The blueprint recap™

The Unwritten Blueprint:
The Recipes That Raised Us 

Our first episode established Blueprint The Culture™ as a space to document the lessons, strategies, and lived experiences our elders never wrote down; so our community can build with clarity, not guesswork.

Behind the Blueprint:
Building Buffalo’s Future 

This episode gave listeners a closer look at the new Buffalo Mayor-Elect through the eyes of two women who’ve worked with him for years; why they trust his leadership, why they agreed to guide the transition, and the career journeys that shaped their readiness for this role.

The Thankful Still Blueprint:
Love, Loss and Legacy We Stand On

This Thanksgiving, we talked about grief, gratitude, and legacy with Doreen Arrington, who just laid her mother to rest a month ago. Through her story and her business, E3 Designs, she showed how healing becomes a blueprint we carry forward.

The Deeper Dive:
Answering The Questions Our Community is Really Asking

Last time, we scratched the surface. This time, we went all the way in. The community asked for clarity, real answers to real questions about leadership transitions and what these changes actually mean for Buffalo and Western New York. 

The Table Set is Set:
Tradition Taste and Taking Back Our Space

We're talking about family, flavor and how to keep our spaces free from unwanted intruders during the Holiday season. We talk with Chef Erika and Kennedy Brayboy as we chop it up and keep the unwanted out. 

Beyond The Logo: Turning WBE Certification Into Real Opportunity

We sat down with Marinette Kozlow, a newly certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) Inspired Buffalo, to talk about what it really means to move beyond the logo, once the certification letter arrives, and the importance of hiring professionals.  

Christmas Memories, Music Debates & The Reason for the Season

This special holiday episode of Blueprint The Culture™, Talia and Chris Huff come together for a fun, reflective conversation filled with laughter, nostalgia, and real talk. 

From Christmas memories to debating who really did Christmas music best.

What 2025 Taught Us &
Building for 2026

In this New Year’s Day episode, we were joined by Brandye Merriweather, President of the Buffalo Urban Development Corporation. We  reflected on what 2025 required of leaders, the goals that were met, and the lessons that came with both. 

Blueprint The Culture™ TAKEOVER with Ed Drantch

In this Blueprint The Culture™ TAKEOVER, journalist Ed Drantch takes the lead in a candid conversation with Talia Johnson-Huff on entrepreneurship, leadership, and building through real-life challenges. From the Illuminate 2026 Kickoff, imposter syndrome  to an unexpected natural-disaster pivot.