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By ROC LIFESTYLE

Vanessa and Amanda are the faces behind all your best local recommendations! They’re hitting the mic 🎙with season 2 featuring local guests, great topics and bonus content!
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Workplace Abuse Unmasked: From Banks to Hospitals, We've Seen It All!

ROC lifestyle Jun 02, 2023

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Workplace Abuse Unmasked: From Banks to Hospitals, We've Seen It All!

Workplace Abuse Unmasked: From Banks to Hospitals, We've Seen It All!

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 assure you that it's perfectly okay to take your sick time when you need it. Tune in and discover that workplace abuse knows no boundaries—it's a universal issue we can all relate to!


Jun 02, 202346:06
ROClife takes Lenore’s on Park

ROClife takes Lenore’s on Park

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, 202331:52
BONUS CONTENT: Vanderpump rules finale recap!

BONUS CONTENT: Vanderpump rules finale recap!

Happy Vander-HUMP day everybody!!!!! The ladies go in on the finale of Vanderpump. Enjoy as they break it all down. #bravo
May 24, 202336:13
Getting unfiltered about Body Image

Getting unfiltered about Body Image

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 someone’s truly going through. Enjoy this episode!
May 21, 202325:58
Go frost yourself!

Go frost yourself!

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, 202334:18
Catching up and keeping it real

Catching up and keeping it real

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, 202326:34
Grace Bellanca is back!

Grace Bellanca is back!

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 for self-care". At this event you can create your own cross stitch affirmation hoops. We always love catching up with Grace and are continuously proud of all of her success! Be sure to check out her Sip and Shop vendor event coming up on April 30th at the Arbor at the Port from 12-4! There will be raffles, drinks, hair braiding, photo spots and of course...shopping! Find Grace on instagram @rocmadegoods and @ashandwillowco
Apr 21, 202329:22
All the local updates and off limits
Apr 13, 202337:11
The one before the final rose-Bachelor bonus content!

The one before the final rose-Bachelor bonus content!

Trigger warning-lots of sex talk! Join Amanda and special guest host, Mackenzie Collins as they break down home towns and fantasy suites(sex week) of the bachelor! Does Zach have the right to make a decision so important as intimacy on his own without his partners thoughts?! Catch this fun conversation with friends as we laugh and chat all things bachelor!
Mar 27, 202340:37
BONUS CONTENT NOW AVAILABLE!

BONUS CONTENT NOW AVAILABLE!

New bonus episodes to come out weekly on all your favorite shows and pop culture scandals!
Mar 26, 202300:40
Vanderpump rules BONUS CONTENT

Vanderpump rules BONUS CONTENT

Join the ladies for their first mini episode featuring all the drama up to the season half way point of Vanderpump rules! We get into the “Scandavol” of it all!
Mar 26, 202320:20
Daisy Jones and the Six with Jess Takatch

Daisy Jones and the Six with Jess Takatch

SPOILERS IN EPISODE! This week the ladies welcome back popular book-stagram star Jess Takatch to dig into the new Prime series, Daisy Jones and the Six based on the book by author Taylor Jenkins Reid. They also touch on Colleen Hoovers, It ends with us casting choice along with some other fun book recommendations! Tune in for this light and fun conversation about books. Find Jess @readwithjesstagram for all the book content you could ever want! Also be sure to check out the local bakery @gofrostyourself ! They made the amazing cake talked about in this episode.
Mar 24, 202333:14
The one where we get real about pregnancy and motherhood with Amanda Meeks

The one where we get real about pregnancy and motherhood with Amanda Meeks

TRIGGER WARNING: The topic of pregnancy and discussions about the female body are had. This week the ladies welcome their good friend Amanda on the pod! As our Amanda is a new mama this episode is important as it get brutally honest and messy about childbirth and pregnancy. They get raw about their experiences, mental health, postpartum depression, societies expectations of mothers and fathers. We get messy, we laugh but it’s a real conversation you won’t want to miss!
Mar 17, 202301:01:40
The one with all the inappropriate cats

The one with all the inappropriate cats

The girls are back catching up! How do you feel about cats in public places where you eat? Boy do we have a story for you! They chat some new shows that are out, and some upcoming spring events in the ROC!
Mar 10, 202346:51
The one with SEASON 2

The one with SEASON 2

THE LADIES ARE BACK! Join Vanessa and Amanda for a little catch up and find out what is in store for season 2!

Mar 02, 202336:53
The one with tell me lies recap

The one with tell me lies recap

The girls are back! Amanda is road-tripping home from Buffalo. They get into how Amanda’s baby shower went at simply crepes. Then they recap “Tell me lies” season finale! The annual Holiday shop small gift guide is coming next week for all your shopping needs!
Nov 17, 202236:52
The one with basic human rights in the workplace

The one with basic human rights in the workplace

This week the girls are back with a deeper conversation. They touch on a lot that’s going on in the world and their own personal negative experiences in the workplace. How we as people don’t always feel supported in our jobs and as a result second guess our basic rights. Especially as women in a time where rights are being stripped away in this country it’s more important than ever to not sit back and let these things happen to us. The second half of the episode the ladies chat about some good watches on tv this past week. Vanessa tells a dating story that leads to her wanting to do some trauma therapy work and how impactful that can be for people!
Nov 10, 202255:41
The one with Halloweekend!

The one with Halloweekend!

The ladies are back going over their Halloween weekends! Amanda talks about a “land party” her husband is having and what the heck that even is. Later in the episode they recap on the show “Tell me lies” on Hulu and what they think thus far! Also some more tv recommendations coming your way. Have you ever watched “The Mole” on Netflix?! If you haven’t, Amanda highly suggests you give it a go and get back to us with your feedback!
Nov 03, 202201:06:29
The one with two Salem’s

The one with two Salem’s

This week the ladies are back recapping their recent trips out of town! Amanda has a funny story about her travels. They discuss how they prefer to travel and will have a poll up for all of you to join in on the fun! Do you travel with a plan? Or are you an on the fly kinda guy? Vanessa’s new baking biz is heating up with all kinds of seasonal treats that you just have to check out and experience! They recap some shows they’ve been into this spooky season! Speaking of spooky, if you have any Halloweekend recommendations pass they roc life’s way and they’ll get shared on the Instagram story for others to utilize. It’s a jam packed episode! Enjoy!
Oct 20, 202255:50
The one with the Grand opening of Simply Crepes!

The one with the Grand opening of Simply Crepes!

Vanessa and Amanda are back recapping their fun evening at the Grand opening of the new Simply Crepes location in Penfield/Webster! They touch on all the yummy food, the ambiance and more! They also get into all the fun fall things they have been taking part in along with some future plans! As always some fun show recommendations and things to look forward too. Vanessa finally gets internet this week, if your a day one listener then you know that this is a big deal!! Stay tuned for that and more this week on a fun new episode!
Oct 13, 202233:45
The one with jam packed updates!

The one with jam packed updates!

The girls are back this week recapping a journal event Amanda lead with a friend of the podcast, Alexis Russel with NAMI. They talk about confidence and how that all comes into play to what they do now! They recap some fun shows their watching. Also be sure to check out Vanessa’s baking business, BAKE MY DAY! As she does an amazing fall sale this weekend with so many sweet treats. Amanda’s business will be at her last show, the Hilton Apple fest this weekend if your looking for a fun fall activity to partake in! They also plan to check out Leecy and Greg as they sing their hearts out Friday evening in Canandaigua at Peacemaker brewing Company! It’s a jam packed episode with lots of laughs, and updates!
Sep 29, 202255:06
The one with Carla and nutrition!

The one with Carla and nutrition!

We have a guest on this week a friend to the pod, Carla! She is currently studying to be a dietician! She gives us tips and the ins and outs of what she does. We get into diabetes, the difference between type 1 and 2. This is a really informative conversation with lots of takeaways especially if you or someone you know suffers from type 1 diabetes. 


Sep 15, 202231:16
The one with canon and fanon?!

The one with canon and fanon?!

The girls are back! Amanda is in Florida on her baby moon, while Vanessa is back in NY holding down the fort! They recap last weeks book episode and what the heck is a canon or fanon?! The world will never know. They discuss our favorite end of summer shows. Vanessa has a full list of fall activities for the ladies to partake in this fall season! Vanessa tells us a dating story that enticed Amanda to reach out to you listeners for some new men to date our ROC life bachelorette!! Next week stay tuned for an informative episode with a local nutritionist!
Sep 09, 202201:02:28
The one with Jess Takatch and alllll the BOOKS

The one with Jess Takatch and alllll the BOOKS

This week Amanda is here with a super star bookstagramer on the Pod, Jess Takatch. Shes discussing her feed how she makes her content, what inspires her. Then we get into some fun banter about books! What we're reading, what genres we love, and characters we have fallen for. Such a fun conversation! If you're a reader this one is definitely for you!


Please follow jess at @readwithjesstagram

Also be sure to check out her feature in the Home Publications Magazine with some awesome Summer Reads recommendations.

 https://issuu.com/gvpublications/docs/rochester_home_july_aug_2022/s/16205966


Some bonus news! Be on the Look out for Roc Lifestyles own, Vanessa as she launches her first sale for @bakemyday this Labor day! 

Sep 01, 202240:21
The one where we hate Walter White

The one where we hate Walter White

The girls are back this week catching up! We hear about their tv adventures..Amanda finally finished Breaking Bad, and they get into the great series. Vanessa eats at Panzaris in Rochester and indulges in some yummy pasta. Amanda recaps her dinner at Edibles this past week. The girls touch on the fabulous Leecy, performing with Claudia Hoyser tonight at the Blue Barn Cidery! You should all come hang with us and watch the show. Lots to come for the weekend for this duo. Don't forget to come back for another fun episode with a special guest next week!

Aug 25, 202247:25
The one with Wickham farms!

The one with Wickham farms!

The girls are back this week recapping their weeks! Amanda got to see the sunflower spectacular at Wickham farms. Vanessa got to check out the corn festival in Avon. Both ladies are really looking forward to another fun summer week with some good eats coming up! They catch up on some love island gossip and laugh about FRIENDS. 

Aug 18, 202238:04
The one with Lucca's Northside!

The one with Lucca's Northside!

The girls are back recapping their delicious dinner over at a new spot in East Rochester. They also chat Vanessa's new promotion!! Later in the show they get into some reality tv gossip. Can you say Love Island?! Is reality tv better accompanied with an edible? you tell us! The laughter is contagious this week as they catch up and prepare for a fun weekend at the corn festival, more to come on that!

Aug 12, 202255:13
The one with the tree house

The one with the tree house

The girls are back recapping their fun summer weeks! Amanda announces the gender of her baby! Vanessa has an exciting business launch news for her baking biz. They also get into the fun trips that they took to PA and Niagara Falls along with all the foods that they ate! Stay tuned next week for an amazing restaurant recapp!

Aug 04, 202233:09
The one where we talk about everything

The one where we talk about everything

Vanessa and Amanda are back catching up! The girls discuss some affordable finds in the area, where to get your cheapest gas prices and groceries! They discuss some fun shows they are watching along with some celebrity tea that was piping hot this week! Make sure to tune in next week for the reveal of Amanda's baby gender!! 

Jul 21, 202259:51
The one with the chick fil a buttered bun

The one with the chick fil a buttered bun

The girls are back! If you're hungry, you will be starving after this episode! They talk lots of food reccs. Both girls took lake trips this past week! Amanda talks her upcoming gender reveal for her baby. Vanessa finally tried chick fil a, and the girls have things to say about that delicious chicken sandwich!

Jul 14, 202252:05
The one with girl freaking power

The one with girl freaking power

This week the girls are back to discuss a couple awesome local eats and recommendations. Vanessa visits a local club! They relive one of their favorite memories with the best Halloween costumes. Amanda tells us about an affordable grocery find, that in this world we are living in we could all use right now! The ladies also touch on the world right now, with Roe v Wade, their thoughts and hopes for our future as women. They have an awesome idea for this coming holiday! #wherepink
Jun 30, 202242:57
The one with recommendations galore and enlightenment sprinkled in

The one with recommendations galore and enlightenment sprinkled in

Your girls are back catching up this week after a few episodes with some awesome guests! Amanda has some fun news for the Roc lifestyle family. Vanessa visits Pittsburgh and chats their local eats! They talk all the Local food recommendations, along with what they are reading and watching currently! Check their link tree for those recommendations. They also touch on some life enlightenment as we are always growing and evolving as people.
Be sure to check out all the latest polls to help the ladies decide what guests will be coming on the podcast next and where they should dine next!
Upcoming vendor markets:
Good vibes popup- June 24th
Sunrise popup- July 9th
Long acre farms wine night- July 13th
Boulder coffee event/Roconlyevents- July 24th
Shop Amanda Soehner Designs in store at Holly-wood Creations, Baytowne plaza in Webster!
Jun 23, 202242:15
The one where Grace Bellanca helps us all BLOOM!

The one where Grace Bellanca helps us all BLOOM!

This week we have the pleasure of chatting with Grace Bellanca, the owner of Roc Made Goods/ Ash and Willow co. You'll get to hear her inspiring story on her personal recovery along with how her business ventures benefit our entire Rochester local community in the fight for mental health awareness! Stay positive during these hard times ROC, we got this!

Jun 16, 202232:44
The one where Alexis Russell from Inspiring Experiences Inspires us all!

The one where Alexis Russell from Inspiring Experiences Inspires us all!

The week you are all in for a treat! A very powerful conversation is had with the owner of Inspiring Experiences and the Roc Life women! Enjoy this conversation about mindfulness, mental health awareness. We hope this conversation helps anyone who has suffered with any mental health challenge in their life. We also chat about NAMI rochester and all their resources if you would like to join in community support! https://www.namiroc.org/ Our hearts are with the families in Texas who have experienced such an unbelievable tragedy. Below are some resources for how you can help end gun violence.  TAKE ACTION: donate to Everytown for gun safety action. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/everytown-web-2022?source=etno_corner_message&refcode=etno_corner_message&utm_source=etno_corner_message&utm_medium=o&utm_campaign=corner_message&_ga=2.131990024.620420177.1653511033-449167659.1653511033 TEXT 644-33 To join millions of Americans demanding our law makers to stand up to the gun lobby so our children don't have to stand up to gunman. Help the victims families directly: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mtdrdc-texas-elementary-school-shooting-victims-fund
May 26, 202233:56
The one where Lexi from Simply Crated stops by!

The one where Lexi from Simply Crated stops by!

This week the ladies are back! We start by remembering the victims from the tragic mass shooting that happened this past week in Buffalo, our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. Vanessa visited THEMATA show this past weekend, a fun event located over in the Culver road Armory! Then the ladies have on fellow local business owner Lexi Stranz! She shares the ins and outs of her business and opens up about her newest business venture. You guys aren't going to want to miss this!

May 19, 202239:57
The one where we follow our dreams and talk about books
May 05, 202252:12
The one with the tiny hands
Apr 28, 202244:15
The on where tequila enhanced our lives with Leecy Momano
Apr 21, 202201:00:48
The one where with mindful moments

The one where with mindful moments

This week the girls are back with lots of affordable finds and deals! Amanda is a new Cotsco member, and is giving us all the deets. The girls talk about some fun spots around the ROC that they tried this past week. There are some fun guests in the works and you guys are going to just keep coming back to find out more! Lastly they touch on mindfulness in our lives, slowing down and how plans aren't everything in life. We hope you guys enjoy another episode!

Apr 14, 202233:21
The one where Vanessa bakes
Mar 31, 202232:46
The one where its all off limits

The one where its all off limits

The girls are back catching up on a lot of fun stops and things to do in the ROC! Tune in for some fun podcast recommendations and more as the girls break down their weeks and prepare for an amazing Spring! Be sure to check out the sunrise popup this weekend for some fun local shopping at the Main St. Armory this Sunday! 11-4.

Mar 24, 202224:48
The one where yeah baby bakes comes by!

The one where yeah baby bakes comes by!

This week Vanessa and Amanda get to chat with the Mac queen herself, Sam Lebeau the owner of Yeah Baby Bakes located in the village of Spencerport!  Get the inside scoop on how these amazing macs are created and get to know the owner herself. Her story from being a teacher turned professional baker is inspiring for anyone with a dream to love what they do! The girls also discuss somethings to do this weekend around the ROC.



@yeahbabybakes

@leecygregmusic

Rochester Home and Garden Show 

https://findthehomepros.com/home-garden-show/

@mbodyrochester

@rocdragmetobrunch

Mar 17, 202236:49
The one with the big announcement

The one with the big announcement

The girls are back this week with a lot of great local food and drink recommendations!  They announce a very special guest that will be on the podcast next week. You'll have to listen to find out who!

Mar 10, 202225:06
The one where they shopped till they dropped

The one where they shopped till they dropped

This week the girls are back to recap another awesome LOCAL shop until your drop event hosted by @roconlyevents at Neutral grounds coffee on Schoen place in Pittsford. They discuss some fun new about an upcoming giveaway with Simply Crepes also on Schoen place, stay tuned for that!

The girls touch on some things that they are watching along with sharing their love and support for all the people of Ukraine. Links for all the places where you can donate can be found @roclifestyle_

Lots to come this spring for our ROClife ladies! 

Who they talked about:

@soul_love_candle_co

@deeprootsroc

@offtheleashbarkery

@thebeadedroc

@inspiring.experiences

@mullersciderhouse

@simplycrepes

@lepetitpoutine


Mar 03, 202225:11
The one where the oat milk lattes are kinky

The one where the oat milk lattes are kinky

Vanessa breaks down her recent trip to Pittsburg to visit her sister! Amanda visited some spots in the village of Spencerport. The ladies discuss some recent spots that they hit and what is to come this weekend in the ROC. 

They also tease some exciting things coming soon with Simply Crepes- Stay tuned!

Feb 23, 202217:23
The one where the ROC local community showed up!

The one where the ROC local community showed up!

The girls are back this week chatting about all their local finds this past weekend at the ROC self care soiree held at artisan works! They also get into some new shows that they have been checkin out, tinder swindler! Vanessa is hitting Pittsburg for her first concert in a while and is sharing the inside scoop on some local spots there!
Feb 17, 202223:55
The one with Pheobe of the gang

The one with Pheobe of the gang

The girls are back after a week off. Listen in as Vanessa and Amanda welcome one of their closest friends, Georgia! Get ready for a laugh as we interview Georgia on her favorite eats around the ROC. Off limits gets wild with lots of HBO recommendations and more. We reveal whats going on this weekend in the ROC.



Feb 10, 202224:29
The one where we shook it off

The one where we shook it off

Join the girls this week as the discuss their adventures at some yummy local eateries! Vanessa lost her voice, Amanda is getting her nose pierced and the girls can't stop indulging on local Rochester scene. They talk the BEST macaroons in town, you’ll have to listen to find out where! Amanda shares some local events coming up and where you can shop her merchandise!
Jan 27, 202236:59
The one where they ate and ate

The one where they ate and ate

This week the girls chat about all the take out around the ROC that they have been experiencing. On off limits today, Vanessa gets into a dating story like no other. The girls let us know what activities are happening this weekend, and where we should be making plans to go! 

what we talked about:

@Taichibubbletea @mamasan_restaurant @Sobol_rochester @whiterabbitdessertexperience @pureimaginationcafe

@body20_pittsford

Jan 20, 202232:54
The one where they had their first episode!

The one where they had their first episode!

 Welcome to our 1st episode! Vanessa and Amanda chat about what inspired them to get this podcast together! They review downtown restaurant "Holy Bowly". The girls highlight local salon owner coming to the area, MJHX. They give us some amazing local recommendations and talk some of their favorite things in pop culture, what's on tv and what to shop!  Join them each Thursday for more! Links talked about in episode @holy_bowly_roc @Sobol_rochester @mjhxbeauty https://www.amazon.com/COMFY-Original-Oversized-Microfiber-Wearable/dp/B07DKSY26D/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2ERPE58NP14N1&keywords=comfy&qid=1642044397&sprefix=comfy%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzMldaRzdVSE9ORkNEJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzk3MzM5VTFRMExJOUhFVFowJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0ODQxMTQzVjA3RkJZRkVKSUdYJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== https://www.bryananthonys.com/
Jan 13, 202227:36