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Canvas with Novo Collective

Canvas with Novo Collective

By: Monica Novo of Novo Collective
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Summary

Canvas is where Monica pulls back the curtain on the way the world actually moves—through culture, creativity, design, conversations, and the people shaping what comes next.

Each episode is a fresh canvas: stories that challenge the obvious, moments that shift perspective, and honest dialogue about the ideas driving art, lifestyle, entertainment, architecture, influence, and human connection.

This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the real, unpolished, high-energy mix of insight, curiosity, and personality that defines how Monica and Franklyn see the world.

If you want depth without pretension, style without fluff, and conversations that stay with you long after the episode ends—welcome to Canvas.

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Episodes
  • 20 Years In: Power, Perception & the People Behind the Narrative; How Stephen Larkin Shapes the Story of Real Estate

    20 Years In: Power, Perception & the People Behind the Narrative; How Stephen Larkin Shapes the Story of Real Estate
    Apr 20 2026

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    In this episode of Canvas with Novo Collective, I sit down with Stephen Larkin, Head of PR at Douglas Elliman, to explore the power behind perception in real estate. From our early days in the industry to today’s culture-driven market, we unpack how narrative, branding, and influence shape not just listings—but the entire conversation.
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    57 mins
  • From Ricky’s to Retail Empire: The Man Behind a Billion-Dollar Obsession Spirit Halloween

    From Ricky’s to Retail Empire: The Man Behind a Billion-Dollar Obsession Spirit Halloween
    Apr 13 2026

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    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.
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    45 mins
  • Lights, Listings, Action - Selling the City, Jade Chan Owning the Real Story & Success

    Lights, Listings, Action - Selling the City, Jade Chan Owning the Real Story & Success
    Mar 31 2026

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    In this episode, Monica sits down with Jade Chan of Douglas Elliman—and trust me, she didn’t just move from California to New York… she made an entrance. From navigating the concrete jungle to carving out her space in luxury new development, Jade shares the real story behind the highlight reel (yes, including her time on Netflix’s Selling the City).

    It’s equal parts hustle, heart, and a little bit of “figure it out as you go”—with sharp insights on staying authentic in a world that loves a polished façade. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to build a name (and a reputation) in this business, Jade delivers—with style, substance, and just the right amount of edge.
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