Elaine's Kitchen Table | Create Better Family, Health, Business, Self
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
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 borde...
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 buildi...
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://elaineski...
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://elaineskitch...
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 ...
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 ...
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.karleensav...
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://tw...
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
- LinkedI...
Nathan has over a decade of both B2B and B2C marketing experience (that's business to business, and business to consumer), and has driven growth for more than 50 companies.
Listen to learn:
- What channels should you use to advertise (a very surprising answer!)
- Should you hire a marketing agency?
- Why marketing can look easy
- And more!
This interview was so jam-packed with educational nuggets that we split it into two parts, ...
Nathan has over a decade of both B2B and B2C marketing experience (that's business to business, and business to consumer), and has driven growth for more than 50 companies.
Listen to learn:
- How marketing can be like weight loss programs
- The difference between B2B and B2C marketing and how to approach each
- 3 tips for growing your online presence
- And more!
This interview was so jam-packed with educational nuggets that we sp...
Screen Time And Children - How To Limit It, Make It Better, and Enhance Communication In Your Family
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.
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/chatwith...
Playologist Kirsten Anderson is back! And this time, she is talking about play in a family setting:
- What are the benefits of play?
- Structured vs free play - what is the right balance?
- Should you be happy if your kids are bored?
- And much more!
Listen in and learn how to help your family develop more awesome humans through play!
Connect with Kirsten at Integrate Play Solutions:
- Website: https://integrateplay.com/
- Linked...
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
Co...
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:...
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/tinyteeth...
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...
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!
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/shannonbloomfiel...
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
- Insta...
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