About Emily

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.

Emily's creative work has been featured in the LA Times. Her first book, Dating Disability, will be published in 2025.

Emily Goodson is committed to reshaping the discourse surrounding disability, intimacy, and workplace culture.

In addition to her creative work, Emily brings her lived experience and workplace culture expertise to organizations as a speaker, strategist, and thought leader.