Canvas with Monica Novo

Monica Novo
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Canvas is where Monica pulls back the curtain on the way the world—and the people in it—actually move.Through culture, creativity, design, entertainment, architecture, influence, and deeply human conversations, Monica explore the stories behind the people shaping what comes next.Because every life is a canvas, and every canvas has many chapters. The beautiful ones. The messy ones. The unexpected turns. Adversity, addiction, reinvention, change, loss, resilience, and ultimately, triumph.Each episode is a fresh canvas—a chance to go beyond the highlight reel and into the experiences, choices, challenges, and defining moments that make people who they are. Honest conversations that challenge the obvious, shift perspective, spark curiosity, and remind us that there is always another chapter to write.This is Canvas: depth without pretension, style without fluff, and real conversations filled with insight, curiosity, personality, and a little bit of fun.Come for the story. Stay for what it makes you think about.Every story begins with a blank canvas.

  1. 4d ago ·  Video

    S1E12 From Ricky’s to Retail Empire: The Man Behind a Billion-Dollar Obsession Spirit Halloween

    Send us Fan Mail From the gritty, anything-goes days of Ricky’s NYC to the nationwide takeover of Spirit Halloween, this episode dives into the evolution of retail as experience. We unpack the rise, the fall, and the unexpected rebirth of Halloween as a cultural and commercial phenomenon—plus what it really takes to build a pop-up empire at scale. Ricky’s walked… so Spirit could run. NYC chaos → national takeover. The rise. The fall. The pop-up empire. Support the show

    S1E12 From Ricky’s to Retail Empire: The Man Behind a Billion-Dollar Obsession Spirit Halloween

  2. 5d ago ·  Video

    S2E3 The Power of Becoming a “Margot Woman” Simone Silverman on Reinvention, Style & the Women We Become

    Send us Fan Mail Some women don’t reinvent themselves. They simply keep becoming. On this episode of Canvas with Novo Collective, we sit down with Simone Silverman Australian-born model, creative, storyteller, and the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Margot Magazine. Simone has lived on both sides of the lens. She knows what it feels like to be seen, and she’s spent years learning how to truly see other people. We talk about her journey from Sydney and the fashion world to creating Margot—a magazine celebrating women, individuality, curiosity and the beauty of evolving at every age. We go behind the scenes of the modeling world, talk about the women who inspire her, what makes someone a Margot woman, why slowing down and telling meaningful stories matters in a world that moves so fast—and what happens when you stop worrying about becoming someone else and start becoming more fully yourself. And yes…we asked for a little fashion-world gossip, too.  This conversation is about style, substance, reinvention, curiosity and the stories underneath the stories. Because every life is a canvas. And Simone’s is a beautiful one. Support the show

    S2E3 The Power of Becoming a “Margot Woman” Simone Silverman on Reinvention, Style & the Women We Become

  3. Aug 10 ·  Video

    S2E2 Are We Losing the Human Touch? — Jana Friedman of Reddit on AI, Authenticity & the Future of Connection.

    Send us Fan Mail AI is changing everything—but is it actually bringing us closer together, or quietly pushing us further apart? As artificial intelligence takes center stage in nearly every conversation about the future, Monica Novo sits down with Jana Friedman of Reddit to ask a bigger question: What happens to human connection when technology becomes more human than ever? From the evolution of digital communities and the explosive rise of AI to authenticity, culture, leadership, and the future of platforms like Reddit and Pinterest, Jana offers a fascinating look at how technology is reshaping the way we communicate, build communities, and connect. Can AI create real connection? Can authenticity survive the algorithm? And in a world increasingly driven by technology, will the human touch become more important—not less? This is a conversation about AI, community, and what the future of being connected might actually look like. Support the show

    S2E2 Are We Losing the Human Touch? — Jana Friedman of Reddit on AI, Authenticity & the Future of Connection.

  4. Jul 24 ·  Video

    S2E1 Click. Create. Repeat - How Vision Is the New Currency with Andrew Werner

    Send us Fan Mail Click. Create. Repeat. It's more than a process—it's a mindset. What does it really take to build a brand people remember? This week on Canvas with Novo Collective, photographer, entrepreneur, and brand advisor Andrew Werner pulls back the curtain on a career built through vision, reinvention, and relentless creativity. From capturing powerful images behind the lens to creating his signature flower pins and helping individuals and companies define who they are, Andrew shares why vision has become today's most valuable currency. This isn't just a conversation about photography. It's about standing out, taking risks, building a business with purpose, and learning to see opportunity where everyone else sees ordinary. If you've ever wondered what separates those who create from those who simply consume, this episode is for you. Support the show

  5. Jun 30 ·  Video

    S1E17 The Boy Behind the Man: Eric Rutherford on Trauma, Addiction and the Courage to Be Seen

    Send us Fan Mail In the Season Finally I sit down with Eric Rutherford and talk about behind the style, confidence, and success is a deeply personal story of survival, healing, and reinvention. In this episode of Canvas with Novo Collective, Eric Rutherford opens up about childhood trauma, addiction, coming out to his parents, rejection, insecurity, and the lasting impact of experiences that began when he was only five years old. He also shares how he turned adversity into strength, built a successful career in fashion and entertainment, and continues to navigate healing, love, and self-acceptance every day. An honest and inspiring conversation about the courage to be seen—and the power of becoming whole. Support the show

  6. Jun 10 ·  Video

    S1E16 Rob Garrett Smith - Phluid Project - From Fashion Executive to Change Maker

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when success is no longer enough? On this episode of Canvas with Novo Collective, Monica Novo sits down with Robert Garrett Smith—fashion executive, philanthropist, founder of The Phluid Project, and champion for authenticity. From navigating the corporate fashion world to creating a movement centered on inclusion, identity, and human connection, Rob shares the moments that challenged him, shaped him, and inspired him to give back. We also dive into Burning Man, reinvention, purpose, and why being unapologetically yourself may be the greatest success of all. This is a conversation about courage, community, and living life beyond labels. 🎙️ Listen & Watch now on Canvas with Novo Collective. Support the show

  7. May 24 ·  Video

    S1E15 Isaac Boots TORCH’D - Reinvention, Resilience & The Movement That Changed Everything

    Send us Fan Mail From adversity and uncertainty to becoming one of the most recognizable wellness voices in the world during COVID, Isaac Boots transformed movement into a global phenomenon. But this conversation goes far beyond fitness. On this episode of Canvas, Monica sits down with Isaac to talk about discipline, identity, love, creativity, philanthropy, surviving difficult chapters, and how purpose became the driving force behind his success. From TORCH’D classes and celebrity culture to Food Bank For NYC, the arts, and life with husband Jeffrey — this is Isaac like you’ve never heard him before. Raw, inspiring, high-energy, and deeply human. 🎧 Full episode now streaming on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcast, IHeart, and Canvas with Novo Collective. Support the show

  8. May 13 ·  Video

    S1E14 Sobriety, Success & the Second Act with Jonathan R. Stein

    Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Canvas, I sit down with Jonathan Stein for a conversation that goes far beyond real estate. From private equity to touring with a band, to becoming a powerhouse in luxury real estate, Jonathan opens up about reinvention, discipline, identity, addiction, and the realities of rebuilding yourself while operating at a high level. This episode is about more than success. It’s about evolution. The masks we wear, the battles we fight privately, and who we become in the process. A raw, honest, and unexpectedly powerful conversation. Now streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeart Support the show

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Canvas is where Monica pulls back the curtain on the way the world—and the people in it—actually move.Through culture, creativity, design, entertainment, architecture, influence, and deeply human conversations, Monica explore the stories behind the people shaping what comes next.Because every life is a canvas, and every canvas has many chapters. The beautiful ones. The messy ones. The unexpected turns. Adversity, addiction, reinvention, change, loss, resilience, and ultimately, triumph.Each episode is a fresh canvas—a chance to go beyond the highlight reel and into the experiences, choices, challenges, and defining moments that make people who they are. Honest conversations that challenge the obvious, shift perspective, spark curiosity, and remind us that there is always another chapter to write.This is Canvas: depth without pretension, style without fluff, and real conversations filled with insight, curiosity, personality, and a little bit of fun.Come for the story. Stay for what it makes you think about.Every story begins with a blank canvas.

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  • Creator
    Monica Novo
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Canvas with Monica Novo
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    Canvas with Monica Novo