Best Elaineskitchentable Podcasts (2025)

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183 - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Small Business, with Whilna Stewart-Franklin of UPS 43:27

6M ago43:27

43:27

Learn why having a diverse workforce, even in a small business of only a handful of employees - is good for business! Connect with Whilna: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whilna-stewart-franklin/ Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Fac…

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182 - Getting Re-Hooked on Phonics, with Dr. Irene Daria 35:42

7M ago35:42

35:42

Do you know of any children who have yet to learn to read, or need some help? Listen in as Dr. Irene recounts her path from journalist, to psychologist, to literacy advocate and author of the Steps to Reading book series! Connect with Irene: Website: https://www.stepstoreading.com Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/drirenedaria Connect with Elaine: Websi…

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181 - Generating Conversation is How You Win, with Nathan Yeung 17:25

7M ago17:25

17:25

Nathan has over a decade of both B2B and B2C marketing experience (that's business to business, and business to consumer), and has driven growth for more than 50 companies. Listen to learn: What channels should you use to advertise (a very surprising answer!) Should you hire a marketing agency? Why marketing can look easy And more! This interview w…

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180 - Find Your Audience, Then Make Them Remember You, with Nathan Yeung 32:35

7M ago32:35

32:35

Nathan has over a decade of both B2B and B2C marketing experience (that's business to business, and business to consumer), and has driven growth for more than 50 companies. Listen to learn: How marketing can be like weight loss programs The difference between B2B and B2C marketing and how to approach each 3 tips for growing your online presence And…

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Screen Time And Children - How To Limit It, Make It Better, and Enhance Communication In Your Family 11:24

7M ago11:24

11:24

Elaine and her husband Ron discuss the merits of screen time for children and its effect on communication. They also provide tips for limiting screen time, and resources for "good" screen time. Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: h…

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Why You Should Let Your Kids Play - with Kirsten Anderson 33:46

8M ago33:46

33:46

Playologist Kirsten Anderson is back! And this time, she is talking about play in a family setting: What are the benefits of play? Structured vs free play - what is the right balance? Should you be happy if your kids are bored? And much more! Listen in and learn how to help your family develop more awesome humans through play! Connect with Kirsten …

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How Can Play Increase Your Business? With Playologist Kirsten Anderson 30:53

9M ago30:53

30:53

Kirsten is a dear friend (and one of the first people to take Easy Daysies into her toy store). She is also a "Playologist"! In this episode, we discuss how PLAY can make you a better and more profitable business person. Play leads to discovery, lowers stress, and has a host of other benefits we discuss here! And stay tuned for episode 128, where w…

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How-To Social Media Video Marketing for Small Business Owners with Dunia Tozy 40:35

9M ago40:35

40:35

My guest Dunia Tozy is an experienced videographer and photographer who shares with us: 3 reasons video marketing is very important for your small business 3 top tips and strategies to create awesome videos and much more! If you have a product or service to promote on social media, you will want to get out your notebook! Connect with Dunia: Website…

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Mom Makers: from Etsy to Walmart and a Flagship Store, with Louise Vargas and Tara Morellato 42:28

9M ago42:28

42:28

More Mom Makers! Find out how Louise went from Etsy to opening 2 brick-and-mortar retail stores, and how Tara went from Etsy to getting her products on Walmart shelves! Connect with Louise: Website: https://gastownsoapworks.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sogasoap/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoGaSoap Connect with Tara: Website: htt…

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How to Write and Publish Your Book, with Ann Douglas (Part 2) 20:09

9M ago20:09

20:09

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 …

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How to Write and Publish Your Book, with Ann Douglas (Part 1) 25:16

10M ago25:16

25:16

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 …

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Small Business Instagram Tips with Shannon Cox 38:41

10M ago38:41

38:41

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: ht…

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Marketing - with Ashley Freeborn of Smash + Tess 25:06

10M ago25:06

25:06

Join us for a free master class in marketing from the CEO of one of the fastest growing companies in North America! Ashley may surprise you with what she has to say about reaching out to potential clients. Connect with Ashley: Website: https://smashtess.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smashtess Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afreebor…

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Tenacity, with Ashley Freeborn of Smash + Tess 28:01

10M ago28:01

28:01

Buckle your seat belt, Ashley Freeborn, co-founder of Smash + Tess (insanely comfortable clothing, insanely growing company), tells her story of going from high school teacher to romper queen. Like many success stories, it was not carefully planned - Ashley and her company went where their customers rewarded them for going. There are so many great …

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Know the Heart of Your Business - and Watch Your Business Grow! 6:36

10M ago6:36

6:36

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! Connect with Elaine: Website: https…

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179 - Financial Literacy for Families and Children, with Cinders McLeod 32:24

11M ago32:24

32:24

Join Cinders as she takes us through her financial literacy book series for children! We also talk about the business of publishing, mental health, and more. Grab a coffee and join us! Show Notes: https://elaineskitchentable/179 Connect with Cinders: Website: https://moneybunnies.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneybunnies.co/ Books: Mon…

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On Perseverance, Purpose and Patents - with Mary Purcaro - Replay 27:12

11M ago27:12

27:12

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://elaineskitc…

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Show Up and Be Committed with Mike Gaba 30:47

12M ago30:47

30:47

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:…

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178 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome - The Girl's Guide to Entrepreneurship, with Alison Hall 33:13

12M ago33:13

33:13

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: [email protected] Book: Startup Smart - The Gir…

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Anyone Can Be An Entrepreneur - Learn What It Takes To Be A Mompreneur from Maria Locker, CEO of Mompreneurs - replay 18:39

1y ago18:39

18:39

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/Elaines…

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Kevin O'Leary Part 1 - on Female CEO's, His Daily Habits For Success, and More! Replay 14:37

1y ago14:37

14:37

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 g…

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How To Teach Kids To Do Chores Around The House At Any Age - replay 12:18

1y ago12:18

12:18

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:/…

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177 - Sell Your Passion - Principle 4 - Be A Storyteller 17:21

1y ago17:21

17:21

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: http…

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176 - Sell Your Passion - Principle 3 - Be a Doer 18:40

1y ago18:40

18:40

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…

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175 - Million Dollar Shark Tank Deal from Baby Boogers! with Nina Farzin of Oogiebear 48:12

1y ago48:12

48:12

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…

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174 - Sell Your Passion - Principle 2 - Be a Triple Threat (Part 2) 14:40

1y ago14:40

14:40

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! Sh…

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173 - Sell Your Passion - Principle 2 - Be a Triple Threat (Part 1) 25:50

1y ago25:50

25:50

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! Sh…

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172 - Sell Your Passion - Principle 1 - Be On Purpose 14:31

1y ago14:31

14:31

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 In…

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171 - The Secret to Success: Treat Your Customers Like Family, with eShipper - Part II 32:49

1+ y ago32:49

32:49

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 e…

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170 - The Secret to Success: Treat Your Customers Like Family, with eShipper - Part I 28:17

1+ y ago28:17

28:17

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 e…

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169 - From Racist Incident to Community Building Festival with Gina Chong 52:07

1+ y ago52:07

52:07

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 fo…

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168 - Be a Bulldog in Your Business - Local Sauce to National Shelves with Jacqueline Grady Smith of Not Just Co. 34:07

1+ y ago34:07

34:07

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 ha…

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167 - From Chocolate Indulgence to Superfood Performance - with Kristyn Carriere 34:27

1+ y ago34:27

34:27

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://sevensummitssnac…

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166 - Live a Life With No Regret - with Winnie Hsu 46:55

1+ y ago46:55

46:55

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: Vis…

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165 - Get Out of Your Own Way! With Tricia Meyer 30:31

1+ y ago30:31

30:31

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 Ela…

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164 - Women’s Exporter Program, with Anna Barrera of UPS 37:40

1+ y ago37:40

37:40

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://elaineskitchenta…

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163 - Branding is Remembering - with Stacy Madison of Stacy’s Pita Chips 48:45

1+ y ago48:45

48:45

Stacy Madison grew her "accidental business", Stacy's Pita Chips, from $19,000 in annual sales to $65 million before being purchased by PepsiCo. She did it without an "exit strategy", just a customer-first strategy, and she is so very generous with sharing her story, experience and expertise. I met Stacy when selected as one of 4 inaugural Canadian…

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162 - Shed Weight for Good with Intermittent Fasting - with Laurie Lewis 43:24

1+ y ago43:24

43:24

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! Do you find it so much harder to release weight than you used to? Learn about "intermittent fasting" with Laurie Lewis - a simple and effective way to increase …

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161 - Season 11 Preview and 4 Quick Tips for Better Family, Health, Business and Self! 10:58

1+ y ago10:58

10:58

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 with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: https://www.fac…

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How To Get Media Exposure, with Rania Walker - replay 53:52

1+ y ago53:52

53:52

I have been able to get a lot of media exposure over the years - TV news, magazines, newspapers, websites, etc. One of my secrets? Rania! Rania Walker is the Founder and President of Front Door PR, an integrated PR, Media, Marketing and Event Management agency. A natural storyteller, Rania combines her expertise as a former television producer and …

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Marketing To Moms - Elaine’s Top 3 Tips 7:03

1+ y ago7:03

7:03

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…

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Effective and Smart Marketing 5:39

1+ y ago5:39

5:39

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? Click for show notes... Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ela…

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Grow Your Business with Smart Content Planning - Replay 20:10

2y ago20:10

20:10

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 media following! Click and hold for show notes Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elainetan…

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5 Fun Free Ways to Bridge the Summer Learning Gap - replay 8:23

2y ago8:23

8:23

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! Click and hold for show notes Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.c…

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160 - Manage Mental Health and Reduce Stress as a Working Mom, with Dr. Michelle Deering 41:22

2y ago41:22

41:22

Psychologist Dr. Michelle Deering is back by popular demand to talk to working moms about increasing our mental health, while reducing our stress. Who doesn't want that combo? Show Notes: https://elaineskitchentable.com/160 Connect with Dr. Michelle: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curativeconnections/ Website: https://www.curativeconnections.…

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159 - Creating a Unicorn, with Miranda Lievers of Thinkific 55:18

2y ago55:18

55:18

Nobody starts a big business - but some people build one up from scratch! Listen in on Miranda's journey to build her company Thinkific into a billion dollar unicorn company! Show Notes: https://elaineskitchentable.com/159 Connect with Miranda: Website: https://mirandalievers.com/ and https://thinkific.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mira…

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158 - Energize Your Parenting with Nadine Stille 52:07

2y ago52:07

52:07

Join parenting expert Nadine as we discuss how to "energize" your parenting! Who couldn't use a bit more energy? Show Notes: https://elaineskitchentable.com/158 Connect with Nadine: Website: https://nadinestille.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadinestille/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadinestille/ Connect with Elaine: Website: …

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157 - How to Build a Financially Smart Business, with Felicia Lee 51:18

2y ago51:18

51:18

Join Felicia as she walks us through her journey from being an engineer to a financial planner, with wisdom from her book "Financially Smart Business". Show Notes: https://elaineskitchentable.com/157 Connect with Felicia: Felicia's book, "Financially Smart Business" Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feliciaclee/ Website: https://financiallysmart…

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Mom Makers - Foodie Edition with Charlene Li and Lyndsay Scott (Part 1) 27:44

2y ago27:44

27:44

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/ Faceboo…

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Mom Round Table: How To Do Allowance 36:23

2y ago36:23

36:23

Join Elaine, Angela, Yvonne and Joy, as these 4 moms, with a total of 14 children between them, discuss how they do (or do not do) allowance! There are many different approaches covered here, hopefully one resonates with you! Show notes: https://elaineskitchentable.com/119 Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @el…

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