From Apple To Oranges

Why She Stayed In Florida Even After A Hurricane Hit With Ivette Rodriguez

Leave A Voice Message Or A Text Message Here! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572048/fan_mail/new] We talk with Yvette Rodriguez about leaving Brooklyn for Central Florida, the mindset shift that comes with starting over, and why she stayed even after a brutal hurricane season. She also shares how her journey as a teen mom leads her to build Beyond Pregnancy Care, a support hub for families who feel overwhelmed and alone.  • moving from Brooklyn to Kissimmee for safety and opportunity  • surviving the shock of hurricanes soon after arriving in Florida  • watching Brooklyn change through gentrification and feeling displaced when visiting  • realizing how mindset limits what we think is possible  • missing New York community, walking culture, and the food that tastes like home  • taking kids back to New York to pass down memories and identity  • founding Beyond Pregnancy Care after an unplanned teen pregnancy and years of pushing past “you can’t”  • supporting moms, dads, and co-parents through parenting classes and practical resources  • preventing crisis through education on safety, stress, and infant care  • how to contact Beyond Pregnancy Care through the website, phone, and social media  Share this with another New Yorker that lives in Florida  Visit Beyond Pregnancy Cares Website https://beyondpregnancycare.com/ [https://beyondpregnancycare.com/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572048/support]

"It's NOT The Water!" Mike & Mario From Dough Boyz Pizzeria

Leave A Voice Message Or A Text Message Here! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572048/fan_mail/new] “It’s not the water.” That simple line has started arguments, and turned Dough Boyz into a must-try stop for anyone chasing a real New York style slice in Central Florida. We’re sitting down with Mario and Mike, the duo behind Doughboys Pizza, to talk about how a Staten Island upbringing, a lifetime in pizzerias, and a whole lot of hustle landed them in the Orlando area with locations in Oviedo and Longwood. We dig into the move itself: why they chose the Metro Orlando suburbs instead of the high-rent tourist zones, pizza culture and how their slogan was born. They also share what New Yorkers often forget: there’s plenty of bad pizza back home too vs. here in Florida, and skill matters more than myths. Then the story gets real. Mario opens up about layoffs, stress, and a season where faith didn’t make life easier, it made the path clearer. We talk friendship and business, the behind-the-scenes of running two shops, how they handle love and hate on social media, and the community work they do through school support and outreach. If you’ve ever moved from New York to Florida, missed the taste of home, or dreamed about building a small business that actually means something, this one will stick with you. Subscribe, share the episode with a New Yorker in Florida, and leave a review so more people can find the show.   Visit Their Website and Order Now!   https://doughboyzpizzaoviedo.com/ [https://doughboyzpizzaoviedo.com/] Follow Dough Boyz Pizzeria On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/doughboyzpizzafl?igsh=aWN0anZka3R6ZmQz&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/doughboyzpizzafl?igsh=aWN0anZka3R6ZmQz&utm_source=qr] Follow Lizzette Perez on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lizzetteperez?igsh=MXV2NTdkNDVwcjEyeQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/lizzetteperez?igsh=MXV2NTdkNDVwcjEyeQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr]@LizzettePerez Follow Lizzette Perez on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lizzetteandthecity?_r=1&_t=ZT-96BLGd520wY [https://www.tiktok.com/@lizzetteandthecity?_r=1&_t=ZT-96BLGd520wY] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572048/support]

New York Tony Said My Guest Don't Have a New York Accent... But Does He?

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Why New York Made Him Unbreakable With Chef Juvon

Leave A Voice Message Or A Text Message Here! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572048/fan_mail/new] Hearing Chef Juvon's story reminded me of how I felt watching the Movie Forest Gump, amazed at how many things he has experience and accomplished in life.  What a journey he has been on.   One minute Chef Javon is talking Brooklyn blocks and New York toughness, the next he’s walking us through dialysis needles, Mount Sinai transplant calls at 2am, and what it really takes to rebuild a life from scratch in Florida. His story is bigger than “New Yorker moved to Florida” it’s about survival, reinvention, and the strange way a career can zigzag from music to medicine to the chef world without losing its purpose.   He share's what it was like for him having to experience dialysis while waiting on a kidney and how God has guided his path while his faith followed through to his restoration and he gives God all the glory!   Follow Chef Juvon on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chefjuvon?igsh=MWt1aWJ6cnpuM2J3Yg== [https://www.instagram.com/chefjuvon?igsh=MWt1aWJ6cnpuM2J3Yg==] Follow Elevated Eats On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elevatedeatsbychefjuvon?igsh=MWFydXBneTVvYWc2Mg== [https://www.instagram.com/elevatedeatsbychefjuvon?igsh=MWFydXBneTVvYWc2Mg==] Elevated Eats linktr.ee/elevatedeatsbychefjuvon As discussed on the show: Our Legacy  https://www.ourlegacyfl.org/ [https://www.ourlegacyfl.org/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572048/support]

A Brooklyn Wake Up Call: The Decision That Saved His Life with Arcy Vazquez

Leave A Voice Message Or A Text Message Here! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572048/fan_mail/new] Arcy, known online as Eternal Coach, grew up in Brooklyn in the 70s and 80s, where staying safe meant staying aware, and where “normal” could include knives, fights, and the constant pressure to prove yourself.  He shares the moment his mom pulled up while he was on the corner and gave him a life saving choice. That moment plus what happened after,  is when he realized you can leave New York, but New York does not immediately leave you. We also dig into what he does now as a life coach after retiring from the Navy and how he feels about Florida after being here just 3 years. Follow Arcy The Eternal Coach https://www.instagram.com/eternalcoach?igsh=MWZwaWM1bWRxb3poMA== [https://www.instagram.com/eternalcoach?igsh=MWZwaWM1bWRxb3poMA==] Visit The Website  https://eternalcoach.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaARJ7uBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAacP45__gTisAQLBK6RdL6kiPEopuLO4qK43XVlNH0fAA7hZlgxuNLuOhravEg_aem_o_bQLqfulvK4mq7bX8Zw7g [https://eternalcoach.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaARJ7uBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAacP45__gTisAQLBK6RdL6kiPEopuLO4qK43XVlNH0fAA7hZlgxuNLuOhravEg_aem_o_bQLqfulvK4mq7bX8Zw7g] Help send me, Lizzette Perez to a special retreat for Moms like me with special needs kids.  My twins, Mia and Maya were micro preemies and have Cerebral Palsy.  Listen to episode 1 to learn more about my journey.  Besitos to you!  https://labeledandloved.networkforgood.com/projects/263440-lizzette-perez-s-fundraiser?fbclid=IwZnRzaAPeHelleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEehKNOt12egjyNjg4KAL6EKPfuJ1os0hn0016v3gWXC5Yg93wCndPvViV_UBU_aem_-qclcBvRHEHJbL6cQTryVA Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to Subscribe so you don't miss the next episode' Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572048/support]