ROC lifestyle

This week on ROCLifestyle , we announce our latest book club pick, The Favorites by Layne Fargo, and share more about what we’ve been reading lately. We also talk TV, including what’s been on our watchlist and the excitement around Love Island returning this summer. On the local front, we highlight some must-visit Rochester restaurants and share our latest food finds. Vanessa recaps her Women’s Da...

In this lively book club chat, Amanda and Vanessa join special guests Aimee Stephens and Bookstagram star Jess Takatch as they dive into The Silent Patient , unpacking all the wild twists, complex characters, and deep psychological themes. The group agrees—the beginning starts off slow, but once it picks up, it really picks up. And that ending? Total jaw-drop moment. A second read makes it even be...

With everything happening in the world right now, International Women’s Day feels more important than ever. This week, we’re sitting down with Katie and Stephanie to talk about women’s empowerment, the fight for progress, and the reality of balancing ambition with the challenges we face today . Stephanie an born and raised ROC girly turned southern women, shares her journey of stepping into entrep...

In this episode, we’re celebrating International Women’s Day with the amazing Angelina, owner of Kiko’s Den ! We chat about what this day means to us, the journey of entrepreneurship, and why mental health is so important when building something of your own. We dive into the power of community, the progress women have made over generations, and how Kiko’s Den is all about empowering women through...

This week, we’re serving up a little bit of everything—health code violations, shoplifting chaos, and a new restaurant on the scene. Vanessa shares her next baking event, and we’re gearing up for next week’s International Women’s Day , featuring multiple incredibly empowering local stories. Don’t forget to tune into the ROC Book Club on March 13—we’re reading The Silent Patient !

Let the ladies warm you up this week with a few local experience recommendations! They talk about some pop culture world updates and some shows that they have been on lately. Don't for get to join us for our first RBC Roc Book Club on March 13th! Check out everything we talked about in our Link Tree @Roclifestyle_

The ladies are back with that familiar banter you know and love. Vanessa hits us all with the local spots to find all your treats today. Please check out our link tree for all the details! Happy Valentines day!

This week, Vanessa and Amanda each recorded their own segment. With Amanda in the middle of a move and scheduling conflicts in the way, they couldn’t be together, but they still have plenty to share. Vanessa dives into local recommendations, including the best spots for Valentine’s Day and where to go for the Super Bowl. Please check our link tree for all these recommendations! Amanda shares some...

This week the ladies are back with a list of new restaurants that are opening in 2025 all around the Roc. Be sure to follow @roclifestyle_ for links to all these amazing spots! We will be sure to post as we try them as well.

This week on Roc Lifestyle , the ladies dive into the devastating wildfires in California and share their thoughts on the ongoing destruction. They get into the latest happenings in the world of local restaurants, including the exciting revamp of Highland Diner after 20 years. Plus, they break down the latest pop culture drama—James Kennedy’s arrest following the end of Vanderpump. It Ends With Us...

The ladies are back! Amanda tells her tale of a haircut gone wrong. Both the ladies discuss their roc life goals for this upcoming year. They also chat RBC! roc life book club, their next pick the Silent Patient, meet coming soon.

This week the ladies back after a week off! They discuss careers and how timing is everything. We go behind the curtain with Vanessa and get some updates on her life to date! Amanda ran the turkey trot, we get into fitness and some upcoming race goals! Enjoy some house Roc headlines and new spots opening up around town.

This week, Amanda sits down with Grace Bellanca of Roc Made Goods as she gears up for her Sip & Shop Holiday Market at The Arbor at the Port this weekend! 🛍️✨ We dive into Grace’s exciting new engagement, her journey with sobriety and the impact of The Alt Bar, Rochester’s NA bar, and honest conversations about mental health and bridging generational gaps ❤️‍🩹 Tune in for a heartfelt chat th...

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...

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...

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 be...

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...

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...

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!

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!

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.

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...

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!

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 (farmhousetabl...

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 y...