Rachel Beauvais

My mom taught me so much through her actions.  She showed me what it is like to have courage, she demonstrated strength and relentlessness through the difficult moments of her life - moments where people would usually quit or find an easier way out.  My mother showed me to stand firm in what I believe in.

(Story shared by Carole Beauvais, Artist & Entrepreneur )
CANADA

Inspired by my mom’s example of courage and determination,   I pursued my passion for Art. At an early age of 16, I already sold 3 artwork commissions and was the first one in my family to go and complete a degree in a University. I got my BFA and was honored the Youngest “up and coming artist” with my artworks already for sale at the art gallery of the Montreal Fine Art.  

As I was building my career as an artist, I decided to have a family even if teachers/advisers at the University said I would not succeed as an artist if I was juggling responsibilities of motherhood at the same time.  I did it any way. Then came challenges of pregnancy where doctors required me to have 6 years of bed rest on top of hormone injections, and blood thinners.  I stood firm and relentlessly pursued motherhood and was blessed with two miracle babies, and still managed to work on a public artwork in Boucherville Quebec Canada. During this time, I was  also chosen to represent Canada with a few selected artists in Miami for a major Art show.

When challenges happened and things were out of my control, my mother’s example taught me not to be a victim and be courageous.  Stay strong and create from nothing. Be a victor and not a victim of any situation and keep pushing through to have the life I want.