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
Monday Aug 19, 2024
Monday Aug 19, 2024
Kirsten is a dear friend (and one of the first people to take Easy Daysies into her toy store). She is also a "Playologist"! In this episode, we discuss how PLAY can make you a better and more profitable business person. Play leads to discovery, lowers stress, and has a host of other benefits we discuss here! And stay tuned for episode 128, where we talk about children at play!
Show Notes: https://elaineskitchentable.com/kirsten
Connect with Kirsten at Integrate Play Solutions:
- Website: https://integrateplay.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstenplaying/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstenplaying/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratePlaySolutions
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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Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
My guest Dunia Tozy is an experienced videographer and photographer who shares with us:
- 3 reasons video marketing is very important for your small business
- 3 top tips and strategies to create awesome videos
- and much more!
If you have a product or service to promote on social media, you will want to get out your notebook!
Connect with Dunia:
- Websites:
http://www.duniatozy.ca/
http://www.love2media.ca/ - Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/duniatozycreative/
https://www.instagram.com/love2media/
Connect with Elaine:
Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/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!
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Monday Aug 05, 2024
More Mom Makers! Find out how Louise went from Etsy to opening 2 brick-and-mortar retail stores, and how Tara went from Etsy to getting her products on Walmart shelves!
Connect with Louise:
- Website: https://gastownsoapworks.ca/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sogasoap/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoGaSoap
Connect with Tara:
- Website: https://tinyteethers.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinyteethers.ca/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tinyteethers
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!
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Ann Douglas is back by popular demand! We first met her in Episode 90, where she talked about "parenting through the storm". Coincidentally, that is the title of one the more than 25 books Ann has authored!
This time Ann is here to help guide us through the process of writing and publishing our own book! This interview was so juicy we had to split it into 2 parts!
Where to find Ann: www.anndouglas.net
Ann's book Parenting Through the Storm on Amazon...
Ann's book Happy Parents, Happy Kids on Amazon...
Show notes: www.elaineskitchentable.com/108
Connect with Elaine:
Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elainetancomeau
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable
Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine
Elaine's company Easy Daysies:
Website: https://www.easydaysies.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/easydaysies/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/easydaysies
Twitter: https://twitter.com/easydaysies
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/EasyDaysies/
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!
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Ann Douglas is back by popular demand! We first met her in Episode 90, where she talked about "parenting through the storm". Coincidentally, that is the title of one the more than 25 books Ann has authored!
This time Ann is here to help guide us through the process of writing and publishing our own book! This interview was so juicy we had to split it into 2 parts, so enjoy Part 1, and be sure to subscribe for Part 2!
Where to find Ann: www.anndouglas.net
Ann's book Parenting Through the Storm on Amazon...
Ann's book Happy Parents, Happy Kids on Amazon...
Show notes: www.elaineskitchentable.com/108
Connect with Elaine:
Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elainetancomeau
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable
Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine
Elaine's company Easy Daysies:
Website: https://www.easydaysies.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/easydaysies/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/easydaysies
Twitter: https://twitter.com/easydaysies
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/EasyDaysies/
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!
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
This episode we are taking a quick break from the "Mom Makers" series to talk about something almost all Mom Maker businesses can leverage for their business - Instagram!
My guest is Shannon Cox, marketing professor at Douglas College, and we talk about the latest tips and trends for small business Instagram users.
Connect with Shannon:
- Website: http://incisivemarketing.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonbloomfieldcox
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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Monday Jul 08, 2024
Monday Jul 08, 2024
Join us for a free master class in marketing from the CEO of one of the fastest growing companies in North America! Ashley may surprise you with what she has to say about reaching out to potential clients.
Connect with Ashley:
- Website: https://smashtess.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smashtess
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afreeborn
Connect with Elaine:
- Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/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!
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Buckle your seat belt, Ashley Freeborn, co-founder of Smash + Tess (insanely comfortable clothing, insanely growing company), tells her story of going from high school teacher to romper queen. Like many success stories, it was not carefully planned - Ashley and her company went where their customers rewarded them for going. There are so many great business and life lessons jam packed into this episode!
Connect with Ashley:
- Website: https://smashtess.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smashtess
Connect with Elaine:
- Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/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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Saturday Jun 29, 2024
Saturday Jun 29, 2024
Why do female-owned businesses in many industries statistically survive longer? Perhaps more women know what is at the heart of their business - why they do what they do, and what the purpose of their business is. If you know the H.E.A.R.T. of your business, you will help more people, and your business will grow!
Connect with Elaine:
- Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/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!
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Join Cinders as she takes us through her financial literacy book series for children!
We also talk about the business of publishing, mental health, and more. Grab a coffee and join us!
Show Notes: https://elaineskitchentable/179
Connect with Cinders:
- Website: https://moneybunnies.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneybunnies.co/
- Books: Money Bunnies Books
Connect with Elaine:
- Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/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!