Presenters and class descriptions

Class Descriptions

Mastery of the Neurodivergent Master

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?

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.

Presented by: Master Retro Bella

Playing with Power

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.
 

Presented by: Sir Luke and His victor

Codependency isn’t the Monster

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’t someone who can do things on your own? What if you don’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’t the monster everyone makes it out to be (but something else is).
 

Presented by: Sir Luke and His victor

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

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.
 

Presented by: slavegirl j

Fostering Surrender: Mastering a non-submissive slave

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?

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’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.

Come prepared to learn, laugh and share!
 

Presented by: Sir Daddy Daun and Master David 

M/s on an Island

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?

Presented by: Master David 

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

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?
 

Presented by: Master David 

Embracing Sadism with Love

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.

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’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’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.

Skill level 3 – basic skills needed – some time on the job.

 

Presented by: MizTee and Team

Did we forget to connect?

There seems to be a noticeable thing in our SM play since Covid. It’s escalated and has been leaving some of our relationships, or, if we’re simply play mates, ‘relating-ships’ behind. Our hunger for our kink may have starved us out of the joy of connection. Taking that moment to connect.

We are at our core, needing to feel connection. Healthy, balanced humans need touch. The first touch, the lingering touch, before, the touch in the middle, the touch after. How we touch those dear to us as opposed to those we don’t know.

We share energy when we connect and touch. How much do you want to share?
Let’s really look at the power of touch, energy and connection. We do this with the chemicals we create in these miracle bags of humanity, our bodies. The more we connect, the more energy rises and the more it’s almost like flowing electricity in the air. Miz Tee has had numerous people who has said they could feel it or see is when she presents or plays. She feels that she gives back what she receives from you, when you participate. It’s the combined energy, the connection that makes magic. It’s a little less woo that it looks but not a lot because there’s still a lot of invisible stuff and not everyone can feel it and if we are out of touch or out of tune with our minds and bodies we’re out of this loop too and then it certainly looks all woo.

All level class – woo/energy/connection- discussion with some hands on.

 

Presented by: MizTee and Team

Look into My Eyes! Therapeutic and Erotic Hypnosis

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. 

Presented by: Lady D

Reality Bites: When Kink turns SILVER!

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….before they are gone.
 

Presented by: Lady D

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

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 ‘their dark side’. Many that entered into this lifestyle, did so through Hedonism. The things that we fantasized about made us hot and wet and we couldn’t wait to try them. We indulged in activities that for many led to mind-blowing kinky sex. However, for many who haven’t or can’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.
 

Presented by: Lady D

Nooner: D-type support circle

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

Presented by: Liza

Nooner: s-type support circle

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

Presented by: Liza’s slave Jody

Nooner: switch support circle

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

Presented by: Isabella Cross (also known as slave Maya)

Candid Conversations: The Journey of Title Holding

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.

Hosted by: Liza and Her slave Jody

Navigating Ethical Polyamory and Power Exchange

Power Exchange Relationships, or D/s relationships, can seem to be at odds with polyamorous theory, because of polyamory’s focus on personal responsibility and ethics. You don’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.
 

Presented by: Mufasa Ali

Walking Thru the Leather and D/s "Isms"

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.
 

Presented by: Mufasa Ali

Kill 'Em With Kindness: Forced Praise Play

This is the class that bottoms are afraid of.

A lot of BDSM tends to focus on the darker edges of play that isn’t socially acceptable… 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. 

Presented by: Doc Bubbles and Kitkat Ann

Scare Tactics: An Overview of Fear Play

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?

Why, we play with it, of course!

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.

Presented by: Doc Bubbles and Kitkat Ann

Dark Interrogation Play

As a branch of Consensual Non-Consent, Interrogation Play is more delicate than most think. Play too safe, and the top’s threats aren’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’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.

Presented by: Doc Bubbles and Kitkat Ann

Suffering as Service

The sobs between hits that take your breath away.

The collapse of an inconsolable puddle of goo on the dungeon floor.

Perhaps you stand stoically, tears beyond your control streaming silently down your face.

Maybe it isn’t an implement at all but a meticulously chosen word and look that slices into your ego.

Whatever form your masochism takes, how can we turn our suffering into a service?

How do you negotiate for this type of scene?

What are the darker pitfalls of offering up your suffering to one who might truly enjoy it?

Are there long-term implications we need to be mindful of with heavy S&M play as a service?

Content warning: descriptions of violence

Presented by: Mara

Path of the Ronin - The Masterless Slave

I believe that being a slave is a matter of soul more than it is about wearing someone’s collar.

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.

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 “slave brain” 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?

The path of the ronin is a solitary one, but it doesn’t have to be lonely or unfulfilling.

Presented by: Mara

Old Guard Leather - Relic or Relevant?

This class isn’t about what the Old Guard Leather was or to create debate on its history or creation.

Instead, we will examine how the impact of these norms have influenced the Leather subculture’s past, present, and future.

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.

This class invites introspection and questioning what we as a subculture mean when we say something is Old Guard.

Presented by: Mara

Powers of Attorney for Partners and Poly families

Partners who aren’t married don’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’t legally related, there is little (nothing, generally) you can do to manage those affairs for them.

It’s the same concerning your partner’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’t have rights concerning the children’s health care and can come across obstacles in other areas of the child’s life, too.

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.

Powers of Attorney are perfect for everyone 18 and older.

Presented by: Wilde Irish

Shadowy Circus: A Twisted Journey into Dark Age Play

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!

Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, to the “Shadowy Circus”! 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.

Through a combination of interactive discussions, and captivating presentations, we’ll delve into the following:

  • What is dark ageplay
  • Negotiation and consent factors
  • Scene ideas
  • And more

By the end of the class, you’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!

Presented by: Will and CinnFull Delight

Transgender 201: Getting Down and Dirty with Sex and Play

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’ve ever had for a Transgender person—all questions are encouraged!

We’re going to discuss the down and dirty details of sex! If you’ve ever wanted to fuck a Trans person, and never known what exactly to ask, this is the class for you! We’ll talk about STI safety, and how hormones may impact this in Trans folks. We’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?

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’ll cover all this and more!

Additionally, if you’re a community leader looking to bring more of your local Trans community to your events (play parties, etc.) we’ll provide tips for diversification, and we’ll go over how existing barriers might be preventing your local Trans people from attending.

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.

Disclaimer: This class will include nudity, nude images, and phallic objects for the purposes of teaching. You’ve been warned.

Presented by: Hawk and Boy_Andrew

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

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’ll share how we manage our relationship in public with the stigma of age-gap relationships, and what that stigma looks like. We’ll talk about managing family and the judgement of our relationship as both kinky and intergenerational. We’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’s formation, and bring you tips and tricks from everything we learned along the way.

Presented by: Hawk and Boy_Andrew

Failing Forward

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.

Presented by: Mister-Blue and Mrs. BlueFrost

The Journey to Mastery and Slavery

The saying goes “Life is a journey” 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.

Presented by: Mister-Blue and Mrs. BlueFrost

Raising Children in an M/s Household

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’s curiosity is peaked with your life choice? Join us for this discussion for parents in M/s.

Presented by: Mister-Blue and Mrs. BlueFrost

Consent Violations in a Power Exchange Dynamic

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 – and the consequences and risks extend beyond the physical – into the mental, emotion, and psychological well being of those involved.

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) – 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?

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.

Presented by: Sir Tee and little kitsune

Feeding a Dynamic Through Service Training and Appreciation

This class explores how we can fully access the benefits and potential, the giving or receiving service, can create for a Dynamic. Service has the potential to not only bring joy, but it can also help to strengthen, sustain, and feed the dynamic. When service is performed with intention and mindfulness, the act can be transformed into a powerful exchange: an expression of love, and/or a way to demonstrate honour and respect for each other – and the dynamic – taking the ordinary and making it extraordinary. Drawing on our 29 years in Dynamic, we will share approaches to leverage mindful service, to feed everyone, including the Dynamic.

Presented by: Sir Tee and little kitsune

Self Mastery - For Both Sides Of The Slash

This class explores the concept of self mastery as a lifestyle philosophy – relevant and beneficial to both sides of the slash. Regardless of the side of the slash, we as individuals, each have personal histories and experiences that shape who we are, how we are, and how we function in our Dynamic. But what is self mastery? And how does one begin this journey?

In this class, we will answer these questions and explore the concept of self mastery as an approach, way of being, and practice, and how it can help us navigate life and individual and Dynamic roadblocks. self mastery offers us a practical way to support our personal growth, our wellbeing, and help us bring the best of ourselves into our Dynamic.

Presented by: Sir Tee and little kitsune

Seeing Myself in My Community: A Roundtable

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.

This roundtable will center the conversation around actionable goals regarding race, gender, sexuality, disability, and age.

 

Presented by: MsDDom

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

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.

 

Presented by: Master Bren and slave Sky

Presenters

Master Retro Bella (She/Her) 

Master Retro Bella is a Latina High Femme Leather Woman from Bakersfield, California. Her pronouns are She/Her/Hers. She is the first woman to earn the title of 2023 Southwest Master and currently serves as the first Latina to hold the title of 2024 International Master. Master Retro Bella is the President of the valley’s 1st girls of Leather chapter, San Joaquin Girls of Leather. She also created the extremely successful workshop series, ‘Women Educators in the Valley.’ She is passionate about Latinx/ne representation in M/s and Leather spaces. This passion fueled her to create the Latine Leather pride flag and become the founder of Latinos in Leather. Recognized as one of the Onyx pearls’ ‘Young 8,’ she carries the pearl name Amara Pearl. Master Retro Bella is also the Co-head of the Leather house, House Of Dark Shadows. Together with her slave boydrake, your 2024 International slave, they’ve taught for multiple groups and conferences on both coasts, in the Rocky Mountain region, and internationally

Sir Luke (He/Him) and His victor (he/him)

Sir Luke and His victor believe that relational alignment and empowerment begins with transformation of ourselves, intense and intricate shadow work, and radical self acceptance. As educators, their content centers edge forms of intentionally power imbalanced relationships, LGBTQIA+ politics, accessibility, neurodivergence and mental health, and community care. They have reached diverse groups of folks across the globe through in-person, online, and synchronous presentations, panel participation, and mentorship.

Their dynamic is flavored with notes of consensual nonconsent, an extra dash of depravity, and an entire load of defilement. Through manifestation and magick work, they engage in a sacred exchange of will and surrender, combining Leathersex and bloodlust, intentional structure and discipline, and devotional servitude and control. Living on the edge and peering into the depths of the beyond opened the doors to empowerment and shared personal truth.

Sir Luke (He/Him/His) is a Master, Sadist, Daddy, and modern day vampire. He is also a queer, trans, and Jewish revolutionary who advocates for accountability, conscious wielding of power, and authentic expression of self. As a second-generation Leatherman, he emulates a fusion of tradition and rebellion, continuing the rich inherited Leather history through his activist work in the community. He serves as a mentor, guide, and confidant to folks on either side of the slash, focusing on redefining success and creating a path to self actualization.

victor (he/him/his) is a devoted slave who has chosen a life of surrender beneath the sacred space under Master Luke’s boot. he has a wealth of expertise and skills across many disciplines: everything from folding a fitted sheet or fixing a clogged drain, to more elegant skills like dancing and creating fine art. victor finds peace in being a useful, adaptable servant, and he has had the opportunity to educate countless folks regarding the radicalized embrace of empowered slavery, neurodivergence, and edge living.

https://linktr.ee/sirlukeandvictor
www.IndexRetreats.com
Facebook: Sir Luke and His victor
Email: sirlukeandvictor@gmail.com
Fetlife: MisterBBWolf & _victor
Twitter: SirLuke_victor
Instagram: SirLuke_victor
TikTok: sirluke_victor

Sir DaddyDaun (She/Her) and slavegirl j (she/her)

Sir DaddyDaun began Her leather journey in the early 90’s when She followed Her interest in service. Since then She has served the Her communities as a presenter, Den Daddy, panelist, mentor, tally Master, stage manager, volunteer, judge, keynote speaker, board member, titleholder and Prince XXXVIII of the Imperial Sovereign Rose Court.

slavegirl j was raised in the Leather community by queer, kinky, POC parents which cultivated a deep connection to service. she has been on staff for MsC WORLDWIDE 2021 – 2023, BUTCH Voices 2021 and serves as the Regional Rep Director for MAsT International.

Together T/they serve as Northwest Master/slave 2016, International Master/slave 2017/2021, and are staff members for Northwest Leather Celebration & South Plains LeatherFest. When not presenting or working, T/they can be found settling into T/their new home in Colorado with T/their cat Spirit.

Master David (He/Him)

Master David is a leatherman, a sadist, a mentor, and an educator. He is the founder of the Bar Card Project. Along with His slave, brynn, he is the co-owner and producer of the FLAME Conference. He is a founding co-head of House of Dark Shadows. He is proud to be the 2019/2021 International Master.

Lady D (She/Her)

My name is Reverend Deborah Harrison but I am known as Lady D. I am a Lifestyle Domina and I have been in the lifestyle for over 35 years. I am an ordained minister, a spiritual life coach and Reiki practitioner. I am a certified master hypnotherapist and I truly believe in holistic healing of mind, body and spirit. For almost fourteen years I ran (People Exchanging Power), PEP Atlanta, a BDSM pansexual support and social group in Atlanta Georgia and in 2001, I created PEP4POC. I was Ms. Southern Coastal States Leather 2000-2012. I also am the founder and past President of the Onyx Pearls Southeast and I helped to re-launch OPSE in 2015, a women’s sorority focused on female camaraderie, empowerment, community awareness and service.

My personal commitment is to help make this community stronger and to continue Jill Carter’s philosophy of Each One, Teach One.

Mufasa Ali (He/Him)

Mufasa Ali has been a dedicated member of the leather community for more than 30 years! He is the founder of the Men of ONYX, ONYX National Council Chairman Emeritus, Patriarch of Mufasa’s Pride, Leather History Preservation Foundation founding Board Member, Mr World Leather 2006/2007 and the ONYX Leatherman 1997. Mufasa has received many awards including the Pantheon of Leather Marcus Hernandez Life Achievement Award, the Chuck Windemuth Mentorship Award at Mr. Chicago Leather Weekend, the Vi Johnson Community Leadership Award and the BlackBeat Leadership Award. He is the founder of the People of Color Caucus at IML & BlackBeat, the Leatherman and Leatherwoman of Color titles and a nationally known leather community speaker and educator/presenter on such topics as People of Color in Leather, Impact play, Leather Family, Leather Protocol, Spirituality & BDSM, Community Leadership and Diversity. Mufasa is a Husband, Daddy, Dad, Papa, Sir, Son and Brother to his leather family and honors them as his village of support.

Liza and Her slave Jody (She/ Her and She/Her)

Liza and her slave, Jody, (International Master and slave 2011 & 2021) have been living in a committed M/s relationship for 22 years. Liza, an avid horsewoman, came to power at Woodstock and has been kinky ever since. After leaving the military in 1980, Jody came out as a leatherdyke and slave in Los Angeles, founding Leather and Lace, an early group for leatherwomen.

Liza and Jody are past producers of the Ms. San Francisco Leather contest and have produced the Master/slave Retreat annually since 2011 (except 2021). Liza is the director of our LTHR (Long Term Hierarchical Relationships) group in Portland. They are both on staff of Northwest Leather Celebration, and Jody is on staff of South Plains Leatherfest and Leather Reign. They have judged, keynoted, and taught extensively in the leather community – mostly on nurturing and sustaining hierarchical relationships filled with heat, sex, deep intimacy and fun. For their efforts, they’ve received many individual awards, as well as MAsT International’s 2012 Presenter of the Year jointly.

Liza and Jody are members of Portland Bad Girls, San Francisco Exiles and LTHR.

MizTee and Team (She/Her)

Miz Tee is a Leather Woman who knows when to be serious, and when a gigglefit might enhance a scene. She likes threatricality but dislikes drama and historically avoids it. Miz Tee does not claim to be an expert in any area of her kinky pleasures, she practices to get better every chance she gets. Being active in kink on several different levels for over 35 years has given her the opportunity to make a few mistakes and learn from them.

Currently in Rainier Oregon, she has been on the Board of PLA several times and is there currently as co-chair of Education, and Leatherwoods Inc, and on the event Board as well. She was the volunteer and vendor coordinator and DM for Lw. She has taken turns at presenting at Leatherwoods, Leather Reign, Paradise, Renegade’s Rendezvous, Bad Girls, PLA, KinkFest, multiple Munches, and any Tastings event she is asked to attend.

She embraces joy and laughter with her kink, but deeply enjoys some very serious play as well.

Doc Bubbles and Kitkat Ann (He/Him and She/Her)

Doctor Bubbles and KitKat Ann met at Beyond Vanilla in 2018, and found a kindred spirit in each other. Since then, they have gone from playmates to best friends, and eventually established an M/s dynamic and romantic partnership together. Their dynamic is based on integrity, trust, respect, growth, balance, and improving the world around them. In 2021, they were named the Texas Power Exchange titleholders and went on to be named the 2022 International Power Exchange titleholders. As titleholders, they view it their duty to help promote positive and healthy power exchange dynamics.

“The place between your comfort zone and your dream is where life takes place.”
– Helen Keller

Mara (they/them)

A long time ago at a Leather bar far far away, a precocious young Mara jumped on a subway to try to find the kind of men they lusted after on the well worn pages of their stolen copy of Drummer magazine.

Today Mara (they/them) identifies as an opportunistically omnivorous queer, gender expansive, Slave (with a capital S). They are the current SouthEast Person of Leather and was honored to serve the Leather community as International Ms Olympus Leather 1998.

Their passion for service and lifetime of being on the right side of the slash has guided their education efforts to design and present classes from and for s-types.

Mara’s guiding principles make them a fierce advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion efforts that help create spaces for Leather people who don’t fit outdated norms, and smashing through gatekeepers when necessary.

Wilde Irish (She/Her)

Heather Forrler founded Compass Legal Services, P.S., (Silverdale, WA) in 2014. She has been practicing law since 2002 and working in the legal industry since 1996. Heather provides counsel and representation in Family Law, Estate Planning, and Business Structures. She champions individual and family diversity.

Personally – Heather, aka WildeIrish (aka “Irish”), joined the Kink Community in 2001. She is a former member of the CSPC and an active member of Kitsap ACES since 2014. Kitsap ACES is a Non-Profit serving the Kink Community in Kitsap and beyond. She has served on the Board as Chairman (2016-2018) and Secretary (2015-2016, 2019 – current).

Ms. Forrler’s experience allows her to support members of the Kink community through difficult times and uncomfortable conversations. She enjoys helping members of the community plan and create security and peace of mind with her knowledge of the law and understanding of the reality of personal circumstances.

Will and CinnFull Delight (He/Him and She/Her)

Will (He/Him) a Sadist, Daddy, Dominate and the overall handler of his girl CinnFull. Has a drive to keep those around him safe within this community. You will often find him as the friendly face greeting new people at their munches. Or just being someone newbies can come to for questions. Grateful to have found his partner years ago as their journey together has grown and flourished to what it is today.

CinnFull, is known for being in pink and a little/middle, princess, Brat/SAM, pet, leathergirl, doll, and slave to only her Sir. You will often find her taking classes to further education in the lifestyle or being of service to her leather group LgOC, our local community group SPANK she helps run with her Sir. As of December 2023 we are the 2023 Pacific Coast Power Exchange titleholders , and together we are the Delights.

Hawk and Boy_Andrew (He/Him and They/He)

Hawk (He/Him), a Transgender Leather Man, and Andrew (They/He), a Transgender Leather boy, have been in a committed 24/7 pervasive authority exchange dynamic for 8 years. Hawk has been part of the LGBTQ+ community since the late 70’s, and today he is still out and proud as Queer. Since 2016, Hawk has been presenting about gender to the medical students at the University of Washington, at various Kink & Leather conferences, and locally at his church. Andrew has been in service to Hawk since first coming into the scene. Andrew came out as transgender in their late teens around a decade ago—their Queer and Leather identities are deeply intertwined. Andrew joined Hawk in presenting workshops in 2018, and has been presenting with their Sir ever since. Both Hawk and Andrew are active members of MAsT Greater Vancouver, and are involved in the Seattle scene.

Mister-Blue and Mrs. BlueFrost (He/Him and She/Her)

Mister-Blue, along with his slave and wife Mrs. BlueFrost, was the 2017 Northeast Master/slave titleholder, and the 2018 and 2021 International Master/slave titleholders. Mister-Blue is the Executive Producer of the Master/slave Conference and the Vice President of MTTA. Mrs. BlueFrost serves on the board of MTTA and serves as assistant producer of the Master/slave Conference (MsC) where she first embraced her slave identity and found her power in service. They are the Master and Lady of the House of Blue. They both speak and regularly teach the value of Authority Exchange relationships, as they strive to serve the Leather community with excellence.

Sir Tee and little kitsune (He/She and she/her)

Sir Tee and little kitsune live in a long-term (29 years) 24/7 Master/slave, CNC Dynamic. Sir Tee is a Butch, IBPOC, Leather Person (He/She). little kitsune is a Sansei Japanese Canadian slave (she/her). They are the Directors of MAsT: Greater Vancouver in Vancouver B.C., Canada.

Beginning their Dynamic prior to internet and without resources/community, they developed their M/s through dedication, trial, and error. This instilled a deep appreciation for education and community. Sharing their experiences and journey, they have presented across US/Canada (MsC, KinkFest, Leather Reign, Westcoast Bound, Wicked in the West, PiP, Service Oriented Conference etc.). They produced the 2020/21 Pacific Rim Power Exchange Conference, host educational intensives/fundraisers, and volunteer on committees.

In 2019 Sir Tee served as Head Judge (2018 little kitsune was judge) for the Western Canada Power Exchange Competition. In 2023 little kitsune was a judge at the NE Regional M/s contest at MsC.

MsDDom (She/Her)

MsDDom is active in the Atlanta community and lives in an M/s dynamic with her slave, Cream Dream. She serves various communities and organizations as a volunteer, advisor, facilitator, and board member. MsDDom organized Black Atlanta Munch, Black FemDoms-Atlanta, and is a founding Women in Leather Atlanta member. She is also a librarian, along with CreamDream, for the Carter/Johnson Library & Collections Atlanta Annex.

Isabella Cross/slave maya (she/her)

Isabella Cross / slave maya is a Latinx Queer ethical non-monogamous Leather femme switch. Her journey into BDSM/Leather began circa 2015 at the CSPC in Seattle, WA during Sexploration. It took her three tries to get through the door, but once in, she never looked back! Her desire to share this amazing journey has led her to be in joyful service to local organizations such as Everett Poly, MAsT: Everett, MAsT: Seattle, Everett Leather Alliance, and The Gathering NW. She has presented for Everett C.E.O., The Gathering NW, Leather Reign, Everett Poly, The Flame Conference and Cirque du Earth.

Isabella has found joy and contentment producing, presenting, advertising, doing social media and/or moderating for virtual conferences such as The Holy Fire Conference, Pacific Rim 2021, UPRISE! Welcome to the Dawn, The Gathering NW 2021: A Community Ignited, MsC Worldwide, Service Oriented Conference (SoC) and Leather Reign Redux 2021. It is her honor and privilege to serve as the current director for MAsT Everett along with secretary girl Calyco and co-director slave joy.

Isabella Cross/slave maya or Yemaya, is in a polyamorous long-term contractual relationship with Gene. Their relationship is driven by the pursuit, joys and challenges of deep submission, service, obedience and devotion. Isabella is His property, collared slave, baby girl, masochist, pony, partner, and friend.

Her biggest joy and passion are to intentionally connect with people in community and to provide both an opportunity and a safe space of inclusivity, acceptance, mentorship, and growth regardless of where you are in your journey or where you started.

Master Bren and slave Sky (TheyThem and They/Them)

Master Bren and slave sky have been in a Master/slave dynamic since 2019, drawing strength from Bren’s Latinx upbringing and their identities as trans individuals. Their relationship is rooted in trust, communication, and a trauma-informed approach, which propels them towards ongoing personal growth. They actively engage in community outreach to empower those in different corners of the community, fostering inclusivity and building connections.

Living in Northern California, they are honored to serve as the Northwest Master/slave 2024 and host/serve a regional gathering known as Leather Church- NorCal.