"Patti Foster is truly a force of nature! All it takes is a few
moments of listening to her uplifting and inspiring story of tragedy and triumph, and you are hooked!" Lisa Robinson
Director of Marketing
Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital
Tyler, TX
Patti Foster’s life is a testament to the intense love she feels for others. Her joy and laughter refreshes those around her, and she welcomes opportunities to influence lives and make a difference.
Originally from Jacksonville, Texas, Patti comes from a supportive family who encouraged her to take risks, to try hard and learn from mistakes.
As a college student majoring in music education, Patti traveled with a fine arts team to Australia, toured with the university choir to the British Isles and spent a week in the heart of Mexico with a mission group. Performances with the Fort Worth Chamber Orchestra and the Sam Houston State University Orchestra further broadened her scope of music and expression. She graduated from Sam Houston State University ( Huntsville, Texas) in 1989, and shortly after, traveled abroad to Eastern Europe providing music for crusades and teaching conversational English through music.
Since 1990, Patti’s focus has been radio. She was the morning show host at WFRN, an inspirational Christian radio station in South Bend/Elkhart, Indiana. Before that, she fulfilled a variety of positions for KVNE, a non-commercial Christian music station in Tyler, Texas.
Patti’s radio career provided opportunities that led her into becoming a full-time speaker. She traveled nation-wide speaking to church and corporate organizations of all sizes.
On June 18, 2002, Patti was severely injured in a horrific traffic accident. She suffered severe head trauma and was in a coma for six weeks. Her life hung in the balance. She has had to learn to live again.
And now, as her restoration process continues, Patti’s desire is still to inspire, encourage and motivate so many through her speaking.
Patti Foster in one word? Passionate. Whether on the tennis court or on the fairway, in a crowd or at home with family, on stage or on the air—she gives all that she has to whatever she pursues.
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Sure, there are hundreds of speakers to choose from, and you probably don’t know much about any of them. I can relate. So what do I have to offer? Give me 60 seconds and you’ll see.
ZEST. I’ve learned to meet life head on, with a positive attitude—to take risks, try hard and learn from mistakes. In the midst of a crazy world, it’s easy to get bogged down in the day to day routine of our lives. My response? Throwing my head back and laughing from the tip of my toes to the top of my head—it’s the best medicine ever. Want some?
(Psst…If you’re already convinced you have to have Patti at your next event. Go ahead and contact Patti now.)
EXPERIENCE. Having spent the majority of my professional life as a radio personality in Texas and the Midwest, I’ve learned the importance of good communication—effective communication, to be exact. (It’s not so much what you say, but what people hear!) Radio has given me opportunities to reach beyond class lines and touch lives, regardless of race, denomination, culture or gender.
PASSION. Whether on the tennis court or on the fairway, in a crowd or at home with family, on stage or on air—I give all I have to whatever I pursue. Making a difference is what life is all about.
