Karith Foster

Karith Foster is a Diversity Engagement Specialist and creator of the groundbreaking INVERSITY™ methodology and other signature programs. She is creating a seismic shift in diversity and culture change in academic institutions, organizations, and corporations across America. These new conversations are revolutionizing the way we address issues of diversity and leadership.

Karith brings the perfect blend of humor, knowledge, and experience while conveying the ever-present need to address diversity, inclusion, and effective communication. Karith leaves her audiences feeling engaged, connected, inspired and encouraged to commit to the journey of mutual respect, acceptance, and a greater sense of belonging.

As a speaker, humorist, TV & radio personality, author, entrepreneur, wife, and mother, Karith is a positive force of change with her sense of duty, and service—along with her riotous sense of humor. “If you can laugh at it you can get through it,” is her motto and the invaluable lesson she seeks to instill in others.

In addition to being CEO of INVERSITY™ Solutions, Karith is also the Founder of F.R.A.M.E the Foster Russell Alliance for Meaningful Expression a 501(c)3 non-profit, whose mission is to inspire free speech, inclusion, social change, and empowerment through education and mentorship on college and university campuses.

Karith was featured in two hit documentary films “Can We Take a Joke?” and "No Safe Spaces" which have garnered accolades in The Washington Post and TIME Magazine, as has her TEDx Talk “The Art of Defying Stereotypes: Learning to be True to Your Voice.” Karith has also made appearances on Imus in the Morning, Fox&Friends, MSNBC, Howard Stern, Comedy Central, VH-1 and Oprah.

Karith is an alumna of Stephens College and Oxford University. She is also a visiting expert for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program at Stanford University and a 7-time repeat guest lecturer for Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business course, "Reputation Management."

The words “no” and “impossible” are not in her vocabulary as evidenced by her career path, life challenges, chosen adventures, and desire to help others.

Speaking Topics -

Humor Heals Division in the Workplace

This program showcases the importance and power of humor in business culture and how it can enhance genuine connections, increase productivity, and manifest positive culture shifts.

Beyond Stereotypes: Inclusive DEI for the New Paradigm of Business

In this presentation, Karith uses the perfect blend of humor, interactive audience participation, and heartfelt stories to engage her audiences while addressing the once taboo, but now in-our-face topic of racism and division in America.

Making the Shift from a Safe Space to a Brave Space

This presentation gives insight and understanding into navigating the world of political correctness to increase productivity, morale, and innovation. By understanding it's not what you say (but how), this program educates participants on free speech, environmental awareness, and conscious communication.

What Makes or Breaks an Authentic Connection

Having an authentic connection with others entails having effective, courageous, heart-centered communication in all areas of your life (home, work, social). This session helps participants break beyond the surface-level interactions to identify and nurture true connections.

Navigating Beyond Our Differences with Conscious Communication

This session acknowledges that we all have biases. The key to transcending the bias that separates and divides us is forming authentic connections and improving interpersonal communication skills. Participants will learn how to tap into these critical assets to catapult them beyond differences to environments of true inclusion and belonging.

Pivot to Your Purpose

Adjusting to new ways of life, working, learning, and communicating since 2020 has become necessary. Explore why the “pivot” buzzword is so critical to our success and survival, both personally and professionally (and how to P.I.V.O.T.).

Shifting Leadership Standards with C.A.R.E.

When the stakes are high, leaders must know how to react responsibly and create successful interactions and relationships. This session teaches the building blocks of a healthy environment and a successful public image with C.A.R.E.: Conscious Empathy, Active Listening, Responsible Reactions & Environmental Awareness.

Lessons in Leadership, Listening, and Laughter

This workshop is a surefire recipe for reimagining leadership, active listening, and incorporating humor into our everyday interactions. This session will reignite leaders’ passion for work while arming them with extra tools to tackle responsibilities with grace and confidence.

You Are E.N.O.U.G.H.™

This high-energy, interactive presentation infuses positive psychology to cultivate growth and expose the pitfalls of the negative internal dialogues that create the obstacles that keep us from living our best lives personally and professionally.

You Can Be Perfect or You Can Be Happy

This poignant presentation not only reminds us that it is okay to be human; but permits us to embrace our humanity. By getting back to the B.A.S.I.C.S., Karith masterfully guides her audience through navigating the balancing act of life, work, and social media to find happiness and peace in imperfection.

No Fear, No Problem: Releasing Fear to Free Ultimate Self-Expression

This session deep dives into how we can release habits, ideas, and situations that do not serve us and hold us back from personal and professional success. By releasing fear, we gain more freedom, confidence, knowledge, and personal power.