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

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

Author: Local Moms Network July 1, 2025 Duration: 30:07
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 demetra@thelocalmomsnetwork.com

Hosted by Demetra Ganias-a writer and mother of three who’s navigating the same daily realities-MomCast is a conversation from the trenches of modern parenting. This podcast, from the Local Moms Network, moves beyond simple tips to explore the nuanced, often unspoken layers of family life, culture, and society that shape our days. Demetra guides honest talks with both leading experts and fellow moms who get it, tackling questions about child development, personal identity, and the balancing act that rarely feels balanced. The dialogue here is less about perfect answers and more about shared understanding, offering perspectives that resonate whether you’re in the car line or stealing a quiet moment. It’s a space where the complexities of raising kids intersect with everything else, acknowledging that motherhood is as much about the world we’re preparing our children for as it is about the snack currently ground into the car seat. Tune in for a genuine, sometimes messy, but always connecting look at this defining chapter. You’ll find a sense of community in this podcast, a feeling that someone is putting words to your own experience, making the journey feel a little less solitary and a lot more seen.
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