At What’s Up Rochester, our guests are the heart of the show. From local business owners and community leaders to nonprofits, creators, and everyday people with extraordinary stories—we bring together the voices that make Rochester unique.
Each guest brings insight, inspiration, and a deeper connection to what’s happening right here in our community. Whether sharing expertise, promoting a cause, or telling a personal story, our guests help us shine a spotlight on the people and passions that keep Rochester thriving.
April 4th, 2026
Ann Marie Depoian & Jeff Depoian
Owners Depoian Team
As owner of the Depoian Team, Ann Marie is as dedicated to her clients as she is to her business. She approaches her work with a sense of justice that stems from how the financial industry violated and ignored her parents in their time of need. That experience has been part of the driving force behind the Depoian Team’s mission, which is to provide high-level financial advisory services to everyone regardless of their net worth. And we’re proud to have been doing that for thousands of families, businesses, and government agencies across the US since 2001.
Harry Powell
CEO One Stop Janitorial & Office Supply
Harry Powell is the Chief Financial Officer of both One Stop Janitorial & Office Supply and Midnight Janitorial, Inc., where he has played a key role in financial operations and strategic growth for over a decade. With a strong passion for finance and a deep understanding of business operations, Harry is responsible for overseeing all financial planning, budgeting, cash flow management, and long-term financial strategy for both organizations.
He manages billing systems through QuickBooks, ensures all financial obligations are met on time, and works closely with accountants to maintain accuracy and compliance. Harry regularly analyzes financial data, forecasts quarterly performance, and creates detailed profit and loss statements and custom reports to guide executive decision-making. His ability to translate numbers into strategy helps drive profitability, efficiency, and sustainable growth.
At Midnight Janitorial, Inc. (2005–Present) and One Stop Janitorial & Office Supply (2011–Present), Harry has built and maintained strong financial infrastructures that support both day-to-day operations and future expansion. His hands-on approach and attention to detail ensure that both companies remain financially sound and positioned for continued success.
In addition to his corporate leadership, Harry served on the OACES Building Maintenance Advisory Board (2012–2015), where he mentored individuals on starting their own businesses. He taught cleaning techniques, financial literacy, and how to read and understand financial statements, while also offering practical business advice.
Known for his strategic mindset, analytical expertise, and genuine passion for numbers, Harry is dedicated not only to the financial success of the companies he serves but also to helping others understand and succeed in business.
February 28th, 2026
Gotham Hallal
Michelle Arbore
Savvy Social Media
We all need help and support. Sometimes we simply need someone who has done it before to tell us what to do and how to do it. That’s what Michelle can do for you!
Michelle Arbore is the owner of Savvy Social Media, where she works with women entrepreneurs who want to stand out on LinkedIn and attract their ideal client for their business. She does this by showing you what a perfect LinkedIn profile looks like.
Her company creates customized training to fit your needs, no matter what level your business is at or what industry you are in. She takes you through each step with ease and simplification so you understand this ever-changing social media world. With being a successful business owner and mom, Michelle understands the value of time and it empowers her to give you back yours.
Michelle is an International speaker where she presents on different aspects of social media. She has also created and hosted different workshops and online challenges designed to help businesses grow. Michelle is the recipient of the 2016 Up & Coming Business Woman Award sponsored by the Rochester Women’s Network. This award is given to emerging women leaders from the Greater Rochester Community.
She was recognized as a finalist for the 2016 Digital Rochester Technology Woman of the Year Award where they celebrated the achievements of women in high technology fields. Michelle was the youngest woman to be nominated in 2016.
On a personal note, Michelle is from Rochester, NY where she lives with her husband of 20 years, their 14-year-old son and their fur baby cat, Salem. Something people don’t know about Michelle is that she is a huge fan of Lucille Ball and Reality TV. She is also a 8-year breast cancer survivor and a fighter of Fibromyalgia since she was a teenager.
Cinnamon Jones
Krista Hudson
Certified Life Coach
Krista is a Mom of 3 and certified life coach. She has two crazy puppies and 2 parakeets.
After diagnosing her middle son with adhd the puzzle pieces fit together for her. She was officially diagnosed at 35 with ADHD.
She helps late-diagnosed moms with ADHD stop apologizing for who they are and start living confidently.
Most of the women she works with have spent their lives people-pleasing, playing small, and thinking they were ‘too much’ or ‘not enough’ when really, their brains just work differently.
Krista helps them understand their ADHD, work with their brains, reclaim their identity, and create healthier relationships at home, at work, and with themselves.
February 21st, 2026
Jennifer Rogers
Jennifer Rogers, an abstract artist and mother of seven from the Finger Lakes region of New York. Jennifer and her husband began an adoption journey connected to Ukraine, an experience that deeply shaped their family and their understanding of the challenges faced by orphaned and displaced children.
Alongside her work as an artist, she has spent years volunteering with evacuated Ukrainian orphanages and refugee programs, particularly in Poland, supporting children and families displaced by the war. Both her art and her advocacy are rooted in a belief that connection, creativity, and compassion can bring healing, hope, and a sense of belonging, especially during life’s hardest seasons.
Susan Aser
Susan Aser is a Rochester original and a real estate agent with 25 years of experience helping people land the perfect place to call home. She’s also the owner of Two Sue’s Casting and Locations, a film and TV production company that brings stories to life by matching productions with the right people and the perfect locations.
She’s married, has two grown children, and in her spare time you’ll find her doing something truly unique—making friends with her backyard wildlife. Yes, the squirrels know her.
Susan was adopted as a baby and raised right here in Rochester by an incredible family. Later in life, after the passing of her adoptive mom, she set out on a journey to find her biological mother. What she found was not just answers—but a big, loving second family.
Haley & Luke
A little about them, they met through a work relationship with 2 different veteran support agencies. they both went through difficult divorces and out of those experiences, they created a bond of love, trust, and communication. Luke asked many times to have Hayley join him after work for an informal dinner and finally she gave in, and it was the start to their blossoming relationship.
They both decided early on that they did not want to marry again, but fate had other plans because Luke got down on one knee in 2020.Haley first thought he fell and hurt himself, but much to her disbelief he was asking her to marry him. They were married at the courthouse in 2021 and had a formal wedding in September 2022.
Luke has 4 children from his previous marriage that they share custody with their mother. Luke and Hayley discussed soon after marriage that they would try for their own child and after 2.5 years of going through IVF, they have been unsuccessful in conceiving. Luke’s oldest daughter is adopted, so they have an intimate knowledge of how impactful adoption can be. They cannot wait to become parents and go on this journey together!
