Are you a busy mom or entrepreneur? Take a deep breath and create a better life for you and your family! Elaine Tan Comeau, founder of Easy Daysies (www.easydaysies.com a favorite winning pitch on Dragons' Den, Canada's Shark Tank), mom of 3, wife, foodie, stroke survivor, former school teacher, author & speaker, and Mompreneur of the Year in Canada, talks to you about Creating Better family, health, mental health, business and self, all straight from the kitchen table - where it started for her and where it can start for you! This season’s guests include Greg McKeown (author of runaway bestseller Essentialism), Erica Ehm (pioneering MuchMusic VJ), Tonia Jahshan (W100 #1 Canadian female entrepreneur), Ann Douglas (CBC Radio parenting expert/columnist), Dr Vanessa Lapointe (registered psychologist and parenting expert), Tara Teng (Miss World 2012), Brian Dixon (author of Start With Your People) and more! I am so happy to have you join me!
Episodes
Jul 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
50 min
Join us as Patrice outlines her journey from childhood smells and memories, to front-of-house restaurant work and management, to back-of-house restaurant work (most people go in the other direction!), to starting up her own Kimchi food company!
Learn:
- Why you should try lots of different paths, so you can not only figure out what you want to do, but eliminate what you don't want to do
- 3 reasons why eating kimchi is beneficial for health - including weight loss!
- Why retail shelves may not be the most profitable direction to take your company - and what some great alternatives are
Connect with Patrice:
- Website: https://taegukimchi.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookingwithpatrice/
Connect with Elaine:
- Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com
- Instagram: @elainetancomeau
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine
Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/
Episode Sponsor:
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Jun 20, 2026
Jun 20, 2026
26 min
In part 2 of this amazing interview with Jessica, join us to learn:
- How to identify creeping self-doubt, and surround yourself with the support you need to overcome it
- How to establish your priorities and know when to take risks
- How to make tough decisions when the outcome is uncertain
- Advice for people considering a big life/career move
Women entrepreneurs tend to be so tough on themselves - let Jessica help you remove doubt - let's go, you've got this!
Connect with Jessica:
Connect with Elaine:
- Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com
- Instagram: @elainetancomeau
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine
Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/
Episode Sponsor:
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Jun 1, 2026
Jun 1, 2026
27 min
Join Jessica in this inspiration-packed episode as she recounts:
- Moving countries and with her family of four earlier this year
- Knowing when to make such a big leap
- How global experience helps with change and uncertainty
- How to unlock performance in a team environment
- How Jessica gives back to Latin American immigrants through a special mentorship program
- and more!
Connect with Jessica:
Connect with Elaine:
- Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com
- Instagram: @elainetancomeau
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine
Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/
Episode Sponsor:
Episode Sponsor: UPS, visit https://www.ups.com/ca/en/business-solutions/grow-your-business.page to save up to 50% on your shipping!
May 2, 2026
May 2, 2026
34 min
Join women's hormone expert Morgana as she teaches us about the facts and myths of women's hormonal journey.
Learn:
- How to restore hormonal balance in 45 days
- Why weight-loss research historically being done mostly on men makes a big difference to our understanding
- The brain changes that happen with puberty, post-partum, and menopause
- 3 top tips for hormonal balancing
- 4-7-8 breathing
and more!
Connect with Morgana:
- Website: https://thisisntadiet.com
- Book: Read This When You're Done Dieting
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shedwithmorgana/
Connect with Elaine:
- Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com
- Instagram: @elainetancomeau
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine
Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/
Episode Sponsor:
Episode Sponsor: UPS, visit https://www.ups.com/ca/en/business-solutions/grow-your-business.page to save up to 50% on your shipping!
Apr 19, 2026
Apr 19, 2026
30 min
Welcome back to Season 14 of the Elaine's Kitchen Table Podcast!
Let's face it, small business entrepreneurs are usually "visionaries", but not often natural salespeople.
Join one of my own mentors, Scott Wilson, a sales expert with Sales Xceleration, as we discuss:
- When to hire your first salesperson
- What separates "good" from "great" salespeople
- How to use AI in your business - and how not to!
- What if you are NOT a natural salesperson
Scott has a wealth of knowledge and over 30 years' experience, he is worth listening to!
Connect with Scott:
- Website: https://salesxceleration.bullseyelocations.com/salesxceleration/advisors/scott-wilson/27490404
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-wilson2149
Connect with Elaine:
- Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com
- Instagram: @elainetancomeau
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine
Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/
Episode Sponsor:
Episode Sponsor: UPS, visit https://www.ups.com/ca/en/business-solutions/grow-your-business.page to save up to 50% on your shipping!
Apr 4, 2026
Apr 4, 2026
30 min
Welcome back to Season 14 of the Elaine's Kitchen Table Podcast!
Let's face it, small business entrepreneurs are usually "visionaries", but not often natural salespeople.
Join one of my own mentors, Scott Wilson, a sales expert with Sales Xceleration, as we discuss:
- Untangling the 4 top sales myths
- Fixing the top 3 sales mistakes
- How to become the "flat tire" call for your sales leads and customers
Scott has a wealth of knowledge and over 30 years' experience, he is worth listening to!
Connect with Scott:
- Website: https://salesxceleration.bullseyelocations.com/salesxceleration/advisors/scott-wilson/27490404
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-wilson2149
Connect with Elaine:
- Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com
- Instagram: @elainetancomeau
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine
Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/
Episode Sponsor:
Episode Sponsor: UPS, visit https://www.ups.com/ca/en/business-solutions/grow-your-business.page to save up to 50% on your shipping!
Jan 14, 2026
Jan 14, 2026
16 min
Join Elaine on the set of filming a CBC Dragons' Den update for Easy Daysies with producer Adam Avrashi, audio engineer Matt Wolfson and Cameraman David Hill, as they share what they see in common amongst the most successful of the hundreds and thousands of business people who pitch to Dragons' Den (Canadian version of Shark Tank) every year.
Connect with Elaine:
- Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com
- Instagram: @elainetancomeau
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine
Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/
Jan 14, 2026
Jan 14, 2026
27 min
In this 3-part series, we recount our journey with Easy Daysies to the Dragons’ Den (the Canadian version of Shark Tank). This episode is about what happens after the taping of the show – signing the deal, the airing of the show, and all the craziness that surrounds it! Hopefully this will provide motivation and inspiration to anyone who is thinking about applying for a business reality TV show.
Connect with Elaine:
- Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com
- Instagram: @elainetancomeau
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine
Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/
Jan 14, 2026
Jan 14, 2026
37 min
In this 3-part series, we recount our journey with Easy Daysies to the Dragons’ Den (the Canadian version of Shark Tank). This episode is about the taping of the show - there's a little more going on than you see on TV! Hopefully this will provide motivation and inspiration to anyone who is thinking about applying for a business reality TV show.
Connect with Elaine:
- Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com
- Instagram: @elainetancomeau
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine
Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/
Jan 14, 2026
Jan 14, 2026
16 min
In this 3-part series, we recount our journey with Easy Daysies to the Dragons' Den (the Canadian version of Shark Tank). This episode is all about the auditions, probably the most nerve-wracking part of the whole journey! Hopefully this will provide motivation and inspiration to anyone who is thinking about applying for a business reality TV show.
Connect with Elaine:
- Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com
- Instagram: @elainetancomeau
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine
Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/