Emily Goodson

Emily Goodson

Keynote Speaker: Speaker on Intimacy, Disability & Wellbeing

Emily Goodson Biography

Emily Goodson is deeply committed to reshaping the discourse surrounding intimacy, especially within the context of disability and sexuality.

Her journey began at age 8 when she suffered a childhood brain injury, resulting in partial paralysis on the left side of her body.

After this injury, Goodson faced a host of emotional and physical challenges, achieved significant recovery, and emerged empowered to educate others.

Goodson's creative work has been featured in the LA Times as well as in several photo gallery exhibits, sponsored by Disability Rights Now and the Bold Beauty Project.

In addition to these endeavors, Goodson provides consulting services to help organizations, ranging from start-ups to major production companies, build inclusive workplaces and address systemic talent challenges.

Goodson currently resides in New York City.

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Emily Goodson Speaking Topics

Settling for Dysfunction

Emily has lived with a physical disability for the past thirty years and the majority of her life. In this interactive workshop, Emily will walk attendees through her lived experience with physical disability and how she settled for dysfunction in her body for the majority of her life. In her healing process, Emily learned that she and many of us try to normalize our struggles when we in actuality could improve our circumstances.

Emily walks attendees through her personal healing process and strategies and also raises questions about the privilege of healing and workplace implications.

Walk away with:

  • Practical Tactics for creating healthier and more inclusive workplaces
  • Strategies for increasing individual physical and mental health
  • Increased empathy for populations living with disability.

Finding My Voice

In this keynote, Emily walks audiences through the inner reconciliation process needed to be able to best influence others. She guides the audience through the different stakeholders one needs to influence both inside and outside of the workplace and points out that despite what you might think, the most important stakeholder when it comes to influencing is yourself and your own voice.

Emily talks through the journey she went on to be able to influence thousands of people through her writing and speaking, which culminated in the publication of a column in the LA Times in February 2022.

Attendees will gain:

  • Increased understanding of the shame many individuals with disability experience
  • Tactics that will allow workplaces to be more diverse and incorporate more voices
  • Self-awareness and communication strategies vital to growing an authentic brand.

Emily Goodson Videos

How a Question from My Crush Helped Me Find My Voice

How do I book Emily Goodson to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Emily Goodson for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Emily Goodson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Emily Goodson are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Emily Goodson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Emily Goodson speak about?

Emily Goodson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women, Inspirational, Motivational, Diversity & Inclusion, Disability, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence and Business Consulting.

Where does Emily Goodson travel from?

Emily Goodson generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Emily Goodson?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Emily Goodson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Emily Goodson for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Emily Goodson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Emily Goodson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth and Empowerment. The estimated speaking fee range to book Emily Goodson for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Emily Goodson generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Maja Kazazic, Amy Purdy and Jessica Cox. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Emily Goodson for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 01/12/2025.

Emily Goodson Speaking Topics

  • Settling for Dysfunction

    Emily has lived with a physical disability for the past thirty years and the majority of her life. In this interactive workshop, Emily will walk attendees through her lived experience with physical disability and how she settled for dysfunction in her body for the majority of her life. In her healing process, Emily learned that she and many of us try to normalize our struggles when we in actuality could improve our circumstances.

    Emily walks attendees through her personal healing process and strategies and also raises questions about the privilege of healing and workplace implications.

    Walk away with:

    • Practical Tactics for creating healthier and more inclusive workplaces
    • Strategies for increasing individual physical and mental health
    • Increased empathy for populations living with disability.

  • Finding My Voice

    In this keynote, Emily walks audiences through the inner reconciliation process needed to be able to best influence others. She guides the audience through the different stakeholders one needs to influence both inside and outside of the workplace and points out that despite what you might think, the most important stakeholder when it comes to influencing is yourself and your own voice.

    Emily talks through the journey she went on to be able to influence thousands of people through her writing and speaking, which culminated in the publication of a column in the LA Times in February 2022.

    Attendees will gain:

    • Increased understanding of the shame many individuals with disability experience
    • Tactics that will allow workplaces to be more diverse and incorporate more voices
    • Self-awareness and communication strategies vital to growing an authentic brand.

Emily Goodson Videos

How a Question from My Crush Helped Me Find My Voice
  • How do I book Emily Goodson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Emily Goodson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Emily Goodson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Emily Goodson or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Emily Goodson for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Emily Goodson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Emily Goodson are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Emily Goodson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Emily Goodson speak about?

    Emily Goodson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women, Inspirational, Motivational, Diversity & Inclusion, Disability, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence and Business Consulting.
  • Where does Emily Goodson travel from?

    Emily Goodson generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Emily Goodson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Emily Goodson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Emily Goodson for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Emily Goodson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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