Eclectic Shades Magazine January 2016 | Page 33

Meet Stephen Michael Foster.

Army Brat, born in Germany and raised in El Paso, Texas. Stephen was very academically driven and played multiple sport but his passion for football was undeniable. After graduating from Eastwood High school, he continued to play football and furthered his education at Princeton University. At Princeton he displayed his skills as a Running Back on the field and graduated with a degree in Economics. Stephen relocated to Washington, DC area soon after graduating to enter the workforce, he quickly was influenced by his boss to go to Law school. Once deciding that this would be a successful career move, he packed up and headed to The University of Nebraska. As a law student at UNL, he had the opportunity to be a graduate assistant in the athletic department. “I’ve always been comfortable with school work and being an athlete”, he said, resulting on a very successful journey.

The Fashionable and Versatile Man. A man of many hats! Always on the move within Central Texas, from being a radio personality to a lawyer standing in a court room in just a matter of hours. Whether is a casual look, relaxed and sporty style or getting suited up, he is one that delivers all looks very well. He was always inspired by his parents, “they always looked like they stepped out of a magazine” he said.

Where does Stephen shop? Locally you will find Stephen piecing together his looks from local department stores as well as smaller stores like Capra Cavelli. Some of his top designers in the area are SOLA who he had the chance to see during the Blanc Fashion Show just a few weeks ago, Marcus Andrews out of San Antonio and Ross Bennett who he had the opportunity to walk the runway for during a Breast Cancer Awareness event.

Another way you may see Stephen in fashion is with his suitable and professional voice, he is often requested to Emcee different events such as Fashion by Austin and has future plans to continue to do so in more fashion as well as charity events. You will not be a stranger to this voice in this industry!

The Phenomenal Man an extraordinary one without a doubt. Working with Non-profits organizations and foundations that help our community is often on his schedule. Involved as a spokesperson for Make-A-Wish foundation of Central/South Texas, Stephen promotes and host the annual golf tournament that he organized 6 years ago to raise funds for the foundation. The Children’s Tumor Foundation is also on his schedule as he participates in the Cupid’s Undie Run held every year in February around Valentine’s Day. On a business side, he shares his time as a General Counsel for Big Austin, a non-profit micro lender that helps start up small businesses in the area. Also, he is the founder/CEO of Foss sports, his initial platform as an entity to move in a responsible way for his work.