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

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 very traits that make women stand out.   Every woman in business needs to hear this podcast with Katie Day.  I assure you will leave feeling more confident and be more assertive in your business after listening to this short inspiring podcast!  She gives three tips that you do not want miss before walking into your next boardroom meeting!     Katie is a global speaker and trainer, who has been interviewed many times on radio in both the UK and in the USA.  She has appeared on television in Canada and Dubai speaking on women in the boardroom.

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.

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 of successful families, and also 3 tips to achieving family wealth. 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/

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 their marriage strong. 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 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!

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!

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 Daysies. He talks about his opinion of failure, personal advice he got from Warren Buffett, how his little Irish Grandma mentored him, how he reads people, who would play him in the movie of his life, and much more!

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 for you to L.O.V.E. being in business together!

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 about going from police officer to head of a billion dollar business, and talks passionately about giving back to the community!

In this 3-part series, we recount our journey with Easy Daysies to the Dragons’ Den (the Canadian version of Shark Tank). This episode is about what happens after the taping of the show – signing the deal, the airing of the show, and all the craziness that surrounds it!  Hopefully this will provide motivation and inspiration to anyone who is thinking about applying for a business reality TV show. 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 check out the Show Notes page (www.elaineskitchentable.com/013) for your free guide with 11 steps on How To Get on Dragons' Den or Shark Tank!

In this 3-part series, we recount our journey with Easy Daysies to the Dragons’ Den (the Canadian version of Shark Tank). This episode is about the taping of the show - there's a little more going on than you see on TV! Hopefully this will provide motivation and inspiration to anyone who is thinking about applying for a business reality TV show. Find Elaine’s Kitchen Table on Twitter @chatwithelaine, and Facebook @elaineskitchentable. And you can find Easy Daysies online at www.easydaysies.com

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. Find Elaine's Kitchen Table on Twitter @chatwithelaine, and Facebook @elaineskitchentable.

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!

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!

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 will love the story of how she "accidentally" got her first news job!

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 @chatwithelaine, on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/elaineskitchentable, or at www.elaineskitchentable.com.

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

Why do female-owned businesses in many industries statistically survive longer? Perhaps more women know what is at the heart of their business - why they do what they do, and what the purpose of their business is.  If you know the H.E.A.R.T. of your business, you will help more people, and your business will grow!

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. www.elaineskitchentable.com Find us on Twitter @chatwithelaine, and www.facebook.com/elaineskitchentable

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.