Mothers can be a special inspiration in our lives

Since today is mothers day, I thought this would be the perfect time to blog about someone who has inspired me the most throughout my life- my mom Clarisse! I have to admit, when I was younger, I didn't necessarily think I was or would ever be anything like my mom. The biggest way she inspired me to be who I am today is by example. She worked hours upon hours at her job throughout her life to provide for me and my sister, just the same as my dad. They showed me what it was like for two genders to be equal. Growing up, I never even understood the concept that women were ever treated differently than men. I was taught that you could be whatever you wanted, there was no limit to your success, especially based on gender. I was actually surprised to later learn that even today, there are many less female CEOs and less women in power than there are men.

My mom has always been a positive influence in my life. She was my Girl Scout leader in grade school and she always supported my goals in art and design. She was extremely supportive of me starting my own businesses and still to this day gives me advice and wonderful suggestions on how to improve my vision in many areas of my career. I am so lucky to have a mom like her. I wish that everyone could have someone be such an inspiration in their life. If your mom is just like, her make sure she knows just how much you appreciate her. :)