Rising with Purpose: Teddy Foster on Resilience, Reinvention and Building Community Through the Arts

On this episode of InfluenceHER, host Megan Baker sat down with Teddy Foster, Director of Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. Teddy’s story begins in Fishkill, New York, where early family challenges shaped her grit, compassion and unshakable determination. From a high-achieving childhood to a long chapter in the corporate world, Teddy ultimately found her calling in community development and the arts.Tune in to hear her share how restoring UPH became both a professional mission and a personal lifeline, the moments that defined her leadership and the full-circle milestones that shaped who she is today. This inspiring conversation explores resilience, purpose and the power of transforming hardship into impact.