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 common amongst the most successful of the hundreds and thousands of business people who pitch to Dragons' Den (Canadian version of Shark Tank) every year.

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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.

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Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/

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.

Connect with Elaine:

• Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com
• Instagram: @elainetancomeau
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine

Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/

In this 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.

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/

Carolyn Kim is the Vice President of Corporate Affairs for UPS Canada, leading policy issues related to sustainability, transportation and supply chains, as well as international trade, customs, and labour. She brings nearly two decades of land use, sustainability, and transportation policy and planning experience.

Carolyn is a wealth of knowledge in these uncertain and shifting times for anybody dealing across North American borders. I took so many notes, and Carolyn dropped so many knowledge bombs, we had to split this interview into two parts!

Connect with Caroline:

• Canada/US customs cheat sheet - worth its weight in gold!
• Small business shipping tools: ups.com/mybiz
• Webinar replay: "Navigate the New Norms: Essential Insights on U.S. Trade and Tariff Changes for Cross-Border Shipping" (passcode is y^DYLKq9)

Be sure to use these resources, they are sooooooo helpful!

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 https://www.ups.com/ca/en/business-solutions/grow-your-business.page to save up to 50% on your shipping!

Carolyn Kim is the Vice President of Corporate Affairs for UPS Canada, leading policy issues related to sustainability, transportation and supply chains, as well as international trade, customs, and labour. She brings nearly two decades of land use, sustainability, and transportation policy and planning experience.

Carolyn is a wealth of knowledge in these uncertain and shifting times for anybody dealing across North American borders. I took so many notes, and Carolyn dropped so many knowledge bombs, we had to split this interview into two parts!

Connect with Caroline:

• Canada/US customs cheat sheet - worth its weight in gold!
• Small business shipping tools: ups.com/mybiz
• Webinar replay: "Navigate the New Norms: Essential Insights on U.S. Trade and Tariff Changes for Cross-Border Shipping" (passcode is y^DYLKq9)

Be sure to use these resources, they are sooooooo helpful!

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 https://www.ups.com/ca/en/business-solutions/grow-your-business.page to save up to 50% on your shipping!

As a Mom of 3, Founder of YVR Creatives, Editor of The In-Between, and one of Vancouver's Top 25 Mom Bloggers of 2025, Christine Coughlin knows a thing or two about the imperfect art of parenting, mixed with the entrepreneur bug.

Join us as we discuss our endless curiosity as human beings, how to harness what comes naturally to you, and how to know when to "go for it" with a business idea. Be sure to catch her top 3 tips for building your own personal brand!

Connect with Christine:

• Website: https://the-inbetween.ca
• Website: https://yvrcreatives.ca
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamchristinecoughlin

Connect with Elaine:

• Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com
• Instagram: @elainetancomeau
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/
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• Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine

Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/

Episode Sponsor:

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Glynis Tao is founder of Chase Your Dreams Consulting, and apparel business consulting & online marketing agency that specializes in SEO for e-commerce companies. Her tips and advice, however, work for any type of online sales!

Connect with Glynis:

• Website: https://glynistao.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glynistao/
• Podcast: https://glynistao.com/podcast/

Connect with Elaine:

• Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com
• Instagram: @elainetancomeau
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/
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• 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!