Elaine's Kitchen Table | Create Better Family, Health, Business, Self

Hosted by Elaine Tan Comeau: Business Woman, Entrepreneur, Founder of Easy Daysies

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Jun 2026

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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!

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June 2, 2026Episode 19527 min

195 - Be Brave and Get Going, With Jessica Viegas of UPS

Join Jessica in this inspiration-packed episode as she recounts: Moving countries and with her family of four earlier this year Knowing when to make such a big leap How global experience helps with change and uncertainty How to unlock performance in a team environment How Jessica gives back to Latin American immigrants through a special mentorship program and more! Connect with Jessica: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-viegas-9332108a/ Get help from UPS Canada 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 3, 2026Episode 19434 min

194 - Listen To this When You're Done Dieting - Hormonal Tips for Women with Morgana Lakatos-Hayward

Join women's hormone expert Morgana as she teaches us about the facts and myths of women's hormonal journey. Learn: How to restore hormonal balance in 45 days Why weight-loss research historically being done mostly on men makes a big difference to our understanding The brain changes that happen with puberty, post-partum, and menopause 3 top tips for hormonal balancing 4-7-8 breathing and more! Connect with Morgana: Website: https://thisisntadiet.com Book: Read This When You're Done Dieting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shedwithmorgana/ 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!

April 20, 2026Episode 19330 min

193 - Hope Is Not a Sales Strategy - with Scott Wilson, Part 2

Welcome back to Season 14 of the Elaine's Kitchen Table Podcast! Let's face it, small business entrepreneurs are usually "visionaries", but not often natural salespeople. Join one of my own mentors, Scott Wilson, a sales expert with Sales Xceleration, as we discuss: When to hire your first salesperson What separates "good" from "great" salespeople How to use AI in your business - and how not to! What if you are NOT a natural salesperson Scott has a wealth of knowledge and over 30 years' experience, he is worth listening to! Connect with Scott: Website: https://salesxceleration.bullseyelocations.com/salesxceleration/advisors/scott-wilson/27490404 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-wilson2149 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!

April 5, 2026Episode 19230 min

192 - Are You Chasing Time or Money? with Scott Wilson, Part 1

Welcome back to Season 14 of the Elaine's Kitchen Table Podcast! Let's face it, small business entrepreneurs are usually "visionaries", but not often natural salespeople. Join one of my own mentors, Scott Wilson, a sales expert with Sales Xceleration, as we discuss: Untangling the 4 top sales myths Fixing the top 3 sales mistakes How to become the "flat tire" call for your sales leads and customers Scott has a wealth of knowledge and over 30 years' experience, he is worth listening to! Connect with Scott: Website: https://salesxceleration.bullseyelocations.com/salesxceleration/advisors/scott-wilson/27490404 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-wilson2149 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!

January 15, 202616 min

Replay: 062 - Inside Look: What Producers of Dragons' Den Want to See in Your Business

Join Elaine on the set of filming a CBC Dragons' Den update for Easy Daysies with producer Adam Avrashi, audio engineer Matt Wolfson and Cameraman David Hill, as they share what they see in common amongst the most successful of the hundreds and thousands of business people who pitch to Dragons' Den (Canadian version of Shark Tank) every year. Click for Show Notes 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/

January 15, 202627 min

Replay: 013 - Journey To Dragons' Den Part 3 - What Happens After!

In this 3-part series, we recount our journey with Easy Daysies to the Dragons’ Den (the Canadian version of Shark Tank). This episode is about what happens after the taping of the show – signing the deal, the airing of the show, and all the craziness that surrounds it! Hopefully this will provide motivation and inspiration to anyone who is thinking about applying for a business reality TV show. 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/

January 15, 202637 min

Replay: 012 - Journey To Dragons' Den Part 2 - Taping The Show

In this 3-part series, we recount our journey with Easy Daysies to the Dragons’ Den (the Canadian version of Shark Tank). This episode is about the taping of the show - there's a little more going on than you see on TV! Hopefully this will provide motivation and inspiration to anyone who is thinking about applying for a business reality TV show. 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/

January 15, 202616 min

Replay: 011 - Journey To Dragons' Den Part 1 - Auditions

In this 3-part series, we recount our journey with Easy Daysies to the Dragons' Den (the Canadian version of Shark Tank). This episode is all about the auditions, probably the most nerve-wracking part of the whole journey! Hopefully this will provide motivation and inspiration to anyone who is thinking about applying for a business reality TV show. 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/

October 12, 2025Episode 19118 min

191 - What You Need To Know About Tariffs, CARM, CUSMA, and import/export, with Carolyn Kim of UPS Canada - Part 2

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!

October 3, 2025Episode 19025 min