Elaine's Kitchen Table Podcast | The Business Of Real Life | Lessons For Success In Business And Parenting

Mary Purcaro is the Founder and CEO of Cuddlecloth® and Cuddlepet®, bath towels designed for safety. Mary shares how perseverance and the love of learning keep you going when things are good or bad in business. Are you thinking about patenting, listen as Mary share how and why she has three patents! 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: Episode Sponsor: UPS, visit https://www.ups.com/ca/en/business-solutions/grow-your-business.page to save up to 50% on your shipping!

Shoveling dirt at the age of nine was his first job helping others and where Mike learned to "show up and be committed".  Learn to avoid these top 3 mistakes small businesses make when it comes to protecting themselves. Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/ Episode Sponsor: Episode Sponsor: UPS, visit https://www.ups.com/ca/en/business-solutions/grow-your-business.page to save up to 50% on your shipping!

Alison reinvented herself to become her own happy boss after 25 years of corporate life, building several lucrative businesses. "It's never too late to reach for a dream and grab it" Show Notes: https://elaineskitchentable.com/178 Connect with Alison: Website: https://www.theboldestme.com Email: alison@theboldestme.com Book: Startup Smart - The Girl's Guide to Entrepreneurship 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: Episode Sponsor: UPS, visit https://www.ups.com/ca/en/business-solutions/grow-your-business.page to save up to 50% on your shipping!

Maria Locker, CEO of Mompreneurs Showcase Group, shares what it takes to perform the balancing act to become a Mompreneur of distinction. Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/ Episode Sponsor: Episode Sponsor: UPS, visit https://www.ups.com/ca/en/business-solutions/grow-your-business.page to save up to 50% on your shipping!

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 the bacon (and why), what makes him put his "soldiers" (dollars) to war, the similarities and differences between parenting and running a business, what he gets done before noon every day. A must listen! Part 2 of Kevin O'Leary interview... Show notes... 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: Episode Sponsor: UPS, visit https://www.ups.com/ca/en/business-solutions/grow-your-business.page to save up to 50% on your shipping!

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 age-appropriate chore charts below as well :) Press and hold for show notes and a free age-appropriate chore chart... 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: Episode Sponsor: UPS, visit https://www.ups.com/ca/en/business-solutions/grow-your-business.page to save up to 50% on your shipping!

I wrote a book called "Sell Your Passion", and decided to read it to you on the podcast! Today is Principle 4 - "Be A Storyteller". Sell Your Passion is available as an e-Book for just $5 here! Show Notes: https://www.elaineskitchentable.com/177 Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/ Episode Sponsor: Episode Sponsor: eShipper! Click. Ship. Save. Visit www.eshipper.com and use promo code EKT25 for a $25 rebate on first shipping invoice!

I wrote a book called "Sell Your Passion", and decided to read it to you on the podcast! Today is Principle 3 - "Be A Doer". Sell Your Passion is available as an e-Book for just $5 here! Show Notes: https://www.elaineskitchentable.com/176 Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/ Episode Sponsor: Episode Sponsor: eShipper! Click. Ship. Save. Visit www.eshipper.com and use promo code EKT25 for a $25 rebate on first shipping invoice!

Nina Farzin saw a problem, solved it, and sold millions of dollars of her product. What was the problem? Baby boogers! Listen in as Nina shares her humility and wisdom about the journey of creating Oogiebear, from proof of concept to Shark Tank deal. Show Notes: https:www.elaineskitchentable.com/175 Connect with Nina: Website: https://oogiebear.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oogiebear Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/ Episode Sponsor: Episode Sponsor: eShipper! Click. Ship. Save. Visit www.eshipper.com and use promo code EKT25 for a $25 rebate on first shipping invoice!  

I wrote a book called "Sell Your Passion", and decided to read it to you on the podcast! Today is Principle 2 - "Be a Triple Threat". This is a longer chapter so it is in 2 parts. A lot of readers have told me it is their favourite chapter. Please listen in and tell me what you think! Sell Your Passion is available as an e-Book for just $5 here! Show Notes: https://www.elaineskitchentable.com/174 Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/ Episode Sponsor: Episode Sponsor: eShipper! Click. Ship. Save. Visit www.eshipper.com and use promo code EKT25 for a $25 rebate on first shipping invoice!

I wrote a book called "Sell Your Passion", and decided to read it to you on the podcast! Today is Principle 2 - "Be a Triple Threat". This is a longer chapter so it is in 2 parts. A lot of readers have told me it is their favourite chapter. Please listen in and tell me what you think! Sell Your Passion is available as an e-Book for just $5 here! Show Notes: https://www.elaineskitchentable.com/173 Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/ Episode Sponsor: Episode Sponsor: eShipper! Click. Ship. Save. Visit www.eshipper.com and use promo code EKT25 for a $25 rebate on first shipping invoice!

I wrote a book called "Sell Your Passion", and decided to read it to you on the podcast! Today is Chapter 1 - "Be On Purpose". Please listen in and tell me what you think! Sell Your Passion is available as an e-Book for just $5 here! Show Notes: https://www.elaineskitchentable.com/172 Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/ Episode Sponsor: Episode Sponsor: eShipper! Click. Ship. Save. Visit www.eshipper.com and use promo code EKT25 for a $25 rebate on first shipping invoice!

eShipper is a Canadian company I have used for shipping for more than 10 years. They have a fascinating growth story that is sure to inspire you, as well as light a fire under you to achieve great things this year! My interview with founder Riz, his son Imran and son-in-law Imtiaz was so jam-packed with great information that we split it into two episodes, 170 and 171. Enjoy! Please note, eShipper is a sponsor of this podcast and has a special deal for you below! Show Notes: https://www.elaineskitchentable.com/171 Connect with eShipper: Website: https://www.eshipper.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eshipper_official/ Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/ Episode Sponsor: Episode Sponsor: eShipper! Clic

eShipper is a Canadian company I have used for shipping for more than 10 years. They have a fascinating growth story that is sure to inspire you, as well as light a fire under you to achieve great things this year! My interview with founder Riz, his son Imran and son-in-law Imtiaz was so jam-packed with great information that we split it into two episodes, 170 and 171. Enjoy! Please note, eShipper is a sponsor of this podcast and has a special deal for you below! Show Notes: https://www.elaineskitchentable.com/170 Connect with eShipper: Website: https://www.eshipper.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eshipper_official/ Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/ Episode Sponsor: Episode Sponsor: eShipper! Clic

From a racist incident at a park in Coquitlam to being the face of anti-Asian hate in Vancouver, Gina Chong embarked on a journey to make a difference in her community. She started up the Asian Arts and Culture Society and pushed forward with planning a multicultural festival at the very same park, called the BC Dumpling Festival. Gina advocates for anti-racism and promotes diversity and multiculturalism to ensure a safe community for her two daughters. Show Notes: https://www.elaineskitchentable.com/169 Connect with Gina: Website: https://www.bcdumplingfest.ca/ Website: https://asianartsculture.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcdumplingfest 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: Episod

Jacqueline learned about the importance of product differentiation as a buyer for Whole Foods. When it came time to start her own company, she knew this was key to success. Now, her line of specialty sauces from "Not Just Co." are launching onto the shelves of Target retailers across America! How did she do it? Sit in and learn from Jacqueline's hard-earned experience today! Jacqueline was a fellow winner of the "Stacy's Rise Project" for 2023! Show Notes: https://www.elaineskitchentable.com/168 Connect with Jacqueline: Website: https://notjust.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notjustco Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/ Episode Sponsor: Episode Sponsor: eShipper! Click. Ship. Save. Visit www.eshippe

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 a fellow winner of the "Stacy's Rise Project" for 2023! Show Notes: https://www.elaineskitchentable.com/167 Connect with Kristyn: Website: https://sevensummitssnacks.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/7summitssnacks/ Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/ Episode Sponsor: Episode Sponsor: eShipper! Click. Ship. Save. Visit www.eshipper.com and use promo code EKT25 for a $25 rebate on first shipping invoice!

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 now serves over 200 small businesses! How? Listen in as she tells her story! Show Notes: https://elaineskitchentable.com/166 Connect with Winnie: Website: Vision2Reality Foundation: https://www.v2rf.org/ Website: https://www.nexgenaccounting.ca/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/winnie-nexgen/ Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/ Episode Sponsor: Episode Sponsor: eShipper! Click. Ship. Save. Visit www.eshipper.com and use promo code EKT25 for a $25 rebate on first shipping invoice!

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 getting out of your own way while doing it.   Show Notes: https://elaineskitchentable.com/165 Connect with Tricia: Website: https://www.thecleverbaby.com/   Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/ Episode Sponsor: Episode Sponsor: UPS, visit ups.com/beunstoppable/ca to save more than 50% on your shipping!

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! Show Notes: https://elaineskitchentable.com/164 Connect with Anna: UPS Women's Export Program Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabarrerabrason/ Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/ Episode Sponsor: Episode Sponsor: UPS, visit ups.com/beunstoppable/ca to save more than 50% on your shipping!