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

I got connected to Denise through the book project pursuit: 365, "Celebrating Canadian women in the pursuit of happiness, success, and fulfillment – every day of the year." We are 2 of the 365 women featured in the book! Listen in as Denise tells her literal "rags to riches" story, just like she did in here recent Tedx Talk. By the way, she is now a top 1% realtor in Vancouver BC. If you need some inspiration today look no further! Connect with Denise: Website: https://denisemai.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denisemai_realestate Denise's Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/dzyZXdl0vok 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: UPS, visit https://www.ups.com/comebackstrong to save up to 50% on your shipping!

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 the Storm on Amazon... Ann's book Happy Parents, Happy Kids on Amazon... Show notes: www.elaineskitchentable.com/108 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 Elaine's company Easy Daysies: Website: https://www.easydaysies.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/easydaysies/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/easydaysies Twitter: https://twitter.com/easydaysies Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/EasyDaysies/ Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/ Episode Sponsor: UPS, visit https://www.ups.com/comebackstrong to save up to 50% on your shipping!

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! Where to find Ann: www.anndouglas.net Ann's book Parenting Through the Storm on Amazon... Ann's book Happy Parents, Happy Kids on Amazon... Show notes: www.elaineskitchentable.com/108 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 Elaine's company Easy Daysies: Website: https://www.easydaysies.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/easydaysies/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/easydaysies Twitter: https://twitter.com/easydaysies Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/EasyDaysies/ Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/ Episode Sponsor: UPS, visit https://www.ups.com/comebackstrong to save up to 50% on your shipping!

In this episode, learn 2 key things to help you in business: • How to ask for advice • How not to ask for advice! Elaine gives you the ABC's of getting answers to your questions from people who have gone before you. The tricky part is that they are most often quite busy, but they are usually willing to help - IF you approach in the right way. 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/

Ever have Mom guilt? No? Then you are probably not a Mom! Elaine talks with Michele, Linda and Petra, a group with 11 kids between them, about their experiences with Mom guilt, and how we can help each other to get over it, because guess what? Life is imperfect! 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/

Join us for a "foodie business" interview so epic, we split it into two parts! Charlene Li of Eatable and Lyndsay Scott of Kindred Cultures will inspire you with their brave stories of going from kitchen-table idea to grocery store shelves! Connect with Charlene: Website: https://eatable.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatableinc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatableinc Connect with Lyndsay: Website: https://kindredcultures.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindredcultures/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kindredcultures/ 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/

Join us for a "foodie business" interview so epic, we split it into two parts! Charlene Li of Eatable and Lyndsay Scott of Kindred Cultures will inspire you with their brave stories of going from kitchen-table idea to grocery store shelves! Connect with Charlene: Website: https://eatable.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatableinc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatableinc Connect with Lyndsay: Website: https://kindredcultures.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindredcultures/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kindredcultures/ 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/

Strap in an get ready to learn how to chart your own path to success with Jaclyn Harper! In a world of excuses, fear, and "I'm not good enough", Jaclyn stands out as an example of what to do to achieve your goals. This conversation was so loaded with actionable advice and great stories that I had to split it into 2 parts! I just adore this lady, and you will too! Connect with Jaclyn: Website: http://jaclynharperdesigns.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynhdesigns/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jaclynhdesigns 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/ This episode sponsored by TruShield Insurance, get a free and easy online quote to protect your business at www.trushieldinsurance.com/createbetter

Strap in an get ready to learn how to chart your own path to success with Jaclyn Harper! In a world of excuses, fear, and "I'm not good enough", Jaclyn stands out as an example of what to do to achieve your goals. This conversation was so loaded with actionable advice and great stories that I had to split it into 2 parts! I just adore this lady, and you will too! Connect with Jaclyn: Website: http://jaclynharperdesigns.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynhdesigns/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jaclynhdesigns 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/ This episode sponsored by TruShield Insurance, get a free and easy online quote to protect your business at www.trushieldinsurance.com/createbetter

Google "starting a business" and you'll get millions of pieces of advice. Ask your friends, family and colleagues, and you'll get the same. Except it's all different and contradictory! Here are 5 things I learned on my journey that they don't teach in business school. Be sure to check the Show Notes (http://www.elaineskitchentable.com/024) for a helpful PDF cheat sheet that you can keep, with all 5 points! 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: TruShield Insurance – When I switched to TruShield Insurance 5 years ago, I saved money and got better coverage! Visit https://www.trushieldinsurance.ca/createbetter/ for a free quote!

Jody Vance of Vancouver City TV's Breakfast Television, and formerly SportsNet Canada, was Canada's first prime-time female sports anchor - one of the most male-dominated industries before Jody and others paved the way for the many female sports anchors today. Her secret? Tune in to find out, as well as: • The daily routine of a morning news host who gets up for work at 4am every day • The importance of paying your dues • What it's like to go through in-vitro fertilization, and how she treats others doing the same And much more in this wide-ranging interview! Show Notes: https://elaineskitchentable.com/030 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/

Elaine shares 10 top tips for entrepreneurial success that she has learned both from her own experience as a business owner, and from her guests on the podcast. 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/ Episode Sponsor: TruShield Insurance – When I switched to TruShield Insurance 5 years ago, I saved money and got better coverage! Visit https://www.trushieldinsurance.ca/createbetter/ for a free quote!

Discover top tips on how to get your product on the shelves of big box retailers and how to keep your product on the shelves as Romy shares her experience and expertise of having her own product in over 10,000 US locations, including Target, CVS, and BabiesRUs.​ Do you have the three "must haves" Romy shares to embark on this journey? Show Notes: https://elaineskitchentable.com/049 About Romy: Romy Taormina is Nausea Relief Chief/Co-Founder of Psi Health Solutions, Inc., the maker of Psi Bands, a medical device for the relief of nausea. Romy oversees the daily operations (including the entire supply chain), marketing, financials, and sales at Psi Health Solutions, Inc. She is the mom to two teenage boys and a wife of 19 years. Connect with Romy: www.psibands.com – the website for her nausea-relief wrist bands Romy’s LinkedIn profile 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/

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/shannonbloomfieldcox 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: TruShield Insurance – When I switched to TruShield Insurance 5 years ago, I saved money and got better coverage! Visit https://www.trushieldinsurance.ca/createbetter/ for a free quote!

Join me with 2 more lovely “Mom-Makers” – Wendy Armbruster, founder of Snugabell, and Natalie Wong, founder of Pep Soap, as we talk about: What inspired us to start our business How long we have all been at it (from a few years to more than a decade!) Things we would do differently next time around Manufacturing, scaling and financing for small businesses Our favourite tips for marketing to moms And much more! I have really loved these real, down-to-earth Mom-Maker conversations, and I am sure there are great actionable tips for you! Show Notes: https://elaineskitchentable.com/102 Connect with Wendy: Website: https://snugabell.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snugabell/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snugabell Connect with Natalie: Website: https://pepsoap.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pepsoap/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pepsoap 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: TruShield Insurance – When I switched to TruShield Insurance 5 years ago, I saved money and got better coverage! Visit https://www.trushieldinsurance.ca/createbetter/ for a free quote!

In this episode we have 2 lovely ladies who have succeeded in inventing, manufacturing and selling their own baby products! Learn about: How to go from mom with a problem to mom inventor Manufacturing - on shore, off shore? Product testing and prototypes Patents, trademarks, and ripper-offers Mistakes we have all made - that hopefully you can now avoid! Show notes: www.elaineskitchentable.com/101 Connect with Sharon: Website: https://bamboobino.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamboobino/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bamboobino Connect with Julie: Website: https://www.mitteez.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitteez/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mitteez 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/ This episode sponsored by Coast Capital Savings. Would you like to have a dedicated small-business relationship manager who knows you and your business? I have banked with Coast Capital the whole time I have had my business, Easy Daysies, and they are member-owned, which means my business is their business! Call 1-888-517-7000 opt. 3 for latest small-biz promotions! https://www.coastcapitalsavings.com/

Congratulations, we made it to 100 episodes - together! In this episode, we recap the first 100 episodes, and talk about what we would like to learn in the next 100! And be sure to listen to the end for a chance to win a free copy of Elaine's book, "Sell Your Passion". 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/ This episode sponsored by Coast Capital Savings. Would you like to have a dedicated small-business relationship manager who knows you and your business? I have banked with Coast Capital the whole time I have had my business, Easy Daysies, and they are member-owned, which means my business is their business! Call 1-888-517-7000 opt. 3 for latest small-biz promotions! https://www.coastcapitalsavings.com/

COVID-19 is something we literally all have to deal with, and coincidentally Harpreet Hayer of Coast Capital Savings has 19 years experience helping small businesses to navigate the sea of challenges that are always present. In this episode, I dig in with Harpreet to discuss: How to have a contingency plan before disaster strikes Is it too late to start a contingency plan? How to start a recovery process How to attract and retain talent during and post-pandemic The one thing most small business owners don't understand about Small Business Banking Harpreet's top 3 things every small business owner should have in place And much more! Join us as we talk about all things small business, a passion for both of us! Show notes: www.elaineskitchentable.com/harpreet Connect with Harpreet: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harpreet-hayer-9a482225 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/ This episode sponsored by Coast Capital Savings. Would you like to have a dedicated small-business relationship manager who knows you and your business? I have banked with Coast Capital the whole time I have had my business, Easy Daysies, and they are member-owned, which means my business is their business! Call 1-888-517-7000 opt. 3 for latest small-biz promotions! https://www.coastcapitalsavings.com/

Inventors Lori (founder of Safe Grate) and Christine (founder of Sola Skin Care), both went a very smart route when creating their products. They discovered a need in their life, did the research, and fulfilled the need themselves! Listen in as these ladies have a candid conversation about: Patents - Yay? Nay? What type? What type of research to do - and when to stop researching and get moving Using your own needs as impetus to create products others like you will want Their own founder stories Going for it, making mistakes, making changes, and setting boundaries What you start with is not what you end with And much more! Show notes: www.elaineskitchentable.com/098 Connect with Lori: Website: https://www.safegrate.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/april.ideas/ Email: [email protected] Connect with Christine: Website: https://solaskincare.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sola.skincare/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solaskincare 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/ This episode sponsored by Coast Capital Savings. Would you like to have a dedicated small-business relationship manager who knows you and your business? I have banked with Coast Capital the whole time I have had my business, Easy Daysies, and they are member-owned, which means my business is their business! Call 1-888-517-7000 opt. 3 for latest small-biz promotions! https://www.coastcapitalsavings.com/

I know what you are thinking, Amazon is taking over the world and retail stores are dying by the day. Who would want to start or run a "brick and mortar" location now? Well, my 2 guests have been doing so successfully for over a decade (almost 30 years between them), so let's listen to them! Jacqueline De'Ath is the founder of Homeworks Etc. DIY, and she helps people create their own home decor through popular workshops, as well as retailing it in her workshop/store. She has been in business since 2007. Dana Shortt founded Dana Shortt Gourmet in 2004. She moved from catering into a retail location that provides delicious foods for entertaining, and prepared meals. I have samples both their wares and I can say they really know what they are doing! So sit back and take some notes as we explore what it means to succeed in the challenging world of brick and mortar retail. Show notes: www.elaineskitchentable.com/097 Connect with Jacqueline: Website: https://homeworksetc.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeworksetc.diy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/homeworksetc.diy Connect with Dana: Website: https://danashortt.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danashorttgourmet/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danashorttgourmet 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/ This episode sponsored by Coast Capital Savings. Would you like to have a dedicated small-business relationship manager who knows you and your business? I have banked with Coast Capital the whole time I have had my business, Easy Daysies, and they are member-owned, which means my business is their business! Call 1-888-517-7000 opt. 3 for latest small-biz promotions! https://www.coastcapitalsavings.com/

Here is a quick preview of Season 7 of the Elaine's Kitchen Table Podcast, where we want to help you Create Better - better family, better self, better business, and a better self. This season our theme is "Mom Makers", and I am going to be talking to some dear friends who have created incredible products and services, and we are going to teach you from our mistakes and successes how you can start up your own business or make your existing business better!

Replay, on the 9th anniversary of the airing of my Dragons' Den episode: 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. Show notes: https://elaineskitchentable.com/011 Find Elaine’s Kitchen Table on Twitter @chatwithelaine, and Facebook @elaineskitchentable. And you can find Easy Daysies online at www.easydaysies.com Be sure to also check out episodes 12 and 13 – about our experience in the Den, and after the Den! Why, Easy Daysies of course! www.EasyDaysies.com – this is my company! “Daysies” is spelled with a “y” because we are all about helping kids have easier days. If you know any kids (and especially moms of kids) aged 3+ who could benefit from easier days brought about by Easy Daysies Magnetic Schedules for Kids, shop now and use this promo code at checkout: shownotes15 to save 15% on your entire order! Shop for Easy Daysies here…

In this episode, learn 2 key things to help you in business: • How to ask for advice • How not to ask for advice! Elaine gives you the ABC’s of getting answers to your questions from people who have gone before you. The tricky part is that they are most often quite busy, but they are usually willing to help – IF you approach in the right way. Show Notes: https://elaineskitchentable.com/029 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/

Who better to share tips about success in business and parenting than Julie Cole, co-founder of Mabel’s Labels. Hint: Don’t sweat the small stuff! Julie has become a friend and inspiration since I had the pleasure of meeting her. Find us on Twitter @chatwithelaine, and www.facebook.com/elaineskitchentable Resource from this episode: Mabel’s Labels – This is the company Julie co-founded, and they sell personalized labels for all your little one’s stuff! 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/

"Balance is impossible. Memories are better." In this episode, I interview Marci Fair (www.marcifair.com), mom of 4, founder of www.kares4kids.com, and author of "TILT - 7 Solutions to be a Guilt-Free Working Mom" We talk about 3 of the 7 solutions, including: • Dreams and Goals - you don't have to give up on your own to help your children pursue theirs • Choices - including the "dirty gym shorts rule" • Roots and Wings - what do you think about this - "The less we do for our kids, the more we help them develop!" If you struggle with working mom guilt and want real-life parenting tips - read TILT! Show notes: https://elaineskitchentable.com/033 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/

In this recap of Season 6, we discuss the themes that appeared throughout, including: "Create Better - Family, health, business and self" Small choices every day can make a huge difference Less but better Mental health awareness Enjoy this recap, then listen to your favorite episodes, and we will see you in Season 7! Show Notes: www.elaineskitchentable.com/096 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/ This episode sponsored by TruShield Insurance, get a free and easy online quote to protect your business at www.trushieldinsurance.com/createbetter

Tony O'Brien has spent the past 39 years working with all sizes of business to assess their risks and help insure them. He has seen it all and has some great stories to tell to illustrate his points as well! In this episode, learn: 3 areas where small business owners are most often blindsided, and how to avoid it What factors impact your insurability 3 ways to position your business for success, based on Tony's observations over decades working with thousands of businesses The "cut in half and take 10%" rule of forecasting the market share a startup business can take 5 things to double-check right now to make sure you and your business are properly protected And of course, you can visit www.trushieldinsurance.ca/createbetter to get a free quote on insurance based on all this new knowledge, and even purchase your insurance directly online today! Show notes: www.elaineskitchentable.com/tony Connect with Tony: Website: www.trushieldinsurance.ca/createbetter 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/ This episode sponsored by TruShield Insurance, get a free and easy online quote to protect your business at www.trushieldinsurance.com/createbetter

What if I told you some of the most important conversations you can have - almost nobody is having? Let Tara Teng give you a new perspective on "social justice", as we talk about: Feminist Economics - what is it and why it really matters to you Human Trafficking - the fastest growing criminal economy so many are suffering in, but very few are talking about, and how we can talk to our children about it How to draw socially and ethically conscious consumers to your brand, and other steps you can take to help with equality for everyone How true feminism is not women vs men, it's something much better This is a wide-ranging conversation that opened my eyes and is sure to enlighten us all! Connect with Tara: Website: www.tarateng.com Instagram: @misstarateng Facebook: www.facebooks.com/tarateng Twitter: www.twitter.com/misstarateng 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/ This episode sponsored by TruShield Insurance, get a free and easy online quote to protect your business at www.trushieldinsurance.com/createbetter

Brian Dixon will look you in the eye with a big smile, and tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. That's why I had to have him on the podcast, as he is a wealth of knowledge due to his experience in coaching high-performing entrepreneurs, and as the author of the best-selling book, Start With Your People. Brian has so much wisdom on a variety of topics, including: How to "start with your people" The "Five F's" for success: Faith, Family, Friendships, Finance, Future His concept of the "life calculator" which will help to clarify your goals in a super simple way The HALT system of self regulation How to "number your days" for maximum impact The concept that "when people pay, they pay attention" "What is easy to you, is magic to someone else" - love this idea for valuing your knowledge and expertise! and much more! Join us for this high-energy conversation that is sure to get you motivated to tackle your next goal today! Brian mentioned many books during our talk, and here are links to all of them: Start With Your People by Brian Dixon Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi Vivid Vision, Double Double both by Cameron Herold The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy Traction by Gino Wickman The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran Getting Things Done by David Allen Show notes: www.elaineskitchentable.com/brian Connect with Brian: Website: www.briandixon.com/about Instagram: @brianjdixon 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/ This episode sponsored by TruShield Insurance, get a free and easy online quote to protect your business at www.trushieldinsurance.com/createbetter

Ron here, aka "Elaine's Husband". As you know, 2020 has been a rough year for - basically the whole planet. For Elaine, she really has a passion for helping other women entrepreneurs and one way she has done that is by meeting with a local group of them in person, for about the past 5 years. And of course that is not happening anymore! So that's got her down a little bit. And today is her birthday, so I reached out via email a few days ago to about a dozen of her close circle of female entrepreneurs, and almost immediately I got 10 heartfelt messages stating birthday wishes and the impacts Elaine has had on these women's lives. So, since I have control of publishing her podcast, I thought why not put them out there for you to hear? Kleenex optional, I know Elaine will be bawling. p.s. for details on the surgically repaired heart, check out episode 87 - The One Where I Had a Stroke. www.elaineskitchentable.com

Oh. My. Goodness. I have been searching all my life for a parenting expert who is at the same time a practicing Registered Psychologist, and will also use words like "grumpy bumps" and "yelly yells". Dr. Vanessa Lapointe is that person! I adore Dr. Vanessa (ever since I learned she was recommending my products from Easy Daysies to her clients), and in this conversation she does not disappoint! We cover several kinds of discipline and determine what works and what does not: Timeouts Reward charts Consequences Grounding Removal of privileges Connection Hint - only one of them works consistently and for the future benefit of your child! These points are taken from Dr. Vanessa's brilliant book, Discipline Without Damage - How to get your kids to behave without messing them up. Show notes: www.elaineskitchentable.com/vanessa Connect with Dr. Vanessa Lapointe: https://www.instagram.com/dr.vanessalapointe/ https://www.facebook.com/drvanessalapointe 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/ This episode sponsored by TruShield Insurance, get a free and easy online quote to protect your business at www.trushieldinsurance.com/createbetter

It all started with a cup of tea while on vacation, and since then Tonia Jahshan and her husband Hatem have built a direct selling empire (like $20 million in annual sales big) in Sipology. Tonia slayed the Dragons on Dragons' Den (Canadian version of Shark Tank), was named the 2016 W100 female entrepreneur of the year for Canada, and she shares with us: How she turned her love of a new-found product into a successful company How it grew so fast her 5-year plan happened in 6 months Her advice for someone starting a similar business now How "self-care" can actually be counter-productive, and how actually care for yourself How she sought help in a very dark time (Tonia is an outspoken proponent of mental health initiatives) What her favorite tea for this year is! And more! You will fall in love with this incredible lady, whose #1 advice is - be kind. See, nice guys do finish first! Show notes: www.elaineskitchentable.com/tonia Connect with Tonia: www.instagram.com/toniajahshan www.facebook.com/toniajahshan https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonia-jahshan-29977410/ www.Sipology.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/

Imagine having 4 children, all with ADHD, one with depression, one on the autism spectrum, all while you are living with bipolar disorder. Then imagine writing 25 books, including "Happy Parents, Happy Kids" and "Parenting Through the Storm". You have just imagined Ann Douglas, an amazing woman, and besides all of the above, a parenting expert and columnist on CBC Radio. In this episode, Ann shares with us the key techniques a 2020 parent should use to not only cope with the times but thrive as a family. Where to find Ann: www.anndouglas.net Ann's book Parenting Through the Storm on Amazon... Ann's book Happy Parents, Happy Kids on Amazon... Show notes: www.elaineskitchentable.com/090 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 Elaine's company Easy Daysies: Website: https://www.easydaysies.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/easydaysies/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/easydaysies Twitter: https://twitter.com/easydaysies Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/EasyDaysies/ Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/

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 Show sponsor: TruShield Insurance, www.trushieldinsurance.ca/createbetter

Wow wow wow! Let me say that the first book I read while in stroke recovery, and a book that changed my life, is "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less" by New York Times Best-Selling author, Greg McKeown. So when Greg agreed to be on the podcast, it was a dream come true for me and my husband Ron, so for the first time Ron sat in on the interview. I am so proud of so many of the episodes on this podcast, but I believe this one has one of the best chances to change so many lives for the better. It. Is. A. Must. Listen. From the book jacket of Essentialism: Have you ever found yourself stretched too thin? Do you sometimes feel overworked and underutilized? Do you feel motion sickness instead of momentum? Does your day sometimes get hijacked by someone else’s agenda? Have you ever said “yes” simply to please and then resented it? If you answered yes to any of these, the way out is the Way of the Essentialist. I believe this describes most of the adult population in our society, including probably you and me! But there is a way out from the overwhelm and into meaningful productivity, and it is not as complicated or difficult as you may think. Please listen to this podcast episode as many times as necessary to start applying the message. Connect with Greg: www.essentialism.com Show Notes: https://elaineskitchentable.com/greg 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 Elaine's company Easy Daysies: Website: https://www.easydaysies.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/easydaysies/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/easydaysies Twitter: https://twitter.com/easydaysies Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/EasyDaysies/ Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/

Season 6 of the Elaine's Kitchen Table Podcast is here! But why was I off for 2 years? F - Face - is it drooping? A - Arms - can you raise both? S - Speech - is it slurred or jumbled? T - Time - to call 911 right away! These are the symptoms I ignored / was ignorant of in April 2018 when I had a stroke. I wasn't a stroke candidate - not old enough, not overweight, no high blood pressure, etc. Lots of stress yes, but I just didn't think it could happen to me. Listen in as you hear my story, and you will know why my podcast was paused for 2 years! I am so blessed to be here today, with a large recovery, and I am thankful to speak on behalf of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. This episode is sponsored by TruShield Insurance, click for a FREE no-obligation small-business insurance quote, I've been using their services for over 5 years, I saved money AND got better coverage! Show Notes: https://elaineskitchentable.com/087 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 Elaine's company Easy Daysies: Website: https://www.easydaysies.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/easydaysies/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/easydaysies Twitter: https://twitter.com/easydaysies Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/EasyDaysies/ Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/

Elaine chats with parenting expert and award-winning author Debbie Pokornik of www.empoweringnrg.com about the touchy (“He’s touching me!”) subject of sibling rivalry. After hearing this, you will actually want your kids to have a disagreement so you can use these awesome proactive techniques to make your life easier! Originally published as episode 009, Season 1. See show notes here... 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 Elaine's company Easy Daysies: Website: https://www.easydaysies.com/ ~Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/easydaysies/ ~Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/easydaysies ~Twitter: https://twitter.com/easydaysies ~Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/EasyDaysies/ Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/

This episode was originally published as Episode 046, Season 3. I've heard a lot of interviews with Kevin O’Leary, but none like this! We talk about family, his personal life, and what he does when he wakes up in the morning. It’s maybe the most personal Kevin O’Leary interview yet! Because he is maybe the world’s most productive person, this episode is 17 minutes, and we get 17 gold information nuggets – 1 per minute! Learn: What every parent needs to teach their kids about money (the family “MBA”) At what age we should start teaching our kids about money What a “Secret 10” is The 2 relationships you can have with money Kevin’s views on allowance Kevin’s advice to his 18-year old self Why he puts so much effort into having a weekly family meal How many guitars he owns, plus his favorite thing to play on guitar and his “bucket list” song to learn Kevin’s favorite vacation spots Whether he is a morning or night person Kevin’s favorite meals and wine Who would he like to take a portrait of? Who would play Kevin in the movie of his life? Kevin’s (world’s-most-productive-person’s) morning routine What he likes to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner Who is his mentor One thing more important than dollars! See show notes here...

Did you know the average student loses up to 2.6 months in math skills and up to 2 months in grade level reading skills during summer holidays? Elaine gives you 5 fun, quick and free ways to bridge that summer learning gap! Originally published as episode 054, Season 3. See show notes here...

A quick preview of what is to come in Season 6 of Elaine's Kitchen Table, our most exciting season yet!

A special message from Elaine, who we have not heard from in a while - for good reason!

Yvonne Yua is a wife and mother of a 9-year-old girl. She is a proud Canadian immigrant from Malaysia. Being a triple minority, Yvonne worked hard to climb the corporate ladder. She is now a senior director of a financial literacy firm specializing in using words people don’t need to Wikipedia afterwards.

"Plan, do, and measure." Learn four strategic questions you need to ask when planning the most successful marketing for your business. Shannon is both entrepreneur and educator (Professor, actually) in the marketing and management field. She works with business leaders to help them zero in on their customers and to increase sales by developing marketing communication strategies that work. She has a wide range of experience having worked with law firms and cement plants to nonprofits and even federal government managers. Like many of us, Shannon has juggled a career around raising kids - and though her career path emulates a moth in a porch light rather than ascending corporate rungs, she brings a lot of curiosity and competence to her consulting work at Incisive Marketing and post-secondary teaching. Click for show notes...

Hear Joel's entrepreneurial story as he built Naked Underwear from an idea to a public company, with all the highs and lows that came along the way!

How to not become a slave to your own business, is just one of the key tips shared in this podcast! Monique Blokzyl is the founder of the Business Launch Portal which supports startup entrepreneurs worldwide to rocket their ideas into enterprise. Monique is also an international speaker, trainer, coach and published author. She won the Public Speaking Toastmasters competition twice ​at the European level, and has shared the stage with motivational speakers like Sheryl Roush and leaders like the US foreign minister John Kerry and the Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak. Her weekly Business Launch Radio show regularly attracts thousands of listeners in more than 60 countries. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Monique worked for almost 15 years in different international leadership positions in Marketing and Change Management.​ She is just a wealth of knowledge from real first hand experience!​ A few of the things you will learn in this interview: - what are the first steps to take to start a new business - what should you consider as an entrepreneur to not become a slave in your own business - how do you convince people fast and easy, to win them as clients, partners, or any other way Click for show notes...

Imagine being the last passenger off the Miracle On The Hudson airplane that landed on the Hudson River in New York City on Jan 15, 2009. Would that change your life? It did for my guest today, Dave Sanderson! He went on to become a motivational speaker, and ultimately wrote a book called Moments Matter. Listen to his incredible story and get his nuggets of wisdom for a life lived with purpose, knowing that every moment matters!

I wanted to kick off Season 5 of the Elaine's Kitchen Table Podcast with a bang - so I interviewed one of my Mompreneur heroes and mentors - Ruthie Burd, founder of The Lunch Lady! This interview is chock full of amazing advice and wisdom from Ruthie, who has "been there and done that", as she is coming up on the 25th anniversary of her business! In this episode, learn: How Ruthie's family situation prompted her to start her own business Why it is better to be respected and fair than liked, if you want to make a difference Why successful fast growth can be as big a challenge as stagnant non-growth How we are all "pebbles in other people's ponds" When is (and is not) the time to franchise your business (I always say, listen to people who have done something successfully!) Why you need a "Why" to sustain you in the marathon of business success! Ruthie's go-to resource: Ask questions of others! There is no hyper-link for this resource, she simply recommends talking to others to find out how they do things. Click for show notes...

On this show we discuss how to lessen anxiety in our children and help them succeed in our fast paced lifestyles. We also touch on the worth of "time outs". Are they good or bad? My guest today is ​an internationally recognized certified Parent Coach, Registered Psychiatric Nurse and Intuitive Guide. An expert in child and youth mental health with over 15 years of experience working with families, ​she uses her​ unique and intuitive abilities to get to the root of the problem quickly and deliver results. ​I am honoured to have this lovely mompreneur here today, Shannon White!​ Click and hold for show notes...

"Embrace that things do not have to be perfect. Shift from wanting "easy" to wanting "worth it". You must want bigger than the paycheck." ---- So many golden nuggets from my guest, Lisa Dadd, today! Click and hold for show notes...

Are moms your target market? Then lucky you! Women make more than 80% of household purchasing decisions, so who better to study and listen to for your marketing. In this short, sweet podcast I give you my 3 top tips for marketing to moms that I have learned over the years with my company Easy Daysies - let me know what you think! Click and hold for show notes...