2019 Key Note Speaker – slave rayvn!
slave ravyn has spent much of the last two decades teaching and guiding others. With her training in Clinical and School Psychology, as well as Applied Behavior Analysis, she has worked with school systems, communities, families, and individuals. she presents and coaches on a variety of topics including relationship building and supporting, effective communication, stress reduction, resilience, finding balance, and brain development. Master IceDog has provided her with the motivation and inspiration she has needed to thrive as an energetic and influential slave, as well as a resource to the community.
slave ravyn is a member of House Aseifa, the Hard Pink Sisterhood, the Tobacco Road Chapter of the Red Dragons Riding Club, MAsT: Raleigh, as well as social media staff for The Leather Heart Foundation. As the 2017 SouthEast slave, along with the encouragement and support of Master IceDog, slave ravyn has utilized her professional training and experience to empower many on their journeys both in and out of the lifestyle, and looks forward to continuing to educate and share with others along with her Master as they continue their journey.
AJ Renard has been involved in the BDSM world her entire adult life, although she was a dark little thing far before that. She has a deep passion for teaching about BDSM, and is pursuing her Masters to work with the kink community. AJ loves teaching about consent, negotiations, bottoming for the Violet Wand, bottoming for intense scenes and edgeplay, and behavioral science in PE dynamics. She also loves demo bottoming for her Dominant, and things that make her shy in front of groups of people. Her happy place involves tears, boots, thuddy pain, electricity, and fear.
She will be presenting two classes:
-Meredith- and _-Ava-_ are some pretty creative individuals, looking to teach their skills in the evil arts. They have over 30 years combined knowledge in how to hurt and delight, as well as get frightened onlookers jumping with excitement and trepidation.
They will be presenting 2 classes:
Master IceDog is a loving Master to slave ravyn, the Head of House Aseifa, a Software Engineer, and a step-father. Recognizing how much the Leather and kink community has helped him on his personal journey, Master IceDog pays it forward by supporting those looking for help and guidance. He serves the greater community by providing educational presentations on Master/slave dynamics, communication, conflict resolution, spirituality, and technology. He is the Director of MAsT: Raleigh, Founder of MORDOR (Master’s of Raleigh Discussing our Relationships), and Founding President of the Tobacco Road Chapter of Red Dragons Riding Club.
slave ravyn has spent much of the last two decades teaching and guiding others. With her training in Psychology, and Behavior Analysis, she has worked with schools, communities, families, and individuals. she presents and coaches on a variety of topics including relationship building, communication, finding balance, and brain development. slave ravyn is a member of the HardPink Sisterhood, Tobacco Road Red Dragons, and social media staff for The Leather Heart Foundation.
Together, as the 2017 SouthEast Master and slave, Master IceDog and slave ravyn have empowered many on their journeys in and out of the lifestyle.
They will be presenting 2 classes:
Kat Kay is a service oriented submissive who has been exploring and thriving in the lifestyle for four years now. She has fallen in love with the knowledge the BDSM and Leather communities have to offer and has spent her time learning and experiencing aspects from many different areas. With learning and educating being a passion she is excited to share aspects of herself, her dynamics, and this lifestyle with you, as well as continue to learn from what others have to offer.
She will be presenting 2 classes:
Bright blessings…. I am a teacher, healer, therapist…and a bit of a witch. I have presented at a number events over the last 22 years. I am a called and Elder… I walk in spirit… I am interested in teaching a sensual dance and massage class. Where people can learn to love themselves while they assist their lover, partner, spouse, Master, slave in healing and loving also.
She will be presenting 2 classes:
- Sensual self love via movement and massage
- Essential Oils for physical, emotional and spiritual support
I am JustRob or just Rob 
I have been involved in the public community in Jacksonville, FL since 2008. I identify primarily as a Top and a Leatherman, but on occasion I inhabit the roles of Sadist, Dominant, Leader, Mentor and Teacher. I lead the committee that runs the local group Alternative Lifestyles Enthusiasts (A.L.E.), I “organize” the weekly Taco Tuesdays event and I am especially passionate about and active in our local polyamory group. My areas of experience are primarily in; impact play (everything from fists and palms to whips and everything in between), electricity (specifically the violet wand) and medical play (focused on play piercing and staples), in general I am a reaction junkie who craves blood and other bodily fluids. Overall however my passion is helping people find their way in this lifestyle and helping those who have already found it to navigate it safely and grow personally.
He will be presenting 2 classes:
- When One Isn’t Enough!” Co-Topping
- Google Calendar-Fu, other Poly Relationship Management Tips and Tools
Sir Luke and his slave, victor, have built a devoted, long term Master/slave dynamic on a foundation of service, protocol, and Leather ideology. As individuals living on the queer spectrum, they believe in expressing authenticity and are convicted and passionate about LGBTQIA+ and intersectional politics. They hold the Florida Power Exchange 2016/2017 title.
Within their dynamic, they balance their dichotomous desires for unbridled, heavy S&M, structure and ritual, and deeply passionate empowering sex. While their level of authority transfer isn’t for everyone, the skills they have learned on their journey together are applicable to all who explore diverse, intimate exchanges. Through education, they strive to encourage others to discover and live their authentic self, without shame or fear.
They have presented internationally on eroticism in leathercare, deepening devotion and surrender, and the positive aspects of structured lifestyles. Sir Luke has a strong connection to Leather history and aims to build a brighter future for the queer Leather community. slave victor is a devoted slave who speaks against the stigmas surrounding mental health. Together, they stand behind the phrase, “Be authentically you.”
They will be presenting 2 classes:
Veteran, Martial Artist, Bladesmith, Miki Rei began her journey with knives and all manner of sharp things at the age of 6 in Atsugi Japan. The resulting lifelong love affair with knives and swords became an unexpected world of sensation, balance, and control when Miki discovered BDSM.
Eagerly combining her two passions, she’s spent the last 20 years translating her skill sets from both the military and martial worlds into applicable knife play techniques, and the last 5 designing and forging her own blades. Miki continues to refine, and share her skills as she develops both new blades and techniques.
Miki’s journey as a trans human in kink has helped shape many unexpected perspectives and informed the steps on her path. Together with her pet, ShyPuppy, she’s crafted a series of introspective talks and discussions that focus on not simply what we do, but why and how it can resonate past ourselves and serve, support and influence our communities over time. Sharing her Zen methods for creating successful tools to navigate the murky waters along our paths is a calling that Miki is incredibly passionate about. She thrives when in service to her friends, tribe, family, and community.
She will be presenting 2 classes:
- Wrapped in Steel 101: 25 Critical Questions & Considerations for Knife Play
- Wrapped in Steel 201: Discussion on Advanced Knife Play Concepts
Dan_Kap and Susie Q/Yeldah Tova are in a 24/7 Polyamorous Daddy/girl relationship living 6,500 miles apart for about fifty percent of the time. Master/slave or Dominant/submissive or Daddy/girl we are who we are all of the time even when we are separated. Dan_Kap lives in Tel Aviv and has been active in the Israeli BDSM community since the late 1990’s. He co-founded Israel’s first munch group and Kshurimot, a peer rope group in Jerusalem. Dan_Kap is also a lecturer and educator in the local Israeli scene. Susie Q is a Leather girl and has been active in her various local BDSM communities in Florida, North Carolina and Israel for ten plus years. In 2011 she founded MAsT: Asheville. She would not take “No you cannot do that because you are only a slave or a submissive” as an answer as to why she could not found and direct a MAsT chapter. At Beyond Leather 6, Susie ran with a former Master and His wife/slave as a Poly Triad in the International Power Exchange Competition. While that particular Poly relationship did not work out Susie still believes that a good Poly relationship is possible.
They will be presenting 2 classes:
Snoflak has been in the lifestyle since the 80′s and practices a High Protocol, Old World style of D/s. Having spent most of her life as a slave, her current path has brought her to the “other side the slash”. Her 30+ years experience allows her to hold a deep understanding of both the D and s/type mindsets. Snoflak creator of Feel Me Breathe, a BDSM education space in the Hudson Valley, NY. She is a visionary, civil rights activist, ordained minister, lifestyle mentor/coach.Snoflak has presented at Montreal Fetish week 2016, West Coast Bound CA, 2016, Dark Odyssey Winter Fire, C.O.P.E, LILNR, TES. TES FEST, La Domain, Paddles, DSF, Apex ,La Fortress, Beyond Leather, and is the 2014 NY Metro Power Exchange Title Holder former Producer of Northeast Power Exchange.
She will be presenting 2 classes:
Master Oakman, a Leatherman and Educator, has been in the Lifestyle since 1992. He collared (2001) and branded His adoring slave diamond in December of 2002 and they have been together ever since living a 24/7, M/s, BDSM Lifestyle. Master Oakman was 2004 SPICE President. Past Presenter at Community Link, Y Not, The Florida Bash 2006 & “2007” (where He re-branded slave diamond) 2011 – 2013, Florida Power Exchange 2015, 2016 and 2017. He has also presented at Beyond Leather 2008 – 2017. He has educated many with His classes on Branding, Florentine Flogging; Whip play/Cracking, Knife Play, Scene Dynamics, Pony play as well as a Communication class for relationships in the Lifestyle. In 2010 Master Oakman took his passion for Education and along with his slave diamond, started a local (Ft. Lauderdale/Oakland Park) Group, “South Florida Community10”, from which the “Educational Series” became the mainstay of the groups focus and mission.Also, in 2010 Master Oakman Opened “Oakland Park Dungeon” which has since been Re-Branded “The Space in Oakland Park” The name change reflects the mindset to make the “Play Space” more inviting to Newbies/TNG/LGBT attending Educational Events
They will be presenting 2 classes:
Sir Lisa, a gender-queer, male-identified Leatherwoman has been involved in education and mentoring within the Leather/BDSM community for 30 years. Their Leather roots started in Boston and NYC years ago within the gay male Leather clubs, raised in Old Guard traditions, serving Leather in their upbringing in the community. In service to the National Leather Association International, Folsom Street East, Leather Pride Night and Leatherfest. A member of various Leatherwomen groups throughout the US. They are involved extensively within the Tampa Bay Phoenix Club as one of the managers, volunteers and educators of the Living in Leather group they established in 2018. Sir Lisa believes that through education, we can keep the history and traditions alive for the future to carry-on. Their girl michelle a.k.a. leathergem have been together for 23 years, meeting in the Leather lifestyle and have committed themselves to each other and their Leather/BDSM journey.
They will be presenting 2 classes:
Master Brandon is a Leatherman with 29 years of experience in the lifestyle. His passion for the community shows through mentoring others on building healthier consensual relationships and on finding one’s own journey; whether a Leather path or not. With service as a cornerstone of his life; he volunteers for events frequently, both within his local BDSM and Leather community as well as in his local public community. Never one to shy away from a good, healthy debate, he enjoys having discussions with fellow community members about different ideas and philosophies affecting the BDSM and Leather cultures. He enjoys impact play, erotic hypnosis, and many things taboo. His favorite toys of all are the ones He was born with; His own two hands.
He will be presenting 2 classes:
Master Talon and justkathy have successfully combined his two decades of Leather life and her background as a kinkster into a living example of a functional, fun filled, ever-evolving power exchange dynamic. Recognized as the Pantheon of Leather Community Woman of the Year in 2016 Master Talon identifies as a genderqueer, sadistic, covered Leather Master who occasionally appears as ‘Master Sweetie Sir’ to entertain the littles, or a wrestling Silverback Gorilla. Feeding her service heart justkathy serves as the current vice-president of The HardPink Sisterhood, volunteers at community events, and may be found in the littles room if lost! Master Talon, in addition to being named the first FPE Iron Dom in 2014, served with his girl as the Florida Power Exchange Titleholders in 2015, and International Power Exchange Titleholders in 2016. Passionate about power exchange and building strong, connected communities, they focus on community service through education, support and open sharing of their knowledge and humor.
They will be presenting 2 classes:
Marilyn is a first generation Cuban-American who entered the leather community in the 1990s. After so many years, she is still overjoyed to find “victims” daring enough to let her try all the crazy things that go through her mind. Claiming she is “certifiably safe” since she is a trauma nurse. Marilyn was Ms. Sunshine State Leather 2001 and in 2003 she received the Pantheon of Leather Florida Regional award. Currently she co-leads the Miami Munch, Newbie Night at the Play Space and OTC (which is the longest running educational BDSM group in South Florida, started in 1998). She adores teaching and is always willing to share her knowledge and experience….. Especially when it deals with the taboo.
She will be presenting 2 classes:
Ecto has had the incredible privilege of learning from some of the most dynamic and brilliant people in BDSM today. She brings a chaotic joy to her play, (safely) breaking rules and helping those new to the lifestyle find their most authentic kinky self. She is ever curious and, and loves giving back to a community that so often gave her the space to learn and grow. Her kink interests include rope, rough body play, primal, electricity, creative sadism, and anything outdoors.
She will be presenting 2 classes:
Ms. Brenda and arcane are a 24/7 Master/slave couple from Columbus, Ohio. They have over 20 years each in M/s D/s relationships. They have proudly held the titles of Great Lakes Leather Alliance Master and slave for 2014, and Ohio Master and slave for 2014 and 2015. They enjoy presenting on all topics relating to the M/s dynamic and particularly those of Female Master and Male slave as they continue to dispel some of the myths and misconceptions regarding Femdom relationships. They wrote about some of these myths in an article for the book “Our Lives, Our History: Consensual Master/slave relationships from ancient times to the 21st century”. arcane also carries the title of Mr Classic Leather 2018. A title for those over 50 to represent our community as we get older.When he is not building floggers, he is active as one of the moderators of a local submissive round table, as well as producer of Enclave “the event designed with femdom in mind”. They are Directors of MAsT: Columbus Chapter. They have had the pleasure of presenting classes across the country (and internationally too!) in addition to judging contests from Bar Titles to International Titles.
They will be presenting 2 classes:
Sir Gethan and His Girl Roseblu have been together for 6 years. They have spent their time together forging a unique relationship based on common principals and protocols found in the Victorian, Leather and Gorean worlds. They are both very driven to educate and share their experiences with others, and have volunteered and presented at just about every event they can schedule. They B/both love to meet new people and to help those people integrate into community, and they have worked long and hard on all of their presentations to ensure that everyone is welcomed and have the chance to ask questions.
They will be presenting 2 classes:
Sir Top and slave bonnie have presented over 100 workshops around the country since 2002. Together they own Beyond Leather, the International Power Exchange contest, Beyond Gender Conference and New Beginnings TLC a transgender surgical recovery retreat. They hold the 2008 Master/slave title for the Southeast region and were awarded Pantheon “Couple of the Year Award 2010”
They will be presenting 2 classes:
- Gender Spectrum – Living in the gray
- Get Unstuck: How to get from where you are to where you want to be
Pup Aechus
I’m a self-named uncollared stray who is loyal to his friends. I’m calm and independent, but sometimes a little too head-strong for my own good. Not a big fan of toys that squeak or rough and boisterous play. Head scratches will stop me dead in my tracks, though — and you’re welcome to test that out any time. Because it’s a FAQ: Aechus is derived from the Latin “aecus”, meaning fair, impartial, and kind. Kurendys is from the Latin “curandus”, meaning patient and cared-for. I’m a calm and cuddly pup with a strong sense of ethics, fairness, and loyalty—some human elements don’t go away in headspace. 🙂
He will be presenting 2 classes:
- The Power of Headspace: How Pet Play Shapes Power Dynamics (and Vice-Versa)
- Puppy Hierarchy and Its Discontents
Kruella (Fet: KruellaA) and Cat (Fet: Litigatrix) have been prowling and growling around the Tampa Community since 2014. Their primal dynamic begins from the idea that every person in the Pride must undergo constant personal evolution to adapt and overcome repeated power struggles to prove that one has earned their place in the dynamic. As the Pride Alpha, Kruella earns the right to rule the dynamic through force of personality, ethics, intellect, and will. The Pride operates on a “power with,” rather than a “power over” model, meaning that while the dynamic contains elements of traditional Dom/sub power structures, their dynamic centers around the Pride Alpha pushing each member of the Pride to grow individually and as a part of the relationship. Kruella and Cat have been active in the Tampa Bay community, running Tampa Coffee Time from 2016 to present, presenting a trans* 101 class at FPE 2015, and taking part in socials and discussion groups from both the leather and fetish communities. Kruella and Cat have been honored to hold the 2019 International Power Exchange title, and represent the Tampa Bay community as the 2018 Florida Power Exchange titleholders. Kruella and Cat have presented on primal and evolutionary dynamics, LGTBQIA issues, and primal play styles at Florida Leather and Fetish Pride, Women of Leather Florida, the Tampa Leather Alliance of Women, the Tampa Bay Leather and Kink Social, Kinky Camp-Out, and Critter Camp.
They will be presenting 2 classes:
Daddy Mo is a Dominant 57 year old, butch lesbian who lives in Clearwater, FL and Durham, NC. Daddy Mo has been in a committed, vanilla, closed triad for over 20 years and has been in the lifestyle since 1997. A member of the House of Aseifa (אסיפה ,(Daddy Mo is a Leather Daddy to boy ciarán (collared 1997) and Leather Master to boi rayvn (collared 2016.) Daddy Mo is experienced in organizing lifestyle groups, presenting classes, teaching play skills, old and new style leather, mentoring, training and working with ALL types of folks.
They will be teaching 1 class:
BigJohn has been in the ‘life’ 25+ years, and by his own admission started “young and stupid.” He has since grown into knowing who and what he is as far as words can describe him. That would be a Poly, Dominant, Sadistic Master. He has been running his own poly and BDSM household for over 15+ years with a great range and diversity in it’s members, and is ever changing as the individuals involved grow.
He will be presenting one class: