Episode 264: Ever feel like you’re stuck in a never-ending comparison trap? It’s always true that the busier your career gets, the bigger the pressure gets, but Nat is here to share 5 helpful tips to keep things in perspective. Whether it’s embracing imperfection, acknowledging a tough week or just being kind to yourself, Nat shares how to stay resilient during the busy times and reminds us that the struggle is just part of the bigger journey.   Thank you so much for being a part of our...

Episode 263: Are you ready to level up your productivity? In previous episodes, Nat has touched on her motivations, her business goals, and where she wants to be, and now she’s diving into how she makes it happen! Nat discusses her 10-step approach and how she’s customized helpful tips from several different inspiring people’s routines, including Amanda Goetz and Grace Beverley. Whether it’s emphasizing the importance of prioritizing tasks that truly move the needle forward, simplifying your...

Episode 262: This episode is for the Swifties! Tune in as Natalie discusses how Taylor Swift's new album "The Tortured Poets Department" has inspired her to reflect on the aftermath of her four-year relationship and the painful reality of situationships, which can honestly sting more than actual relationships. Nat opens up about her journey of emotional healing offering advice on moving forward and staying positive while you process, highlighting the importance of feeling your emotions and...

Episode 261: Nat's turning 28!! On this special birthday episode, Nat reflects on turning 28 and shares 28 life lessons she's learned along the way. She gets candid about everything, from the importance of female friendships to the impact of faith and embracing independence. Nat also touches on personal growth, overcoming challenges, the power of contentment, and so much more. This episode is an emotional and grateful look at her journey so far and the blessings that come with growing...

Episode 260: This week, Nat sits down with Rella’s co-founder and developer, Connor Boyce! Nat and Connor dig deep into Connor’s background, talking about how he went from graduating with an electrical engineering degree to becoming a self-taught software engineer. Connor explains how he never really saw himself working in electrical engineering and instead decided to start his own software consulting company. This decision led him to meet Natalie and start Rella, and, well, the rest is...

Episode 259: This week, Nat is back with another solo episode! She starts the pod off with the realization that she’s been in Miami for (almost) the entire month of March, which is the longest stretch she has been home in months. Then, she dives right into the topic for today: staying motivated! We’ve all been there, and it’s totally normal to have periods of your life where you are not motivated. Luckily, Nat walks us through tips and tricks she uses to stay motivated, such as consuming...

Nat is back with another solo episode! She starts off the pod with a realization that she’s been in Miami for (almost) the entire month of March, which is the longest stretch she has been home in months. Then, she dives right into the topic for today: staying motivated! We’ve all been there; it’s totally normal to have periods of your life when you are not feeling it. Luckily, Nat walks us through tips and tricks she uses to stay motivated, such as consuming content, recognizing things that...

Feeling Hungry? You've come to the right place. This week, Nat's sitting down with George Arango, the creative force behind Mr. Eats 305, a food blog that's become a staple in Miami's dining scene and beyond. George gets candid about how his passion for Miami's cuisine transformed Mr. Eats 305 from a simple idea into a full-time career. With the introduction of Instagram Reels, George's platform exploded, allowing him to transition from a law school graduate to a celebrated food blogger. He...

Episode 256: In this week's episode, Nat chats with Bachelor alumni Susie Evans! Susie, a multi-faceted creative, shares her eclectic background, from her Virginia roots and global adventures to launching her own photography business. Her entry into the The Bachelor world was as unexpected as it was transformative, offering her a platform that propelled her into a career of content creation. Beyond the glitz, Susie opens up about her experience on reality TV, the mental health toll it can...

Episode 255: On this week's episode, Natalie sits down with Caitlin Jaymes, a celebrity stylist and wardrobe organizer based in L.A. With a lifelong passion for fashion, Caitlin opens up about how her early love for style and organization morphed into a vibrant career. She shares details of her path to success, from unpaid gigs to styling high-profile clients like Madison Beer and Harry Jowsey, highlighting the crucial role of networking, seizing every opportunity, and the importance of...

Episode 254: During her trip to LA, Nat had the opportunity to sit down with Steven Vigilante, the first employee and head of growth at OLIPOP, a digestive health drink now widespread and well known across the United States. After spending three years at a venture fund in San Francisco, Steven was drawn to the startup's mission of offering a healthier soda alternative and knew he had to be part of it. He details his transition from investing to the beverage industry, highlighting the...

Episode 253: Coming at you live from Newport Beach, California, Nat is back and switching things up with a Q&A sesh! Before diving into all of your burning questions, Nat gets into her latest travel escapades and details the chaos of lost luggage and an unexpected shopping spree thanks to Alaska Airlines. She then gets into the questions and starts off by addressing why she's seemingly always racing against time at airports, her secret to balancing content creation with Rella, and the art...

Episode 252: After numerous scheduling attempts, Natalie is over the moon to finally be sitting down with one of her inspirations in the founder space, Amanda Goetz, the founder of House of Wise CBD, to explore the complexities of womanhood and entrepreneurship. Amanda opens up about her humble upbringing in small town Illinois and her journey to becoming a first-generation college graduate and trailblazing business owner. They discuss the boxes women are put in by society, Amanda’s personal...

Back in Miami after her NYC travels, Nat’s catching us up on life and diving into a topic that’s been on her heart recently. Starting off with some reflection after she helped one of her besties in Miami move and start her next chapter with her partner, Nat’s feeling all the feels about growing up and the reality of this season of her life. She then shifts to the heart and soul of the episode, where she does a deep dive into the essence of confidence! Drawing from her own experiences,...

Reunited and it feels so good! This week, Nat’s sitting down with Illana Dunn, who we last heard from back in 2021 after she had just been let go from her corporate girly job at Hinge. Fast forward to now, where, as the host of not one but two successful podcasts, "Seeing Other People" and "Life in Progress," she shares insights from her personal and professional life over the last few years. They dive into the challenges and triumphs of Illana’s career shift from Hinge to podcasting, finding...

From the cold and wintry streets of NYC, Nat’s back with a solo episode and diving into her honest feelings about kicking off Rella's next round of fundraising! Cozied up in bed, with BBQ delivery on the way (because obviously), Nat takes a turn into an honest conversation about social media and the very real dangers of comparison. She shares some of her personal coping mechanisms for when she’s trapped in the cycle of comparison and encourages listeners to find contentment in the present...

For the first official guest of 2024, Nat is joined by cybersecurity influencer Caitlin Sarian, aka The Cyber Security Girl. They dive into Caitlin's story of how she took her background in engineering to become a full-blown cybersecurity content creator. She shares insights into her content creation process on platforms like TikTok and expands on her mission to educate people about cybersecurity. The conversation touches on the safety of platforms like TikTok, the responsibility of parents...

Nat is back with another solo episode to answer all of your questions about 2024 and beyond! From work to dating to social media, she’s ready to share her thoughts on what’s to come. But first, Nat is giving her listeners a front-row seat to a sneaky plan she’s been highly involved in that should come to fruition by the time you’re listening; Nat’s BFF is getting proposed to, and you’ll get to hear how it all went down! Then, Natalie dives into the Q’s. She chats about what her day-to-day...

Nat’s ushering in the new year with a grateful heart, recounting the growth she’s experienced in 2023 and her intentions for the year ahead. In this episode, she shares her upcoming travel plans and, most importantly, the 10 game-changing habits she wants to bring into 2024. From waking up early to saying yes to life, Nat hopes her simple habits will inspire others to join her in making positive lifestyle changes this new year and beyond. Cheers to 2024!    Thank you to our sponsors for...

TW: Suicide, drug overdose  Episode 245: This week, Natalie is joined on the mic by mental health and self-care advocate Tay Lautner to discuss the importance of prioritizing your well-being. Tay shares the challenges she faced as a Covid nurse, the symptoms she experienced that set alarm bells ringing, and what led her to share her story online. Tay and Natalie discuss their personal experience with therapy and how you don’t have to be at a low point to talk to someone. They also talk about...

Episode 244: After yet another successful Art Basal in the books, Natalie’s officially in recovery mode and giving us the full rundown on the festivities as she podcasts from the comfort of her bed. She then shifts gears to the heart of the episode, where she shares her own version of the infamous Spotify wrapped. Nat reflects on and gets vulnerable about the year she’s had and catches us up on where she is now as we enter 2024. From healing from the ultimate heartbreak to strengthening her...

Episode 243: They say everything happens for a reason, and today’s guest's story is a true representation of that. In this episode, Natalie sits down with Tiffany K. Gullen, a powerhouse in the film industry and co-founder of Creative X Entertainment. Tiffany shares her journey from childhood dreams of acting to becoming a director and entrepreneur. Both Nat and Tiffany reflect on their passion for being on camera, overcoming challenges, and embracing their femininity in male-dominated...

Episode 242: Are you in need of a little business bootcamp? If you answered yes, you’ve come to the right place! On today’s episode, Natalie is sitting down with a fellow Forbes 30 under 30 founder and Miami local, Juan Camilo Meisel, for a deep dive into Juan's entrepreneurial journey. From his childhood candy-selling escapades in Columbia to founding businesses like the Amazon of South America and becoming one of the earliest members of the Butcher Box team, Juan is spilling all the tea....

Episode 241: Nat’s home for Thanksgiving, and she's sitting down with her little sister Chloe for all the tea on what it’s really like to be an NFL girlfriend in the Taylor and Travis era. The sister duo kicks off the episode with insight into their evolving relationship and dynamic as sisters. They also dive into some high school reminiscing, childhood memories, traumatic nicknames, and other shared experiences from growing up in the Barbu household. Chloe then dispels myths, discusses...