Novie Knows

We’re calling it now: this fall’s fashion trend is Regal. A special thanks to media personality and advocate Paris McTizic for the styling tips, and to Fia’s Fabulous Finds for their, well, fabulous finds.

Grab your sparkliest boots and head to the nearest DMV 👢🚙✨ On today's episode of Novie Knows, Novie channels her inner Beyoncé alongside media personality and advocate Paris McTizic. Then, strut down the runway with us at Fia's Fabulous Finds! And Beyoncé, if you're watching ... just know we tried our best.Download the Transcript

Smells good enough to eat ... and trust us, Novie almost did. On this episode of Novie Knows, Novie joins adventure and lifestyle creator Morgan Fray for a hands-on candle—and jewelry-making experience at District Candle Lab in D.C.'s Union Market District. Crafting personalized mementos for their clients, District Candle Lab fosters connection through creativity and accessible fun!Download the Transcript

In this special episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, we looked back on the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, held 20 – 26 June in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Centered primarily at the University of Minnesota, USA Games were more than a competition; they were a powerful celebration of ability.Download the Transcript

There are no tap outs here, just mat-cushioned hard knocks! On this episode of Novie Knows, Novie learns the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu from brown belt and Special Olympics colleague RJ Nealon and black belt Mike Mehl at Conquest Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness. Class is in session for this two-part episode!Download the Transcript

With the right opportunities, anything is possible. In part two of Novie’s conversation, “Love on the Spectrum” cast member Dani Bowman and Director/Executive Producer Cian O’Clery share how Dani turned her animation dreams into a real business and why authentic representation and real relationships matter, both in love and in life.

Finding love can feel like searching for a needle in an Earth-shaped haystack. For individuals with autism, that search can feel even more complicated. Director and Executive Producer Cian O’Clery created “Love on the Spectrum” to show just how diverse the experience of finding love can be for individuals with autism, including cast member Dani Bowman.

Over 2% of the world lives with some form of hearing loss. Imagine if every holiday tradition was designed to include them. As Deaf Santa Claus, Charles Graves laughs, signs, listens and understands in a way only someone who’s lived the Deaf experience can. For some children, he’s the first Santa they can truly communicate with. His presence reminds us that representation isn’t just powerful, it’s magical.Download Transcript

Love Is Blind’s Taylor Krause joins Novie at Busboys and Poets to share how a reality TV experiment turned into a real-life love story. Plus, her best dating advice, why making the first move matters and what it’s really like to say “yes” sight unseen.Download the Transcript

Reality TV star Taylor Krause from Netflix’s Love Is Blind teams up with Novie at Flight Club D.C. for a hands-on introduction to darts. Together, they explore why darts makes a great first date activity, learn the basics of the game and dive into some friendly competition.Download the Transcript