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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 Day event and gives us a look at her upcoming ventures. It’s a packed episode, so tune in and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and follow us on socials. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream.

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 better, revealing all the sneaky details you missed the first time. Plus, the way the story tackles mental health gives it a whole extra level of meaning. As the conversation wraps up, the excitement for their next book club pick is real, and they all agree—there’s just something about reading together that makes the experience so much better.Be sure to listen to find out what our next Bookclub pick is!

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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 entrepreneurship as a stylist while still navigating the corporate world, and we dive into what this day means, the importance of supporting women in business, and how building strong connections helps us all grow. We’re keeping it real with personal stories, career challenges, Rochester highlights, coffee culture, and a little pop culture fun, because progress doesn’t happen alone, and when women support women, we all rise.

Also please join us next week for long awaited Roc Book Club, discussing the Silent Patient!

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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 sustainable fashion. Angelina shares her story, the challenges and wins of running a business, and what’s coming up next for Kiko’s Den. Plus, we talk about self-care, stepping outside our comfort zones, and the magic that happens when women support women.

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!

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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 life updates, what she’s been watching, and two places she’s heading to soon. She also talks about RBC Roc City Book Club’s latest pick, The Silent Patient, with the next meeting happening on March 13.

Even though they’re recording separately this time, it’s still a fun episode filled with great recommendations. Tune in and enjoy and the ladies will be back next week!

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.