Talking with Hon. Marie Charette-Pouline and Bernard Poulin - what a conversation

Defend the Darkroom

There are no words to adequately describe this conversation - it blew me away.

So often a family has one person who is "the go-getter" but when you meet a couple whose relationship could only be defined as "reaching for the stars" - you just have to talk to them.

After 50 years of marriage, Mme. Charette-Poulin and M. Poulin still talk about each other as if they just met. The admiration, respect and love that they have for each other is obvious and awe inspiring. I am convinced this is one of many reasons why they have reached the heights that they have. The path that each has followed - personally, professionally and together within their relationship - demonstrates the importance of exploration, laughter and commitment to a greater vision.

My biggest take away - if you are going to continue to evolve and succeed, the relationship that you have with yourself is as important as the relationship you have with your partner.

It was such an honour that this couple took time out of their busy lives to share stories of their lives and how they stay focused and inspired.

Please ensure that you read their books -

She are to Succeed - A Biography of the Honourable Marie-P. Charette-Poulin

Bernard Aime Poulin - a portrait

A lovely overview of Bernard's portfolio can be found at... bernardpoulin.com

Bernard also has many great books on creating art and drawing on his website.