The Recipe for Building a Dream ft. Jonida Preka Morelli
Season 2, Episode 7 of RAW the Podcast
Key Topics 🔑
Cooking with minimal ingredients
Navigating parenting and business
Lessons from being on MasterChef
The power of community
How to stay grounded and real on social media
RAW Season 2, Episode 7: The Recipe for Building a Dream ft. Jonida Preka MorelliIn this week’s episode of RAW, host Alison Hite (Thacker) sits down with Jonida Preka Morelli—home cook, content creator, and founder of Tricks in the Kitchen.
Jonida shares her powerful story of resilience, moving from communist Albania to Cleveland, Ohio as a teenager and building a brand rooted in authenticity, creativity, and simplicity. A classically trained pianist and mom of two, Jonida has built a loyal following by showing up just as she is—messy kitchen and all.
Her story is a reminder that anyone with passion, grit, and a little olive oil can build something beautiful.
“You learn when you try.” — Jonida
Meet our guest, Jonida Preka Morelli!
Jonida Preka Morelli is a home cook, content creator, and founder of Tricks in the Kitchen. Born in communist Albania, Jonida moved to the U.S. as a teenager and built a brand around creative, healthy, and affordable cooking. She’s a classically trained pianist, a mom, and a fierce advocate for keeping it real on social media. Her food is Mediterranean-inspired, nourishing, and always made with love.
Connect with Jonida: @tricksinthekitchen | tricksinthekitchen.com
This episode is sponsored by The Green Farm Juicery
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