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In a Podcast/talkshow format, Afternoon Cocktail focuses on what's thriving in #RochesterNY's Local scene and beyond; with spotlight interviews from Nationally/International touring/recording Singer-songwriters in addition to a wide range of Business professionals. Each show's theme is based on the pillars of Positive Psychology, with an effort to lead conversation that is entertaining, uplifting and inspiring for our audience.  

Amanda Rodriguez


    • Nov 17, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 55 EPISODES


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    AC Episode 56, "Facing The Music"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 51:48


    On today's #AfternoonCocktail we'll be "Facing the Music" and getting real with #Rock #Americana #DENVERCO singer-songwriter @bisonboneband and #RochesterNY #Podcasthost #Producer @realbenalbert #BenAlbert of #rochestergroovecast!Thank you to our sponsors@compeerrochester@salvatorespizza@financialfarley#maidenvoyagestudios#podcastersofinstagram #Wellness #reset #PositivePodcast #positivevibes #podcastlife #Videocast #spreadgoodenergy #Nashvilletn #songwritersofinstagram #mentalrecalibration #Mentalhealth #selcareWritten and Hosted byAmanda AshleyPresented ByBeau Yeah Productions

    AC EP 55 "Recalibrate"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 60:16


    Just like any well operated machine, we all require a little regular maintenance to keep us running properly. In a world where glitches and project failures are the norm, recalibration is often times what we really need.Welcoming guest entrepreneur #RochesterNY #Author and #Podcasthost of the #ComputerExorcist #MarcAnthonyArena and #AustinTX #Folk #Singersongwriter #JaimeeHarris.Thank you to our sponsors@compeerrochester@salvatorespizza@financialfarley#maidenvoyagestudios#podcastersofinstagram #Wellness #reset #PositivePodcast #positivevibes #podcastlife #Videocast #spreadgoodenergy #Nashvilletn #songwritersofinstagram #mentalrecalibration #Mentalhealth #selcareWritten and Hosted byAmanda Ashley

    AC EP 54 "Impact"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 64:28


    How we conduct ourselves on the daily has the power to impact those around us in unimaginable ways.Today we'll talk why the things we say, the messages we relay, the time we offer, the heart we put into the things…. we do makes all the difference.Welcoming guest entrepreneur, #AlAminMuhammad of #SyracuseNY #WeRiseabovetheStreets And Daryl Hall's “Daryl's house” Keyboardist, multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Eliot Lewis.

    AC EP 53 "Healing"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 57:35


    Let's face it, our lives are hectic. Our minds are always thinking too much, too fast, and too far ahead. The activities of living keep us occupied and distracted, SOO MUCH that often we dismiss the importance of the more simpler, beautiful things found right in our backyards.Today we are throwing it WAY back to where it all began….as we'll be talking healing in the form of ecotherapy with guest entrepreneur, Lindsay Cray of #TrybeEcotherapy and #RochesterNY #Singersongwriter #ZahyiaRolle.

    AC EP 52 "Good Grief"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 49:26


    What “Good” can we find in “Grieving?”When trauma hits home, our heart is shattered, our world is shaken, and our existence is numbed...does finding a gain in each loss still apply?Join us for today's discussion with guest entrepreneur, Founder and owner of #LongIsland's #HopefulSolutions, #BereavementCounselor, #GwenRusso and #Powerhouse #Country #Singersongwriter #MorganMyles.

    AC EP 51- Self Renewal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 52:00


    The opportunity to regroup, reprioritize, renew, and perhaps even re-invent yourself are present as a new season is sprung upon us.TODAY, we discuss Self Renewal! What changes for yourself do you wish to see, AND more importantly, what are you willing to leave behind?Welcoming guest entrepreneur, Ian Monat of #RhythmCBDInfusedSeltzers and #AustinTX #Singersongwriter #JoshKlaus to our discussion table!

    AC EP 50 "Hope"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 54:55


    Hope is what allows us to approach problems with the mindset and ambition to succeed. It is that glimmering light that guides us through the darkest of times, and that makes us believe that change is possible as long as we put action to our needs. Join us for today’s discussion with guest entrepreneur, Shawn Brown of #RochesterNY’s #TeenEmpowerment, PLUS music and interview with #NorthCarolina #Singersongwriter #TamraSimone.

    AC EP 49 "Self Restoration"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 42:04


    Today we raise a glass to nurturing our soul, mind and spirit as we raise the question of “How can we regain a loving relationship with ourselves?“Join us for today’s discussion with guest entrepreneur, Eli Fischer of #RochesterNY’s #RocRecyclingCo, PLUS music and interview with #NewJersey #Singersongwriter #LaurenDavidson.

    AC EP 48 "Support"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 49:49


    In any stage of your journey having a supportive community around you not only matters... it makes a difference.Join us for today’s discussion with guest, Board Vice President of #RochesterNY’s #PirateToyFund, #PeterTagliente PLUS music and interview with #AshvilleNC #Singersongwriter #HeatherTaylor

    AC EP 47 "Letting Go"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 45:13


    HOW often do we find ourselves living with situations that we KNOW, rooted in our gut, that “something just isn’t right?”HOW much does #Fear interplay with how willing we are to #Sacrifice living our lives #unapologetic and #whole?HOW can we trust that these life experiences presented to us are serving us a reminder that we are more capable than we believe?It all begins with #LettingGo.Join us for our discussion with return guest, #Author and host of #VersatileSuccessPodcast, #JustinRambo as well as the original music #DENVERCO, #Singersongwriter #ClaireHeywood

    AC EP 46 "Unmask"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 54:50


    In these current times, face coverings have become the new norm. But what about #EmotionalMasking? So often we #disguise our #insecurities rather than face them head on, as we #fear the #exposure of the one true thing that humanizes us all…our #vulnerabilities.Join us as we #unmask and pick the brilliant minds of Featured guests, #NicoleTraylor and #JamesTraylor of #UpstateSpecialNeedsPlaning and #RochesterNY #Singer-songwriter #Patrickjaouen!

    AC EP 45 "Giving"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 46:04


    "You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” – Kahlil GibranWelcome to Afternoon Cocktail Episode 45 "Giving" featuring the original music of #NashvilleTN’s #HeidiBurson and #RochesterNY's #FingerLakesDonorRecoveryNetwork!

    AC EP 44 "Determination"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 48:26


    Never underestimate the #power of sweat, #Determination, and hard work. #Success doesn’t happen by chance. It takes strategic actions in the right direction to get there.Fitness and nutritional coach, founder of @FLXX mobility performance, @justenarnold and #RochesterNY #Singersongwriter @themightyhighanddry #AlanMurphy join us for today 's 44th episode

    AC EP 43 "Overcome"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 44:15


    #Overcoming stems from the #joy and #peace in #believing that better things lie ahead of you.When you lose that joy and that peace, you are waging war from within; fighting two battles. The battle to overcome your obstacle, and the inner battle with yourself.Join us for today as we welcome #Speaker #Author #Luposwarrior @MarisaZeppieri of @marisazeppieri_lupuschick and #NashvilleTN’s @flyingbuffaloesmusic #TheFlyingBuffaloes to our #AfternoonCocktail Stage.

    AC EP 42 "Change"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 54:35


    How we change will determine our personal future, and collectively, have an impact on our communities and beyond.On this episode, we welcome winner of the Democratic Primary for NYS Senate Rochester District 56, Jeremy Cooney, as well as multi instrumentalist, SyracuseNY Singer-songwriter Jess Novak.

    AC EP 41- "Spiritual Success"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 52:12


    #Spirituality connects us with a dimension of #life that is greater than ourselves. All religion aside, spirituality begins within and is what allows us to live from a place of greater #compassion for ourselves and others.#Singersongwriter/#paranormalinvestigator/#medium/#demonologist/#author @Sean Austin of Travel Channel’s  “The Demon Files” joins us to talk #spiritualsuccess in #music, #business and the world of the #paranormal. 

    AC EP 40 "Persistence"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 46:46


    Having the #persistence to keep pushing along; when the going gets tough, when your first few attempts are #unsuccessful, when life simply feels #impossible….THAT is the difference between people who #succeed and people who don’t.Featuring the #OriginalMusic of award winning #NashvilleTN, #Country #Singersongwriter #scottsouthworth and #MindsetCoach #Lindseymease to discuss persistence and #success.

    AC EP 39 " Transition"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 48:56


    Look out for the hopeful signs in every #transition, and you’re bound to feel better.Join us for TODAY's 39th Episode of #afternooncocktailtalkshow featuring the #Original #reggae #music of #RochesterNY 's #NobleVibes and for our discussion with #RochesterNY C.E.O of @littleblackbuddha, Ahlia Kitwana on the power of "Transition."

    AC EP 34 "The Power of Risk"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 52:35


    “The biggest risk is not taking any risk. In a world that’s changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks.”- Mark Zuckerberg,Facebook co-founder and Harvard dropoutJoin us for tomorrow's discussion on the "Power of Risk" with #Author, #entrepreneur, and #Podcasthost, Justin Rambo #JustinRambo, and #RochesterNY #singersongwriter Sharon Kaplun!

    AC EP 38 "Belonging"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 55:25


    As humans, we need to feel a sense of #belonging; To one another, to our #friends and #families, to our #culture and #country, to #OurWorld.Belonging is a #primal, #fundamental to our sense of #happiness and #wellbeing.We welcome guests #BuffaloNY #Singersongwriter/ #recordProducer, #LynzMunich to serenade us with her original music and #RochesterNY C.E.O of #HomesteadsForHope #JennyraeBrongo to talk the meaning of “Belonging” in a socially distant world.

    AC EP 37 "Self Discipline"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 49:25


    Self discipline is vital for #success. You cannot succeed in life without it. Join us as we discuss the role of #SelfDiscipline in life, art, and business with #RochesterNY #Singersongwriter #KaraFink @kara_tho and #RochesterNY Executive Director Bivona Child Advocacy Center, @Deb Rosen.

    AC EP 36 "Passion"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 51:00


    Join us for today's #discussion on #Passion featuring #HoustonTX #Singersongwriter #Sherita Perez @sheritaperez and #newyork #Actress / #comedian #madeleinsmith @madeleinsmith

    AC EP 35 "Encouragement"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 50:20


    Do our words build up or do they tear down? Do they #encourage or do they discourage?Join us for our discussion on"#Encouragment" featuring #RochesterNY founder of #girlsrockroc , #KaciSmith and #RochesterNY Singer-songwriter #AmandaStone.

    AC EP 32- "Mentorship"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 52:39


    #LetsDiscuss t#Mentalhealth and the power of #Mentorship with executive director of @compeerrochester #CompeerRochester #SaraPassamonte. Featuring the music and insight of #SyracuseNY #Singersongwriter/#Author #MusicEducator #extrordinaire @jeffreypepperrodgers!

    AC EP 33 "Transcendence"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 56:56


    How can we meet our individual needs while also serving the greater whole?Today we'll be exploring the meaning of "Transcendence" with guest entrepreneur Len Morrellof #RochesterNY, and #NashvilleTN Singer-songwriter Mary Jennings.Thank you to our show sponsors!The Sawmill at BladesElectronic Merchant Systems New YorkUntamed EventsSalvatores PizzeriaJewish Senior Life

    AC EP 31- "Integrity"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 39:21


    #Letsdiscuss What it means to live well, and to possess integrity with #RochesterNY entertainment professional, and founder of #EncoreEvents Encore Events Rich Cranston #RichCranston.Thank you to our show sponsorsThe Sawmill at BladesElectronic Merchant Systems New YorkUntamed Events@Salvatores PizzeriaJewish Senior Life

    AC Ep 30 "Connection"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 38:25


    Episode 30- Connection www.afternooncocktail.showWe'll be exploring the benefits of maintaining #powerful "connection" in life and in #business with guests, #radiopersonality of 93.3FM #Fickle93 radio, @dinok61 Dino Kay, and #violinist Kostia LukyniukThank you to our show sponsors:@sawmillatblades@electronicmerchantsystems_ny@rebeccauntamed@Jewish Senior Life@salvatorespizza

    AC EP 29 "Balance"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 36:36


    We'll be discussing and exploring the benefits of maintaining "Balance" in your life with #RochesterNY Founder of @Yoga for a Good Hood, Imani N. Olear!Tune in and subscribe at Www.afternooncocktail.show

    AC EP 28 "Flourish"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 2:43


    Singer-Songwriter, #BuffaloNY guitarist Grace Lougen joins us, followed by an interview with video game developer/director/co-founder Robert Mostyn of ROC Game Dev!TUNE IN VIA LIVESTREAM at 1Pwww.afternooncocktail.showAfternoon Cocktail Season 2: PART 2 Premiere Season 2 brought to you by our Patreon sponsors Electronic Merchant Systems New York Jewish Senior Life, Untamed Events, The Sawmill at Blades and TIVA CBD.

    "Courage"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 31:00


    Afternoon Cocktail Episode 27 "Courage" featuring the music of #nashvilletn Artist #RachelSolomon @rachelsolomusic.

    "Purpose"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 49:55


    Episode 26 "Purpose" Featuring #SyracuseNY rising star #SydneyIrvingMusic and #LosAngeles #EmmyAwardWinning Actor/Host/Comedian #EvanMichaelPinsonnault!

    "Mental Toughness"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 49:12


    Episode 25 "Mental Toughness" Featuring Founding Partner of #FreedomSportsandEntertainment and #FreedomBusinessVentures/ Sports management executive Mark Washo, owner of #GenevaRedwings and Strength trainer Dave Herbst, and #worldboxing Champion Charles "The Natural" Murray!!!

    "Motivation"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 47:09


    Featuring the music of #SyracuseNY's #ProfessionalVictims, and interview with #fitness professional #AustynAffronti of #AffrontiFitness How can we #motivate ourselves and those special around us towards leading a happier, more satisfied and successful life? #LetsDiscuss

    "Authentic Pride"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 50:24


    Afternoon Cocktail Episode 23 "Authentic Pride"Featuring the music of #NashvilleTN's Adam James and conversation with #RochesterNY business professional Crystal Ann of Salon Crystallia

    "Self Love"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 47:35


    Let's talk, #Socialmedia, #SelfLove, and how the two interplay!#AfternoonCocktailTalkShowEpisode 22- "Self Love" featuring the music of Hanna PK #hannapkmusicAnd #Author #BrianCaterino

    "innovation"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 28:35


    Today we’ll be discussing innovation and technology with #ChrisSirianni of Rochester NY’s #ITinsights and hearing music from #BuffaloNY's Pop Singer/songwriter #MayaByNameWelcome to Afternoon Cocktail, Episode 21 “Innovation.”

    "Empathy"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 48:00


    Join us as we tackle and discuss the hot topic of #empathy in #education with Geneva highschool Assistant Principal, Allison Stephens as well as Council Rock SD Primary school Assistant Principal, Maurin Jeffries. Live performance and interview with Children’s Entertainer, @jonlewismusic AKA @meetmrloops to entertain us and to shine a little light on our afternoon.

    "Healthy Boundaries"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 53:35


    Highly acclaimed #Author and #HealthandWellness #DatingCoach #LosAngeles Evan Marc Katz will be joining us to #discuss and to provide some insight on #dating during quarantine!Also, live performance and interview with #BuffaloNY’s Singer-songwriter duo, Porcelain Train #PorcelainTrain.

    "Wealth and Living"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 39:30


    Join us as we welcome guest James Farley of Northwestern Mutual to discuss ways to make smart, economic moves and also how to keep you heart and mind "Wealthy" during Covid-19.Also, Live performance and interview with #RochesterNY Singer-songwriter Greg Meisenzahl of #TheDriveInExperience

    "Mindfulness"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 50:55


    #knowledgeispower! We will be covering the topic of #Mentalhealth and #mentalhealthawareness as @namirochesterny #NAMIrochesterNY answers and #educates us on all those tough questions!Also, Live performance and interview with former #TheVoice #contestant @garycarpentiermusic #GaryCarpentier!

    "Confidence"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 34:28


    Check out TODAY's Episode of #AfternoonCocktail for conversations with #NashvilleTN based Singer-Songwriter #MegWilliams, and #RochesterNY and business professional #SoccerSam #SamFantauzzo!

    "Human and Nature"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 39:49


    Featuring music and interviews with #newyork #singersongwriter Sage Melcher #SageMelcher and business professional and founder of Infinite Hydrogen Inc., Tracy Gugel!

    "Positive Coping"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 34:58


    LIVE NOW, featuring the music of NY Singer-songwriter #RonnieWatts and guest entrepreneur, #BretLehne of NYC's #52Builds!

    "Manifestation"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 62:20


    Afternoon Cocktail Episode 6 "Manifestation" featuring live music from #RochesterNY's #RosesandRevolutions and spiritual guidance from #JennieMarie, Empathic Psychic Medium!!!

    "Self Care"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 42:22


    This episode we'll be groovin to the sounds of #RochesterNY's thurlow. and talking #addiction and #selfcare with Jonathan Westfall of ROCovery Fitness.

    "Flow"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 41:59


    Today we talk passion, the impact of covid-19 on the event planning industry, and maintaining our "flow" with boss babes, Geary Bka Kholaa and Rebecca Dodge of Untamed Events.

    "Transformation"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 49:42


    Join us for Episode 7- "Transformation" featuring cocktails and conversation with #RochesterNY's Dan Gross: Music & Journalism and an interview and performance with Rhode Island native, singer-songwriter Sarah Eide!

    "Strength"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 56:59


    Join us for Afternoon Cocktail Talk Show Episode 8-"Strength" featuring guests #MMA/#UFC fighter Devin Powell and #BUFFALONY Singer-Songwriter, Grace Lynn Stumberg!

    "Compassion"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 39:44


    Join us for cocktails and conversations with Western NY Romance novelist Georgia Beers, and Nashville Singer-songwriter Alyssa Jacey Huffman!

    "Empowerment"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 40:18


    Today's episode features the brilliance of #RochesterNY writer Tess Padmore and #BuffaloNY Singer-songwriter/music therapist, Sara Rogers!

    "Resilience"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 46:25


    Bringing those Delta Blues to you with this Afternoon Cocktail's guests, #BUFFALONY Singer-songwriter David M Miller and #MemphisTN Music promoters South Main Sounds

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