Emily Goodson - Speaker

Emily Goodson is deeply committed to reshaping the discourse surrounding disability, intimacy, and workplace inclusion. At age 8, Emily experienced a brain injury, resulting in partial paralysis on the left side of her body. After this injury, Emily faced a host of emotional and physical challenges, achieved significant recovery, and emerged empowered to educate others.
Her creative work, which includes features in the LA Times and photo gallery exhibits sponsored by Disability Rights Now and the Bold Beauty Project, has helped advance conversations around disability representation. In her upcoming book, "Dating 'Disability'", Emily shares personal stories of overcoming challenges in the world of dating, offering insights into how emotional intelligence skills can enhance intimate relationships for everyone.
Beyond her creative endeavors, Emily brings her expertise to organizations ranging from startups to major production companies, consulting on disability inclusion and healthy workplace culture development. Her impact in this space was recently recognized when she was named a Top 25 Emerging Culture Creator by Culture Amp, an initiative celebrating individuals who are setting the cultural agenda for workplaces and making a significant impact in the process. She continues to advocate for more inclusive and emotionally intelligent workplace cultures through speaking engagements and consulting work.