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
Learn why having a diverse workforce, even in a small business of only a handful of employees - is good for business!
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- 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
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- 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
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- Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com
- Insta...
Buckle your seat belt, Ashley Freeborn, co-founder of Smash + Tess (insanely comfortable clothing, insanely growing company), tells her story of going from high school teacher to romper queen. Like many success stories, it was not carefully planned - Ashley and her company went where their customers rewarded them for going. There are so many great business and life lessons jam packed into this episode!
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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!
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- Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elainetancomeau
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Join Cinders as she takes us through her financial literacy book series for children!
We also talk about the business of publishing, mental health, and more. Grab a coffee and join us!
Show Notes: https://elaineskitchentable/179
Connect with Cinders:
- Website: https://moneybunnies.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneybunnies.co/
- Books: Money Bunnies Books
Connect with Elaine:
- Website: https://elaineskitchenta...
Mary Purcaro is the Founder and CEO of Cuddlecloth® and Cuddlepet®, bath towels designed for safety. Mary shares how perseverance and the love of learning keep you going when things are good or bad in business. Are you thinking about patenting, listen as Mary share how and why she has three patents!
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- Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elainetancomeau
- LinkedIn: https...
Shoveling dirt at the age of nine was his first job helping others and where Mike learned to "show up and be committed". Learn to avoid these top 3 mistakes small businesses make when it comes to protecting themselves.
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/Elai...
Alison reinvented herself to become her own happy boss after 25 years of corporate life, building several lucrative businesses. "It's never too late to reach for a dream and grab it"
Show Notes: https://elaineskitchentable.com/178
Connect with Alison:
- Website: https://www.theboldestme.com
- Email: alison@theboldestme.com
- Book: Startup Smart - The Girl's Guide to Entrepreneurship
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- Website: https://ela...
Maria Locker, CEO of Mompreneurs Showcase Group, shares what it takes to perform the balancing act to become a Mompreneur of distinction.
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
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