Shan Foster
Keynote Speaker: Co-Founder & CEO of Fostering Healthy Solutions, LLC
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Shan Foster Biography
Shan Foster is the Co-Founder and CEO of Fostering Healthy Solutions, LLC where he cultivates healthy solutions to diversity issues through education, training, and execution. His experience includes work with several sectors, including entertainment, financial services, technology, media, environmental services, and law enforcement. Foster is passionate about diversity and is seen as a visionary amongst leaders. As a strong anti-racist, he has contributed to local and national news, corporate and higher education EDI efforts, as well as local and national non-profits. Foster is the author of “What Hurt Didn’t Hinder.” A story of perseverance, showing that it’s possible to reconstruct what it means to be a man, embrace, diversity, and raise everyone up in the process. He also serves as Executive Director of AMEND Together at YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee. AMEND Together is an initiative that engages men and boys to end violence against women and girls. He recruits, educates, and equips men and boys to serve as advocates for violence prevention and cultural change. Under his leadership, AMEND Together has grown to a nationally recognized program with expansion to Texas, Virginia, California, Washington, Ohio, Alabama, and New York. Described as an enthusiastic leader, gifted public speaker, and skilled facilitator, Foster explores the intersections of race, gender, and identity. He is a frequent speaker before national and international corporations, regional and national conferences, local and state government entities, and collegiate and national sports programs, including the National Football League and Major League Soccer.
Foster graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor of Science in Human and Organizational Development in 2008. During his time at Vanderbilt, Foster was named SEC Men’s Basketball Player of the Year, All-SEC four years in a row, NCAA Division I All-America, and played for the USA Team in the 2007 Pan American games held in Rio De Janairo, Brasil. He was the Lowes Senior CLASS award winner, an award given to the nations senior leader in community, classroom, character, and competition. Foster finished his collegiate basketball career as the all-time leading scorer in school history and was drafted into the NBA by the Dallas Mavericks in 2008. He was inducted to the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 2009, Vanderbilt Athletics Hall of Fame in 2010 and was honored as an SEC Legend during the 2016 SEC Basketball Tournament. Foster’s basketball jersey is retired at both Bonnabel High School and Vanderbilt University.
Foster served as a founding member for the Intrepid College Preparatory Charter School in Nashville where he now is a contributing board member. He is a graduate of the 2018 Leadership Nashville class, where he now serves on the board of trust. Foster also serves on the board for the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, Nashville Sports Council, and The Memorial Magic Collective. Foster is an advisor for Nurture the Next (formerly Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee), 100 Black Men of Middle Tennessee, the Nashville Predators and Vanderbilt University. He most recently was selected to Nashville’s 2019 40 Under 40, 2019 Nashville Emerging Leader Award Winner, Nashville’s 2020 Power 100 Disruptor and Vistage Worldwide’s 2021 Speaker of the Year. Foster is a graduate of Leadership Middle Tennessee, Leadership Nashville, and Leadership Music.
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Shan Foster Speaking Topics
- Diversity
- Equity and Inclusion
- Social Responsibility
- Domestic Violence
- Race
- Social Issues
- Real Men Respect Women
- Leadership: It's Not For Everyone
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Speaking fees for Shan Foster, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Shan Foster are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Shan Foster, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Shan Foster speak about?
Shan Foster is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, DEI, Diversity & Inclusion, Culture, Social Activism, Leadership, Basketball, Sports, Athlete, Family & Parenting and Ethics & Integrity.
Where does Shan Foster travel from?
Shan Foster generally travels from Nashville, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Shan Foster?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shan Foster for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Shan Foster for your next private or corporate function.
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Shan Foster is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, DEI and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Shan Foster for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Shan Foster generally travels from Nashville, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Carin Taylor, Deanna Singh and Israel Greene. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shan Foster for an upcoming event.
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Shan Foster Speaking Topics
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- Diversity
- Equity and Inclusion
- Social Responsibility
- Domestic Violence
- Race
- Social Issues
- Real Men Respect Women
- Leadership: It's Not For Everyone
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Shan Foster Videos
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How do I book Shan Foster to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Shan Foster for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Shan Foster, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Shan Foster or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Shan Foster for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Shan Foster, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Shan Foster are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Shan Foster, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Shan Foster speak about?
Shan Foster is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, DEI, Diversity & Inclusion, Culture, Social Activism, Leadership, Basketball, Sports, Athlete, Family & Parenting and Ethics & Integrity. -
Where does Shan Foster travel from?
Shan Foster generally travels from Nashville, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Shan Foster?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shan Foster for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Shan Foster for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Shan Foster or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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