We had the good fortune of connecting with Maria Nova and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Maria, what matters most to you?
For me, a creative environment that sparks openness through vulnerability, human connection and acceptance of difference is an environment that moves the society forward. I believe in expansion, overlap, conversation and curiosity, when it comes to building new relationships and preserving existing ones. This applies to professional life and personal. 

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?

Life is interesting. Especially when it’s dark, there is something so exciting about letting yourself see the light again.

It has been maybe 5 years that I have been thinking about building my own world, that blends art, culture and fashion through storytelling.

Over the years I have had the opportunity to work with talented teams from film sets to commercial industries. Won some awards, failed, tried again and failed even more. The journey of a woman, especially an immigrant one, is definitely an interesting one, full of poetry, romance and harsh truths.

For me it has always been about the phrase ‘ why not?’ I don’t really believe in authority or following rules even though I do and our society needs systems and rules to function. However, I am working on being more honest towards how I feel everyday about what I do, what stories I create, how can I bring value with what I have to this world, to the humanity. Conscious leadership is a very self reflective act.

Business and self realization overlap. I believe when the intention is right, the business follows. Of course, there are more specific lead generation metrics that help us take action, however, I would start by asking myself, is this the value I want to bring forth and is it true or is it solemnly based on metrics.

Right now, I feel so fortunate to work with a small team of creative professionals that are brave enough to venture out with me. Finding your team is one of the most challenging aspects of any creative business. Having family and close friends has helped me to keep moving and believing that the right people will cross my path.

Unholy has a joint experience of 25 + years in developing stories for technology, consumer products and fashion industries. Some of our most fun and favorite clients and partners include Netflix, Logitech, Mijenta Tequila, NYFW, Jack Daniels, WEF, Visa to name a few.

We are Unholy, we are not perfect, but we strive to walk an honest and brave path, by creating stories that make you feel and want to live!

 

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Absolutely ! My fav comedy spot – The Elysian Theatre & Kira Nova’s Power Trip Workshops www.powertrip.expert

I also love El Prado, Zebulon for dancing,Figaro for food, and Erewhon ahah 

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
For raising me, the way I am at the core, my Grandmother, Elena. Thank you. You will always be with me, in my heart. 

Website: Www.unholy.agency

Instagram: @unholyagency @mariacnova

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-claudia-nova-a0141683?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

Facebook: Maria Claudia Nova

Other: Personal website Www.marianova.studio

Image Credits
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