Victoria G: What inspired you to become a model?
Taylor Rousseau: Anyone in my family could tell you I have loved being in front of the camera for as long as I can remember. At that age though it's just for fun, right? Well if we are being honest here, I never would've thought I could make what I was doing for "fun" into a career. Well my mom did, she believed in me so much she flew me to California for a while, to make sure I got every opportunity possible. So, I guess you could say my mom inspired me. Without her believing in me, I wouldn't be where I am today.
VG: Who is your style icon?
TR: I'm going to have to say Dolly Parton, no one quite does it like her.
VG: What is your favorite thing about modeling?
TR: I have a lot of favorites but my most favorite thing about modeling will have to be the clothes, the fashion, the style. I love it all!
VG: What are three qualities every model should have?
TR: 1. Confidence 2. Humility 3. A Bubbly Personality
VG: Do you have any advice for an aspiring model?
TR: Don't be shy, don't doubt yourself, if you want it. Go for it. The only thing that can stop you from doing it, is yourself!
VG: You are the owner of a clothing store, Geaux's Sauvage and a beauty store, Wild Lashes. How did you go about starting up your own companies?
TR: It was definitely a long process opening up my businesses, lots of planning, business licenses, crying, and late nights, you know, all of the not so fun parts about opening a boutique. It was my dream though, and if you know me, you know when I make up my mind to do something, I'm dang sure going to do it. One way or another. A little fun fact about my business, I started the beginning process when I was 14 and I had Geaux Sauvage Copywritten because I knew then that's what I was going to name my business. That will tell you just about how long I have actually wanted to do this. It took several years after that to actually get it open and running, and I was 19 years old when I could actually afford the costs myself and officially opened Geaux Sauvage for business in 2019. It takes a lot of hard work, and a lot of discipline to get a business up and running, and to make it successful but all that seems really small when you're a 14 year old with a big dream to become her own boss!
VG: What advice do you have for young people trying to start up their own company?
TR: My best advice to anyone wanting to open a business, stay consistent. The worst mistakes I've made have a lot to do with not being consistent enough, and if I would have known then, what I know now, I might be further along in this industry.
VG: Do you believe social media is a powerful tool?
TR: Absolutely, if you're a business owner and you aren't taking advantage of this powerful tool. Your business simply, will get left behind.
VG: How would you describe yourself in three words?
TR: 1. Authentic 2. Confident 3. Humble
VG: What are your social media handles?
TR: TikTok & Instagram - @itstaylorrousseau YouTube - Taylor Rousseau
VG: Where do you see yourself in ten years?
TR: That's such a hard question, I don't think people realize how much I push myself, because I have big dreams. I want to accomplish so much in this life, and I guess I don't know how to put those dreams into words. I will try my best. In 10 years I see myself married to a Godly husband. I see myself finally growing into my destiny, and figuring out exactly what God wants me to be and do in this life. I see Geaux Sauvage no longer being called a "small business" because it's grown bigger than I could've ever dreamt of. On top of that I see myself owning and successfully running at least 3 other businesses, because the sky's the limit. Along with those businesses I see my social media platforms growing bigger than I would've ever thought, I see myself traveling to events, doing brand deals, shoots, collaborations with big businesses! On top of all of that, I also see myself being a Mom, as that will be my greatest accomplishment of all.
VG: What's next for you?
TR: I have a lot of exciting things coming up so make sure you're following along to stay updated. I have a new business in the works right now, and I have some awesome content for that coming yalls way in just a couple weeks! Geaux Sauvage has the Fall collection dropping, and an exciting NFR collection dropping in Nov. Sauvage Lashes is dropping a new Lash Line In Nov. As well as some awesome fashion content coming up for my FAVORITE time of the year **cough cough NFR cough cough** On top of all of that, I will be continuing to post my daily content for you guys. I promise, my social media journey is just beginning.
VG: RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS Yellow or Pink
TR: Pink.
VG: Action movies or Romantic movies
TR: Action.
VG: Singing or Dancing
TR: Singing.
VG: Vampires or Zombies
TR: Vampires.
VG: Mac or PC
TR: Mac.
VG: Marvel or DC
TR: Marvel.
VG: What did you do while in quarantine?
TR: Life went on as usual for me.
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Victoria G Interviews Taylor Rousseau
Non-FictionOn September 03, 2021 I sent interview questions to the incredibly talented model and business owner, Taylor Rousseau, then on September 28, 2021 she took some time out of her schedule to answer them for me through Email. It was truly an honor getti...