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Florida Living LIfe

Florida Living LIfe

Written by: Jamie and Julie
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FLORIDA LIVING LIFE

Nothing Is Off the Table


Florida Living Life is a high energy Florida lifestyle and foodie podcast and video series reaching millions of impressions annually across TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and podcast platforms.


Hosted by viral food influencer Jamie Waugh aka MR. PERFECT and best selling author and TEDx speaker Julie Riga, the show blends authentic food culture, real conversations, and Florida lifestyle storytelling into content audiences actually watch, share, and act on.


With hundreds of thousands of social video views, six figure professional reach, and a fast growing Florida focused audience, Florida Living Life delivers brand exposure that feels human, not scripted.

From restaurant tables to founder stories, from food tastings to unscripted moments, Florida Living Life turns experiences into shareable content and brands into conversations.


If it is real, it makes the cut.

If it is delicious, it gets featured.

If it sparks a reaction, it gets shared.


Florida Living Life.

Nothing is off the table.

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Episodes
  • New Jersey vs Florida Weather Fair Food Marriage Compromises and Steakhouse Debates
    Jan 23 2026

    New Jersey vs Florida Weather Fair Food Marriage Compromises and Steakhouse Debates


    In this Florida Living Life podcast episode we compare New Jersey weather vs Florida weather and talk about everyday life in West Palm Beach Florida and South Florida living. We cover weekend events in West Palm Beach including the Florida Fair Florida fair food Florida fair rides and things to do in Florida. The conversation turns to marriage and relationships including marriage compromise marriage humor real marriage conversations and food debates in marriage especially fair food versus going out to dinner. We wrap up with Florida dining culture favorite chain steakhouses in Florida and an honest take on Outback Steakhouse while sharing real life Florida lifestyle stories.


    Welcome to the Florida Living Life Podcast where we talk about real life real marriage and real Florida living.

    In this episode we start with a light conversation about the weather and quickly realize how different life feels when you compare New Jersey weather to Florida weather especially West Palm Beach Florida.

    We talk about the contrast between cold weather living in New Jersey and warm sunny Florida living including humidity winter temperatures and why Florida weather changes your lifestyle mindset and daily routines.

    We then shift into what is happening this weekend in West Palm Beach Florida including the Florida Fair. We cover Florida fair events Florida fair food Florida fair rides weekend activities in West Palm Beach and things to do in South Florida.

    This episode also dives into marriage and relationships with a very real and relatable conversation about compromise in marriage. Specifically the ongoing debate between eating fair food at the Florida fair versus going out to dinner afterward.

    We talk about relationship communication marriage challenges marriage humor and why making compromises in marriage can be one of the hardest but most important parts of a healthy relationship.

    You will hear an honest and funny discussion about food preferences marriage expectations and why fair food in Florida feels like a full experience not just a snack.

    We wrap up the episode by talking about favorite chain steakhouses in Florida including Outback Steakhouse. We share opinions on casual dining in Florida steakhouse chains in Florida and why Outback Steakhouse continues to be part of the Florida dining conversation.

    This episode is perfect for anyone interested in Florida lifestyle podcasts Florida living couples podcasts marriage conversations real life marriage stories West Palm Beach lifestyle content and people considering moving from New Jersey to Florida.

    If you love conversations about Florida weather Florida food Florida fairs marriage compromise and everyday life in the Sunshine State this episode is for you.




    WAYS TO WORK WITH US

    All opportunities are custom designed around your goals and marketing budget. We collaborate with you to create the right mix of storytelling, visibility, and content that fits your brand.

    • Brand sponsorships and content placement

    • Featured guest podcast interviews

    • Scenes From the Table live recordings

    • Food and lifestyle brand features

    • Virtual and on location options available

    Contact us for collabortations or guest appearences.

    https://www.floridalivinglife.com/

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    14 mins
  • Florida Living Life From New Jersey Weather to Florida Traffic Bagels Pizza and the Legacy of Chef Ennio Riga
    Jan 15 2026

    Florida Living Life From New Jersey Weather to Florida Traffic Bagels Pizza and the Legacy of Chef Ennio Riga


    This episode of Florida Living Life explores the New Jersey vs Florida lifestyle through food weather traffic and everyday living in West Palm Beach. Julie reflects on the life and legacy of Chef Ennio Riga author of Stay On Course while comparing New Jersey food New York food and Florida restaurants. The conversation covers Florida traffic road rage driving culture and the reality of relocating to Florida. Favorite food spots include McCabes Bagels Italia pizza Mario the Baker and standout gluten free pizza options in Florida. The episode blends family legacy Florida living dining out culture and honest lifestyle humor.


    In this candid and humorous episode of Florida Living Life, Julie and her husband dive into the real experience of relocating from New Jersey to Florida. From unpredictable weather and nonstop sunshine to some of the worst traffic imaginable this conversation is equal parts laughter reality and lifestyle reflection.

    The episode opens with personal storytelling including reflections on Julie’s late father Chef Ennio Riga whose legacy inspired her book Stay On Course The Life and Legacy of an Oregon Chef of the Stars. His influence on food standards flavor and connection is a recurring theme especially when comparing New Jersey food to Florida restaurants.

    Listeners are taken on a foodie tour through West Palm Beach with honest reviews of pizza bagels and gluten free options. From McCabes Bagels that feel like a bite of New Jersey to standout pizza spots like Italia and Mario the Baker the verdict might surprise lifelong Northerners. Florida food holds its own even if the water does not help the bagels.

    The conversation also touches on modern social media realities including TikTok versus Instagram followings road rage culture Florida driving habits and the mysterious disappearance of blinkers statewide. Add in frequent dining out confessions marriage humor and lifestyle observations and this episode feels like sitting at the table with friends who tell the truth and order dessert anyway.

    The episode wraps with gratitude laughter and a promise to continue exploring Florida living one restaurant one story and one traffic jam at a time.

    Topics and Keywords Covered

    Florida living

    New Jersey vs Florida lifestyle

    West Palm Beach food scene

    Best bagels in Florida

    McCabes Bagels West Palm Beach

    Florida pizza spots

    Gluten free pizza Florida

    Italia pizza

    Mario the Baker

    New Jersey food comparison

    Florida traffic and road rage

    Relocating to Florida

    Food culture comparison

    Chef Ennio Riga

    Stay On Course book

    Life and legacy storytelling

    Florida lifestyle podcast

    Dining out in Florida

    Family legacy and food




    WAYS TO WORK WITH US

    All opportunities are custom designed around your goals and marketing budget. We collaborate with you to create the right mix of storytelling, visibility, and content that fits your brand.

    • Brand sponsorships and content placement

    • Featured guest podcast interviews

    • Scenes From the Table live recordings

    • Food and lifestyle brand features

    • Virtual and on location options available

    📞 Call or Text: 973.281.6896

    📧 julie@julieriga.com


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    12 mins
  • Palm Beach Food Spots Reality TV Vibes and Living the Florida Lifestyle
    Jan 9 2026
    🎙️ Florida Living Life Podcast

    Episode Show Notes: Palm Beach Food Spots Reality TV Vibes and Living the Florida Lifestyle

    In this episode of Florida Living Life we dive into what it is really like living in Florida through the lens of Palm Beach food culture Florida lifestyle experiences and a little reality TV curiosity. From Italian food standards shaped by a chef father to Meatball Monday specials hidden gems on Dixie Highway and Clematis Street favorites we explore Florida living one bite at a time. We talk Palm Beach lifestyle social scenes Florida restaurants local favorites foodie opinions Florida mindset and why watching life in Florida on TV hits different when you actually live here. If you are thinking about moving to Florida relocating to Florida or just curious about life in Florida this episode gives you a real unscripted look at Florida lifestyle food Florida community and everyday experiences in West Palm Beach Palm Beach Boca Raton and Delray Beach.

    🍽️ Restaurants and Locations Mentioned

    Italian and Pizza

    • Lenore’s on Clematis Street West Palm Beach
    • Grotto Pizza West Palm Beach
    • Cafe Med West Palm Beach Dixie Highway

    Foodie Favorites and Local Staples

    • The Hive West Palm Beach Dixie Highway
    • Rocco’s Tacos Clematis Street West Palm Beach
    • Rocco’s Tacos Boca Raton
    • Batch Gastropub Clematis Street West Palm Beach
    • Batch Gastropub Delray Beach

    Other Spots and Experiences

    • Tea House in Palm Beach
    • Clematis Street West Palm Beach
    • Dixie Highway West Palm Beach
    • Pickleball venue in Palm Beach
    • Local bar and DJ party location in Palm Beach

    Yes The Hive still has the best burger in Palm Beach and yes we said it again because consistency matters.

    🌴 Topics Covered
    • Florida lifestyle podcast conversations
    • Living in Florida full time
    • What it is like living in Palm Beach
    • Florida food scene and restaurant culture
    • Italian food standards and chef family influence
    • Reality TV filmed in Palm Beach Florida
    • Florida mindset and lifestyle differences
    • Building a life in Florida
    • Florida community and social scenes
    • Clematis Street vs Dixie Highway food debate
    • Florida hidden gems and local favorites




    WAYS TO WORK WITH US

    All opportunities are custom designed around your goals and marketing budget. We collaborate with you to create the right mix of storytelling, visibility, and content that fits your brand.

    • Brand sponsorships and content placement

    • Featured guest podcast interviews

    • Scenes From the Table live recordings

    • Food and lifestyle brand features

    • Virtual and on location options available

    📞 Call or Text: 862 812 0711

    📧 julie@julieriga.com


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    12 mins
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