RISE Speakers

The RISE Power Summit is a transfer of knowledge from the old guard to the next generation…

A rare and intentional gathering where legends, luminaries, and rising voices come together in conversation and cultural exchange.

Sit with those who shaped the culture
Hear the stories that are not written down
Experience a sense of belonging that is intentionally created

Join us for an interactive, cumulative experience—designed to deepen understanding of who we are, where we come from, and what we carry forward.

OUR RISE ELDERS

Mistress Cyan

DomCon Executive Producer & Sanctuary LA Owner
Mistress Cyan has over 35 years in the BDSM and Leather community, including 30 as a professional Dominatrix. A widely respected leader, she has earned multiple Woman of the Year and Lifetime Achievement awards, and was named LA Weekly’s “Most Respected Dominatrix in Los Angeles.”
She is the founder of DomCon LA, Atlanta, and New Orleans, producer of The Lair at AVN, co-producer of Torture Garden LA, and owner of Sanctuary Studios LAX. She also serves on the boards of LA Pride and the Los Angeles Leather Coalition.
Viola Johnson "Mama Vi"

Carter Johnson Library & Collection
Viola Johnson is a leather woman, author, and activist with over 30 years in the community. Known as a mentor to many, she is the author of To Love, To Obey, To Serve: Diary of an Old Guard Slave and a recipient of numerous honors, including a Lifetime Achievement Award and Pantheon of Leather Woman of the Year.
She co-founded the Carter/Johnson Library with her wife Jill Carter, a unique collection preserving the history of SM, Leather, and kink communities.

LEGENDARY DOMMES

Goddess Phoenix

Ambassadors of Kink™, Founder
Goddess Phoenix has devoted over 30 years to BDSM education and mentorship. A Hall of Fame inductee and Lifetime Achievement honoree, she is a respected leader and longtime DomCon figure.
She is the creator of Ambassadors of Kink™, a global education initiative, and author of an ongoing series by the same name. Known for her elegance, ethics, and leadership, she remains a powerful force in preserving and advancing the community.
Mistress Damiana Chi PhD

Evolutionary Dominatrix Academy, Owner
Mistress Damiana Chi, Ph.D., is a professional and lifestyle dominatrix with 25+ years of experience and owner of The Chi Temple in Los Angeles. A clinical psychologist and certified sexologist, she specializes in kink-centered counseling.
A Hall of Fame inductee and award-winning educator, she is the author of The Dominatrix Archetypes®, host of a podcast, and founder of multiple platforms dedicated to conscious kink and female domination.
Mistress Precious

BDSM Educator & Prominent Leader
Mistress Precious is a respected Professional Dominatrix based in Houston, Texas, with over 30 years of experience in the lifestyle SM community. She serves on the Board of Directors for DomCon LA as the Industry Only Coordinator and was a Board member of the Texas Latex Party for 14 years.
An established educator and speaker, she has taught Human Sexuality at the Art Institute of Houston and lectured at the University of Houston and Lone Star College, bringing knowledge, professionalism, and high standards to the community.
Mistress Ella Strictland

ClubFEM® International, Head Mistress
Mistress Ella Strictland is the world renowned Head Mistress of ClubFEM® International and award winning Sublime Lady Citizen of the OWK (Czech Republic). Based in Houston Texas, She presides over her own private facility, The Iron Gate. Custom built for her pleasure and beautifully equipped, there you will be at the feet of a Lady with the highest level of talent and skills available.
Mistress Chloe

Chloe Creations, Head Mistress

Mistress Chloe is a respected Professional Dominatrix and fetish content creator with decades of experience in both the lifestyle and industry.
In 1996, she launched Chloe Creations, producing custom fetish films and membership platforms focused on bringing clients’ fantasies to life.
She operates The Hideaway in San Diego, a private dungeon and studio where she offers sessions alongside her roster of “Angels.” It’s a trusted rental space for lifestylers, professionals, & event producers
Mistress Mia Darque

Mistress Mia Darque is a highly respected Professional Dominatrix and long-standing figure within both the lifestyle and professional BDSM communities. Based in Oklahoma, she serves on the DomCon Advisory Board and remains an active presence at industry events nationwide.
Her path spans decades across both the professional and lifestyle communities, with a reputation for being direct, experienced, and deeply grounded in the realities of power exchange.

Distinguished s-Types

Pudding

(Serving Mistress Cyan)
Pudding entered the scene in 2020 as a late bloomer, guided early on by Mistress Cyan. For the past two years, she has been collared to her, grounding her submission in devotion and purpose.
Her philosophy: “If you aren’t making your Dominant’s life easier, what are you even doing.”
Stacy

(Serving Mistress Damiana Chi)
Stacy is a devoted submissive and lifelong fetishist who began exploring FemDom in her early 20s. In 2018, she became the collared slave of Mistress Damiana Chi, serving as her secretary, caretaker of The Chi Temple, and a sub coach in her workshops and academy.
She views FemDom as central to both her spirituality and erotic identity, and is passionate about giving back to the community she loves.
Julia

(Serving Mistress Damiana Chi)
Is an active and respected member of the BDSM and fetish community for almost two decades. A respected photographer, her work has featured some of the world's top Dominatrixes. She served as the Official Photographer for DomCon for 11 years.
Julia has served for 5 years as a sub-coach in Mistress Damiana Chi’s Evolutionary Dominatrix Academy to help teach women how to find their inner Dominatrix and how to practice the art of Domination in skillful, loving, and ethical way.
Black Knight

(Serving Goddess Phoenix)
The Black Knight is a longtime member of the BDSM community, active since the late 1980s and guided by a personal ethos of service, protection, and presence. He is a black belt martial artist with 30 years of distinguished military service.
For the past decade, he has served Goddess Phoenix—collared for three years—as a devoted submissive and protector. Known for his steady presence and commitment to supporting community spaces, he brings a lifetime of discipline, loyalty, and lived service to his path.
Pablo

(Serving Countess Bardot)
Bitch Pablo is a longtime member of the BDSM and fetish community with over 40 years of experience, beginning his journey in England. Now based in San Diego, he is known for his devotion to high protocol and the art of service, bringing English tradition and refinement into the spaces he serves. He presents the anticipated annual tea service for Countess Bardot and serves on the SDFA ELITE service team. In devoted service to Countess Bardot for over 15 years, he embodies loyalty, precision, and the enduring practice of true service.
CreamDream

(Serving Ms DDom)
CreamDream has been active in Atlanta's alternative lifestyle scene since 2009.
A first-generation indigenous Mexican (Zacateco) American and active Leatherman who identifies as a slave, he serves the community by advocating for positive BIPOC and male submissive/slave spaces, participating on panels, presenting at conferences, serving as a judge, peer-mentoring, and volunteering.
CreamDream also serves as co-leader of Black Atlanta Munch, Mexico contributor for Black Leather In Color Magazine, and as Librarian/Curator for the Carter/Johnson Leather Library and Collections Atlanta Annex. He lives his life in a Master/slave dynamic with MsDDom, enjoys the camaraderie of Leather and kinky folks, and travels often to participate in lifestyle events across the U.S. and Canada.