Podcasts by Elaines Kitchen Table | Create Better Family, Health, Business, Self

167 - From Chocolate Indulgence to Superfood Performance - with Kristyn Carriere from 2023-11-21T22:59:12

Bring kleenex for this moving story from Kristyn Carriere, founder of 7 Summits Snacks, and learn what it is like to launch a new food product into the North American market.

Kristyn was ...

166 - Live a Life With No Regret - with Winnie Hsu from 2023-11-08T21:35:20

Winnie came to Canada 30 years ago as a financially struggling student from China, working several low-paying jobs to sustain herself. Eventually, she started her own accounting business that no...

165 - Get Out of Your Own Way! With Tricia Meyer from 2023-10-19T23:18:57

Mom of 6. Product inventor. Lawyer. If that is not an expert in mom-run business I don't know who is!

Listen in as Tricia talks about legal protections, bringing ideas to life, and gettin...

164 - Women’s Exporter Program, with Anna Barrera of UPS from 2023-10-11T23:26:14

Join Anna as she walks us through the "Women's Exporter Program" - which has trained over 110,000 globally and has only recently come to Canada!

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162 - Shed Weight for Good with Intermittent Fasting - with Laurie Lewis from 2023-09-20T20:03:45

When Laurie hit menopause, stubborn hormonal fat led her to gain 50 pounds which she just could not shake. Then, she tried intermittent fasting, lost 50 pounds in 15 months and kept it off!

161 - Season 11 Preview and 4 Quick Tips for Better Family, Health, Business and Self! from 2023-09-14T22:49:25

Woohoo, Season 11 is here! Tune in for a quick preview of what you can expect, and Elaine and her husband Ron give 4 quick tips to Create Better Family, Health, Business and Self.

Connect...

How To Get Media Exposure, with Rania Walker - replay from 2023-08-22T23:37:53

I have been able to get a lot of me...

Marketing To Moms - Elaine’s Top 3 Tips from 2023-08-15T01:14

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 pod...

Effective and Smart Marketing from 2023-08-07T01:13:19

Many entrepreneurs spend most of their marketing time, money and energy on the things that matter least, while ignoring the thing that matters most.  Are you one of them?

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The Perfect Pitch - 5 Tips and 5 Must-Dos to Pitch Your Product or Business Perfectly (replay) from 2022-04-15T16:10:21

Whether you have built a business you want to sell, are just considering starting your own business, or are selling for home parties, you must be able to deliver the "perfect pitch" if you are t...

Partners in Business, Partners in Life - Should You Run A Business With Your Spouse? (replay) from 2022-04-09T13:03:12

Does the thought of running a business with your spouse give you the warm fuzzies or chills?  Elaine and Ron discuss their experiences working together on Easy Daysies, and give their formula fo...

The Best Times to Post on Social Media (replay) from 2022-03-31T22:16:20

The last thing you want is for your social media efforts to go unseen. By posting at the right time, you greatly increase your chances of success! Here are some tips on when during the day and w...

146 - How To Become Unstoppable with Maria Luisa Boyce from 2022-03-24T21:00:12

Join Maria Luisa as we talk about becoming an "unstoppable" woman in small business. Maria Luisa has a ton of knowledge and experience, including working with the Women Exporter's Program at UPS...

Effective Communication With Your Tween with Debbie Pokornik (replay) from 2022-03-20T14:35:31

I loved talking with Debbie so much the first time (Episode 9 - Sibling Rivalry), that I had her back! This time we are talking about how to communicate with your "tween". We talk about: • Ju...

Ask For What You Want with Erica Ehm (Replay) from 2022-03-12T11:23:17

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 discussi...

145 - Postpartum Depression with Yalda Kazemi - Part 2 from 2022-03-03T16:30:47

The goal of my podcast is to challenge AND inspire, and Yalda's birth story is one of the best examples I have heard of the challenging/inspiring combination. Grab a coffee and a box of kleenex ...

144 - Fashion and Mental Health with Yalda Kazemi - Part 1 from 2022-02-28T23:58:46

Yalda talks about her passions of fashion and mental health interchangeably, and she wouldn't have it any other way. In Part 1 of our interview she teaches us about the connection between style ...

143 - Goal Setting with Shelagh Cummins - Part 2 from 2022-02-15T20:44:09

Join Shelagh as she continues to walk us through what areas of your business can benefit from concrete goal setting -  they may be right under your nose!

Connect with Shelagh:

We...

142 - Goal Setting with Shelagh Cummins - Part 1 from 2022-02-13T23:47:42

Join Shelagh as she walks us through what areas of your business can benefit from concrete goal setting -  they may be right under your nose!

Connect with Shelagh:

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141 - Let’s Talk Menopause, with Teresa Isabel Dias from 2022-02-04T20:29:23

Menopause directly affects approximately half the population, and indirectly affects everyone - so why do we rarely talk about it? Let's break this taboo in a wonderful conversation with Teresa ...

140 - What is Your DISC Profile, with Jennifer Maxwell from 2022-01-27T23:33:38

Jennifer discusses how knowing your DISC profile can help you, AND your customers, employees and family. She also drops knowledge bombs like - your ideal customer is often a former version of yo...

139 - Hiring for Small Business, with Sharon Chai and Wendy Armbruster from 2022-01-19T20:29:30

Mom-Makers Sharon and Wendy are back, and this time we are discussing what can be an intimidating or downright scary concept - hiring for your small business. Sharon and Wendy share their tips t...

138 - 7 Tips to Start the Year Right! from 2022-01-14T00:12:44

Join Elaine and Ron as we discuss 7 ways you can kick-start your year and create better family, health, business and self!

Connect with Elaine:

• Website: Miracle On The Hudson airplane that Five G.R.E.A.T. Study Habits Every Kid Should Know

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132 - Your Kids and Mental Health, with Dr Vanessa Lapointe from 2021-10-12T23:03:06

So many of my conversations during the pandemic have steered toward mental health, especially when talking about parenting. So, I thought who better to talk about it than Registered Child Psycho...

Journey To Dragons‘ Den Part 3 - What Happens After! from 2021-10-06T01:00:16

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 – signin...

Journey to Dragons‘ Den Part 2 - Taping (Replay) from 2021-09-28T19:38:30

This episode is being released on Sept 28, 2021 - exactly 10 years since Easy Daysies was featured on a Dragons' Den episode! If you are wondering how Dragons' Den and Shark Tank work behind the...

Journey to Dragons‘ Den Part 2 - Taping (Replay) from 2021-09-28T19:38:30

This episode is being released on Sept 28, 2021 - exactly 10 years since Easy Daysies was featured on a Dragons' Den episode! If you are wondering how Dragons' Den and Shark Tank work behind the...

131 - How To Get a Sponsorship Partner, with Grace Moores from 2021-09-21T22:23:28

Grace Moores is a "sponsorship guru" who has successfully navigated sponsorship agreements with companies large and small. Tune in as she gives us all her best tips for how to secure your first ...

130 - Success Begins with Self Care, with Maria Locker from 2021-09-14T22:53:25

Join Maria as she recounts her amazing entrepreneurial journey, and shares what she has learned from working with top businesswomen at her companies Mompreneurs and RevolutionHer. Tissues are ma...

129 - Food for Healthy Brains and Growing Bodies from 2021-09-07T00:09:17

Let’s talk easy and healthy school snacks for brain development and healthy growth!

Our family is a definite foodie family! We get excited about food, new and delicious food, foods from ...

128 - Why You Should Let Your Kids Play - with Kirsten Anderson from 2021-08-31T20:19:36

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 ri...
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127 - How Can Play Increase Your Business? With Playologist Kirsten Anderson from 2021-08-24T22:11:11

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 p...

Dealing With Mom Weight (Replay) from 2021-08-18T09:24:08

My friend said weight loss is 90% food, and 10% exercise - I said "That's me exactly! 90% food, 10% exercise!".  I've got stats from 500 moms, and believe me, we are not alone if we would like t...

From a Cup of Tea to a Direct Sales Empire - Tips and Strategies from Tonia Jahshan of Sipology (Replay) from 2021-08-11T08:32:25

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. Toni...

126 - Top Marketing and Sales Strategies with Jae Park of Inno Foods from 2021-08-03T00:47:13

Jae Park took over the family business, a local bakery, and said, "Let's not be a regular business, let's be the best in the world at something." Now Inno Foods sells more coconut cluster snacks...

125 - From Food Bank to Food CEO - with Mellisa Mills of Spread'Em Kitchen Co from 2021-07-27T00:02:11

Mellisa has an incredible story! Growing up without a lot, she used food bank facilities and breakfast clubs to stay nourished. Now, she regularly donates to these causes as founder and CEO of S...

124 - Fix Your Relationship With Money, with Lou Clarke (Part 2) from 2021-07-21T10:29:28

We kick off Season 8 with a bang!

Join "the Intuitive CFO" and money expert Lou Clarke as she teaches us:

• Her top 3 business tax write-offs that often go unclaimed
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123 - Fix Your Relationship With Money, with Lou Clarke (Part 1) from 2021-07-14T00:13:15

We kick off Season 8 with a bang!

Join "the Intuitive CFO" and money expert Lou Clarke as she recounts:

• How she went from $3 from bankruptcy to a $2Million net worth
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122 - Season 7 Recap from 2021-07-08T15:00:57

Join Elaine and Ron as we give a quick recap of Season 7 of the Create Better Podcast, for any episodes you may have missed, and a sneak peek at the upcoming Season 8!

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Marriage Round Table - 6 Marriage Tips From 6 Married People (Replay) from 2021-07-01T00:17:08

Please excuse the background noise from our 11 combined kids, as 6 married people - Elaine and Ron, Noula and Jonathan, Linda, and Mel, sit on a patio and each give their #1 tip for keeping thei...

Know Your Numbers - The Personal Latte Factor (Replay) from 2021-06-25T23:46:58

In this episode, we look at how a $5 coffee every day actually takes more than a dollar off your hourly wage, and how you can turn that into over $28,000 in 10 years!  Follow along with the form...

Elaine's 5 D.A.I.L.Y. Habits of Successful Mompreneurs (Replay) from 2021-06-19T16:29:06

In a speech from the Achieve & Lead Women's Conference which Elaine hosted in Vancouver, Elaine shares her 5 D.A.I.L.Y. habits of successful entrepreneurs. How many are you implementing daily? Listen

Mom's Round Table - French Immersion and Specialized School Programs - A Good Thing? (Replay) from 2021-06-10T08:24:29

Join Elaine and our 3 awesome mom guests who discuss the pros and cons of having their children in French Immersion, or any specialized school program.

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Overwhelmed? Become an Essentialist with Greg McKeown (replay) from 2021-04-21T08:50:35

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 au...

Raising Confident Kids - Without Time-Outs - with Parenting Expert Shannon White (replay) from 2021-04-13T23:20:26

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?

Raising Confident Kids - Without Time-Outs - with Parenting Expert Shannon White (replay) from 2021-04-13T23:20:26

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 gu...

Jim Treliving of Boston Pizza and Dragons' Den on How To Make Smart Business Decisions, and Giving Back (Replay) from 2021-04-06T23:30:55

In his first ever podcast interview, Jim Treliving, owner of Boston Pizza and several other businesses, original Dragon on Dragons' Den, and investor in Elaine's company Easy Daysies, talks abou...

116 - When the Right Decision is the Unpopular Decision - with Lori Joyce (Part 2) from 2021-03-31T15:17:46

We continue our amazing conversation with Lori Joyce, founder of Betterwith Ice Cream (and co-founder of Cupcakes!), touching on deeply personal subjects like putting family first when society s...

115 - Create Better with Betterwith! with Lori Joyce (Part 1) from 2021-03-23T09:36:49

The title is not a typo - Lori Joyce is the founder of Betterwith Ice Cream. We set out to talk about how her amazing career in food products, but we ended up talking about pretty much everythin...

114 - Mom Makers: from Etsy to Walmart and a Flagship Store, with Louise Vargas and Tara Morellato from 2021-03-16T20:52:18

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!

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113 - How-To Social Media Video Marketing for Small Business Owners with Dunia Tozy from 2021-03-09T21:37:30

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 ...
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112 - 3 Small Business Tips for More Sales with Paul Gaspar (Part 2) from 2021-03-03T23:08:37

Join me and Paul as we discuss small business online, in Part 2 of our interview!

Connect with Paul: Website: https://solutions.up...

111 - Rescuing Abandoned Shopping Carts with Paul Gaspar (Part 1) from 2021-02-23T03:23

Join me and Paul as we discuss small business online, particularly how to retrieve sales from the 2 out of 3 shopping carts that are abandoned by online shoppers!

Connect with Paul: Webs...

110 - On Building Resiliency with Denise Mai from 2021-02-16T23:24:32

I got connected to Denise through the book project pursuit: 365, "Celebrating Canadian women in the pursuit of happiness, success, and fulfillment – every day...

109 - How to Write and Publish Your Book, with Ann Douglas (Part 2) from 2021-02-09T22:41:24

Ann Douglas is back by popular demand! We first met her in Episode 90, where she talked about "parenting through the storm". Coincidentally, tha...

108 - How to Write and Publish Your Book, with Ann Douglas (Part 1) from 2021-02-02T02:49

Ann Douglas is back by popular demand! We first met her in Episode 90, where she talked about "parenting through the storm". Coincidentally, tha...

How To Ask For Business Advice (Replay) from 2021-01-26T08:19:23

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 wh...

Mom Guilt Round Table (Replay) from 2021-01-19T01:47

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 he...

107 - Mom Makers - Foodie Edition with Charlene Li and Lyndsay Scott (Part 2) from 2021-01-12T00:54:06

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 fro...

106 - Mom Makers - Foodie Edition with Charlene Li and Lyndsay Scott (Part 1) from 2021-01-05T22:49:53

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 fro...

105 - How To Go from Dream to Dream Job - with Jaclyn Harper (Part 2) from 2020-12-29T17:45:50

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 ...

104 - How To Go from Dream to Dream Job - with Jaclyn Harper (Part 1) from 2020-12-22T00:16:53

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 ...

5 Things Nobody Told You About Starting A Business (Replay) from 2020-12-15T21:10:54

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...

Jody Vance on Women Dominating Male-Dominated Businesses (Replay) from 2020-12-08T09:52:06

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 ...

Inspirational Podcast - 10 Habits of Entrepreneurial Success (Replay) from 2020-12-01T01:18:37

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.

from 2020-10-06T00:15

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?

Season 7 Preview - Mom Makers Unite! from 2020-10-04T23:48:15

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 o...

Journey to Dragons' Den - Part 1 - Auditions (Replay) from 2020-09-29T00:02

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 Shar...

How To Ask For Business Advice (Replay) from 2020-09-22T02:08

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 ...

Julie Cole – Successful Entrepreneurial and Parenting Survival Strategies From This Mom of 6 and Mabel’s Labels Co-Founder (Replay) from 2020-09-15T00:43

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 sinc...

Free Yourself of Working Mom Guilt with Marci Fair (Replay) from 2020-09-08T15:28:54

"Balance is impossible. Memories are better."

In this episode, I interview Marci Fair (www.marcifair.com), mom of 4, founder of from 2020-08-25T00:32:16

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 po...

094 - Feminist Economics and Necessary Conversations with Tara Teng from 2020-08-18T02:33

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:

• F...
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093 - How to Set Your Prices to Increase Income&Impact, with Brian Dixon from 2020-08-11T02:19

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 ...

Special Episode -The (Surgically Repaired) Heart of Elaine from 2020-08-08T10:59:43

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...

092 - Discipline Your Kids Without Damage - with Dr Vanessa Lapointe, Registered Psychologist from 2020-08-04T03:11

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 ye...

091 - From a Cup of Tea to a Direct Sales Empire - Tips and Strategies from Tonia Jahshan of Sipology from 2020-07-28T00:11:33

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. Toni...

090 - Parenting Through the Storm with Ann Douglas from 2020-07-21T03:13

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...

089 - Ask For What You Want with Erica Ehm from 2020-07-13T02:38

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 discussi...

088 - Overwhelmed? Become an Essentialist with Greg McKeown from 2020-07-06T03:10

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 au...

087 - The One Where I Had a Stroke from 2020-06-30T02:33

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 slurr...

Sibling Rivalry: 3 Secret Opportunities For Proactive Parents with Debbie Pokornik (Replay) from 2020-06-29T02:03

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 wi...

Kevin O’Leary On Family, Kids and Money, and His Personal Life (Replay) from 2020-06-28T02:30

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 ...

5 Fun Free Ways to Bridge the Summer Learning Gap (Replay) from 2020-06-27T10:34:20

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 way...

Season 6 Preview - Create Better Family, Health, Business and Self from 2020-06-26T06:54:01

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

Where I've Been, When I'm Coming Back from 2019-08-14T22:03

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

086 - 3 Money Must-Dos for a Woman in Business - with Yvonne Yua from 2018-03-28T00:15

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 sen...

085 - The 4 Questions To Ask When Marketing Your Business - with Shannon Cox from 2018-02-09T05:15

"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 (Professo...

084 - From $100k Mistake to Public Company, with Joel Primus of Naked Underwear from 2018-01-24T18:09

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!

083 - Be Brave from Day 1 with Monique Blokzyl from 2018-01-19T23:05

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 en...

082 - Make All Your Moments Matter with Dave Sanderson from 2018-01-11T05:34

Imagine being the last passenger off the Miracle On The Hudson airplane that

This ...

080 - Raising Confident Kids - Without Time-Outs - with Parenting Expert Shannon White from 2017-07-25T20:00

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 gu...

079 - Find Your Fabulous with Tedx Talker Lisa Dadd from 2017-07-07T07:04

"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, to...

078 - Marketing To Moms - Elaine's Top 3 Tips from 2017-06-03T05:40

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 po...

077 - It's Time to Think BIGGER! with Vanessa Shaw from 2017-05-26T06:53

Vanessa Shaw is a sought-after speaker and expert on business mastery, personal leadership and 6 and 7 figure income strategies. She is the creator of The Boutique Business Model and The Big Bol...

076 - Find Your Passion In a Side Business with Anneliese Dusseldorp from 2017-05-12T18:00

Are you self-motivated, goal driven, and love to help others? And looking for a way to make money for your family, while controlling your schedule?  Today I talk with Anneliese Dusseldorp about ...

075 - Effective and Smart Marketing from 2017-05-05T05:41

Many entrepreneurs spend most of their marketing time, money and energy on the things that matter least, while ignoring the thing that matters most.  Are you one of them?

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070 - 3 Steps to Build Courage - with Sabina Nawaz from 2017-01-19T04:29

Do you hate asking for money?

Hear how this successful entrepreneur overcame that with resiliency, discernment, and courage.​

Sabina Nawaz is a ...

069 - Grow Your Business with Smart Content Planning with Angela Crocker from 2017-01-11T00:23

Join Angela Crocker, author of "The Content Planner: A Complete Guide to Organize and Share Your Ideas Online" as she gives tips on providing the most effective content for your business' social...

068 - Know Your Numbers - The Business Latte Factor from 2016-11-25T03:52

In this episode, we talk about how the famous "latte factor" for personal finance can be applied in a business setting - and the results are jaw-dropping!  Listen in if you want to increase your...

067 - Know Your Numbers - The Personal Latte Factor from 2016-11-18T16:11

In this episode, we look at how a $5 coffee every day actually takes more than a dollar off your hourly wage, and how you can turn that into over $28,000 in 10 years!  Follow along with the form...

066 - 3 Top Social Media Tips for Small Businesses with Nicole Christen from 2016-11-04T02:50

Grab the top three tips from social media marketing expert, Nicole Christen!  Learn how this entrepreneur, PhD student and single mom of four children, makes "practice" her way of survival and p...

065 - The Difference Between Branding and Marketing with Karley Cunningham from 2016-10-27T07:20

Learn the valuable difference between Branding and Marketing Find out what this Branding Expert says are the four biggest mistakes small businesses do when it comes to branding and what you ca...

064 - Three Big Mistakes Small Businesses Make and Three Strategies to Success! from 2016-10-21T01:34

These days, basic fundamental business advice like "Grow sales, ensure everyone gets billed and collect the money" is passed over as people look for the latest "tricks" and "get-rich-quick" sche...

063 - Inspirational Podcast: 10 Habits of Entrepreneurial Success from 2016-10-13T22:46

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.

from 2016-10-05T02:14

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 comm...

061 - Mompreneur Roundtable - The Highs and Lows of Working From Home from 2016-09-29T05:47

Elaine, Sharon, Wendy and Maria all work from home at least part of the time to run their businesses. They all previously worked out of the home, and are now "living the dream". So, what's it li...

060 - How To Teach Kids To Do Chores Around The House At Any Age from 2016-09-22T05:16

Elaine shares 10 tips in 10 minutes which will help you implement chores with your kid(s) that will not only make your life easier, but set them up for lifelong success! Be sure to get your free...

059 - Show Up and Be Committed with Mike Gaba from 2016-09-14T02:24

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 ...

058 - The Best Times to Post on Social Media from 2016-08-16T22:00

The last thing you want is for your social media efforts to go unseen. By posting at the right time, you greatly increase your chances of success! Here are some tips on when during the day and w...

057 - 6 Steps to Sales Success PLUS 5 More from Kevin O'Leary from 2016-08-05T05:59

That's a total of 11 steps for sales success!

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056 - Lessons We Teach Our Kids From Doing Chores from 2016-07-21T15:00

Chores teach children so many life skills: socially, ethically, and personally. It is important for children to realize the importance of each person’s contribution in the world and it begins at...

055 - Social Media for Small Business - 3 Mistakes You Can Fix Today with Katy Takaoka from 2016-07-15T05:14

We wear multiple hats as entrepreneurs and it is hard to be an expert at it all.  But one topic that we can always learn more about is how to have a great social media presence! Learn the thre...

054 - 5 Fun Free Ways to Bridge the Summer Learning Gap from 2016-06-28T04:30

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 way...

053 - Elaine's 5 D.A.I.L.Y. Habits of Successful Mompreneurs from 2016-06-24T04:44

In a speech from the Achieve & Lead Women's Conference which Elaine hosted in Vancouver in June 2016, Elaine shares her 5 D.A.I.L.Y. habits of successful entrepreneurs. How many are you implemen...

052 - Kick "Brag Shame" to the Curb with Lisa van Reeuwyk from 2016-06-17T07:26

Kick "brag shame" to the curb and acknowledge and share your awesomeness so that others can benefit from it! Learn why it is important to not believe everything you think! Lisa van Reeuwyk is pa...

051 - On Perseverance, Purpose and Patents with Mary Purcaro from 2016-06-03T07:42

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 ...

050 - Trade Show Tips Part 1 - B2C Trade Shows from 2016-05-25T07:20

In this episode, Elaine and Ron, trade show veterans both and partners in Easy Daysies (www.easydaysies.com), discuss how to be most effective with "B2C", or Business-to-Consumer Trade Shows. A ...

049 - Getting Your Product on Big Box Shelves with Romy Taormina from 2016-05-19T13:48

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...

048 - How To Go From Side Business To Full Time with Kim Vopni from 2016-04-28T06:01

Determination, resilience and support are vital for entrepreneurial survival. Learn the best tip Kim Vopni shares from her mentor that changed her business and how she views all aspects of her l...

047 - Choosing Partners Can Make or Break You, with Priska Diaz and Dana King from 2016-04-22T14:25

When Priska and Dana set out to start a company from scratch with a patentable, complex manufactured product, they couldn't do it all themselves.  Listen to their story of how choosing partners ...

046 - Kevin O'Leary On Family, Kids and Money, and His Personal Life from 2016-04-04T07:40

Show Notes: 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 m...

045 - Helping Women Love Their Bodies with Joyelle Brandt from 2016-03-31T05:14

Joyelle tells her story about starting her own business - why would anyone choose to live almost completely outside their comfort zone?

Because that's what entrepreneurs do, and they tra...

044 - Abundance Mindset with Christy Whitman from 2016-03-04T09:04

Christy is a mom of 2, speaker, New York Times bestselling author, and business owner. Does the thought of adding one more thing to your plate sound impossible? Christy shares 4 steps to mov...

043 - Effective Communication With Your Tween with Debbie Pokornik from 2016-02-15T08:30

I loved talking with Debbie so much the first time (Episode 9 - Sibling Rivalry), that I had her back! This time we are talking about how to communicate with your "tween". We talk about: •...

042 - Long Term Business Success With Wendy Bell of Snugabell from 2016-02-02T15:14

On the 8th birthday of her business Snugabell, which supports breast-feeding mothers with fashionable pumping bras, we sit down with Wendy Bell.  Given that more than 90% of businesses don't mak...

041 - Best of 2015 - Business Related Podcasts from 2016-01-26T06:35

Time to get caught up on your Elaine's Kitchen Table Podcast listening!  EKT as we call it covers 2 main themes: business and family (and where the 2 intersect). In this episode, we recount th...

040 - Best of 2015 - Family Related Episodes from 2016-01-11T11:48

Time to get caught up on your Elaine's Kitchen Table Podcast listening!  EKT as we call it covers 2 main themes: business and family (and where the 2 intersect). In this episode, we recount th...

039 - Raising A Family And Raising A Business - At The Same Time from 2015-12-29T09:49

Unfortunately, the business world is full of failed businesses, and "successful" businesses with failed marriages.  There is an idea that you can have a successful family, or business, but not b...

038 - Straight Mompreneur Talk with Grace Moores, Stephanie Goertz and Vanessa Dinesen from 2015-12-16T00:27

In this episode, I talk with not 1, not 2, but 3 amazing Mompreneurs who give the scoop on: • What does "Mompreneur" mean to them? • As a woman, mom and entrepreneur, their greatest challeng...

037 - How Hugs Turned Into A Business with Maria Freeman from 2015-11-28T14:11

Maria Freeman is the founder of Little Jots (www.littlejots.com), whose motto is "Write Your Child A Hug". In this episode, Maria details how her desire to add positivity to children's lives -...

035 - Top 5 Ways Your Business Can Make More Money with Sara Clarke from 2015-11-20T08:19

Sara Clarke, mom of 4 boys, business partners with her husband in Martin Clarke and Associates, bookkeepers and business consultants, tells us how to make sure we are running a profitable busine...

036 - Know Your Numbers - It's Hip To Be Square from 2015-11-12T23:55

Welcome to the "Know Your Numbers" series on Elaine's Kitchen Table! You often hear "know your numbers" as one of the most important aspects of being successful in business.  But what numbers ...

034 - Don't Do Everything Today - Do Something Every Day with Dea Viola from 2015-11-05T00:25

Dea Viola is such an inspirational woman and mompreneur.  Somewhere between her business, the Baby Flamingo Company, her singing career, and her charitable work with humanityhealing.org, she fin...

033 - Free Yourself of Working Mom Guilt with Marci Fair from 2015-10-27T06:54

"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 Gui...

032 - Know What Investors Are Looking For with Brad Hallwood from 2015-10-19T22:26

Brad Hallwood has a very unique job. As the right-hand man to Jim Treliving of Dragons' Den (Canadian version of Shark Tank), he has witnessed hundreds and hundreds of pitches from entrepreneurs...

031 - Gratitude - It‘s Actually Good For Business, Thank You! from 2015-10-12T23:18

Looking for an excuse to be thankful? Elaine gives 5 reasons why having an "attitude of gratitude" will actually help grow your business and make you happier overall.

Connect w...

031 - Gratitude - It‘s Actually Good For Business, Thank You! from 2015-10-12T23:18

Looking for an excuse to be thankful? Elaine gives 5 reasons why having an "attitude of gratitude" will actually help grow your business and make you happier overall.

030 - Jody Vance - on Women Dominating Male-Dominated Businesses from 2015-10-05T07:04

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 ...

029 - How To Ask For Business Advice from 2015-09-29T00:51

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 wh...

028 - How (and how not) To Become an Influential Person with Teresa de Grosbois from 2015-09-22T00:08

Influential people (or "influencers") play by a different set of rules. Teresa de Grosbois is an international speaker and bestselling author on the topic of influence. In today's interview, we ...

027 - What Sets Successful Businesspeople Apart with Spencer McDonald from 2015-09-14T23:11

Spencer McDonald, businessman, author, keynote speaker, and mentor, talks about: • the top 3 qualities in a profitable business person • how people starting out in business unknowingly "finance...

026 - Food to Fuel Your Family with Brenda Wollenberg - Part 2 from 2015-09-10T13:34

Nutritionist Brenda Wollenberg continues to talk family fuel, including 3 connections between nutrition and school performance, and her lesson about "coming off the mountain" that radically chan...

025 - Food to Fuel Your Family with Brenda Wollenberg - Part 1 from 2015-09-08T07:07

Nutritionist Brenda Wollenberg, author of the book "Overweight Kids In A Toothpick World", talks about something we do multiple times every day - feed our family! Are we moving toward Wellness o...

024 - 5 Things Nobody Told You About Starting A Business from 2015-08-31T20:53

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 ar...

023 - Dealing With Mom Weight from 2015-08-24T01:12

My friend said weight loss is 90% food, and 10% exercise - I said "That's me exactly! 90% food, 10% exercise!".  I've got stats from 500 moms, and believe me, we are not alone if we would like t...

022 - The High Heeled Leader With Katie Day from 2015-08-20T08:52

Katie Day, author of "The High Heeled Leader", talks about the issues facing women in business - many of which are self-induced - and how to take personal control of your outcomes by using the v...

021 - The Do Not Do List from Tim Ferriss from 2015-08-17T00:09

Here is a quick 9-item list of things NOT to to do when you start to feel overwhelmed.  It comes from time-strategy guru Tim Ferriss, from his incredibly useful book, The 4-Hour Work Week.

020 - 3 Habits of Successful Families with Ilze Alberts from 2015-08-13T00:14

Ilze Alberts comes to us all the way from South Africa! Ilze is a registered Psychologist, life strategist, expert in family wealth, and building successful, happy families. She shares 3 habits ...

019 - Marriage Round Table - 6 Marriage Tips From 6 Married People from 2015-08-10T01:37

Please excuse the background noise from our 11 combined kids, as 6 married people - Elaine and Ron, Noula and Jonathan, Linda, and Mel, sit on a patio and each give their #1 tip for keeping thei...

018 - Kevin O'Leary Part 1 - on Female CEO's, His Daily Habits For Success, and More! from 2015-08-06T01:56

In part 1 of my interview with Kevin O'Leary - of Shark Tank, Dragons' Den, CNBC, etc. - brilliant business mind and investor in Easy Daysies, he talks about how female CEO's are bringing home t...

017 - Mom Guilt Round Table from 2015-08-02T23:00

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 he...

016 - Jim Treliving Part 2 - Advice from Warren Buffett, How He Reads People, and More from 2015-07-30T12:41

This is Part 2 of my interview with Jim Treliving, billion-dollar businessman, owner of Boston Pizza, and original Dragon on Dragons' Den (Canadian version of Shark Tank), and investor in Easy D...

015 - Partners in Business, Partners in Life - Should You Run A Business With Your Spouse? from 2015-07-27T07:39

Does the thought of running a business with your spouse give you the warm fuzzies or chills?  Elaine and Ron discuss their experiences working together on Easy Daysies, and give their formula fo...

014 - Jim Treliving of Boston Pizza and Dragons' Den on How To Make Smart Business Decisions, and Giving Back from 2015-07-23T06:41

In his first ever podcast interview, Jim Treliving, owner of Boston Pizza and several other businesses, original Dragon on Dragons' Den, and investor in Elaine's company Easy Daysies, talks abou...

013 - Journey To Dragons' Den Part 3 - What Happens After! from 2015-07-20T11:29

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 – signin...

012 - Journey To Dragons' Den Part 2 - Taping The Show from 2015-07-15T22:56

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 goi...

011 - Journey To Dragons' Den Part 1 - Auditions from 2015-07-13T00:19

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-wrackin...

010 - How I Became An Entrepreneur Off The Kitchen Table - Easy Daysies from 2015-07-09T01:58

I get asked this question a LOT - how did you get the idea for Easy Daysies and become an entrepreneur off the kitchen table?  Well, here is the (short and sweet) answer!

009 - Sibling Rivalry: 3 Secret Opportunities For Proactive Parents with Debbie Pokornik from 2015-07-06T00:58

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 wi...

008 - DREAM BIG! Interview with Pamela Martin, Mom and Trailblazing News Anchor from 2015-07-02T00:33

Pamela Martin was a trailblazing mom in business, becoming among other things the first female news anchor in BC (there are lots now!). She talks about the need to dream big and go for it - you ...

007 - Mom's Round Table - French Immersion and Specialized School Programs - A Good Thing? from 2015-06-29T13:16

Join Elaine and our 3 awesome mom guests who discuss the pros and cons of having their children in French Immersion, or any specialized school program. Please do give your feedback, on Twitter...

006 - Anyone Can Be An Entrepreneur - Learn What It Takes To Be A Mompreneur from Maria Locker, CEO of Mompreneurs from 2015-06-26T08:46

Maria Locker, CEO of Mompreneurs Showcase Group, shares what it takes to perform the balancing act to become a Mompreneur of distinction.

005 - Know the Heart of Your Business - and Watch Your Business Grow! from 2015-06-25T05:54

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...

004 - Julie Cole - Successful Entrepreneurial and Parenting Survival Strategies From This Mom of 6 and Mabel's Labels Co-Founder from 2015-06-23T22:15

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 sinc...

003 - Screen Time And Children - How To Limit It, Make It Better, and Enhance Communication In Your Family from 2015-06-23T04:00

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.

002 - The Perfect Pitch - 5 Tips and 5 Must-Dos to Pitch Your Product or Business Perfectly from 2015-06-21T09:20

Whether you have built a business you want to sell, are just considering starting your own business, or are selling for home parties, you must be able to deliver the "perfect pitch" if you are t...

001 - 6 Top Business Tips From 6 (and 7 and 8) Figure Business People from 2015-06-21T09:07

Here are 6 powerful business tips I picked up at a recent conference, from amazing speakers like Jack Canfield, the Chicken Soup For The Soul guy, and Thomas Bahler, a musician who worked with E...

000 - About Me from 2015-06-21T09:04

This is a quick "about-me" about Elaine, CEO and Founder of Easy Daysies Ltd., and what you can expect from this inspirational, motivational and especially practical podcast!

Elaine Tan ...