Vanessa and Amanda are the faces behind all your best Rochester NY, local dining scene recommendations! They’re hitting the mic 🎙with season 3! Join them as them as they chat pop culture, all your local hot spots to check out, guests, books and more!

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This week the ladies are back with their local weekend recaps! They checked out some fun dining spots, tried some delicious treats, and shared all the highlights.They also dive into their summer reading lists, with 10 books to add to your TBR this season!To close out the episode, Vanessa shares some personal thoughts and an update on a cause that&#39;s close to her heart.Links to everything we talked about, along with information on how to donate to Vanessa&#39;s cause, can be found in our Linktree. @roclifestyle_

Summer reading & Local treats

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The ladies are back with a little catch up mini episode!@roclifestyle_ for all our local highlights!

Summer mini episode!

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The ladies are back after a small hiatus! Amanda and Vanessa laugh, catch up, and chat all things summer fun and mental health awareness for May. They share where they’ve been over the last few weeks and recap a few standout experiences — including a visit to a new Yemeni coffee shop and a delicious ice cream stop. Looking for summer activity ideas? Your girls have you covered.Don&#39;t forget to follow us @roclifestyle_All highlights from this episode are in our linktree, located in our instagram BIO!

Places to be & ROC highlights!

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Roclifestyle celebrates 7 years!The ladies are back this week recapping their most recent dining experience for Vanessas birthday! Vanessa kicks things off with a fun frozen margarita–themed highlight.Plus, the Roc Lifestyle Local Events Guide is out—check it out for all your local spring and summer fun!All local highlights from this episode can be found in the link tree-in our bio @roclifestyle_

Frozen Margs and Local finds

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The ladies are back this week.We’re diving into some fun highlights you won’t want to miss, starting with a great spot for local crafters at Irondequoit Public Library. Then we get into the ultimate “girl dinner” offered at Rare 3001, plus a little more of what’s been going on around Rochester.It’s also almost Vanessa’s birthday, so we talk through her plans and everything that comes with it. @roclifestyle_All local highlights for this episode can be found in the link tree in our bio!

Minisode highlights!

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Welcome back to Roc Lifestyle! This week, the ladies are back recapping some fun spots around ROC—Junction 361, Pearson’s, Carnegie Wine Cellars, and Grappa.We’re also getting into the real debate: where we should go for Vanessa’s birthday dinner 👀Plus, a little pop culture catch-up and what we’ve been watching lately!Head over to Roclifestyle_ to the link tree in our bio for all the local highlights discussed in this episode!

Local things and some Pop culture!

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This week, the girls are back with a new intro and some local highlights! Vanessa reviews OG Dumpling House, and Amanda takes us on a savory (not sweet) coffee adventure.We go on a cold plunge tangent before Vanessa gets into the highlights of the week. The girls also talk about their local market guide that’s coming out this spring.Don’t forget to follow @roclifestyle_ All the highlights from this episode are linked in our Linktree in bio.And be sure to check out Amanda’s new reality TV podcast, @didthatjusthappen_pod, for her weekly recaps of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island.

OG Dumpling review & Local Highlights

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This week the ladies are back with a little catch up session! Vanessa headed to the Buffalo Market where she tried some tasty treats and found the cutest sweatsuit you guys are going to want in your spring wardrobe. They also get into a handful of local highlights. Next the talk al ittle bit about our RBC book club pick, the Project Hail Mary. Vanessa has the book and he audible which she says is like a bedtime story being read to her. She also talks about her book she just finished and how it moved her.All the local highlights from this episode are in our link tree, @roclifestyle_Also please follow Amanda&#39;s new venture Did that Just Happen? where she recaps reality tv and talks Bravo news. @didthatjusthappen_pod

Local Highlights and Book talk

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This week, the ladies are back! Vanessa recaps her time at the local Bachelor Auction, and then they dive into the latest pop culture controversy surrounding the cancellation of the newest season of The Bachelorette and all the drama around it. Vanessa also took on the Genesee Country Village &amp; Museum, and they wrap things up with a chat about their new book pick, Project Hail Mary.Follow us @roclifestyle_ head to the link in our bio for all the local mentions in this episode.

The Rochester Bachelor Auction & the Rise and fall of the Bachelorette

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We’re back for another week of ROC Lifestyle Amanda recaps her book show at Artisan Works with Roc Only Events and what the experience meant to her. Vanessa shares about her baking show at Keekos Den for International Women’s Day earlier this month We’re also diving into this week’s local highlights—fun spots around the city and coffee menus you definitely don’t want to miss Follow us @roclifestyle_ and check out the link in our bio for all your local favorites!

Book Fair recap and Local Highlights!

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We&#39;re back for part two of International Women&#39;s Day! This is an inspiring episode featuring Lauren from Carbs Are My Boyfriend, as we explore her journey in food, baking, and social media along with insights into women empowerment, local food scenes, and reality tv. We also get into our Tell me Lies recap! Enjoy all our takes on this amazing show that was such a roller coaster! Follow us @roclifestyle_ head over to our link tree for everything&#39;s talked about over our two part international women&#39;s day episodes!Follow @carbsaremyboyfriend for all her food takes!

International Women's Day part 2: Girl talk with Carbs are my Boyfriend, Tell me Lies Recap & the women who empower us!

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This week the ladies welcome Ashley to the pod to talk about her new yoga studio, Fearless Flow, located in Webster, NY. Ashley’s story is incredibly empowering, and her studio is about so much more than just yoga.Next, the ladies get into their highlights, including Vanessa’s experience at Local Provisions. Amanda shares a few coffee menus that have caught her attention lately, including a delicious new seasonal menu from Little Bits of Coffee. Vanessa also found some upcoming events you may want to check out!And be sure to support Vanessa’s side business, Bake My Day 585, this weekend at Kiko’s Den.Check out our Linktree for all the details from this episode.Follow us @roclifestyle_Be sure to come back next week for Part Two with Lauren from @carbsaremyboyfriend.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY! Women's Herstory: Fearless Flow with Ashley  Whipkey

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Welcome back to ROC Lifestyle 🎙️ This week, the ladies dive into the RBC ROC Book Club pick — Amanda’s own book, Rewriting Us. We have a full conversation about the writing process, character development, and the personal reflections behind the story.Next, we jump into our local highlights — cultural moments, restaurant reviews, and upcoming community events — giving you a well-rounded mix of literature, food, and ROC happenings.All the spots we talked about today can be found in our Linktree: @roclifestyle_Vanessa and Amanda will also be hosting their own perspective events for their small businesses — dates will be shared on their socials!

Roc Book Pick! Rewriting Us

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This week, the ladies are back and jumping right into it with a recap of their weeks! They attended a fun Galentine’s event celebrating Amanda’s recently published book, while Vanessa continues on her yoga journey. The highlight segment of this episode shines a spotlight on local Black-owned small businesses in the ROC in honor of Black History Month.All the businesses discussed in the episode can be found in our link tree, @roclifestyle_

Black History is History

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In this episode of Roc Lifestyle, the ladies are about everything from personal hair transformations and winter hair care tips to the excitement of the Olympics—especially figure skating.They also get into local Valentine’s Day happenings, creative indoor activity ideas to keep kids busy during the winter months!The episode wraps up with local highlights book recommendations, celebrating the importance of community, connection, and shared experiences.Follow us @roclifestyle_and check out all of our highlights on our link tree, link in our bio!

Happy Valentine's Weekend!

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This week on ROC Lifestyle, the ladies are back with their usual banter. The snow has officially hit the ROC, and we are feeling it They segue into the current state of our country—where they stand and what the local community has to say about it. (We encourage our beloved followers to always lead with kindness, even if you don’t agree with our opinions. Our mission is, and always will be: support local, love, and kindness.)They jump into their usual highlights: Amanda shares her experience at Woodcliff Spa, hotel stay, and restaurant Vanessa tries a new spot and gives a review of a pistachio latte you won’t want to missAll highlights from today’s episode can be found in our Linktree in our bio. Follow us @roclifestyle_ Don’t forget to read Rewriting Us by Amanda Soehner for our first ROC Book Club pick of 2026!

Winter in the ROC & Real Talk

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This week on ROC Lifestyle, the ladies are back with a deep dive into one of their favorite shows, Tell Me Lies They also share some local highlights and last-minute Valentine’s Day reservation ideasCheck out our Linktree @roclifestyle_ for all the highlights mentioned in this episode.And don’t forget to leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review — it really helps support the show!

Tell me Lies recap & local highlights

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Welcome back to another episode of ROC Lifestyle This week, the ladies dive into the latest in pop culture—from mom-group drama and new music releases to some spicy podcast-world controversies. They also chat about what’s new to watch, break down Golden Globe looks, and share their hot takes.Plus, they highlight what’s happening locally: new pizza spots popping up, Thai food finds, Valentine’s menus at local coffee shops, and a few upcoming events you’ll want on your radar.RBC Book Club Reminder: Don’t forget to read our current pick, Rewriting Us.by Amanda!Follow us everywhere @roclifestyle_ Check out our Linktree for all the episode highlights. And if you love the show, please leave us a 5-star rating and review—it really helps

A pop culture gab

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Happy New Year Roc Loves! This week the ladies are back with their words for the New Year. We are relaxed and we will rise in 2026.They get into the importance of enjoying their accomplishments rather than just checking off goals. Next, they chat about some delicious local dining highlights — be sure to check our linktree @roclifestyle_ for those details.All this and more on this week’s episode of Roc Lifestyle!Don’t forget to leave us a 5-star rating and review ⭐ @roclifestyle_Highlights: @fairpour (adventure place) @thecoterierestaurant @lento.restaurant

Happy New Year! Season 4!

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Merry Christmas! Details to our Holiday giveaway are in the episode or head on over to our instagram @Roclifestyle_ to enter!