Rochester Living with Mark Siwiec and Corey James Moran

This week we are joined on the podcast by New York State Broadcasters Association Hall of Famer Doug Emblidge! Doug shares tales from his storied career and comments on the changes he has seen in the world of journalism over the years. We also discuss the early shift into the spring real estate market and highlight some new restaurants opening in Rochester!

This week on Rochester Living, we sit down with Nick Mancuso, owner of @Elevate585, who launched his fitness business just before COVID-19 shut down the world. Against all odds, Nick not only kept his gym afloat but expanded into a 12,000-square-foot facility, built a strong community, and created a thriving business.

In this episode of Rochester Living, we explore the remarkable achievements in education and leadership of Kevin McGowan of Brighton Central School District, the 2023 National Superintendent of the Year. Kevin discusses the challenges he's faced as a superintendent and how he's approaching a potential shortage of funding as a result of actions of the federal government. He also reflects on a recent service trip to Guatemala, where he and several other members of the Brighton community spent time building schools for communities in need.

Dave Andreatta, freelance journalist for the New York Times, thinks Rochester, NY gets a bad rap. He joins Mark and Corey on the podcast to share his experience moving to, from, and back to Rochester. They also discuss the current state of journalism and reporting, and Dave shares some personal correspondence with several interesting characters he has reported on over the years in Rochester Living's first ever "Show and Tell" segment. And as always, Mark and Corey take a look at the current state of the Rochester real estate market.

This week on the Podcast, Lauren Dixon, Founder and Board Chair of‪@dixonschwabl‬, shares her story of starting and growing her marketing agency into one of the top business in Rochester, NY. From landing her first clients, to building a winning company culture, Lauren takes Mark and Corey through her journey of building DS+CO from the ground up. Mark and Corey also give viewers an update on the frozen Rochester real estate market, reflect on their favorite parts of the Grammys, & look forward to the Super Bowl and its Halftime Show with Kendrick Lamar.

In this episode of Rochester Living, Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter joins us for an in-depth conversation on public safety in Rochester, the challenges of law enforcement, and his initiatives to recruit young people into the police force. Plus he shares his passion for running, cycling, and racing in the legendary Baja 1000. Don't miss this engaging conversation with one of Rochester’s top law enforcement leaders!

This week, on episode 178 of Rochester Living, Corey and Mark are joined by Rochester’s own Paul Guglielmo, founder and owner of Guglielmo Sauce, CEO of Craft Cannery, and the 2024 Rochester Business Person of the Year —a man of many talents! From his start as a radio DJ to building a thriving business empire, Paul shares the highs, the hurdles, and the heart behind his journey. It’s an inspiring conversation about creativity, resilience, and the pursuit of dreams!

This week on the podcast, Mark is away on a Safari in Tanzania so Corey pulls back the curtain and brings on our podcast producer and Elysian Homes social media manager, Alex Brennan, to discuss social media trends and the logistics of producing a video podcast. Spoiler alert: Producing a quality podcast isn't as easy as it looks!

As we step into 2025, Mark and Corey are looking to broaden the scope of the podcast beyond real estate and talk about a variety of topics including Pop Culture, Local Sports and News and more! With the current lull in the real estate market, the guys take this week to discuss what they're currently watching and listening to, some recent happenings in Rochester and the Buffalo Bills playoff hopes!