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

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

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2556481/fan_mail/new] 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. [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRwFMO1GGtqqF0hLcp2yzbkV5I06u9psF]

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

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2556481/fan_mail/new] 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.

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

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2556481/fan_mail/new] 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

S1E13 20 Years In: Power, Perception & the People Behind the Narrative; How Stephen Larkin Shapes the Story of Real Estate

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2556481/fan_mail/new] 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.

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

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2556481/fan_mail/new] 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.