SPLF2025: Full Schedule

1:00pm CDT

INTENSIVE: Lost & Found - Leather as a Gateway to Cultural Reclamation

Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT

This seminar seeks to explore Leather History through a different perspective while taking a walk through Japanese American Tragedy, internment, silencing, and generational trauma. Leather is not only important to identity and sexual rebellion, but also in reclaiming our stories and historical roots as a means of healing and liberating our voices to build the representation we seek in our own communities. Following the presentation, we will have a casual fireside forum with featured guests.

Speakers

Daesha

Daesha is a Mexican & Japanese American Leathergirl based in LA/OC California, avid volunteer facilitating community events since 2017, and lifestyle participant since 2006. Currently serves as C.O.O for SAKE (SoCal Asian Kink Events, Est. 2014), Scholarship Chair for the Leather... Read More →

Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Mockingbird

Education

9:00am CDT

You want me to do what?!

Friday March 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT

Mockingbird

Do you like service and want more? How do you ask to give or receive service? What are your “specialities?” This interactive presentation will show your strengths in your life and we will discuss how to conversate about your type of service and needs.

Speakers

Adeena

Sir Adeena started her leather journey over… now a Lady never really tells her age!!! Sir Adeena has a heart for service, leadership and education. Sir Adeena has served as International Person of Leather 2017, in a variety of leadership of various clubs and is Head of House Phoniex... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Mockingbird

Education

10:45am CDT

Creating Harmony in Your Dynamic From The Discord of Mental Challenges

Friday March 21, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm CDT

Mockingbird

Those of us who live with our own mental health challenges are often labeled neurodivergent – meaning we process and respond to situations and information in ways that differ from the norm. For many of us, this divergence can create significant barriers to intimacy and our ability to connect to one another. In this class, Beast and Echo will talk about the way these barriers have impacted their relationship, and the tools and strategies they’ve developed that allow two neurodivergent individuals to create a NeuroConvergent dynamic

Speakers

Beast and echo

Beast (He/Him) is full of surprises. A Gentleman and a Beast, He’s a Lakota/German, pansexual, polyamorous Leatherman, a Master, a Daddy and puppy. Beast is a biker, musician, and Cigar Daddy. “ “Born and raised in England, echo (she/they) is a pansexual, polyamorous Leatherwoman... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm CDT
Mockingbird

Education

2:15pm CDT

Concentric Consumption or Vitality?

Friday March 21, 2025 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT

Mockingbird

How many skills have you learned? How many skills do you believe you may need to learn? Our young community has developed a social context and knowledge management schemata which may come with emotional hazards. We're going to explore the darker side of our need to learn, our pursuit of better, best, more, to the detriment of ourselves and our relationships. Are we concentrically consumed or fully exploring vitality?

Speakers

Lady Catherine

Lady Catherine (she/her) produces the longest running exploratory weekend seminar for service-orientated s-types. Servant’s Retreat focuses on sustaining healthy power dynamic relationships by strengthening personal foundations. She serves Leather Archives and Museum on its executive... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
Mockingbird

Education

4:00pm CDT

Codependency in Power Exchange

Friday March 21, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT

Mockingbird

This thought-provoking presentation explores codependency in Power Exchange and kink. Codependency is a complex pattern of interaction that can occur in any type of relationship, but due to the power imbalance in Power Exchange and cultural context of the kink community, can be particularly difficult to navigate.

Speakers

Master Malcolm and farrah

Master Malcolm entered the lifestyle in 2007 and began an amazing journey of personal growth, Mastery and Leather. Malcolm has had the honor of teaching classes on Power Exchange dynamics, play techniques, and scene creation at amazing groups around the country. “ “Farrah Bonnot... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Mockingbird

Education

5:45pm CDT

Who Does the Dishes

Friday March 21, 2025 5:45pm - 7:15pm CDT

Mockingbird

In a M/s dynamic it is often difficult for a Master to find the balance between control and compassion. Even in high-level authority exchange relationships there needs to be an understanding that "everything" can't fall on the shoulders of the slave, well, at least not for very long. How do we adjust roles and tasks to maximize quality time and balance.

Speakers

Master Trent and s. kelly

Master Trent began his kink/leather journey in 1983, and slave kelly in 1994. They have been together since 2008. Both identify as poly, pansexual, leatherfolk. Appearing to be a het couple, they often tell people; “Let’s get one thing straight…we aren’t.” Since she identifies... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 5:45pm - 7:15pm CDT
Mockingbird

Education

9:00am CDT

Kidz Rule! Age Play For Consenting Adults

Saturday March 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT

Mockingbird

Age Play is fantasy role play where the reality of your and your partner's (or partners') age and/or gender does not matter. We are talking about consenting adults here - this is not about pedophilia! Age play can be for a scene or can be incorporated into a 24/7 relationship. It might include sex, D/s SM or not. Come and learn how to be a kid again! Or how to relate to someone who likes to be a kid!

Speakers

Lolita Wolf

Lolita discovered the BDSM scene back when “online” meant the phone sex lines. Has presented workshops, given keynote speeches, emceed and judged contests for organizations and events across the country. Emeritus Board Member TES, former Chair LSM. Proud honorary member GMSMA... Read More →

Saturday March 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Mockingbird

Education

10:45am CDT

7 Common Practices for Simplifying the Moment

Saturday March 22, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm CDT

Mockingbird

Based upon a journal and online self-care discussion series, this class utilizes seven figures for eliciting Radical Contentedness®. Daddi Cole, creator, explains ancient and timeless utilization of each practice, showing how associating each practice with a visual image offers quicker access to it. Presenters demonstrate how, when a hiccup in your day threatens to derail your day, employing mnemonics in the moment can reduce tension and facilitate a more balanced bodymind state.

Speakers

Daddi Cole and Hellon Heels

HellOn Heels is a Women in Leather Atlanta (WiLA) member emerging as a fresh leader in Leather. Actively involved in Leather since 2017, she is enthusiastic about ways to make everyday activism and mentorship accessible as a recent law school graduate. “Daddi Cole is an Onyx Pearl... Read More →

Saturday March 22, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm CDT
Mockingbird

Education

2:15pm CDT

I'm Not Alfred But…

Saturday March 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT

Mockingbird

An evolving class around types of service, classic butler, and valet archetypes.

Speakers

Q

A social justice activist for more than 20 years, Q consistently strives to bring together the various communities to which he belongs. Q is a self-identified queer, gender-independent, sex worker, actively and ethically non-monogamous/polyamorous, sex-positive, leather boi, and pleasure... Read More →

Saturday March 22, 2025 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
Mockingbird

Education

4:00pm CDT

The Story of O: Intentional Diversity

Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT

Mockingbird

From its inception in 1995, ONYX has established itself as the premier national organization formed and operated by men of color who identify with and are active in the leather community. This workshop will explore the ways that ONYX has mixed it up and helped create further diversity within the leather and BDSM community by providing safe spaces for erotic and sexual exploration, education a nd empowerment for gay and misexual men of color; helped men of color connect to and make an impact on the larger leather community; instituted the ONYX Pearls (women of color in leather); and promote discussions on the visibility, challenges and other issues that people of color in the leather community face.

Speakers

Mufasa Ali

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... Read More →

Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Mockingbird

Education

5:45pm CDT

Panel: Women in Power - Beyond the Throne: Redefining Power for Women in Leadership

Saturday March 22, 2025 5:45pm - 7:15pm CDT

Mockingbird

Join Moderator Master Retro Bella, 2024 International Master, along with panelists Madame Navia,The First Lady, Mrs. Dee Supreme, Marilyn Hollinger and Ms Rhonda for an empowering panel on the current state of Women Leadership in 2024. This session is open to all Women, nonbinary individuals in Women-focused spaces,and allies. Together, we'll explore how Women are reshaping authority in kink and everyday life, overcoming internal struggles,and breaking societal expectations.This is your opportunity to connect, share, and leave with the tools to find your own path towards power.

Speakers

Marilyn

Marilyn and Rio are Northwest Master/slave 2023. Marilyn is a sadist with an intense blood lust and Rio is a service-oriented butch leatherdyke. Marilyn and Rio have judged, emceed, and tallied at numerous contests, and have presented at NWLC, SELF, SWLC, IMsLBB, LLC, the Exiles... Read More →

The First Lady

The First Lady (She/Her/Sir) is a body builder and certified fitness coach. She has served diligently in community for 10 years— 5 in Leather—and leads as HoH of Nyumba Nyeusi [The Black House in Swahili], Centering servant leadership, The First Lady walks in fortitude as sibling... Read More →

Mrs. Dee Supreme

Mrs. Dee Supreme is a Queer Leather Woman from NYC, a Professional Dominatrix, consent advocate, and kink educator. A full sister of ONYX Pearls since 2020 and Road Captain (2023, 2024), she is also a founding member of the House of Supreme. With over seven years in the BDSM community... Read More →

Ms Rhonda

Ms Rhonda (she/her) is the Owner and Executive Producer of Northwest Leather Celebration held in Sacramento, CA the 1 st weekend in May each year. She has presented and judged at local, regional, and international events. Ms Rhonda served as Northwest Master 2015 and International... Read More →

Master Retro Bella

Master Retro Bella (She/Her) and her slave boy drake (he/him) serve as your 2024 International Master and slave. Master Retro Bella, a Latina, Master, and Leather Woman, and her slave boydrake, a transman, slave, and Leather boy, have been dedicated to raising awareness and acceptance... Read More →

Saturday March 22, 2025 5:45pm - 7:15pm CDT
Mockingbird

Education

9:00am CDT

We belong here: Inclusivity in the Ms community

Sunday March 23, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT

Mockingbird

Too many times we hear about members of the Ms community not being welcome at conferences, events, meetings, or play spaces due to their ethnicity, sexual orientation, race, gender identity, socioeconomic status. We are a family and we need to support others. There is hope that we can find ways to create inclusivity at our events. Offering diverse classes, gender neutral bathrooms, safety measures so that everyone feels safe at an event, and so much more. We can work together to create a community where everyone feels seen, heard, and respected.

Speakers

Master Retro Bella

slave boydrake

Sunday March 23, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Mockingbird

Education

12:45pm CDT

The Modern Slave

Sunday March 23, 2025 12:45pm - 2:15pm CDT

Mockingbird

Modern technology and society have had a substantial impact on our community. Together, we will explore how Master/slave dynamics have evolved, and what characteristics have changed. Some of what we will discuss will include what is a slave in this modern context, how can the institution of consensual slavery fit into modern society, and what unique challenges do M/s dynamics face now, including managing long-distance dynamics. While there are many new challenges to Master/slave relationships, there are also many tools that we have available to help us to navigate them.

Speakers

Charlie Doll

Charlie Doll (he/it/xe) has been a member of the Salt Lake City Leather community since 2017. Charlie Doll is the 2022-2024 Rocky Mountain Person of Leather. He is a boi with varying interests, it most strongly identifies as a slave, a Bimbo, a pony, a sadomasochistic switch, and... Read More →

Sunday March 23, 2025 12:45pm - 2:15pm CDT
Mockingbird

Education

2:30pm CDT

Double Trouble: Co-topping

Sunday March 23, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT

Mockingbird

The joys of co-topping! Why stop with just one? If given the opportunity having two tops in a scene brings a merged richness of personality and skills. We will discuss experiences, demo live and give examples of ways this kind of scene can leave a bottom craving for more and forge new partnerships, creativity and connection for the scene tops.

Speakers

Mufasa Ali

Sunday March 23, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Mockingbird

Education

4:15pm CDT

Well?! My Power is a gift! Come and take it!

Sunday March 23, 2025 4:15pm - 5:45pm CDT

Mockingbird

You met the person of your dreams! You want to take control of or surrender to them. It should be easy right?! You both want the same thing, but now you are having the same fight over control and power every three months. Why? Why won’t they just take it? Why won’t they just give it?! Through a combination of theoretical exploration, case studies, personal anecdotes, and experiential exercises, participants will gain the insights and tools necessary to navigate complex power struggles and conflict within Power Exchange relationships to help stop having the same fight every three months.

Speakers

Master Malcolm and farrah

Sunday March 23, 2025 4:15pm - 5:45pm CDT
Mockingbird

Education