Author: The Buffalo Effect

The Buffalo Effect

The Buffalo Effect shares the stories from a rust belt city that picked itself up, brushed itself off and learned how to shine again. We talk to interesting people who call Buffalo home and have impacted this re-emerging city.

We sit down with former Erie County Executive Joel Giambra about running for office at 25, surviving cancer and, of course, his quest to legalize marijuana. Hear Joel’s thoughts on going beyond bongs and trying to bring billions in revenue to New York State by lifting prohibition of weed. Click here to listen. The Buffalo Effect shares the stories from a rust belt city that picked itself up, brushed itself off and learned how to shine again. We talk to interesting people who call Buffalo home and have impacted this re-emerging city. Click here for more episodes. The Buffalo Effect is produced…

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We sit down with Zandra Cunningham, Owner and Founder of Zandra Beauty, to discuss how wanting lip gloss at age 9 turned into a successful skin care line, an invite to Google, and all before the age of 17. If you’re a kid, a parent, an entrepreneur, a fan of success stories, or just want some inspiration, this episode is a must listen. The Buffalo Effect shares the stories from a rust belt city that picked itself up, brushed itself off and learned how to shine again. We talk to interesting people who call Buffalo home and have impacted this re-emerging…

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Buffalonian Lauren Fix is a leading automotive expert and analyst who has authored three books so far. She has appeared on CNN, Fox News, The Today Show, CNBC and USA Radio’s “Daybreak USA” show.  Lauren talks cars, TV, daughter Shelby, and our other favorite guest Frank Rossi, who ironically calls in to add his 2 cents. Click here to listen. The Buffalo Effect shares the stories from a rust belt city that picked itself up, brushed itself off and learned how to shine again. We talk to interesting people who call Buffalo home and have impacted this re-emerging city. Click here for…

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The Buffalo Effect recently sat down with Tom Jablonski and Jon Mirro from Lockhouse Distillery to talk about the (true) stories behind Buffalo’s first distillery (post-prohibition). In the podcast, we hear about the great gins and liquors that are coming out of this award winning distillery, how flooding the distillery didn’t slow them down, and the true story of how they named the distillery. Click here to listen. To get tickets to the Cobblestone Live Event at Lockhouse on July 15-16 go to hwww.cobblestonelive.com The Buffalo Effect shares the stories from a rust belt city that picked itself up, brushed itself off…

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Harry Zemsky, the brain behind Food Truck Tuesdays in Larkin Square, sits down with The Buffalo Effect to explain how a crazy Slovakian guy helped him realize his passion for food. He tells us about some of his new projects The Angelica Tea Room, The Swan Street Diner, and we embarrass him with a blast from the past. For more information on Food Truck Tuesdays and all the cool things going on down at Larkin Square visit larkinsquare.com. Click here to listen. The Buffalo Effect shares the stories from a rust belt city that picked itself up, brushed itself off and learned how to…

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Recently, The Buffalo Effect sat down with Thea Hassan and Jenn White to talk biking in Buffalo. May was National bike month, so we discussed Reddy Bike, bike commuting, and all the great new trails in Buffalo that you should be taking advantage of. Click here to listen. The Buffalo Effect shares the stories from a rust belt city that picked itself up, brushed itself off and learned how to shine again. We talk to interesting people who call Buffalo home and have impacted this re-emerging city. Click here for more episodes. The Buffalo Effect is produced by Michelle Levitt at the…

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