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Just Grow With It with Natalie Barbu

Just Grow With It is the show for founders, creators, and curious doers who are figuring it out in real time. Hosted by Natalie Barbu — creator turned tech founder — this podcast shares the unfiltered lessons from building a business, growing a personal brand, and learning as you go. Expect honest stories, behind-the-scenes insights, hard-earned lessons, and encouragement to start before you’re ready. From impulsive ideas to intentional pivots, it’s all part of the journey. If you’re ready to grow

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27:05

We Spent 2 Years (and $1 Million) Building the Wrong...

Just Grow With It with Natalie Barbu ·

2025/11/19

What does product-market fit really look like? In this episode, I share the raw, unfiltered story of how we spent two years building the wrong product, the painful lessons we learned, and how we finally found true product-market fit with Rella.You’ll hear about the metrics that fooled us, the pivots that saved us, and the real signals that your product is actually working. If you’re a founder, creator, or just curious about the startup journey, this episode is for you. Timestamps and chapters

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38:36

From 200+ NOs to $1 Million: The Real Startup...

Just Grow With It with Natalie Barbu ·

2025/11/05

After 200+ investor rejections, we finally raised $1M for our startup. In this episode, I share the real story behind our fundraising journey, lessons learned, and practical tips for founders facing rejection. Whether you’re starting out or deep in the process, this is the advice I wish I had.Timestamps: 0:00 — Introduction & Podcast Background 3:30 — Fundraising Journey: Rella’s Pre-Seed Story 8:15 — Reflections on Fundraising vs. Bootstrapping 11:06 — How to Pitch: Storytelling & Investor

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17:46

We Burned $1M Before Learning This Pricing Lesson...

Just Grow With It with Natalie Barbu ·

2025/10/29

Welcome to "Just Grow With It"! In this episode, I share the biggest mistake we made as founders: not charging customers soon enough. We wasted two years and nearly lost our company before learning the hard truth about pricing. If you’re a creator, founder, or entrepreneur, this episode will save you time, money, and heartache.Newsletter: https://thegrowthlist.beehiiv.com/ 00:00 – Why not charging was our biggest mistake 01:00 – The myth of traction vs. real revenue 02:30 – Why free users

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21:11

How We Hit $1M ARR in 11 Months: The Real Secret to...

Just Grow With It with Natalie Barbu ·

2025/10/21

In this episode, I reveal the real secret to finding your first customers and how we scaled to $1M ARR in less than 11 months. Get actionable steps for startup growth, customer acquisition, and building a loyal audience.00:00 - Intro & Why Finding Customers Is Hard 01:10 - The Customer Adoption Lifecycle 05:30 - Focusing on Early Adopters 09:21 - Squarespace Sponsor 10:30 - Steps to Find Your First Customers 18:00 - The Power of Social Media & Viral Growth 23:00 - Cold Outreach & Referral

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15:52

How We Built Our MVP in 2 Months: Lessons from...

Just Grow With It with Natalie Barbu ·

2025/10/15

In this episode of "Just Grow With It," I share the real story behind building and launching our MVP (Minimum Viable Product) — from taking a whole year the first time to just two months the second time around. Learn the biggest mistakes founders make, why launching early matters, how to get your first users, and what to focus on to build a product people actually want. Whether you’re a startup founder, product manager, or just curious about entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with actionable

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19:51

How to Find the Right Cofounder (and Spot the Red...

Just Grow With It with Natalie Barbu ·

2025/10/08

65% of startups fail because of co-founder issues—don’t let yours be one of them! In this episode of "Just Grow With It," I share my personal journey as a founder, the hard lessons learned about co-founding, and actionable advice to help you find (and keep) the right co-founder for your business.We’ll cover: The pros and cons of having a co-founder Where to find the right co-founder (even if you don’t know anyone) How to know if your co-founder is “the one” Red flags to watch out for Navigating

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22:38

7 Harsh Truths I Learned the Hard Way as a Founder...

Just Grow With It with Natalie Barbu ·

2025/09/30

We spent two years and a million dollars building the wrong product. The first 500 people to use my link in the description or scan the QR code will receive a one month free trial of Skillshare! Get started today! https://skl.sh/nataliebarbu09251In this episode of "Just Grow With It," I break down the essential steps every founder should take before starting a business—so you can avoid our mistakes and set yourself up for success. Whether you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or aspiring founder,

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27:13

From full-time influencer to founder of a...

Just Grow With It with Natalie Barbu ·

2025/09/24

Welcome to the first episode of Let's Grow with It! I went from being a full-time influencer to building a profitable, multi-million dollar SaaS company in under a year — but it didn’t start that way. In this first episode of Just Grow With It, I’m walking you through the full story of how I turned an idea into a real business. From creating content in high school, to launching a failed product, to raising VC funding and relaunching with clarity — this is the real, unfiltered version of the

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1:48

Just Grow With It Trailer

Just Grow With It with Natalie Barbu ·

2025/09/22

I'm so excited to finally share this with you... 🎙️ Introducing Just Grow with It - my new video podcast where I'm pulling back the curtain on the REAL entrepreneurial journey. Not the highlight reel, not the "I made it" stories from the top of the mountain, but the messy, beautiful, terrifying middle of building something from scratch. Here's what I realized: I was craving advice from someone who's still in the thick of it. Someone figuring it out in real time, making mistakes, pivoting, and

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58:38

Corporate Natalie: From Deloitte to Internet Character

Just Grow With It with Natalie Barbu ·

2025/01/15

Episode 291: Today, Nat chats with TikTok sensation Corporate Natalie, diving into her journey from Deloitte consultant to viral internet personality. Growing up in Silicon Valley, Natalie always hustled but never imagined social media would become her career. During the pandemic, her comedic “Corporate Natalie” persona took off, allowing her to separate work life from personal life while navigating virality and building a business. She shares her decision to leave her corporate job, her love for

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32:45

Goal Setting 101: How to Actually Achieve Your Goals

Just Grow With It with Natalie Barbu ·

2025/01/07

Episode 290: Happy New Year, TRR listeners! In this episode, Nat dives into her love for goal-setting, reflecting on her 2024 goals and habits while sharing what she stuck to and lessons learned. With only 9-12% of people actually keeping their New Year’s resolutions, Nat offers practical advice on setting goals you can achieve, breaking them down into manageable steps, and finding real motivation behind them. She explores the difference between resolutions and dreams, the importance of writing

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25:25

Nat's State of the Union 2024 Recap

Just Grow With It with Natalie Barbu ·

2024/12/21

Episode 289: 2024 Nat felt like she was cruising on autopilot—checking off the to-do list because she had to, not because she wanted to. But 2025? Oh, it’s all about flipping the script. In this lighthearted year-end recap, we unpack the highs, lows, and lessons of 2024 and set the stage for a more mindful, intentional, and balanced year ahead. From prioritizing living in the moment to creating quality-over-quantity content, she’s leaning into work-life harmony and chasing meaningful travels (with

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58:01

Why People Don’t Have Deep Connections Anymore with...

Just Grow With It with Natalie Barbu ·

2024/12/04

Episode 288: In this episode, Nat sits down with Emmy-winning filmmaker, human connection specialist and founder of The Skin Deep, Topaz Adizes, to explore the transformative power of human connection. Known for his viral interactive documentary {THE AND} and his upcoming book 12 Questions for Love, Topaz shares insights into how technology has reshaped the way we connect and date in today's world. They discuss cultivating curiosity, navigating loneliness in an era of hyper-connectivity, and

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52:40

Being a Young Entrepreneur, Content Creator, and...

Just Grow With It with Natalie Barbu ·

2024/11/26

Episode 287: How can one viral video change your life? In this episode, Nat chats with Cami Sophia about how a single post with 9 million views launched her thriving online career. Cami shares how she turned that moment into lasting success through authenticity, confidence, and passion, along with her wellness staples like Sunday resets and journaling. She also offers advice on creating routines that keep you grounded while pursuing your dreams. Be sure to keep up with Cami on Instagram Leave

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68:41

Getting Rid of Limiting Beliefs and Following Your...

Just Grow With It with Natalie Barbu ·

2024/11/19

Episode 286: Kaelyn Grace Apple is back on the pod, five years after being one of Nat’s first guests, and her story is nothing short of inspiring. As the founder of The Accepted Society, a Yale history PhD candidate, and a professional horseback rider, Kaelyn truly does it all. From studying at Oxford and Cambridge to running businesses and pursuing her passions, she embodies intentionality and drive. In this episode, Kaelyn opens up about overcoming limiting beliefs, the importance of championing

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54:51

How Becca Marie Watson Became Your Favorite Comfort...

Just Grow With It with Natalie Barbu ·

2024/11/13

The London sessions continue! This week, Nat sits down with content creator Becca Watson to dive into the latest social media trends and the realities of content creation. Together, they explore the balance between following trends and staying authentic, touching on the pressure to keep up with constant posting and the freedom in waiting for the right inspiration. As established creators, Nat and Becca share insights into the unique pressures they face and dispel the myth that making relatable

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54:23

How to Communicate in Relationships and Talk About...

Just Grow With It with Natalie Barbu ·

2024/11/07

Episode 284: This week, Nat’s in London and catching up with TV writer, creator, and author Lindsay Jill Roth for a timely conversation about dating and relationships. With Nat herself now seeing someone who lives in London, the two bond over their shared experience of navigating love across borders. Lindsay dives into her own transatlantic love story—meeting her British husband in New York, managing long distance, and bridging cultural and religious differences. They explore themes from Lindsay’s

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29:20

How to Take Initiative of Your Life

Just Grow With It with Natalie Barbu ·

2024/10/28

Episode 283: Nat’s back with a solo episode to talk all about motivation! Nat always feels like she’s been a natural motivator, and she breaks down a few key points that she's learned along the way to help you take initiative in your life. Thinking about her own journey, Nat talks about the importance of following your curiosity instead of chasing abstract dreams. Follow your interests instead and find others who share them! You’ll never know where it takes you. Also, the power of a good network

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59:09

Entrepreneur tips from Selling a Company to Coca-Cola...

Just Grow With It with Natalie Barbu ·

2024/10/21

Episode 282: Joining Nat this week is Mark Rampola, the founder of Zico coconut water, and he shares his journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur after leaving his comfortable corporate job behind. Mark and Nat then dive into the entrepreneurial mindset and touch on everything from risk-taking to self-awareness to finding joy in the journey. Mark discusses buying back his company from Coca-Cola and the new Zico product he’s excited to launch, which he thinks is their best (and tastiest) product

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34:18

Advice for Your 20s: Relationships, Career, and Big...

Just Grow With It with Natalie Barbu ·

2024/10/11

Nat is back with another solo episode this week, recording live from a bachelorette weekend in Destin, Florida, and is sending out prayers to everyone impacted by hurricane Milton and Helene, especially in her home state of North Carolina. After feeling uninspired for a while, Nat gets candid about where she's been mentally when it comes to the podcast and reflects on her incredible past guests and the challenges of coordinating in-person recordings. But now she’s ready to embrace remote interviews

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