Cody Goldberg on Play, Finding Inspiration from Challenging Times, and Passion Projects
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In this episode of the Water the Bamboo podcast, you’ll hear from Cody Goldberg, founder and Executive Director of Harper’s Playground about why he encourages play and what led him to start the non-profit organization, Harper’s Playground.
Don’t miss this incredible and inspirational Water the Bamboo story with Cody Goldberg.
Episode Highlights:
- Why Cody encourages play
- What was the journey of Harper’s Playground
- What were some of the early challenges?
- Next phase of Harper’s Playground growth
- How Cody deals with self-doubt
- Who’s in Cody’s Bamboo Circle
- Cody’s Reading recommendations
- Advice to Cody’s younger self
- Where Cody gets the eye for design
Guest at a Glance
Father of two, Cody proudly serves as the executive director of Harper’s Playground. A graduate of New York University with a BFA in film and television studies, he co-founded the organization in 2010 along with his wife, April. Together they spearheaded the design, funding and construction of the first Harper’s Playground in Portland, Oregon. A big fan of inclusion of all kinds, Cody is committed to creating opportunities for both of his daughters to build friendships and community for themselves. He believes that the power of a well-designed and realized inclusive play space can truly transform a community for the better.
Links Mentioned in the Podcast
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Learn more about Greg Bell
More than just a motivational speaker, Greg Bell is a Portland, Oregon-based thought leader, business consultant, and leadership coach. His popular books, What’s Going Well? and Water The Bamboo: Unleashing The Potential Of Teams And Individuals, have inspired an array of organizations, from Fortune 500 companies like Nike, Disney, and Comcast, to the Portland Trail Blazers and Division I NCAA athletic teams like the Oregon Ducks Football and the Gonzaga Bulldogs Basketball.
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