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

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

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

Episodes

281

Latest episode

Jul 2026

Language

EN

About the show

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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July 1, 2026Episode 19750 min

197 - From Mom's Recipe to Nationwide Sales, with Patrice Scrofano of Tae-Gu Kimchi

Join us as Patrice outlines her journey from childhood smells and memories, to front-of-house restaurant work and management, to back-of-house restaurant work (most people go in the other direction!), to starting up her own Kimchi food company! Learn: Why you should try lots of different paths, so you can not only figure out what you want to do, but eliminate what you don't want to do 3 reasons why eating kimchi is beneficial for health - including weight loss! Why retail shelves may not be the most profitable direction to take your company - and what some great alternatives are Connect with Patrice: Website: https://taegukimchi.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookingwithpatrice/ 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!

June 20, 2026Episode 19626 min

196 - How to ID and Overcome Self-Doubt, With Jessica Viegas of UPS

In part 2 of this amazing interview with Jessica, join us to learn: How to identify creeping self-doubt, and surround yourself with the support you need to overcome it How to establish your priorities and know when to take risks How to make tough decisions when the outcome is uncertain Advice for people considering a big life/career move Women entrepreneurs tend to be so tough on themselves - let Jessica help you remove doubt - let's go, you've got this! 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!

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/

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