Tameka Foster facts for kids

Tameka Foster (born January 1, 1971) is an American fashion stylist. A fashion stylist helps people choose clothes and accessories. They make sure people look great for events, photoshoots, or everyday life.

Tameka Foster has worked with many famous people. She has styled stars like Lauryn Hill, Jay-Z, Toni Braxton, and Ciara. She also styled Patti LaBelle, Nas, and her ex-husband Usher.

Tameka Foster's Career Journey

Tameka Foster started her career in retail. She began as a sales associate and moved up to management roles. While studying at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM), she worked as a dresser. This meant she helped models get ready for Giorgio Armani fashion shows.

After her studies, she became a professional stylist. She has styled many well-known celebrities. These include Jay-Z, Lauryn Hill, Ciara, Nas, and Mary J. Blige. Her styling work caught the eye of TV channels like MTV and E!. She has also been featured in popular magazines. Some of these are InStyle, People, and Essence.

In 2014, Tameka Foster appeared on the VH1 show Atlanta Exes. She was one of the main cast members.

Creating an Animated Series

In August 2019, Tameka Foster launched an exciting project. With help from her sons, she created a 3-D animated series. It is called The Odd Life of Kile Lyles. The idea for the series started in 2013.

The show is about an 11-year-old boy named Kile Lyles. He is a bit quirky and feels like a "middle child." Kile loves to invent and build gadgets for his room and tree-house. His life changes a lot after he visits an antique toy museum.

Helping Others: Philanthropy

Tameka Foster is also known for her charity work. She helps her community and young people.

Oakland Natives Giveback

In 2007, Tameka Foster co-founded 'Oakland Natives Giveback' (ONGB). She started this non-profit group with Dr. Nyeisha DeWitt and Dee Dee Abdur-Rahim. Their goal was to support children in their hometown of Oakland, California.

One of ONGB's first projects was the annual "Attend and Achieve Back to School Rally." This event took place at Oakland City Hall. Children received free backpacks filled with school supplies. They also got public transportation passes and shoes.

The Lost Ones Foundation

Foster founded another charity called The Lost Ones Foundation in 2009. This non-profit organization helps teenage girls. It focuses on girls aged 12 to 18 who are in difficult situations. The foundation provides support and guidance.

Kile's World Foundation

Tameka Foster continued her charity efforts. In March 2013, she launched Kile's World Foundation. This was on what would have been her son Kile's 12th birthday. The foundation is a 501c(3) non-profit organization.

Kile's World Foundation aims to give children "endless possibilities of creative endeavor." It does this through applied, fine, and performing arts. The foundation plans to offer complete art education. It is designed for children aged 10 to 17.