Ms. Sara Blaze is the spark that transformed Western Canada’s kink scene. Founder of Encrypted Events, Glitch, and Westcoast Bound, she’s spent decades creating spaces rooted in trust, consent, and fearless self-expression. A respected community leader, educator, and event producer, Sara has taught at Westcoast Bound, Indigeo, MVK, Taboo, Simon Fraser University, ConvergeCon, Pandemonium in the Prairies, and across the U.S. at The Gathering, Sin in the City, KinkFest, and Northwest Leather Celebration. She’s been featured on Global’s Unfiltered and is a published contributor to Sex Positive Now. A fierce advocate for inclusive, empowered kink spaces, Sara continues to lead by example — as a protector, guide, and keeper of her community’s heart.

subMissAnn has been a beloved member of the BDSM community for over 25 years. A switch and renowned pony player since 2006, she co-holds the North American Pony/Trainer 2009 Leather Title and founded the Los Angeles Pony and Critter Club.

She produces EQUUS International and the North American Pony/Trainer Contest, and is the author of Pony Play with subMissAnn.

A BDSM Hall of Fame inductee (2024) and proud recipient of the Sabrina Belladonna Lifetime Achievement Award, Ann continues to teach, model, and celebrate erotic animal roleplay worldwide.

Mistress Chase is a quiet but formidable force, with over 21 years as a Professional Domina. A natural-born rebel drawn to danger and the dark side, she discovered the world of BDSM long before knowing it had a name. Her strength, creativity, and unshakable presence have made her a respected figure in the community, known for wielding her power with grace and precision. Beyond the dungeon, Mistress Chase has quietly mentored, taught, and nurtured others, committed to keeping the legacy of femdom and power exchange alive. Though she often prefers to work behind the scenes, she steps into the spotlight for RISE! — and San Diego is lucky to call her one of their own.

Mistress Chloe of Chloe Creations is an accomplished and successful ProDomme and community leader who stays focused on Her work and craft with fierce yet playful elegance. With over 25 years of experience, she founded Chloe Creations in 1996 to bring fetish enthusiasts’ dreams to life through bespoke video productions and exclusive membership offerings.

Operating from her private studio and dungeon—The Hideaway—Mistress Chloe conducts in-person sessions that showcase her refined skill, while collaborating with a talented team of “Angels.” Under her stewardship, The Hideaway has become a premier local venue for private rentals, lifestyle events, workshops, and ProDomme showcases.

Ms DDOM Leatherwoman, Master, and Femdom joins us from Atlanta. She began her journey in 2008 and has lived in a M/s authority-based relationship with her charge, CreamDream, since 2010. She volunteers, mentors, facilitates workshops and panels on BDSMa nd authority-based relationships at events across the nation supporting and advocating for positive, exclusive spaces for BIPOC folks and inclusion and expansiveness for BIPOC folks in a coterie of organizations. Firmly rooted in her culture, the intersections that exist as she navigates and moves through the BDSM and Leather communities support her active and inexorable engagement regarding her identity.  Her passion is to foster acquaintances and be one of the many keys that open the door for those who desire to live an alternative lifestyle or realize an authority-based relationship.

Jennifer Rehor is a local treasure active in the local BDSM and Leather scene, she is a therapist, educator, and community leader. A huge contribution her work in the mental health field. She is the Founder and President of Affirming Therapy Center, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist specializing in kink, BDSM, ethical non-monogamy, and Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity (GSRD). Jennifer’s work has taken her around the world, presenting at sexuality and psychotherapy conferences and deepening her appreciation for the rich, diverse tapestry of human experience. A queer, kinky, polyamorous, first-generation American, she brings personal authenticity and professional expertise to her mission: normalizing sexual diversity, creating affirming spaces, and helping others pursue their truest desires without shame.

Goddess Styx is an accomplished San Diego Pro Domme with over 7 years in the industry and a lifetime in the lifestyle. A fierce believer in “learn before you earn,” her passion for education has made her a sought-after educator and respected figure in the local kink community. Her impressive list of mentors includes Damiana Chi PhD, Simone Justice, and Tara Indiana, reflecting her commitment to constantly refining her craft.

Known for her commanding style, intuitive intensity, and deep love of medical play, Styx captivates submissives with a whirlwind of power, precision, and edge play. She’s equally skilled in sensual sadism and psychological domination, expertly blending tease, torment, and mind fucks. Whether in session or on stage as an educator, Goddess Styx delivers experiences that are deliberate, daring, and unforgettable.

Lady Shadow is a Dominant, educator, and corset disciplinarian based in Southern California. With over two decades of dedicated experience in waist training and tight-lacing, she has shared her expertise through lectures on the art of corsetry, “Vanilla Kink,” and “Sexy Cosplay.”

She stepped into her Dominance later in life, embracing her role as a professional and lifestyle dominatrix at the age of 62. Now 70, she is a passionate advocate for “Elder Kink,” creating space for older adults to explore BDSM with confidence and care. Her workshops and talks blend personal insight with practical technique, focusing on safe, affirming experiences tailored to the needs of aging bodies and desires.

In recognition of her contributions, Lady Shadow was honored as a Guest of Honor at DomCon Los Angeles 2025. She continues to champion visibility, access, and pleasure for kinksters of all ages.Description goes here