From Apple To Oranges

Lizzette Perez
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This Podcast is about the New Yorkers that now live in Florida.  Real stories, real people, real moments happening both in New York and Florida.    Besitos to you,  I'm your host Lizzette Perez.  I moved to Florida as a teen and at first hated Florida.  I wanted to move back but I started a career in Radio soon after high school and slowly fell in love with Orlando which is New Yorks 6th Borough!   I hope you enjoy this podcast!  Subscribe and tell me why you left New York for Florida!  I would love to hear your story on the show one day!

  1. A Realtor's Checklist For New Yorkers Moving To Florida with Jessica Morales Cabrera

    Jun 5

    A Realtor's Checklist For New Yorkers Moving To Florida with Jessica Morales Cabrera

    Leave A Voice Message Or A Text Message Here! You can’t “just move to Florida” and expect it to feel like New York with better weather. Jessica Morales Cabrera, a Central Florida realtor originally from the Bronx, joins us to break down what people wish they knew before relocating, especially the slower pace, the neighborhood-by-neighborhood vibe changes, and why culture shock is normal. Find out the unusual and unlikely place Jessica and I met the very first time.  Jessica also shares her transition story on why she moved from The Bronx to central Florida, why she went back and then ended up back in Florida anyway!   If you’re thinking about moving to Florida from New York, subscribe, share this with a friend planning a move, and leave a review so more people can find the guidance before they pack a single box. Email: jessica@wheatleyrealtygroup.com IG: @jessie_flrealtor TikTok: jessie_flrealtor Facebook: Jessica M. Cabrera  This June 2026,  I am raising funds to help Moms like me who has a child with a disability or special diagnosis to  attend a special weekend retreat in Las Vegas to connect, receive respite, and support around a fun event curated just for us.  Please donate a little something below to help lower to cost so we can attend.  https://labeledandloved.networkforgood.com/projects/263440-lizzette-perez-s-fundraiser If you are a Mom interested in learning more, get connected here! www.LabeledAndLoved.org    Support the show

    38 min
  2. Why She Stayed In Florida Even After A Hurricane Hit With Ivette Rodriguez

    May 19

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

    Leave A Voice Message Or A Text Message Here! 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/ Support the show

    50 min

  3. May 8

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

    Leave A Voice Message Or A Text Message Here! “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/ Follow Dough Boyz Pizzeria On Instagram 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@LizzettePerez Follow Lizzette Perez on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lizzetteandthecity?_r=1&_t=ZT-96BLGd520wY Support the show

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

    Apr 28

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

    Leave A Voice Message Or A Text Message Here! Send A Text Or A Voicemail To The Show!  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572048/fan_mail/new Support the show

    48 min
  5. Why New York Made Him Unbreakable With Chef Juvon

    Apr 21

    Why New York Made Him Unbreakable With Chef Juvon

    Leave A Voice Message Or A Text Message Here! 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== Follow Elevated Eats On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elevatedeatsbychefjuvon?igsh=MWFydXBneTVvYWc2Mg== Elevated Eats linktr.ee/elevatedeatsbychefjuvon As discussed on the show: Our Legacy  https://www.ourlegacyfl.org/ Support the show

    58 min
  6. A Brooklyn Wake Up Call: The Decision That Saved His Life with Arcy Vazquez

    Apr 14

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

    Leave A Voice Message Or A Text Message Here! 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== Visit The Website  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

    38 min
  7. A Flordian Lives the NYC Life For A Month With Michel'le Valentin

    Apr 7

    A Flordian Lives the NYC Life For A Month With Michel'le Valentin

    Leave A Voice Message Or A Text Message Here! My guest, Michele Valentine is a Floridian, living in Orlando and heads to Manhattan for work and quickly learns what it really takes to survive NYC in winter: layers, street smarts, and a crash course in the subway that includes wrong trains, getting lost, and figuring out how to move at New York speed without getting swallowed by the crowd. I invited her on the show to get her perspective of New York City as a Floridian and see if it has made an impact on her in any good or bad way.   Michel'le is no stranger to traveling alone and explains how solo travel started for her with Greece and turned into a life rule: stop waiting for people to join you. As a travel agent focused on solo travel, she breaks down how to start small, what to think about for safety, and where to find free planning resources and travel guides at SolamenteTravel.com.If you’ve ever wanted to travel alone, visit New York City, or just shake yourself out of a routine, this one will light a spark. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a push, and leave a review. Visit Her Website: https://www.solamentetravel.com/ Follow Michel'le on TikTok  https://www.tiktok.com/@marievalee?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow Me, Lizzette Perez on TikTok  https://www.tiktok.com/@lizzetteandthecity?_r=1&_t=ZT-95KZvqb5NcM Send me on a retreat with Moms like me who has a child with Special Needs.  Listen to Episode 1 to hear about my journey with my twins who both have Cerebral Palsey and click to support my fundraiser to help lower the cost of the retreat!   Besitos to you!  Lizzette Perez https://labeledandloved.networkforgood.com/projects/263440-lizzette-perez-s-fundraiser?fbclid=IwZnRzaAPeHelleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEehKNOt12egjyNjg4KAL6EKPfuJ1os0hn0016v3gWXC5Yg93wCndPvViV_UBU_aem_-qclcBvRHEHJbL6cQTryVA Support the show

    47 min

  8. Mar 30

    When Gun Violence Hits Home With Natasha Betancourt & Erica OBrien

    Leave A Voice Message Or A Text Message Here! A single moment can erase a whole future and leave a family doing math with memories. I’m Lizzette Perez, and this week I have two friends with me that share a story, that’s heavy but necessary: two mothers, two sons, two different states, and the same ending. Natasha Betancourt my childhood best friend (From The Bronx,  in NYC) opens up about losing her son Nicholas Vargas Jr. to gun violence in New York. Erica O’Brien (originally from the Bronx, now in Orlando) shares how she moved to Florida to give her son Phil a better life, and still lost him to gun violence in Florida. If you’ve ever believed “it could never happen to me,” this conversation challenges that belief. We talk about what grief really looks like years later: guilt that doesn’t shut off, PTSD, anger that comes in waves, and the pressure to stay strong for the siblings also dealing with grief. Natasha and Erica share how siblings and grandkids carry the loss, how a home can feel haunting by their absence, and why rituals like birthdays, angel anniversaries, favorite meals, and cremation can become lifelines. They also say plainly what not to say to a grieving parent and what kind of support actually helps. Then we move toward prevention and purpose. Erica explains her nonprofit work and her mission to fund youth programs and bring back youth centers, especially for middle school and high school kids who need safe outlets. We get into gun safety, locked storage, access, and why community support can change a kid’s path before a tragedy happens. Natasha shares her experience with No Voice Unheard  If this hits your heart, please leave these Moms a comment and review so more people can find these stories and this message. Contact No Voice Unheard in NYC https://www.instagram.com/novoiceunheard?igsh=MnpvaHplZ2hlaG9q Donate To Emagine Inc. Youth Empowerment https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/support-our-mission-donate-to-stop-the-violence-hear-the-music Follow Emagine Inc. On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/1B4tJ1BFni/?mibextid=wwXIfr Support the show

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This Podcast is about the New Yorkers that now live in Florida.  Real stories, real people, real moments happening both in New York and Florida.    Besitos to you,  I'm your host Lizzette Perez.  I moved to Florida as a teen and at first hated Florida.  I wanted to move back but I started a career in Radio soon after high school and slowly fell in love with Orlando which is New Yorks 6th Borough!   I hope you enjoy this podcast!  Subscribe and tell me why you left New York for Florida!  I would love to hear your story on the show one day!

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  • Creator
    Lizzette Perez
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 From Apple To Oranges
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    From Apple To Oranges