cody madayag

Cody Madayag is the Associate Director of Career Impact Programs at the SoLa Foundation, driving strategic workforce initiatives at the intersection of arts, media, and technology. With over a decade of human resources and talent development expertise, he has spent years navigating high-stakes, fast-paced corporate and entertainment landscapes.

Previously, he was a Senior Recruiter at Live Nation Entertainment, gaining deep, firsthand insight into the unique high-pressure stressors, burnout risks, and emotional demands faced by artists, creators, and executives in the entertainment ecosystem.

Today, he bridges the gap between emerging talent and rapid-growth industries, equipping the next generation of creative professionals with the practical systems and psychological resilience required to thrive. Outside of his professional advocacy, he maintains his own mental wellness and "cortisol check" out on the sand, playing competitive beach volleyball in local leagues.

"Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life
By Gary John Bishop"