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
Oct 12, 2025
Oct 12, 2025
18 min
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!
Oct 2, 2025
Oct 2, 2025
25 min
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!
Sep 18, 2025
Sep 18, 2025
38 min
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!
Sep 6, 2025
Sep 6, 2025
26 min
Glynis Tao is founder of Chase Your Dreams Consulting, and apparel business consulting & online marketing agency that specializes in SEO for e-commerce companies. Her tips and advice, however, work for any type of online sales!
Connect with Glynis:
- Website: https://glynistao.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glynistao/
- Podcast: https://glynistao.com/podcast/
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!
Jun 9, 2025
Jun 9, 2025
26 min
Glynis Tao is founder of Chase Your Dreams Consulting, and apparel business consulting & online marketing agency that specializes in SEO for e-commerce companies. Her tips and advice work for any type of online sales though!
Connect with Glynis:
- Website: https://glynistao.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glynistao/
- Podcast: https://glynistao.com/podcast/
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 22, 2025
May 22, 2025
30 min
WOW. If ever an interview had to be split into two parts, because there was so much meat of knowledge and wisdom shared, this is it.
Join Ariel and Kyle as they dive into what it takes to run a business with your spouse, while maintaining a healthy and strong relationship and family outside of work.
And this episode is not just about working well with your spouse. Kyle and Ariel have so much to share about finding your ideal niche and bringing more qualified leads to your business. They have coached couples who bring in 6 figures per month, and sometimes per day - so why not you too?
Connect with Kyle and Ariel:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couplepreneurs/
- Couplepreneurs Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/couplepreneurscommunity
- Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-couplepreneurs-show/id1742008020
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 16, 2025
May 16, 2025
37 min
WOW. If ever an interview had to be split into two parts, because there was so much meat of knowledge and wisdom shared, this is it.
Join Ariel and Kyle as they dive into what it takes to run a business with your spouse, while maintaining a healthy and strong relationship and family outside of work.
And this episode is not just about working well with your spouse. Kyle and Ariel have so much to share about finding your ideal niche and bringing more qualified leads to your business. They have coached couples who bring in 6 figures per month, and sometimes per day - so why not you too?
Connect with Kyle and Ariel:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couplepreneurs/
- Couplepreneurs Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/couplepreneurscommunity
- Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-couplepreneurs-show/id1742008020
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 6, 2025
May 6, 2025
59 min
Mom of 7. Masters in Conflict Resolution and Negotiations. MSNBC-featured Certified Hostage Negotiator. Author of The Confident Teen Blueprint.
We just found the female Chuck Norris!
Join Elaine and Karlene as we learn to "explain before you expect", resolve conflicts, and be a learning parent. Learn how to develop your parenting philosophy before someone else does for you.
Connect with Karlene:
- Website: https://www.karleensavage.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karleensavage/
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!
Oct 27, 2024
Oct 27, 2024
43 min
Learn why having a diverse workforce, even in a small business of only a handful of employees - is good for business!
Connect with Whilna:
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!
Oct 16, 2024
Oct 16, 2024
35 min
Do you know of any children who have yet to learn to read, or need some help? Listen in as Dr. Irene recounts her path from journalist, to psychologist, to literacy advocate and author of the Steps to Reading book series!
Connect with Irene:
- Website: https://www.stepstoreading.com
- Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/drirenedaria
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!