Ep. 45 - Ereka Vetrini Talks Food, Family & Following Your Passion

Moms, if you have a passion for something, don’t let anything get in the way of sharing it! That’s the advice of Ereka Vetrini, a foodie turned recipe creator whose personality, and warmth helped her surpass a million followers on Instagram over the last year! Gen X and Millennials probably remember Ereka from Season 1 of The Apprentice that debuted 20 years ago! This mom of two teens is a breath of fresh air and is unabashed in pursuing her passion for food and connection. Leaning on her Italian roots, Ereka puts her own twist on cooking and parenting-with no gatekeeping!Ereka first chatted with host Demetra Ganias last year and she is a must-listen if you missed it. As you’ll hear in this endearing conversation, Ereka is honest and invigorating.Hear her takes on:*why now is still the perfect time to jump into the creator economy and grab your slice of the audience…2 billion users and counting!*why her age (late 40’s and loving it!) is an asset to her success*asking your partner to take on more at home so you have space to pursue your career (with inspiration from Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg)*how to get picky eaters to give new meals a try*all of Ereka’s beauty must-haves and splurges, from skincare to workoutsEreka has a special discount code for MomCast listeners for her line of beautiful aprons-a kitchen staple that is both fashionable and functional!Visit her brand By Ereka and use code FRIENDS20 for 20% off your favorite apron.Don’t forget to follow her @erekav and check out her website cookingwithereka.comFind us at thelocalmomsnetwork.comFollow us on IG @thelocalmomsnetworkSend us your ideas for our next podcast!Email [email protected]