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Shahidah Foster

Founder
Black Girls Learn Languages
Country or state 
United States (New York)
Available to 
Europe,
North America,
...
City 
Brooklyn
Fee 
Ask for pricing
Languages 
English,
German
Volunteer
No
Timezone 
Europe/Berlin

Personal Details

Bio

Shahidah is a passionate emerging speaker, founder of Black Girls Learn Languages, and co-founder of Sisters Only Language Summit. Shahidah holds a Master's degree in International Management & Information Systems from Fachhochschule Suedwestfalen in Germany, where she gained knowledge in a diverse set of topics, including e-business, marketing, change management, and leadership. With diverse international academic and work experience living abroad as a Black woman, she brings a unique and fresh perspective to the topics of language, expat life, cultural awareness, and Black women empowerment.

Shahidah's expertise extends beyond language and culture. With experience in customer-centric roles, project coordination, process management and training administration across various industries, she has developed a strong foundation in relationship building, stakeholder management, and problem-solving. Her expertise and skills in these areas make her a well-rounded and effective speaker.

As a keynote speaker, Shahidah is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience with others. She has spoken at several conferences, including the Black Women in Media Conference & Awards, Women in Language, Sisters Only Language Summit, and The Language Career Summit, among others. Her engaging presentations, filled with practical tips, personal anecdotes, and humor, leave audiences feeling inspired and motivated.

In addition to her speaking experience, Shahidah has earned recognition in publications such as Travel Noire, Bauce Magazine, and Bronze Magazine. She is also listed as a co-author of Udochi Okeke's book, Learning Languages: Tips on How To Learn Faster and Why You Should Love Language Diversity.

Current position (4)

Founder

Black Girls Learn Languages

Co-Founder

Sisters Only Language Summit

Program Owner

Business Women's Association at Biotech Partner

Project/Program Coordinator

Biotech Partner

Degrees (2)
M.A. International Management & Information Systems
Fachhochschule Südwesfalen
2019 to 2021
B.Sc Integrative Studies / Business Administration
Clayton State University
2009 to 2011

Presentations

Presentations (3)
Why Immersion Is Key and How To “Immerse” Yourself

How do babies learn their native language? They are immersed in language from birth. Immersion is the preferred way that most learn a language, because you naturally acquire the language. In my talk, I'll show you immersion simulation techniques that helped me learn German and improve Spanish including:

● What Is Immersion?
● The Benefits of Language Learning Through Immersion
● How Immersion Works & Stages of Language Learning
● My Experience With Immersion
● Bonus - Favorite Language Learning Resources (French, German & Spanish)

What You Need to Know About Working in Another Country

You've finally landed a gig in a country you've been dying to live in! Sounds like a dream come true, right? But do you really know what to expect when working in another country? Besides the language, have you considered how the culture plays a role in the work environment and performance expectations? Join me, as I talk about the pitfalls of working in another country and what you need to prepare yourself to put your best foot forward.

● A Global Skillset & Mindset
● Unlearning What You Think You Know About Language & Cultural Differences
● Social Responsibility
● Interactions With The Opposite Sex
● Create A Strategy For Success

Here’s The Tea: Everything You Need to Know About Global Job Searches

This is not your typical job search presentation. In this talk, I take a more holistic approach to global job searching which includes:

● Knowing Who You Are - Your Unique Selling Proposition and overall Value Proposition
● Knowing What You Want - Your Negotiables and Non-Negotiables
● How To Approach The Job Search - Leading With Your USP
● How To Approach Interview - Mastering The Mindset
● The Job Offer - Points For Negotiation
● Bonus - What To Do After You Get The Job

Past talks (2)
For The Culture: Activism - Creating Platforms For Black Women To Be Seen And Heard
Black Women in Media
Online
November 4, 2021
Unleashing Your Potential In The Global Job Search: Tips To Find Work Abroad
Wanderful
Online
August 2, 2021
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Books & Articles (5)

Increase Your Net Worth! How Learning a Language Gets You More Earning Potential
5 Reasons Why Black Women Should Consider Living Abroad
3 Places Besides New York That Offer Practically Free Tuition
Ready for Black Women’s History Month? Meet the Woman Behind the Movement
3 Things That Don’t Get You The Job (Yes, Those Self-Help Books Are Lying)

Expertise (11)

Travel & Adventure
Social & Political
Other
Business
Training Customer Experience foreign language learning Expat Life Black Women Advancement The Black Experience Career Services

Awards & certifications (2)

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
TÜV Rheinland
2021
Goethe-Zertifikat B2
Goethe Institut
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Why choose me? 

I bring a unique perspective, practical advice, and engaging delivery that leaves a lasting impact.

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