Meet TERESA FOSTER

We were lucky to catch up with TERESA FOSTER recently and have shared our conversation below.

TERESA, thank you so much for joining us and offering your lessons and wisdom for our readers. One of the things we most admire about you is your generosity and so we’d love if you could talk to us about where you think your generosity comes from.

Ever since I was a little girl, I saw how my mother was so generous with all those around her. She gave so much of herself to her younger siblings, without ever asking for anything in return, And that always impressed me, always stuck with me, after all these years. And I have tried to emulate her in that, as much as possible.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I immigrated to the U.S. with my husband back in 1978. The process was complicated, at times, but thanks to his family, I always felt welcome here. And without realizing it at the time, I would one day become an immigration consultant, helping others to go through the same process I did. I ended up doing this for 30 years, and it never got old, as there were always challenges along the way. Over time, I published a bilingual column in 7 Bay Area news papers, had a radio show, and started a Spanish language TV show, Charlando con Teresa Foster, that I continue today, which is broadcast at 4 Public Access TV stations in the North Bay. All this to offer important information to my
immigrant community, even though I am no longer an immigration consultant, but instead, wear the hat of community activist.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

I would say persistence–never giving up; organizational skills–knowing how to delegate; and, the ability to communicate with people of all walks of life, without fear or intimidation.

For those just starting out in their careers, I would recommend tapping into what you (and those close to you) perceive as your best qualities, and focus on using those same qualities to get a leg up on your journey.

What was the most impactful thing your parents did for you?

My mother saw the need early on to giving us the right education, even though my father didn’t believe in it. My mother was ahead of her time, teaching us to be more in life than just waiting to get married and have children. She encouraged me to work in my teens to finish paying for my school and still helping around the house with chores. This helped me when I arrived with my American Family to be part of them, helping out and adjusting to both cultures

Contact Info:

• Facebook: https://www.teresa-foster.com/tv-show

Image Credits

Amanda Foster