Off Our Rochers
19 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsCome hang out with us, the Rochman Sisters, as we share our lives as the moms of high school kids, college kids, and young adults as we enter the empty nest phase of our lives. Sue lives in San Francisco, Jeri lives in Los Angeles, and Dana lives in San Diego. We will talk about current events, meet interesting guests, swap recipes and good book recs, and laugh a lot because we are truly, Off Our Rochers!
Episodes will come out every other Monday morning. So grab a cup of coffee and join us - we are so excited to spend time with you!
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Episodes
"How I Built This" - Off Our Rochers Version! Join us as we chat with mom/daughter entrepreneurs, Ronni and Hannah Rice, who share how they launched their own businesses.
May 23, 2022 03:00 - 40 minutes - 32.4 MBHave you ever had an idea for a business but didn't know where to start? Then this is the episode for you! Join us, along with Jeri's daughter Molly, as we chat with mom/daughter duo Ronni and Hannah Rice about how each turned a passion into a business. Ronni transformed her love of Mahjong into "Marvelous Mrs Mahj" where she teaches this fun and challenging game, while Hannah transferred her creative outlet of painting her nails into Tipsy Toppers Polish. After listening to this podcast, we...
R-E-S-P-E-C-T! Find out what it means to our guests, Rachel Brinn and Kaitlyn Vallance, who formed a workplace union and made life better for their co-workers!
May 09, 2022 04:00 - 50 minutes - 40.7 MBJoin us as we chat with two badass women who are forces to be reckoned with! Rachel Brinn and Kaitlyn Vallance formed a union at their workplace to create a safe and effective environment and to ensure everyone is treated fairly. You will be amazed and inspired by these two smart, determined, and brave young women.
Meet our brilliant friend, Savannah Mattox! She is the personification of the phrase, "Be the change you want to see in the world!"
April 25, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutes - 38.1 MBOur guest Savannah Mattox is the personification of the phrase, "Be the change you want to see in the world." Savannah shares with us her experiences as a Border Immersion Assistant in Arizona, and as a PhD candidate at LSU, working on the LGBTQ+ Project. Was Sue's son Maddox named after her dad? Tune in and find out!
All in the family with Emily Rubin: a chat about supporting families of children with mental health challenges.
April 11, 2022 01:30 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBJoin us for a chat with the extraordinary author, researcher, and professor Emily Rubin about the challenges faced by families of children with mental health needs. Learn why we need to make programs like Emily's accessible to everyone who needs them. Make yourself a cup of tea and hang out with us for this important episode.
"Yay, I got in! But now what?" College Counselor Sylvia Borgo shares strategies for helping parents stay calm while their seniors make college decisions.
March 28, 2022 03:30 - 41 minutes - 33.4 MBCongratulations! Your high school senior got into college and now you can relax, breathe easy, and ... oh wait, there are still a million more decisions to make. College Counselor Sylvia Borgo walks us through the next steps. From financial aid to honor colleges to offering support when there may be tears and disappointment, Sylvia offers advice to get you through this exciting but sometimes overwhelming time.
Calling all food lovers! Join us for a chat with Chef/Culinary Scientist Tiffany Sage Swan and level up your cooking game!
March 14, 2022 02:45 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBWant to level up your cooking game? Join us as we chat with Chef/Culinary Scientist Tiffany Sage Swan and learn about the science behind why we love to eat. If you want to play along at home, prepare a cup of black tea, and have sugar and salt nearby to be added - and get ready to be surprised!
Who Will You Honor During Women's History Month? Join us for a fascinating chat with Rose Imperato, the coolest historian ever!
February 28, 2022 01:30 - 46 minutes - 37.2 MBNext time you take your coffee break at work, give a toast to our incredible guest, Rose Imperato, who has been Sue's dear friend for over 30 years! Rose is creating a memorial to the young immigrants who lost their lives in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire - the catalyst for creating the labor laws that keep us all safe at our work sites. Join us for a fascinating look at this historical event as we kick off Women's History Month.
A Tale Of True Love! Our Valentine's Day Chat With Cheesemonger Janee' Muha
February 14, 2022 04:00 - 44 minutes - 35.8 MBJoin us as we talk about our true love - cheese! Our wonderful new friend, Cheesemonger Janee' Muha, tells us how she became a cheesemonger, teaches us how to make an expert level cheese board, and walks us through a taste test of Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar. Ahh, love.....Happy Valentine's Day!
Providing Affirmative Support for LGBTQIA+ High School Kids - a chat with Andrea Daniels who is parenting with Pride!
January 31, 2022 03:30 - 37 minutes - 30.3 MBAndrea Daniels tells us about her role as Vice Chair for the Conejo Valley School District LGBTQIA+ Advisory Council and how she advocates for transformative change and affirmative support for LGBTQIA+ kids so they can honor their authentic selves.
A chat with bad-ass activist Andrea Rothschild about how to get off the political sidelines and into the action!
January 17, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 30.2 MBIn honor of MLK Day, we chat with bad-ass political activist Andrea Rothschild, founder of Hang Out Do Good. She shares with us ways to show up, get involved, make a positive impact - and reminds us, "The Time Is Always Right To Do What Is Right"
How To Get Things Done When You Don't Want To Do Anything! - a motivational chat with New York Times writer Cameron Walker
January 10, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes - 23.1 MBHey friends, we are so happy to be back! We start Season 2 chatting with New York Times writer Cameron Walker about her recent article, "How To Get Things Done When You Don't Want To Do Anything" - and good lord do we need that advice!
Our Right To Bodily Autonomy Is NOT Up For Debate! A chat with our badass cousin Ginny Cassidy-Brinn
December 13, 2021 05:03 - 36 minutes - 29 MBIt’s all in the family as we chat with our amazing cousin and role model Ginny Cassidy-Brinn about her groundbreaking career in sexual and reproductive health care. We talk about what we need to do to keep abortion safe and legal – this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
Take a risk, achieve your dreams! Our chat with Bailey Foster who is making change through food at Real Good Kitchen
December 06, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 25.4 MBDon't miss a great opportunity by worrying about what people might think! We chat with Bailey Foster about her new business, Real Good Kitchen, which is Knoxville, Tennessee's first full-service, shared commercial kitchen facility. We love their mission: make change through food!
Superheroes! A Thanksgiving chat with Hillary Cohen and Sam Luu, the founders of Every Day Action
November 22, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 31.4 MBJoin us for our Thanksgiving bonus episode as we chat with Hillary Cohen and Sam Luu, two amazing women who are turning the tables on food insecurity in Hollywood with their non-profit organization, Every Day Action. By re-allocating uneaten catered food from film sets directly to those unhoused and in need, Hillary and Sam, along with their team of Superheroes, are truly changing the world.
Good Things Come To Those Who Sweat! An inspirational chat with Fitness Coach Amy Eisner Warshaw
November 15, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 20.1 MBHustle for that muscle! Join us as we chat with Fitness Coach Amy Eisner Warshaw. Amy tells us about growing up in NY in a family of three sisters, becoming a mom of three, being one of the first Soul Cycle instructors, starting her own business as a Fitness Coach, and doing it all with unlimited energy and boundless positivity. And if you ever find yourself in a triathlon, get off the boat!
Friends For Life: Catching up with Denequa Dent Rosado
November 01, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 25.1 MBThere are friends, there are family. And then there are friends who become family. Thirty one years ago, Denequa hopped on a Fresh Air Fund bus in NYC that took her upstate to Sue's Ithaca home - and they have been family ever since! We chat with this amazing mom of three about what it was like to make that trip, joining the military after high school, and creating new paths in retirement - join us for a joyous conversation!
Take Some Deep Breaths (or chug a glass of wine) with College Counselor, Sarah Sugerman
October 18, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 27.3 MBGrab a cup of coffee (or maybe chug a glass of wine!), take some deep cleansing breaths, and join us as we chat with the wise and funny College Counselor Sarah Sugerman. Sarah gives us the scoop on the current state of college admissions, plus draws on her experience as a yoga teacher to give us hot tips for helping high schoolers and parents maintain their sanity while applying to college.
We Are Podcasters! Manifesting With Professional Baker Daphne Subar
October 04, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 25.2 MBWe had the best time chatting with our sponsor, Subarz founder Daphne Subar, and learning about her journey from working as a lawyer to living the dream life of a professional baker. And please know, this is our first time podcasting so we are still learning about audio levels and editing, so please be kind, we will get better at it!
Off Our Rochers Podcast Trailer
September 23, 2021 22:12 - 2 minutes - 2.02 MBIn this trailer, we introduce ourselves, and welcome you to come along on our newest adventure as podcasters! Episodes will come out every other Monday morning.