Growing Up in the Mob: Renee Graziano's Story of Family, Betrayal, and Redemption

I’m kicking off a brand-new season of Good Listen with someone who truly knows what it’s like to live a life most of us only see in the movies — Renee Graziano. If you love mob movies like Goodfellas or The Godfather, you won’t want to miss this one. Renee, best known for VH1's Mob Wives, grew up as the daughter of a high-ranking official in the Bonanno crime family. In our conversation, she opens up about what it was really like to be part of an organized crime family, the betrayal of being married to an informant, and how she faced her own battles with addiction and loss. But through it all, Renee shows incredible resilience and humor, sharing how she’s now focusing on healing, family, and finding joy in life. This episode is full of laughs, raw honesty, and powerful stories about family, loyalty, and redemption. It was a conversation I won’t soon forget, and I think you’ll feel the same.