This week on ROC Lifestyle, it’s a special RBC Book Club episode! We’re thrilled to welcome Vanessa’s younger sister, Aimee—a passionate reader and fellow book lover—to the pod. We kick things off with some ROC updates, including the much-anticipated opening of Dave’s Hot Chicken. Then, we dive into this month’s book club pick, The Housemaid is watching by Freida McFadden. We chat about the whole series, its twists and turns, and the upcoming movie adaptation. Plus, Aimee reveals the next book f...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 5 min
In this heartfelt episode, Amanda catches us up on the last year since they put down the mic. She shares her story of profound loss—from the fire that took her home to the heartbreaking death of her brother-in-law. Together, she and Vanessa open up about their struggles with faith, mental health, and the journey to find peace with it all. The conversation delves deeply into the power of resilience, the raw reality of grief, and the true meaning of friendship. Join them for an intimate chat about...
Nov 14, 2024•36 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Welcome back to Roc Lifestyle Podcasts! Your hosts Vanessa and Amanda are back! Today we launch our new segment Roc headlines, chatting local Roc culinary news. We also are announcing our new virtual book club. Your favorite local ladies are back and better than ever 🎉 RBC (Roc Book Club) pick is The Housemaid is Watching, by Frieda McFadden! Follow us on Good Reads @Roclifestyle_ Use the link below to reference book on amazon Amazon.com : the housemaid is watching book 3 Restaurants Spoken abo...
Nov 07, 2024•54 min•Season 3Ep. 1
This week the ladies are back recapping their fun day together at Kirby’s fall farm in Holley! Also your looking at two of bath and body works newest part time employees for the holidays! Later Vanessa gets vulnerable this week about what’s been on her heart. They have an honest and tough conversation about friendship. Breakups are so hard! Not talked about enough is the friendship breakup and how we work through that.
Oct 20, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 33
SPOILED* if you read the Housemaid by Freida McFadden and loved it, than this episode is for you! An unplugged review with our Hosts! The ladies are back chatting this amazing thriller, and breaking down all the twists and turns. Later in the episode they each chat about their own personal business ventures and what’s to come for them! Be sure to check out Vanessa, and she takes Bake my day to her first official event, the Victor Wine Walk- October 27th! Be sure to follow @bakemyday585 for all t...
Oct 06, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 32
The ladies are back this week discussing the latest! Fall is upon us, they get into where to hit spots and more. Pop culture updates as always! How old do you think someone should have to be to run for President?? More updates on books, and the latest on Bake my Days new recipe!
Sep 22, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 31
The ROC life ladies are back this week with some fun conversations about books and pop culture. The Housemaid https://a.co/d/1naBhxw The Intern: A Novel https://a.co/d/iumdYmi Read along with us and let us know what you think on these recently mentioned books!
Sep 15, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Welcome back to another week of ROCLifestyle! This week enjoy so bonus content on some local spots to eat and visit. Be sure to follow our local spotlights, Alexis Russell the Queen of Mindfulness @inspiring.experiences. Also be sure to check out the new location, grand opening of the popular mommy & me boutique, Shop Chicke.
Sep 08, 2023•10 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Welcome back ROC loves! The ladies are back this week recapping the finale of Love island USA! *SPOILER ALERT!* The review some awesome local spots. Vanessa gets into her baking business and how it’s grown! We are so proud of her. Amanda gets into the future of her locally hosted Journal Cafe and what the future looks like as she takes on a new career path. Amanda’s sister is getting married next week and we get to hear about all their amazing plans!
Sep 01, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 30
This week your hosts Vanessa and Amanda are back! They get into Love island and break that down. This season has been amazing. The ladies finally get to break down the rest of the Freeform original “Cruel Summer” (what an ending!) As always some local recommendations of where to check out next!
Aug 25, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 30
This week Amanda is here joined by her sister Serina! Serina, is getting married in 3 weeks, so we are breaking it alllll down! Wedding traditions, edict, financial stressers and more. The ladies also chat about books, mostly celebrity memoirs. Enjoy this fun list of wedding recommendations and books! WEDDING RECS/ FOOD/ DESSERT Farm-to-Table Catering for Rochester – Farmhouse Table (farmhousetablefood.com) The Dainty Donut Factory BOOK RECS Amazon.com : dark corners megan goldin Amazon.com: The...
Aug 18, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Welcome back to the Roc Lifestyle podcast! Our hosts are excited to be back with another fun bonus episode, featuring two local businesses we think you should definitely try out! Enjoy the Love Island of it all! We recap up to casa amore, and we will be back next week recapping the next 10 episodes! Check out, Tacos & Tequila located on Elmgrove rd. Check out, Shine Bright (formerly, breathe yoga) Located in College town
Aug 15, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Vanessa and Amanda are back after a week hiatus! Lots to catch up on. The ladies get into Amanda's recent trip to Pennsylvania where she met (SORT OF) Nick Jonas and how it was the coolest thing ever to have happened to the host. Later they recap a scary incident that happened with Amanda and her family in our city of downtown Rochester. With all hardships lessons are learned, Vanessa to the rescue! Tune in for this heart felt story and stay for the crazy Bat in Vanessa's apartment. Will she eve...
Aug 11, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Vanessa and Amanda are back with the first 5 episode recap of LOVE ISLAND USA! SPOILERS✨ The ladies get into all the tea on who’s coupling up with who, and how excited we are to have Ariana Madix grace our screens! The ladies also catch up a little on Cruel summer, more to come on that as the season finishes up! This past weekend they headed to Frog Pond, which recently reopened on park Avenue. Tune in for all the yummy details! Also guys…what do you, our fabulous listeners want to be called?! L...
Jul 28, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Vanessa and Amanda are rounding up on pop culture from the roof top before they head to brunch on Park Avenue at the newly reopened Frog Pond! Are you as ready for love island as these ladies?! Also where do you stand on the Miranda Lambert concert selfie scandal? Lastly they give us some amazing local spotlights to check out!!! Follow @kenzieleecookieco for all your cookie cake needs 😍
Jul 27, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Vanessa and her besties get into some good old fashion dating gossip, is there anything better?! If you’re an avid listener than you know Vanessa has the most perfect happy space on the roof of her building. Here is where roof top tea was born! Enjoy the light hearted convo!
Jul 22, 2023•9 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Join Vanessa and Amanda with a special guest who knows how to turn dreams into reality. In this episode, they are joined by the charming and wine-savvy Chris, a close friend of Vanessa’s, to explore the world of wine, personal growth, and celebrating pride. First, they chat Herron Hill Winery, where Chris reveals the tantalizing tales of his passion for wine and how he landed his dream job amidst the picturesque vineyards. Get ready to laugh out loud as they recount hilarious wine-tasting advent...
Jul 21, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 26
In this deeply introspective and hopefully relatable episode of the ROC Lifestyle Podcast, hosts Vanessa and Amanda open up about their personal experiences and reflect on the moments when they found themselves pouring from empty cups. Join them on this raw and honest journey as they share the stories of times when they weren't their best selves due to burnout and the toll it took on their lives. From feeling overwhelmed with responsibilities to neglecting self-care, they explore the factors tha...
Jul 14, 2023•30 min
Get ready to turn up the volume and join hosts Vanessa and Amanda on a sizzling episode of The Roc Lifestyle. They're here to spice up your 4th of July travels with a pop culture update that'll have you buzzing! First up, they're dishing out the hottest shows on Apple TV Plus, the streaming platform that's bringing the fire this summer. From mind-blowing storylines to jaw-dropping performances, Vanessa and Amanda will be your guides to the binge-worthy series you can't miss. But hold up, there's...
Jul 04, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Grab your favorite snacks and get ready for a hilarious and fashion-filled episode of Roc Lifestyle, hosted by the fabulous duo Amanda and Vanessa! This week, they're joined by their newly hitched friend, Georgia Guider, as they dish out all the juicy details from The Real Housewives of New Jersey 3 part reunion. Expect giggles, gasps, and plenty of fashion talk as they break down the jaw-dropping reunion looks. Buckle up for a wild ride and discover why we're proudly Team Gorga. Don't miss out ...
Jun 23, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Join Vanessa and Amanda for an inspiring episode on mental health awareness as they welcome the incredible Kristina Lake, owner of Simply Sunshine Gifts! Kristina creates affirmation offerings, such as sweatshirts, cups and even body scrubs. In this heartfelt conversation, Kristina shares her personal mental health journey and the triumphs that led her to become a beacon of positivity. Tune in as Amanda and Kristina discuss their participation in the NAMI walk, shedding light on the importance o...
Jun 09, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 25
The ladies are hitting us with some mini episodes where they get deep into our favorite shows and all the scandals in pop culture! Enjoy this recap on The “Scandoval” cheating scandal from Vanderpump rules this season. They chat about the wild ride that was the three part reunion and what they thin will come of season 11.
Jun 09, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Get ready for a candid and relatable chat on Roc Lifestyle! Join hosts Amanda and Vanessa as they spill the beans on workplace abuse in customer service versus healthcare. With Amanda's sister, Serina, joining the conversation as a seasoned healthcare pro, this episode is packed with hilarious stories and a whole lot of empathy. From the wild tales of unruly customers to the shocking realities of mistreatment in hospitals, they've got it all covered. Laugh, learn, and most importantly, let them ...
Jun 02, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 13
This week Amanda and Vanessa get into their amazing dinner experience at Lenore’s on Parkave. Listen in to get their take on this unique Thai experience. They chat lilac festival and some other little house keeping items. Be sure to check out Wednesdays bonus content episode on the finale of VPR. Comment, like and review!
May 26, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Happy Vander-HUMP day everybody!!!!! The ladies go in on the finale of Vanderpump. Enjoy as they break it all down. #bravo
May 24, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 4
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode covers sensitive body image topics. This week the ladies are having a special conversation about body image. Recently, Ariana Grande released a tik tok video addressing the constant concerns in the media over her weight gain. They reflect on Ariana’s words, and have an amazing discussion on personal experiences with body image and insecurities. Remember that we are all apart of the change. Mind our bodies and keep our commentary to ourselves. We never know what some...
May 21, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 12
This week Vanessa and Amanda are chatting with the owners of a fabulous local bakery that’s new on the scene, Go Frost Yourself. This is located in Greece! We get into Molly and Jens friendship where they started and where they’re heading! This is such a fun conversation that goes beyond baking. Women empowering women all over this convo. We hope you all enjoy! Don’t forget to follow @gofrostyourself on Instagram!
May 12, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 11
This week ladies are back catching up! Here is your guide too all things cinco de Mayo! Listen to find out some amazing suggestions. They recap the roc made goods show this past week. 1200 dollars was donated too NAMI through this event! Amanda gets into motherhood and the ups and downs that comes with adjusting. Next week come back for a special guests!
May 05, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 10
The ladies welcome back their good friend Grace Bellanca to the pod! Its been about a year since we last caught up with Grace. In less than 2 weeks we will be at her Spring Sip & Shop hosted by Grace's small business, Roc Made Goods. They get into an amazing conversation about mental health, sobriety, slowing down and living in our own peace. You can catch up with Grace at NAMI Rochester monthly where she shows off her cross-stitching skills in a beautiful workshop that she calls "stitching ...
Apr 21, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 9
This week the ladies catch up and share with us all the fun things coming up this spring in the ROC! Vanessa has been enjoying attending class at the Roc City a circus. Amanda is getting ready for the Sip and Shop, a local marker that is hosted by ROC made goods! Grace, owner of roc made will be on the pod next week chatting mental health and all things related to her show. They also get into the Scandaval of it all, and recap this past weeks Vanderpump episode. Stay tuned for more bonus content...
Apr 13, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 7
