Schedule

Registration

MAsT: Meridian Meet-up

<p><em>Please join MAsT Meridian as they welcome you to Leather Reign 2024! We will be holding the first social on Friday morning in the pavilion area. We will share some information and tips about navigating Leather Reign: the meals, classes, socials, and much more. If you are looking for others attending the same classes or the seated meals this will be the perfect time to find friends to sit with. Bring any questions you might have and we will gladly help you navigate through them!</em></p>

(Intensive) All Things Pokey (or perforation play)

<p>From medical staples, acupuncture needles, standard needles, surgical needles, sutures, flesh corsets, flesh arm binders, maybe, if the right bottom is up for it, a flesh straight jacket, OH MYYY! From tempered steel to the delicate things mother nature creates, cactus needles, and porcupine quills. Things that perforate the skin can give both bottom and top a very powerful rush. The metallic essence in the air, the ruby trails across the skin, and the wince beside the eyes as something eases through that soft, supple flesh: these are some of the delightful aspects of perforation play. Come and explore these pokey things with Miz Tee and her willing prey. The crew consists of masochists, sensualists, long term committed partners of almost 15 years, and often people she&rsquo;s played with only once or twice. They will each introduce themselves to you, tell you a bit about why they&rsquo;ve accepted the request to stand here with her, and give what they are able to, to bring you this class. This is an interactive presentation. This is a level 5 presentation. As with all of Miz Tee&rsquo;s heavier classes, we assure you, connection matters, even with bottoms new to her. We do not encourage trying many of these activities without putting due time in your own risk-aware training. This is a Time On The Job class.</p> <h3><strong>Porcupine Quills</strong></h3> <p>The quills used in this class are ethically sourced and come from Skulls Unlimited International. They are from American Porcupines.</p>

(Intensive) You’ve Aged; Has Your Dynamic?

<p>W/we start these dynamics with stars in O/our eyes, making sexy protocol lists, play dates, and high formal affairs. A few years go by and that energy starts leveling out to a more sustainable pace. Then a decade has passed and O/our foundation is solid but it&rsquo;s getting easier to fall into long lulls of not putting the same intention into these relationships. Or a health crisis (or two) has pushed protocols out of the way and W/we haven&rsquo;t found O/our way back to what the dynamic used to be. Join Sir DaddyDaun and slavegirl j as T/they share vulnerably (and of course, humorously) the ebb and flow of the dynamic T/they have lovingly shared for over a decade.</p>

Sir DaddyDaun & slavegirl j

Carter/Johnson Library: Seattle Annex

<h3>Hosted by: Carter/Johnson Library: Seattle Annex</h3> <p>The Carter/Johnson Leather Library is a collective history of various communities who have chosen to live and love differently. Visit the Seattle Annex of this tremendous resource during your stay at Leather Reign 18!</p>

Hospitality Room

Suffering as Service

<p>The sobs between hits that take your breath away.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The collapse of an inconsolable puddle of goo on the dungeon floor.</p> <p>Perhaps you stand stoically, tears beyond your control streaming silently down your face.</p> <p>Maybe it isn&rsquo;t an implement at all but a meticulously chosen word and look that slices into your ego.</p> <p>Whatever form your masochism takes, how can we turn our suffering into a service?</p> <p>How do you negotiate for this type of scene?</p> <p>What are the darker pitfalls of offering up your suffering to one who might truly enjoy it?</p> <p>Are there long-term implications we need to be mindful of with heavy S&amp;M play as a service?</p> <p>Content warning: descriptions of violence</p>

Mara

Intergenerational Relationships: Authority Exchange with a 40+ year Age Gap

<p>We have a 40+ year age gap. We built an ongoing dynamic that is 8 years strong and counting. We will discuss how we worked through some of our generational and cultural differences, and challenges specifically associated with it. We&rsquo;ll share how we manage our relationship in public with the stigma of age-gap relationships, and what that stigma looks like. We&rsquo;ll talk about managing family and the judgement of our relationship as both kinky and intergenerational. We&rsquo;ll also look at some the technical stuff including how the age-gap in our dynamic has pushed us to tackle drafting wills, powers of attorney, health care directives, and other topics that are often overlooked in relationships until significantly later in life. This class will tell the story of our relationship and dynamic, it&rsquo;s formation, and bring you tips and tricks from everything we learned along the way.</p>

Hawk and Boy_Andrew

Gamers Meet-up

Daytime Dungeon

Oh Hell, I'm going to Hell! Religion vs. Spirituality in BDSM

<p>Many of us were raised in religious households and with religious beliefs. Very few if any of those religions have encouraged WIITWD as being normal or acceptable. It has hindered many from embracing &lsquo;their dark side&rsquo;. Many that entered into this lifestyle, did so through Hedonism. The things that we fantasized about made us hot and wet and we couldn&rsquo;t wait to try them. We indulged in activities that for many led to mind-blowing kinky sex. However, for many who haven&rsquo;t or can&rsquo;t erase those old religious tapes; they have caused feelings of guilt, shame and even unworthiness. We were taught to separate our religion from our sexuality and at no time should they intersect. However, during our self exploration journey, some of us began to realize that our experiences surpassed just the physical and mental and at times reached into our very soul. This discussion is created to help free us from those beliefs that keep us bound and to open up the wondrous possibilities to our own self discovery. We hope to acknowledge and explore that there can be a spiritual aspect to what it is that we do.</p>

Lady D

Navigating Ethical Polyamory and Power Exchange

<p>Power Exchange Relationships, or D/s relationships, can seem to be at odds with polyamorous theory, because of polyamory&rsquo;s focus on personal responsibility and ethics. You don&rsquo;t breakdown a lifetime of monogamous conditioning with one decision to be polyamorous. Becoming non-monogamous is a process of continuous self-work. Together we will review and discuss current terminology, boundaries, couple privilege, issues of jealousy and compersion, metamours and issues of power dynamics.</p>

I'll meet you there! Building Trauma-Informed M/s Dynamics

<p>Discover how to create a trauma-informed environment in Master/slave relationships by addressing past traumas, improving communication, and prioritizing self-care. Learn about understanding dynamics with empathy and fostering growth. Explore practical strategies for promoting healing and personal growth for all involved.</p>

Master Bren and slave Sky

Playing with Power

<p>Play, sex, intimacy. These are integral pieces of how we express and receive power, especially within the construct of a dynamic where power and authority imbalance is the root. Sir Luke and His victor will cover and demonstrate the following: how touch can be used to express intent; why fucking is integral in dynamics; how to overcome periods of drought and doubt; and how to incorporate these sex and play more fluidly in your own relationship(s). Note: Folks on the ace spectrum may be uncomfortable with some covered content and are encouraged to self-select in or out of the course.</p>

Sir Luke / victor

Old Guard Leather - Relic or Relevant?

<p>This class isn&rsquo;t about what the Old Guard Leather was or to create debate on its history or creation.</p> <p>Instead, we will examine how the impact of these norms have influenced the Leather subculture&rsquo;s past, present, and future.</p> <p>Are these ideas just relics of a bygone era? Are there lessons we can still learn? How do we judge and uphold the cultural norms of 30+ years ago through the lens of a very different worldview.</p> <p>This class invites introspection and questioning what we as a subculture mean when we say something is Old Guard.</p>

Mara

Powers of Attorney for Partners and Poly families

<p>Partners who aren&rsquo;t married don&rsquo;t have legal rights concerning medical or financial matters for each other. If your partner is unable to manage their medical, personal, or financial affairs for themselves, for whatever reason, if you aren&rsquo;t legally related, there is little (nothing, generally) you can do to manage those affairs for them.</p> <p>It&rsquo;s the same concerning your partner&rsquo;s children. In the current environment the assumption that every child has two, and only two, parents is common. One of the advantages to poly families is that there are multiple adults to help raise the children. However, non-legal parents/guardians don&rsquo;t have rights concerning the children&rsquo;s health care and can come across obstacles in other areas of the child&rsquo;s life, too.</p> <p>Powers of Attorney allow you to grant legal rights concerning decisions for your children, your personal medical care, personal care, and/or financial actions to a partner who otherwise would not be able to act on your behalf.</p> <p>Powers of Attorney are perfect for everyone 18 and older.</p>

Feeding a Dynamic Through Service Training and Appreciation

<p>The number of ways to Serve within an Authority Transfer relationship or dynamic is infinite. Each one is customized to suit the individuals involved, and with long-standing P/partners the number and level of Service seems to grow more complicated and involved over time making it nearly impossible to explain to others seeking guidance. With so many unique examples and vague descriptions, is it any wonder that many find it difficult to initiate, negotiate, and explore M/s-centered Service successfully and with clear intention no matter how often they&rsquo;ve walked down this road?</p> <p>The 9 Service Languages of Authority Transfer provides both sides of the / with an easy to explore framework to build, navigate, and even Renegotiate functional Service-Based M/s engagements with shared expectations and positive outcomes. Topics include: Service dialects, benefits, challenges, and associated archetypes of types of Service, as well as factors that impact Service Languages.</p>

Onyx Family Dinner

<p>Family dinner is a time to come together reconnect, build new connections, share community and memories. Join us as we share food, our Leather stories and history. Space to center the voices of Black, Indigenous and other People of Color. All are welcome.</p>

Opening Ceremony

Hospitality Room

Sweet Meet & Greet

<p>Looking for a little something sweet before you hit the dungeon? Join MAsT: Everett for dessert on Friday night after Opening Ceremonies! Grab yourself a treat and let&rsquo;s mingle.</p>

Quiet Aftercare Space

Quiet Dungeon

Dungeon Hosted by: Kitsap ACES

Social Area

Littles Midnight Pajama Party

<p>Psst! I know it&rsquo;s past your bedtime, but do you wanna come hang out with us? Toss on your pajamas, grab a stuffie, and let&rsquo;s play before it&rsquo;s time to sleep! (This comfy event is for littles &amp; those who love them.)</p>

Chair Yoga

<p>Start your conference day right by gently waking up your body in a supportive space that celebrates all bodies and abilities. We will use gentle seated movements and breathing techniques to find a sense of grounding and connection to community to prepare for the busy day ahead. Seating will be provided. Wheelchairs welcome as well! Please reach out to Darby with any questions.</p>

Registration

Carter/Johnson Library: Seattle Annex

<h3><span style="font-size:20px"><strong>Hosted by: Carter/Johnson Library: Seattle Annex</strong></span></h3> <p>The Carter/Johnson Leather Library is a collective history of various communities who have chosen to live and love differently. Visit the Seattle Annex of this tremendous resource during your stay at Leather Reign 18!</p>

M/s on an Island

<p>Sometimes Master/slave dynamics can feel isolating, especially when you come from an area without a large M/s community to support you. This creates significant challenges in navigating your greater community, finding support, and getting education. In this discussion we will talk about ways to combat that feeling of isolation and find the support you need. We will also talk about navigating your M/s dynamic in a community that may not understand you or your protocols. Some topics we may discuss: How do you explain M/s to others? How do you educate them on your protocol, and how do you handle violations of those protocols? Where can you find support if you have nothing locally? Where do you go for mentorship and education when no one else looks like you?</p>

Master David

Reality Bites: When Kink turns SILVER!

<p>This is a discussion about recognizing and meeting the needs of elders and the elderly in our community. We will discuss the decline of elder participation and how we are losing generations of experiences and stories. What can we do to improve that in our community? We will discuss the realities of being a senior and how that effects the community as a whole. The intent of the discussion is to bring awareness and to help enhance membership in your groups, organizations and events with those in our community that bring knowledge and wisdom with them. What can we do to bring them back so that everyone can benefit from those who have gone before us&hellip;.before they are gone.</p>

Lady D

Scare Tactics: An Overview of Fear Play

<p>Fear is one of the primal emotions that we have as human beings. It is a triggered response to danger, an instinct rooted so deep in our minds that it is with us every day of our lives. So as kinksters, what do we do with such a potent sensation?</p> <p>Why, we play with it, of course!</p> <p>Doctor Bubbles and Kitkat Ann will open with a discussion on why we are drawn to fear play despite its label as a form of edge play. Afterwards, they will break down fear triggers into its fundamental parts, demonstrating how to craft an effective fear play scene in a consensual, risk aware manner.</p>

Path of the Ronin - The Masterless Slave

<p>I believe that being a slave is a matter of soul more than it is about wearing someone&rsquo;s collar.</p> <p>Over my 30 years in service, I constantly ponder what being a slave means and how it affects our way of interacting with not just people who identify on the left side of the slash but the world at large.</p> <p>For those of us for whom slavehood might be our primary identity, how can we express ourselves outside of a dynamic? How can we gain a greater understanding of how &ldquo;slave brain&rdquo; affects our day-to-day lives? What tools can we employ to continue our journeys and personal growth as slaves without Masters? How can we find healthy ways to get service fixes that feed our soul without being taken advantage of? And how to set healthy boundaries for ourselves?</p> <p>The path of the ronin is a solitary one, but it doesn&rsquo;t have to be lonely or unfulfilling.</p>

Mara

Raising Children in an M/s Household

<p>Having raised 3 children in a blended M/s household we understand how navigating living as your authentic selves without imposing your lifestyle choice on your children is a challenge. From childhood to early adulthood, what are age-appropriate ways to explain Authority Transfer Relationships? What to disclose and when? What to do when your children&rsquo;s curiosity is peaked with your life choice? Join us for this discussion for parents in M/s.</p>

Daytime Dungeon

Hospitality Room

Washington State M/s Contest Info Session

<p>Have you ever been interested in running for the title, or do you just want to know how it all works? Drop in for a discussion to learn more about the contest!</p>

Nooner: D-type support circle

<p>Come join the D and M type support circle to share challenges, lessons learned and inspirations found as the leader in Hierarchical relationships.</p>

Nooner: s-type support circle

<p>Come join the s-type support circle to share challenges, lessons learned and inspirations found as the follower in Hierarchical relationships.</p>

Nooner: switch support circle

<p>Come join the switch support circle to share challenges, lessons learned and inspirations found in Hierarchical relationships.</p>

Mastery of the Neurodivergent Master

<p>Neurotypical expectations and social norms are rampant in basic power exchange education. It is often one of the many reasons why folks with neurodivergent minds doubt the path they find themselves on. This is particularly challenging when one is shifting from a kink life where play spaces dictate rules to a 24/7 power exchange dynamic and YOU are the one making the rules. Where does one start? How does one communicate to a potential slave how your mind works?</p> <p>In this hour we will discuss: My challenges as a Master with ADHD How to communicate our challenges to those we are in charge of How to serve and support your ND Master Join me as we explore alternative options for contracts, expectations, rules and pathways towards finding a unique dynamic structure that will set up both the Master and slave for success.</p>

Master Retro Bella

We Don't Always Agree: Navigating Difference of Opinions in a M/s Dynamic

<p>In this discussion, we will talk about navigating your Master/slave and interpersonal dynamics when Master and slave disagree on fundamental issues. Some ideas we may explore: How do you navigate differences in social, political, religious, or other views? How much alignment is necessary to have a harmonious relationship? Is agree to disagree a viable option in a Master/slave dynamic? Does slave have to agree with Master?</p>

Master David

Dark Interrogation Play

<p>As a branch of Consensual Non-Consent, Interrogation Play is more delicate than most think. Play too safe, and the top&rsquo;s threats aren&rsquo;t believable enough to motivate the bottom. Too dangerous runs a real risk of lasting harm. How does a top navigate the middle ground between terror and risk management? Doctor Bubbles will detail the principles of attacking the bottom&rsquo;s human needs to obtain compliance, while keeping the play sustainable within realms of acceptable risk. We will also address how to build trust with your partner before and after the scene, and how to identify a good interrogation play partner.</p>

Self Mastery - For Both Sides Of The Slash

<p>Besides&hellip;&rdquo;Holy crap this is FUN!&rdquo; why do folks engage in S&amp;M? Ever finish a scene and feel like it didn&rsquo;t quite scratch your itch? Too often kink classes focus on the badass tools and technical skills of S&amp;M. This session moves beyond the &ldquo;how&rdquo; and &ldquo;with what&rdquo; to explore the 12 most common goals of S&amp;M Scenes and provides both Sadists and Masochists with a framework to better negotiate, communicate, and most of all achieve mutually satisfying and successful play. The potential impacts with types of partners, scenecrafting considerations, aftercare as well as other elements of a scene will also be discussed.</p>

Seeing Myself in My Community: A Roundtable

<p>Leather Reign and the newly organized DEI committee seek to share an overview and have a conversation about what the future holds as Leather Reign grows and becomes intentionally diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Leather Reign will honor diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as accessibility and belonging for conference staff and attendees. DEI helps cultivate an environment of creativity, perspective, and respect. Our conversation will challenge participants to share ideas, foster inclusive collaboration, and increase awareness regarding systemic inequalities in our community. The Leather Reign DEI committee seeks to be a catalyst for growth in community conversations and actions that we can all take out into our broader communities to actualize change. We invite you to come share space and conversation at the Leather Reign DEI Roundtable; your presence is our purpose.</p> <p>This roundtable will center the conversation around actionable goals regarding race, gender, sexuality, disability, and age.</p>

MsDDom

Trans & Non-Binary Social

<p>For all the gender non-conforming kinksters! Come join us to meet, chat, and flirt with other trans and non-binary hotties. Snacks, games, T4T speed dating, and more!</p>

Embracing Sadism with Love

<p>After classes held by Miz Tee and Team, comments usually contain something about the connection and the love they share. Connection is intentional. It has value in every scene we do, and we can all go further when we use the connection.</p> <p>One of the biggest aspects of this connection is truly valuing each and every person we play with. Miz Tee has been playing with intent and actively using natural chemicals for decades. She&rsquo;s a sadist and gets pleasure from inflicting pain upon willing victims. When the agony fills their eyes it feeds her. Sensualists and masochists allow her to feed from a different kinds of energy, a different flow, our journey has a different dance as we weave through their pain and endorphins and adrenaline and keep them enough in the here and now until she&rsquo;s ready to let them go to find their float away place with exhaustion or soft smiles and a sweet hug and a thank you. Since learning more about these responses, she uses them in a delicate balance. Please come discuss and watch the beauty of Sadism with Love.</p> <p>Skill level 3 &ndash; basic skills needed &ndash; some time on the job.</p>

Walking Thru the Leather and D/s

<p>Everyone wants to be included in the community, but are they? Diversity, equity and inclusion issues abound in both the Leather and D/s communities and can divide many. Let us identify and discuss the targets and non-targets of exclusion in our communities and explore ways in which inclusion can be accomplished without patronization.</p>

Shadowy Circus: A Twisted Journey into Dark Age Play

<p>TRIGGER WARNING: This class will discuss topics including sex, force play, bullying, and more that could be triggering to some individuals. You can always step away if you do become uncomfortable. Please attend at your risk level, and do what you need to take care of yourself!</p> <p>Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, to the &ldquo;Shadowy Circus&rdquo;! In this exhilarating class, we invite you to join us on a twisted journey into the intriguing realm of Dark Age Play. Prepare to be mesmerized as we explore the darker side of age play.</p> <p>Through a combination of interactive discussions, and captivating presentations, we&rsquo;ll delve into the following:</p> <ul> <li>What is dark ageplay</li> <li>Negotiation and consent factors</li> <li>Scene ideas</li> <li>And more</li> </ul> <p>By the end of the class, you&rsquo;ll emerge with a newfound appreciation for the complexities of the Dark Ageplay, as well as a deeper understanding of how some enjoy this style of play. So step right up and join us on this unforgettable journey into the heart of darkness!</p>

Will and CinnFull Delight

Transgender 201: Getting Down and Dirty with Sex and Play

<p>Join us as we discuss the nuances of negotiating sex and play with Trans folks. We will be extremely candid about our personal histories as Transgender Leather folks. In this workshop, we provide a safe space for you to ask any question you&rsquo;ve ever had for a Transgender person&mdash;all questions are encouraged!</p> <p>We&rsquo;re going to discuss the down and dirty details of sex! If you&rsquo;ve ever wanted to fuck a Trans person, and never known what exactly to ask, this is the class for you! We&rsquo;ll talk about STI safety, and how hormones may impact this in Trans folks. We&rsquo;ll go over how sex with Trans bodies can be different than sex with cis bodies. What do you really need to know about bottom surgery to jump into bed with a Trans person?</p> <p>When negotiating play with Trans people, what are the extra questions to ask? What questions should you ask in advance versus topics to research on your own before getting someone on the rack? How do hormones affect play? We&rsquo;ll cover all this and more!</p> <p>Additionally, if you&rsquo;re a community leader looking to bring more of your local Trans community to your events (play parties, etc.) we&rsquo;ll provide tips for diversification, and we&rsquo;ll go over how existing barriers might be preventing your local Trans people from attending.</p> <p>To our Trans siblings (trans-masculine, trans-feminine, Intersex, NB, and other gender diverse people) we welcome you to join us and share your own gender journey and stories as well.</p> <p>Disclaimer: This class will include nudity, nude images, and phallic objects for the purposes of teaching. You&rsquo;ve been warned.</p>

Hawk and Boy_Andrew

The Journey to Mastery and Slavery

<p>The saying goes &ldquo;Life is a journey&rdquo; and ours has been nothing short of amazing. From kink lived on the weekend, to 24/7 authority transfer dynamic, to title-holding in the M/s community, please join us for challenges faced, lessons learned, and shared experiences that have led to our maximum service to the M/s community.</p>

Yes Mi’Lady and Diadem Events present: The Femdom Mixer

<p>Join us for nibbles and drinks and get to know the Femdom community, talk about upcoming events, and knowledge-share. We welcome female-identified dominants; femme-identified dominants; dominant non-gendered, non-binary, or androgynous persons who have a current relationship with femme as an identity; and submissives of any and all genders who enjoy serving, bottoming, or submitting to us.</p>

Leather Reign TNG Pool Party!

<p>Are you an 18-35 year old attending Leather Reign? Join us for a pool party specifically for the younger generation of leather and kink. This will be a casual come and go as you please hangout event to meet your peers, lounge, chat, and maybe bat a beach ball around. Please note while this event is geared towards this age group, we do not have exclusive use of the pool area during this time. Hosted by AileenFemme, who co-hosts the Everett TNG munch and -Tyra- a NY TNG transplant to the PNW</p>

Leather Reign TNG Pool Party

<p><strong>Hosted by: AileenFemme &amp; -Tyra-</strong></p> <p>Are you an 18-35 year old attending Leather Reign? Join us for a pool party specifically for the younger generation of leather and kink. This will be a casual come and go as you please hangout event to meet your peers, lounge, chat, and maybe bat a beach ball around. Please note while this event is geared towards this age group, we do not have exclusive use of the pool area during this time. Hosted by AileenFemme, who co-hosts the Everett TNG munch and -Tyra- a NY TNG transplant to the PNW</p>

Dinner with Keynote Speech

Sir Luke

Hospitality Room

WSLO Dessert Mixer

<p>After dinner, come grab some dessert with the Washington State Leather Organization and this year&rsquo;s titleholders!</p>

Quiet Aftercare Space

Quiet Dungeon

Dungeon Hosted by: ONYX Northwest

Social/Photography

The Menagerie Mixer

<p>Unleash your inner critter at the Menagerie Mixer! Playful pup? Coy kitten? Would you love to own a hucow or train a pony? Just curious? Join us for an enchanting gathering, dress up or down, and expect an abundance of giveaways &amp; fun that will leave your tail wagging!</p>

Social Area

Morning Yoga with Darby

MAsT Meeting

12 Step Meeting

Hospitality Room

Brunch with Endnote speech

Master Retro Bella

Carter/Johnson Library: Seattle Annex

<h3><span style="font-size:20px"><strong>Hosted by: Carter/Johnson Library: Seattle Annex</strong></span></h3> <p>The Carter/Johnson Leather Library is a collective history of various communities who have chosen to live and love differently. Visit the Seattle Annex of this tremendous resource during your stay at Leather Reign 18!</p>

Codependency isn't the Monster

<p>Our society has been gifted with the following mantras: be independent, be self-reliant, trust no one, learn to pull yourself up by your bootstraps. But what if you aren&rsquo;t someone who can do things on your own? What if you don&rsquo;t want to? And what if independence is actually a trauma response and a form of masking, used to deliberately push others away? Join Sir Luke and His victor as they traverse this riveting topic, covering what codependency actually looks like in all its form, how it is used in a relationship built structurally with power and authority imbalance, and why codependency isn&rsquo;t the monster everyone makes it out to be (but something else is).</p>

Sir Luke / victor

Loving Your Alter Ego - s-types only (facilitated discussion)

<p>At 28 years old, slavegirl j was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive form of ovarian cancer. The experience and the chemotherapy regimen prescribed afterward pushed her out of the skin she had come to rely on. her world and personality were forever altered. Who she found on the other side is someone she works everyday to learn to love. slavegirl j invites you to share and/or listen to vulnerable truths about dealing with experiences that leave us wondering who we are now.</p>

slavegirl j

Fostering Surrender: Mastering a non-submissive slave

<p>Is your slave one of the many who possess the A-type personality? Are they leaders, outgoing, or constantly on the go? Do you feel like there are times when they need to be held back for their own good, even when they are against that?</p> <p>Join Master David and Sir DaddyDaun as they share their experiences in learning how to work with a slave who is a leader, often in both the vanilla AND lifestyle world. They will dive into what worked for them (and what didn&rsquo;t) and give you tips and tricks for putting their natural skills and tendencies to use. The goal is for you to leave with ideas on how to work with their skills, instead of against them, and to support your slave as they find themselves through their surrender.</p> <p>Come prepared to learn, laugh and share!</p>

Master David, Sir DaddyDaun

Did we forget to connect?

<p>While some steps toward progress have been made in pockets of the community, few move beyond a blanket invitation to everyone with the claim to be &ldquo;safe&rdquo;. Being an Ally, Advocate, or Warrior is MUCH more than being intolerant of ~isms and ~phobias or inviting new speakers with a diverse identity to teach or posting a &ldquo;We/I Stand with the X Community&rdquo; letter in the face of atrocities.</p> <p>The Kink &amp; Leather Community Individuals, Organizers, and Groups each hold power to enact change and must move beyond the bare minimum. In this session, attendees will explore the many practical ways to engage, support, as well as empower Marginalized Groups and to implement meaningful Ally~Advocate~Warrior tactics that create a more inclusive Kink &amp; Leather Community across key elements such as organization/identity, business, leadership, communications, culture, and data. Session 2 in the Ally~Advocate~Warrior Series.</p>

Failing Forward

<p>We all experience relationship failures in our lives, but how do we cope with and learn from them? In this session, we will share some personal stories of failures that turned into successes. We will also explore some strategies and tips to overcome challenges and setbacks. Please join us in a discussion about how triumph follows failure.</p>

Look into My Eyes! Therapeutic and Erotic Hypnosis

<p>I have been a hypnotist for almost 30 years. I am a hypnotherapist professionally but I also indulge in hypnosis in kink play. Your mind is truly your best sex organ and it can take you places that your body cannot. Join me in dispelling some of the myths and fallacies about hypnosis. My main purpose for being a hypnotist is to help people to empower themselves and achieve a healthy life filled with peace and happiness. However, I have found that the energy exchanged during play is fun and enlightening for both of the parties involved. Join me in learning and possibly experiencing what the world of hypnosis can do.&nbsp;</p>

Lady D

Candid Conversations: The Journey of Title Holding

<p>The titleholder journey is a unique path of growth and adventure for each individual that takes the plunge. As attendees we feel lucky to get to take inspiring classes by leather and Master slave title holders who generously give their time and energy to share knowledge. But when do we get to hear the stories of adventures, the lessons learned, and ask the burning questions? come join International Master and slave, Liza and her slave Jody with their title holding friends for hilarious and heartfelt candid conversations of all that title holding has brought and taught them.</p>

Kill 'Em With Kindness: Forced Praise Play

<p>This is the class that bottoms are afraid of.</p> <p>A lot of BDSM tends to focus on the darker edges of play that isn&rsquo;t socially acceptable&hellip; but can you go the other direction? This class will show you that praise can be just as overwhelming. Doctor Bubbles and Kitkat Ann will cover how cognitive distortions and cognitive dissonance create that uncomfortable sensation one feels when they are faced with praise that goes against their self image. Afterwards, we will show how to use praise to not only create a cathartic play scene, but reinforce the positive aspects that we see in each other.&nbsp;</p>

Consent Violations in a Power Exchange Dynamic

<p>For those of drawn to Power Exchange or Power Imbalanced relationships, the calling to take on or give up control and authority over another can be a powerful calling. Regardless of the Dynamic style, these are relationships &ndash; and the consequences and risks extend beyond the physical &ndash; into the mental, emotion, and psychological well being of those involved.</p> <p>As a community we are familiar with consent violations in relation to BDSM play. But for those of us called to the dark edges of Master/slave or Consensual Non Consent Dynamics (CNC) &ndash; given the potential risk and harm to our person(s), what and where are the boundaries of consent? What is a consent breach in a CNC Dynamic? And what are the risks for both sides of the slash?</p> <p>Drawing on our 29 years, we will explore these questions and help you understand and recognize where your lines exist. We will review the misconceptions, share approaches to minimize the risks, help to understand how to recognize violations, and share practices that can help mitigate potential harm to the people involved and the Dynamic.</p>

Leftover Shenanigans

<p>If you&rsquo;re still around at the end of the weekend, come to the Presidential Suite and hang out while we clean up the room! This time is perfect for leftover scavengers, sleepy social butterflies, and people who don&rsquo;t wanna go home yet.</p>

Hotel Clean Up

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