The art of defying stereotypes | Karith Foster | TEDxLincolnSquare

When asked to be more urban at an audition Foster’s response was, “I’m from Plano, Texas Lady, I can do Sub-Urban, if you want.” In this fun and poignant talk, Foster shares her very personal story of how the sound of her voice was both a blessing and a curse. And how ultimately using your voice and staying true to your voice is absolute freedom.

Karith Foster is a humorist, speaker, TV and radio personality, author, wife and mother. She is also a diversity engagement specialist whose application of inversity™ is impacting lives at academic institutions and corporations across America in a time when humor, understanding, acceptance and respect are so desperately needed. For years Karith has left her unique mark on countless stages across America from the world famous Apollo Theatre to the national airwaves as radio show host Don Imus’ former sidekick. She is one of the featured comedians in the 2016 hit documentary about comedy and outrage culture, “Can We Take a Joke?” which has garnered accolades in The Washington Post and TIME Magazine. She can be heard regularly on Sirius/XM Ch. 121 Insight and as co-host on the Fox Business News podcast “Foster and Shapiro.” She recently founded the Foster Russell Family Foundation whose mission is to inspire free speech, social change and empowerment through education and mentorship.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx