s uncertainties and the benefits of self-care, supportive partners, and their faith. It’s a conversation filled with warmth, laughter, and insights into friendship, career choices, motherhood, and navigating the complexities of adulting. If you needed a friendly podcast hug this week, this is it! You can follow Katy on her travels @travel.with.katyd Thank you so much for being a part of our podcast community! Please be sure to rate, follow, review, and of course, post to your highlight reel. Follow your host Natalie on Instagram @nataliebarbu and @therealreelpodcast. This show wouldn't be possible without our incredible sponsors. Check out these deals just for you: EarnIn - Download EarnIn today in the Google play or Apple app store. When you download the EarnIn app type in Real Reel under PODCAST when you sign up – it’ll really help the show. OUAI - Get on your OUAI to save for the holiday. Go to theouai.com for 15% off sitewide and enter promo code REALREEL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 minutos
  • Becoming an NFL Quarterback with Sam Howell

    Becoming an NFL Quarterback with Sam Howell
    Jul 10 2024
    Episode 272: Ever wanted to go behind the scenes of the NFL and hear what life is like for a player? Here’s your chance! This week, Nat sits down with NFL Quarterback Sam Howell (boyfriend of Nat’s sister Chloe) to hear all the inside details on what that’s like! Sam has recently been traded to the Seattle Seahawks and is super excited about the new team and fan base he’s joining. He shares insights into the pressures of his position, from the intense physical demands of the sport to the mental aspect of needing to memorize every single player’s job for every single play they run! Nat and Sam talk about what it takes to succeed as a pro athlete as well as what it takes to perform at peak fitness week-in and week-out. Lastly, Sam also shares his thoughts on the added publicity in the league ever since Travis and Taylor became an item and tells us whether he’s a true Swiftie or not (tune in to find out!). You can follow Sam on Instagram @sam7howell Thank you so much for being a part of our podcast community! Please be sure to rate, follow, review, and of course, post to your highlight reel. Follow your host Natalie on Instagram @nataliebarbu and @therealreelpodcast. This show wouldn't be possible without our incredible sponsors. Check out these deals just for you: EarnIn - Download EarnIn today in the Google play or Apple app store. When you download the EarnIn app type in Real Reel under PODCAST when you sign up – it’ll really help the show. OUAI - Get on your OUAI to save for the holiday. Go to theouai.com for 15% off sitewide and enter promo code REALREEL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 minutos
  • Releasing the Pressure and Being Ok Where You’re At

    Releasing the Pressure and Being Ok Where You’re At
    Jun 28 2024
    Episode 271: This week’s solo episode is all about transformation. Nat’s been thinking a lot about that lately as she looks back on how much she’s changed over the course of her twenties and what she wants for the future. For one, she’s no longer a ‘relationship girl’, and that feels good! In fact, it’s allowed her to focus on her career and set more time aside for her personal growth, which she is super proud of. She knows that the right person is out there for her, so for now she’s not rushing it, but she also sometimes can’t help but feel those societal pressures to get married and start a family. She’s been feeling both confident and insecure about her future at the same time, a tough position for anyone to find themselves in. But thankfully, her faith has been a huge source of comfort for her, and she’s come to the realization that letting go of what you can’t control may actually be the best way to brush off the anxieties she’s been feeling lately about work, life, and relationships. It’s sage advice for anyone who’s been feeling weighed down lately and needs a perspective shift as Nat approaches it with a combination of self-love and personal reflection—two things we can probably all agree we need more of! Thank you so much for being a part of our podcast community! Please be sure to rate, follow, review, and of course, post to your highlight reel. Follow your host Natalie on Instagram @nataliebarbu and @therealreelpodcast. This show wouldn't be possible without our incredible sponsors. Check out these deals just for you: EarnIn - Download EarnIn today in the Google play or Apple app store. When you download the EarnIn app type in Real Reel under PODCAST when you sign up – it’ll really help the show. OUAI - Get on your OUAI to save for the holiday. Go to theouai.com for 15% off sitewide and enter promo code REALREEL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 minutos