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 9, 2015
Jul 9, 2015
10 min
I get asked this question a LOT - how did you get the idea for Easy Daysies and become an entrepreneur off the kitchen table? Well, here is the (short and sweet) answer!
Jul 6, 2015
Jul 6, 2015
15 min
Elaine chats with parenting expert and award-winning author Debbie Pokornik of www.empoweringnrg.com about the touchy ("He's touching me!") subject of sibling rivalry. After hearing this, you will actually want your kids to have a disagreement so you can use these awesome proactive techniques to make your life easier!
Jul 2, 2015
Jul 2, 2015
23 min
Pamela Martin was a trailblazing mom in business, becoming among other things the first female news anchor in BC (there are lots now!). She talks about the need to dream big and go for it - you will love the story of how she "accidentally" got her first news job!
Jun 29, 2015
Jun 29, 2015
22 min
Join Elaine and our 3 awesome mom guests who discuss the pros and cons of having their children in French Immersion, or any specialized school program.
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Jun 26, 2015
Jun 26, 2015
18 min
Maria Locker, CEO of Mompreneurs Showcase Group, shares what it takes to perform the balancing act to become a Mompreneur of distinction.
Jun 25, 2015
Jun 25, 2015
6 min
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!
Jun 23, 2015
Jun 23, 2015
17 min
Who better to share tips about success in business and parenting than Julie Cole, co-founder of Mabel's Labels. Hint: Don't sweat the small stuff! Julie has become a friend and inspiration since I had the pleasure of meeting her.
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Jun 23, 2015
Jun 23, 2015
11 min
Elaine and her husband Ron discuss the merits of screen time for children and its effect on communication. They also provide tips for limiting screen time, and resources for "good" screen time.
Jun 21, 2015
Jun 21, 2015
14 min
Whether you have built a business you want to sell, are just considering starting your own business, or are selling for home parties, you must be able to deliver the "perfect pitch" if you are to successfully sell. Elaine breaks down the 5 "must-dos" and gives 5 important tips to help you deliver your best pitch ever!
Jun 21, 2015
Jun 21, 2015
15 min
Here are 6 powerful business tips I picked up at a recent conference, from amazing speakers like Jack Canfield, the Chicken Soup For The Soul guy, and Thomas Bahler, a musician who worked with Elvis!