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
Saturday May 02, 2026
Saturday May 02, 2026
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!
Sunday Apr 19, 2026
Sunday Apr 19, 2026
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!
Saturday Apr 04, 2026
Saturday Apr 04, 2026
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!
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
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/
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
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/
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
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/
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
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/
Sunday Oct 12, 2025
Sunday Oct 12, 2025
Carolyn Kim is the Vice President of Corporate Affairs for UPS Canada, leading policy issues related to sustainability, transportation and supply chains, as well as international trade, customs, and labour. She brings nearly two decades of land use, sustainability, and transportation policy and planning experience.
Carolyn is a wealth of knowledge in these uncertain and shifting times for anybody dealing across North American borders. I took so many notes, and Carolyn dropped so many knowledge bombs, we had to split this interview into two parts!
Connect with Caroline:
- Canada/US customs cheat sheet - worth its weight in gold!
- Small business shipping tools: ups.com/mybiz
- Webinar replay: "Navigate the New Norms: Essential Insights on U.S. Trade and Tariff Changes for Cross-Border Shipping" (passcode is y^DYLKq9)
Be sure to use these resources, they are sooooooo helpful!
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!
Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Carolyn Kim is the Vice President of Corporate Affairs for UPS Canada, leading policy issues related to sustainability, transportation and supply chains, as well as international trade, customs, and labour. She brings nearly two decades of land use, sustainability, and transportation policy and planning experience.
Carolyn is a wealth of knowledge in these uncertain and shifting times for anybody dealing across North American borders. I took so many notes, and Carolyn dropped so many knowledge bombs, we had to split this interview into two parts!
Connect with Caroline:
- Canada/US customs cheat sheet - worth its weight in gold!
- Small business shipping tools: ups.com/mybiz
- Webinar replay: "Navigate the New Norms: Essential Insights on U.S. Trade and Tariff Changes for Cross-Border Shipping" (passcode is y^DYLKq9)
Be sure to use these resources, they are sooooooo helpful!
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!
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
As a Mom of 3, Founder of YVR Creatives, Editor of The In-Between, and one of Vancouver's Top 25 Mom Bloggers of 2025, Christine Coughlin knows a thing or two about the imperfect art of parenting, mixed with the entrepreneur bug.
Join us as we discuss our endless curiosity as human beings, how to harness what comes naturally to you, and how to know when to "go for it" with a business idea. Be sure to catch her top 3 tips for building your own personal brand!
Connect with Christine:
- Website: https://the-inbetween.ca
- Website: https://yvrcreatives.ca
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamchristinecoughlin
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!