Our Presenters

Amanda Panda has been in the community since 2010 and has taught a variety of classes in Colorado and across the country. Also, the event coordinator for KNKE camping has been doing that for 10 years.

Angel has been part of the A-spec community since their mid-teens, with active involvement since 2018. They host and assist various events and teach several classes. Angel's journey to understanding their asexuality was influenced by growing up in a swinger's household, initially mistaking desensitization for asexuality. Over the past 5-6 years, Angel has gained a deeper understanding of their identity, becoming fully immersed in the community by the end of 2023. Angel is passionate about dispelling misconceptions about A-spec identities and providing support for those on their journey.

The Duke of Pudding (He/Him) has a penchant for silliness while maintaining respect for his personal history, Leather heart, and the kink community. He is an advocate of creative play who enjoys teaching people how to play more safely with their chosen toys, with a particular emphasis on piercing, electricity, and Fire. Duke is a proud member of the House of AndOr, and one of the Co-founders of Ritual Steel. When not elbow-deep in the ass of a community event, he can be found with Gogo and Kit enjoying their clothing-optional swimming pool near downtown Las Vegas.

Fox (Lykafox on FetLife) began his journey into the BDSM lifestyle and partnered non-monogamy with his life partner/slave, mtn grrl, in 2004. They soon began participating in the Kansas City social scene until moving to Denver in 2008, where they found a ready-made social life in Denver's scene as well. He has been to many events, such as Beat Me in St. Louis, Southwest Leather, Folsom Fringe, and Thunder in the Mountains, which he has attended for 11 consecutive years.

Fox's BDSM skills include impact play, sensation play, needles, violet wand, bondage, and suspension using polyvinyl clingwrap, and various kinds of role-playing. He is also adept at planning scenes that involve costumes, props, and a plot.

Fox enjoys giving back to the community and has served in leadership roles for several groups. This includes being a co-facilitator for Inner Sanctum, a High Protocol group, mentoring programs, and the Colorado chapter of the National Leather Association. He founded the Denver Dominants Discussion Group in 2009 and was a co-facilitator for over a decade.

Tapping into their deep experience in BDSM, Fox and mtn grrl have several signature presentations, including BDSM 101, Knife Play, Spiritual Awakening Through BDSM, Let it Rip (clothes rending), and Go Ahead and Make a Scene (planned scenes).

HuntOrRide (He/They) is a polyamorous, kinky, Queer, neuro-divergent, ropey, biker, Dad! He joined the public scene for kink/poly/rope in 2016 and hit the ground running. He has been an educator, performer and student, at various events across the U.S.. AuDHD is one of his Superpowers and helps them take a diverse skill set and apply it in new creative solutions to various problems. Don't be surprised if there are laughs with, or at him, even when discussing serious topics.

InvictuZ (aka Zach Budd,LCSW), whose pronouns are; He/Him/Angry Black Man, is the Co-Founder and Head of Household for the Court of InvictuZ. He has been kinky his whole life and polyamorous for about 20 years. He has also been a dedicated consent and sexuality educator since 2014. InvictuZ works as a mental health professional and his practice focuses on individuals, couples, and groups who identify as sexual minorities (LGBTQ+, polyamorous, kinky, etc.).
InvictuZ has the heart of an educator, and his consent education and advocacy led him to the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (ncsfreedom.org) for which he has volunteered since 2017. He serves on the Consent Counts Committee and was appointed to the Board of Directors of NCSF in 2025 where he now serves as Vice Chair.
InvictuZ is a passionate and fierce advocate for the BIPOC, Leather, Kink, Polyamory and LGBTQ+ communities and can often be found representing NCSF at tables, presenting, and advocating for consent in all human interactions. As well as supporting and participating in education and activities sponsored by the Leather Solidarity Collective. He is a member of the National Leather Association, Houston Chapter, and is often found supporting that organization’s charitable works which benefit the LGBTQ+ community in and around Houston.
Additionally, his activism has resulted in him serving on polyamory and kink discussion panels, conducting workshops, participating in panels, and recording podcast episodes on the subjects of polyamory, consent, introversion, privilege, self-care, mental health, and kink.
InvictuZ lives, works, laughs, and loves in Houston, Texas where he enjoys listening to and playing music, advocating for his own and others’ self-care, all things Star Trek, reading, hockey, cooking, cigars, and bourbon. He can be contacted via his FetLife page; InvictuZ.

Enjoying kink since 2010, @lilybeast (she/her) is a submissive, brat in a 24/7 primal High Protocol dynamic. As a service-oriented individual, lily focuses on culinary and companion service, using skills gained from two decades in customer service.

As a new resident of the Las Vegas kink community, lily is striving to play an active educational role with The Cathedral and Las Vegas Toolbox. While in Los Angeles, lily was the Education Chair for SoCalKink and group administrator of the Brats in Predicaments Facebook page. You can find lily presenting in virtual spaces like House Exeter, Pragmatically Kinking, and Wicked Grounds; as well as acting as the Volunteer Coordinator for the Service Oriented Conference.

Currently, lily runs a monthly book club, where she facilitates discussion and promotes learning about service, High Protocol, and kink dynamics. Outside of kink, lily goes to therapy, enjoys cooking, and loves to read in a bubblebath.

Lotus (she/they) is a dedicated Colorado-based bootblack with a passion for leather care, connection, and service. Drawn to the intimacy and intentionality of the craft, she approaches each shine as both skill and service. Lotus is especially excited about growing the community and sharing knowledge, with a goal of teaching bootblack classes that support others to learn, play, and connect through leather.

Master Damascus and slave Demir have been on their leather journey together since 2014, when they first connected with the Daddy/boy community in Dallas, Texas. Since then, their dynamic has evolved into a deeply rooted Master/slave relationship. Together, they embody service, integrity, and joyful chaos. They are the 2026 International Master and slave and the 2025 SouthWest Master and slave.

Both proud transgender men, they are committed to bridging the gap between the M/s and queer communities. Bringing visibility, education, and authentic representation to the spaces they serve. Damascus, a Marine Corps veteran, mental health advocate, and little, is known for his quiet strength, unwavering values, and deep compassion. Demir, a loyal and vibrant slave, brings joy, anticipation, and a healthy dose of puppy mischief to their dynamic. Their connection blends discipline, love, and laughter in a way that is both grounded and powerful.

Ms. Fanon and Bootblack Carwyn first entered the community through the pup play scene in 2015. As versatile switches in both life and play, they bring a dynamic energy to everything they do. Ms. Fanon (she/her), the 2018 Ms. Great Plains Olympus Leather, is a seasoned performer who frequently lends her talents to community fundraisers. Bootblack Carwyn (he/him) held the title of South Central Community Bootblack 2018 and earned the distinction of 1st Runner-Up for International Community Bootblack (ICBB) 2018. While Fanon can often be found supporting Carwyn from the sidelines, Carwyn is happiest on the stand, dedicated to the art of leather care. Together, they travel nationwide to teach, judge, and volunteer, sharing their passion for scenes involving impact, bondage, knife play, needle play, and boot play.

Mz Locs, a Queer, Bratty, Sadistic Dominant with over 6 years of experience in the lifestyle, is a force within the community. Under the mentorship of Master Bear, she leads CTX TNG & Beyond and is the creator and host of the CockTale & Cleavage podcast. As a Co-Founder, Board Member, and Sergeant at Arms for UnSinXored, Mz Locs brings a bold vision of inclusivity, education, and empowerment to her leadership roles.

Her work centers on fostering safe, supportive spaces for exploration and growth, ensuring newcomers and veterans alike have access to resources, open dialogue, and a community that celebrates diverse journeys. Mz Locs's passion for education and safety sets the foundation for her mission: to cultivate a culture of consent, mutual respect, and lifelong learning in every aspect of the lifestyle.

Quinn Lennox is a queer, polyamorous, Leatherperson from Denver, CO. They began teaching in 2015 and have presented on a variety of topics including rope, gender identity, and power exchange at events across the United States and in Canada. Quinn believes that a vital part of co-creating community includes creating spaces that are accessible and inclusive. They are passionate about bottom education and empowerment, rope bondage, ethical imbalanced power relationships, and co-creation of community.

Shedao (they/them) is a Pan, Polyam, Switch and 11-year veteran of the kink and Leather scene. They founded Sacramento Black Kinksters to carve out space by and for Black folx in kink. As a member of the Gemini Leather Collective, they believed that all S/switches are valid, should be seen, and supported. With experience in everything from DMing (both kink and DnD), to bootblacking, to building inclusive spaces, they bring warmth, experience, and clarity to every class they teach. When they’re not helping folks feel seen and safe, you’ll find them reading, gaming, or deep into a Marvel binge. Shedao is an advocate for consent within kink and has voluntarily committed to the Kink Educators Code of Conduct.

Sir Prussian Fyre (He/Him) and his collared Slave, lucky (They/it) live in Houston Texas and are proudly the Texas Master and slave for 2025 and 2026. They founded and run a BDSM focused Leather club, called Lions Lair Leather Club in the North Houston area. He is a Leatherman, Hedonistic Sadist, and army veteran. They are a Leathergirl, devoted Slave, hedonistic masochist, and degradation slut. Together they operate within a 24/7 Primal M/s dynamic, and have been in the BDSM community for nearly three decades between them. They both have a passion for education and service to the community by their dedication to volunteerism, teaching Fire, Blood, and helping make the most taboo of play in all forms accessible.