Natalie Barbu is the founder of Rella, an all-in-one management tool for influencers to run their business. Natalie started on YouTube in the early days of 2011. Even though it was not a career for her, she continued to post content and slowly built her community of 380,000+ people. Natalie was able to take it full-time in 2019 and launched her company, Rella in 2022. Rella is a direct result of Natalie’s experiences as a content creator. What sets Rella apart is their commitment to providing creators with a holistic solution to manage their content and business effectively.  In this empowering episode, we shine a spotlight on the incredible journey of women creators and founders who navigate the twists and turns of entrepreneurship with resilience, tenacity, and an unwavering spirit. From overcoming self-doubt to triumphing over challenges, Natalie shares her inspiring story of perseverance, growth, and the pivotal moments that shaped her success. Join us as we delve into the raw and real experiences of Natalie, offering not just insights into the hurdles she faced but also the strategies that propelled her forward. Whether you're a budding creator or an established entrepreneur, this episode is a masterclass in turning challenges into stepping stones on the path to success. Tune in, be inspired, and let Natalie’s story fuel your own journey of triumph!  Join our Patreon and catch all the bonus content at http://patreon.com/womenofvideo  Finding what will perform well isn’t easy, but VidIQ is my go to solution for tracking trends, key words, and what my viewers are looking for. When you download the VidIQ extension you will be able to level up your content! Get vidIQ to blow up your channel at womeonofvideo.com/vidiq Our community is focused on helping women not only to be better creators but to also make money doing it. Spreadshop allows for you to start making money as soon as you have merch to sell. You can open your FREE online merch store with Spreadshop in minutes! Cost-free, hassle-free, it's merchandising made easy. Click this link to get started for FREE! Get started with Spreadshop at https://womenofyoutube.com/Spreadshop Follow Desiree at http://t.ly/GbY4  Follow Natalie at https://www.youtube.com/@NatalieBarbu  Check out The Real Reel at https://linktr.ee/therealreelpodcast  Check out Rella at http://t.ly/oULns  Time Stamps: 00:00 - Podcast Intro 04:36 - Meet Natalie 08:00 - Natalie’s revenue streams 09:30 - Managing various platforms 13:20 - Creating the solution for creators 20:19 - How Natalie built her business as a creator 25:02 - Natalie’s podcast The Real Reel 31:32 - Challenges as a female creator 44:30 - The biggest mistake creators can make 47:45 - Supporting the business with your personal brand --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womenofvideo/message