Buffalo Social Club

Mary Friona-Celani and Kimberly LaRussa

Buffalo Social Club is a Buffalo-based women-led lifestyle talk show featuring conversations with local business owners, nonprofit leaders, creatives, and changemakers across Western New York. Hosted by Mary Friona-Celani and Kimberly LaRussa, the show highlights community stories, charity initiatives, entrepreneurship, culture, and the people driving Buffalo forward. If you’re passionate about Buffalo, WNY small businesses, women in leadership, and community impact, you’re in the right place. New episodes weekly!

  1. Buffalo Social Club - Voice Coach, Debbie Monroe

    2d ago

    Buffalo Social Club - Voice Coach, Debbie Monroe

    Welcome to Episode 16 of Buffalo Social Club🥂 This week Mary and Kim sit down with voice coach Debbie Monroe, owner of Bello Voice Studio! 🎤✨ Debbie shares her journey as a vocal coach and discusses the success of her studio, including having one of her students compete on NBC's The Voice. She also gives insight into what she looks for when judging competitions and selecting winners, especially as her studio prepares for its upcoming showcase. The conversation then shifts to some fun local topics, including Paula's Donuts' new Burger Donut benefiting Ronald McDonald House, the opportunity to nominate a Good Neighbor to be a Taste of Buffalo judge, and one of the more unexpected topics of the day...a rabbit repeatedly eating Mary's bush! 🐰😂 To wrap things up, Debbie joins Mary and Kim for a game of lip reading, where one person wears headphones and tries to guess what the others are saying without being able to hear them...trust us, it's funny!

    42 min
  2. Buffalo Social Club - Gardening Expert, Jackie Albarella

    May 29

    Buffalo Social Club - Gardening Expert, Jackie Albarella

    Welcome to Episode 15 of Buffalo Social Club🤩 This week on Buffalo Social Club, Mary and Kim sit down with author, artist, and gardening expert Jackie Albarella! Jackie shares how she got started in gardening, gives tips for beginner gardeners, and explains how to help keep critters away from your plants and flowers this summer. She also talks about some of the most beautiful gardens she’s visited! So, if you are planning on starting a garden this summer, this episode is for you! The ladies also discuss the adorable love story of two dogs from the Niagara SPCA that are looking to be adopted together🐶❤️ They talk about Drake surprising a local Buffalo influencer with an Escalade before stopping by Buzzy's in Niagara Falls, NY Also, don't miss the part of the episode where the ladies play a completely unhinged game of Headbands that you NEED to listen to😂

    41 min
  3. Buffalo Social Club - Former News 4 Anchor, Jacquie Walker

    May 21

    Buffalo Social Club - Former News 4 Anchor, Jacquie Walker

    Welcome to Episode 14 of Buffalo Social Club! This week on Buffalo Social Club, we sit down with legendary former Channel 4 news anchor Jacquie Walker for a conversation full of Buffalo history, behind-the-scenes stories, and heartfelt moments ❤️🏈 Jacquie reflects on her incredible career in news, shares what it was like covering all FOUR Buffalo Bills Super Bowls, and explains why she’s the only local news reporter who can say she attended every single one. She also tells the story of her time interviewing Oprah! The group also dives into a heartwarming local story about young Augie, a little boy who underwent brain surgery, and how his dad honored him by tattooing the same scar onto his own head 🥹 Plus, Jacquie talks retirement, takes on a rapid-fire question round, and closes the episode with some inspiring final thoughts, including quoting Josh Allen’s famous message: “Be good. Do good. God bless. Go Bills”

    43 min
  4. Buffalo Social Club - Former Homicide Detective & Business Owner, Mary Gugliuzza

    May 14

    Buffalo Social Club - Former Homicide Detective & Business Owner, Mary Gugliuzza

    Welcome to Episode 13 of Buffalo Social Club! This week, Mary and Kim sit down with former homicide detective Mary Gugliuzza for a conversation that is equal parts shocking, and eye-opening. Mary shares some of the craziest cases she solved throughout the Buffalo area and explains how real investigations are VERY different from what you see on TV crime shows. She also opens up about domestic violence and warning signs people should look out for! Now retired from law enforcement, Mary has turned her creativity into a successful jewelry business, Mary’s Lakeside Design. The ladies also talk about Sweet Buffalo and Totally Buffalo Cares’ “Be Our Guest” event happening this weekend. This a beautiful event that celebrates children with cancer and life-threatening illnesses by giving them a magical day filled with hair, makeup, and dressing up like princes and princesses. Plus, they discuss the incredible story of the Raglan Beagles and how 1,500 dogs were rescued from a kill shelter! Trust us…this episode has stories you won’t forget.

    46 min
  5. Buffalo Social Club - Small Business Owner and Content Creator, Abigail Lee

    May 7

    Buffalo Social Club - Small Business Owner and Content Creator, Abigail Lee

    Welcome to Episode 12 of Buffalo Social Club🥰 This week on Buffalo Social Club, Kim and Mary sit down with Buffalo native Abigail Lee! Abigail opens up about growing up playing hockey, building her clothing brand "By Abigail Lee", and how she turned her passions into a career as a business owner and content creator. The conversation dives into entrepreneurship, social media, and the importance of mental health awareness and taking care of yourself. The crew also reacts to the viral tweet claiming a psychic predicted the Buffalo Sabres will win the Stanley Cup this year and the Buffalo Bills will win the Super Bowl next year… and they discuss just how INSANE Buffalo would become if that actually happened 😂🏆 They also talk about, the world’s largest rubber duck returning to Canalside this summer and why Bob Evans mashed potatoes are surprisingly elite. Happy Mother's Day to all of the amazing moms out there💐

    48 min
  6. Buffalo Social Club - DJ Rankan

    May 1

    Buffalo Social Club - DJ Rankan

    Welcome to Episode 11 of Buffalo Social Club! This week Kimberly and Mary sit down with DJ Rankan best know for MC-ing the Buffalo Sabres games. DJ Rankan talks about his travels as a "corporate DJ" the event he did for the President of the United States, and the time he push Paris Jackson into a swimming pool! This, of course, leads to talk about flying and our host's preferred airlines! He also opens up about dreams and why he thinks the youth of today need to look toward the future. Mary and Kimberly also discuss the new Michael Jackson biopic, some local events coming up this weekend, and Josh Allen's controversial (?) beer chugging at the Sabres game! And it wouldn't be Buffalo Social Club if our guest wasn't teaching Mary new slang. You'll just have to listen to find out what she's saying now!

    53 min
  7. Buffalo Social Club - Style Architect, Alexzia Brooke

    Apr 24

    Buffalo Social Club - Style Architect, Alexzia Brooke

    Welcome to Episode 10 of Buffalo Social Club🎙️ This week Kimberly and Mary sit down with style architect and owner of Alexzia Brooke Gallery, Alexzia Brooke. From confidence to empowerment, Alexia shares how her work helps women show up as their best selves, inside and out. But of course, it wouldn’t be Buffalo Social Club without a little chaos. Kimberly and Mary break down the now-infamous Sabres sword bread, talk about the Buffalo Sabres fandom which includes THE Kurt Russell and his son Wyatt Russell. Did you know Wyatt jumped into Lake Erie because the Sabres made the playoffs! Kim shares how she used the power of social media to help save a dog from euthanasia❤️ Finally, to wrap things up with some real talk: stop waiting, stop being lazy, and just go for it, with a little inspiration (and a Michael Jackson song) to send you on your way!

    47 min
  8. Buffalo Social Club - Singer/Songwriter, Cami Clune

    Apr 17

    Buffalo Social Club - Singer/Songwriter, Cami Clune

    Welcome to Episode 9 of Buffalo Social Club🥳 This week Kim and Mary sit down with Buffalo native and singer/songwriter Cami Clune, best known for her time on The Voice 🎤 Cami shares what her experience was really like on the show and opens up about navigating the music industry today. The conversation dives into the reality of rising concert ticket prices, ticket scalpers, and why Cami believes live music should be accessible to everyone. Of course, it wouldn’t be Buffalo Social Club without a few relatable moments like how long it actually takes to get ready in the morning. Cami also talks about her “Backyard Broadway” performances, where she turned her own backyard into a stage to raise money for local charities ❤️ And yes… the episode wraps with an important update: Chad Michael Murray still hasn’t answered Mary’s DM 👀

    41 min
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Buffalo Social Club is a Buffalo-based women-led lifestyle talk show featuring conversations with local business owners, nonprofit leaders, creatives, and changemakers across Western New York. Hosted by Mary Friona-Celani and Kimberly LaRussa, the show highlights community stories, charity initiatives, entrepreneurship, culture, and the people driving Buffalo forward. If you’re passionate about Buffalo, WNY small businesses, women in leadership, and community impact, you’re in the right place. New episodes weekly!

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  • Creator
    Mary Friona-Celani and Kimberly LaRussa
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Bruckman Media 2026
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