

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 May 09, 2022
Lessons We Teach Our Kids From Doing Chores (replay)
Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
Chores teach children so many life skills: socially, ethically, and personally. It is important for children to realize the importance of each person’s contribution in the world and it begins at home, where they can realize their own part in the big picture!
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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/
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Friday Apr 15, 2022
Friday Apr 15, 2022
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!
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/
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Saturday Apr 09, 2022
Saturday Apr 09, 2022
Does the thought of running a business with your spouse give you the warm fuzzies or chills? Elaine and Ron discuss their experiences working together on Easy Daysies, and give their formula for you to L.O.V.E. being in business together!
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/
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Thursday Mar 31, 2022
The Best Times to Post on Social Media (replay)
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
The last thing you want is for your social media efforts to go unseen. By posting at the right time, you greatly increase your chances of success! Here are some tips on when during the day and week to post for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Pinterest.
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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/
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Thursday Mar 24, 2022
146 - How To Become Unstoppable with Maria Luisa Boyce
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Join Maria Luisa as we talk about becoming an "unstoppable" woman in small business. Maria Luisa has a ton of knowledge and experience, including working with the Women Exporter's Program at UPS Canada.
Maria Luisa is Vice President of Global Public Affairs at UPS, so she's kind of a big deal!
Connect with Maria Luisa:
- Women Exporter's Program at UPS Canada
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marialuisaboyceoconnell
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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Sunday Mar 20, 2022
Effective Communication With Your Tween with Debbie Pokornik (replay)
Sunday Mar 20, 2022
Sunday Mar 20, 2022
I loved talking with Debbie so much the first time (Episode 9 - Sibling Rivalry), that I had her back!
This time we are talking about how to communicate with your "tween".
We talk about:
• Just what age a tween is
• Debbie's 3 most important tips to facilitate the best communication with your tween
• The one tip she would give to have better communication with your tween today
• Her book "Break Free Of Parenting Pressures"
Debbie's website can be found at http://empoweringnrg.com/
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/
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Saturday Mar 12, 2022
Erica Ehm - Ask For What You Want (Replay)
Saturday Mar 12, 2022
Saturday Mar 12, 2022
You may know Erica Ehm as a pioneering “VJ” (video-jockey) on MuchMusic (Canada’s equivalent to MTV) in the 80’s and 90’s, but she is that and so much more!
In this wide-ranging discussion, Erica shares her wisdom on:
- Asking for what you want, the simple strategy that got here started in the competitive entertainment TV business
- How to be an ally for those you love who are struggling with mental health issues
- Her mother’s life-changing words to her at age 8, along with notes from her own parenting journey
- How she told her kids “Mommy comes first”, and it empowered them to know and show respect for women
And more!
If you would like to live a life where you are able to make bold choices and successfully act on them, this is the episode for you!
Where to find Erica:
Twitter: twitter.com/EricaEhm
Instagram: instagram.com/ericaehm
Yummy Mummy Club: ymc.ca
Website: www.ericaehm.com
Show Notes: https://elaineskitchentable.com/089
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/
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Thursday Mar 03, 2022
145 - Postpartum Depression with Yalda Kazemi - Part 2
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
The goal of my podcast is to challenge AND inspire, and Yalda's birth story is one of the best examples I have heard of the challenging/inspiring combination. Grab a coffee and a box of kleenex and join us!
Connect with Yalda:
Website: https://stylesteem.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stylesteem
Yalda's Book: Unapologetic Truths: The Reality of Postpartum We Don't Talk About
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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Monday Feb 28, 2022
144 - Fashion and Mental Health with Yalda Kazemi - Part 1
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Yalda talks about her passions of fashion and mental health interchangeably, and she wouldn't have it any other way. In Part 1 of our interview she teaches us about the connection between style confidence and a healthy mental outlook.
Connect with Yalda:
Website: https://stylesteem.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stylesteem
Yalda's Book: Unapologetic Truths: The Reality of Postpartum We Don't Talk About
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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Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
143 - Goal Setting with Shelagh Cummins - Part 2
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Join Shelagh as she continues to walk us through what areas of your business can benefit from concrete goal setting - they may be right under your nose!
Connect with Shelagh:
Website: https://www.theroadtoseven.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelaghcummins
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShelaghCummins
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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