Asha Leong has always been a southern belle at heart and lives in Atlanta, GA. Asha is the product of many parents, is proud queerspawn, and above all loves her international family. Asha identifies as a queer, Femme, multi-racial, and immigrant. At heart, Asha is a community organizer with a passion for social justice who has spent a decade organizing for queer allied communities. When not rabble rousing with the queers Asha indulges her artistic side through writing, dancing, and performance art. Asha has a passion for sexual liberation and personal empowerment through connecting to ones own full erotic potential. Asha is proud to be published in the book Visible: Femmethology a celebration of Femme identity.

Auburn Landry (known in the scene as Auburn Goddess) lives with her 24/7 male slave of several years, Her Devious (who also goes by Devon). They deliver workshops and facilitate panel discussions on FemDom dynamics, M/s relationships, communication skills, sexual control, protocol for vanilla situations, foot & body worship, urethral sounds, violet wand and electrical play techniques, anal play, flogging and more. They have been invited to present at national and regional events including Beyond Leather, Leather Leadership Conference, TESFest, Fetish Fair Fleamarket and DomCon Atlanta. Auburn and Devon are excited to be returning for a second year presenting at SELF. Auburn is also a Dean of Faculty member of Power Play Academy, an online BDSM educational resource. Auburn Landry and Devon are also owners of Her Devious Designs, a kink-friendly website design and hosting company for the fetish, kink, BDSM and alternative sexuality community. Nicknamed "The Devious Mistress" for her sensual, erotic and creatively sadistic style, Auburn Landry openly shares her love of our lifestyle from both the BDSM play and M/s aspects. She is also affectionately known as North Carolina's "Violet Wand Toy Slut" for her tendency to buy anything even remotely conductive in nature. Be sure to check out her eCBT class at SELF, where she mixes two of her absolute favorites - CBT and electrical play.

Lady Beth is proud to identify as a southern leatherwoman who holds the older leather traditions close to her heart. The challenges of growing up leather in the South have left her with a dedication to supporting the networking and educational opportunities of local and regional groups which provide such a strong foundation for the kinky folk of today. She served on the Board of SCLOCK for three years, and is proudest of their continuing “Lady Beth Award” for service and dedication to that group. Beth is the loving matriarch of the Kindred, a leather family, for which she is both honored and grateful. She brings with her a lifelong love of introspection and learning and seeks to share her experiences and knowledge with like-minded people. Lady Beth has presented for SELF, T3WD (Columbia, SC), AIRS (Augusta, Ga), SCLOCK (Greenville, SC), and KEY (Greenville, SC)

Big Red is an equal opportunity sadistic Femme Daddy, who is a performance and Spoken Word Artist celebrated for her ability to “wear many different shoes”. In one pair of those shoes she is dedicated to facilitating personal and communal connection and healing, and in another equally empowering and self-embracing pair of red stilettos she works on various ways to encourage, support, and evoke opportunities to accept and create verbiage, experiences, and culture that is raw, creative, authentic, sensual, deeply intense, just, and intent on empowering, healing, and transforming self, relationships, and communities. superdillon is a masochist switch who likes tube socks with stripes. she is a writer and comedic performer who has appeared at Eddie’s Attic, the Punchline, and Arcola Junior High. superdillon also holds a 2nd degree black belt in napping. Together they are an all-purpose queer poly couple who live in a secret lair outside Atlanta. Big Red and superdillon are extremely honored to be presenting at SELF again—especially during the celebration of 15 years of serving the community! Recent and upcoming presentations include: Beyond Leather, BITCH (Being In Total Control of him/her), DomCon, Frolicon, Southern Bash, Whippersnappers, and the Women’s Bash.

Miss Bettie is a 28 year old Switch from Wilmington, NC. She has been in the lifestyle for over 5 years. She was honored to be awarded the title of Ms. North Carolina Leather in 2007 and Ms. SouthEast LeatherFest in 2008. She has traveled all over North Carolina and the Southeast presenting and volunteering for different lifestyle groups such as CAPEX, TMG and WINK in North Carolina, The Mark in Tennessee, and KEY in South Carolina. Her passions include flogging, sex, men, women, and sensation play, including fire and cold steel. Her hobbies include mentoring and playing welcome committee to newcomers in the Wilmington, NC area. Miss Bettie is a current member of the SELF Board, the North Carolina Leather Contest crew, WINK in Wilmington, NC and The Society in Jacksonville, NC.

Dan Barron is a crusty, elaborately tattoo'd bastard who's been a queer, kinky freak for over two decades. His passions include motorcycles, blowing things up, and randomly shouting epithets. He occasionally goes under the alias, "Homo with ammo." He's going to be a judge this year because Catherine kept hounding him until he caved in and agreed.

BossBondage has been involved in the BDSM community for a decade. He is the co-founder(along with Lee Harrington) and current president of The West Coast Assholes, an edge players advocacy group which focuses on edgeucation within the community. He also serves as the vice president of the Portland Leather Alliance(http://www.portlandleather.org). Boss recently received mainstream attention, working as the bondage consultant on the music video for def jam recording artists Electrik Red (http://clutchmagonline.com/newsgossipinfo/electrik-red-so-good/). 

For the last 3 years he has operated His own professional dungeon The Asylum (http://www.asylumdungeon.com). Born from his love of hemp bondage rope, He started BossBondage.com in 2004, where He produces Hemp Bondage rope in a multitude of sizes and colors. Boss has been a body piercer since 1995 and operates PlayPiercingKits.com which sells play piercing kits and medical kink accessories. For over 5 years he ran his own local fetish night where he routinely taught workshops. Boss often teaches classes at his dungeon the asylum, in addition to bringing in other nationally recognized presenters. Boss is an Oregon state licensed body piercer who has been piercing since 1995, and often teaches needle play classes. Boss also runs his own bondage pay site HillBillyBondage.com

Boss does not get too tied down to titles and just considers Himself to be a bondage artist. In the last several years, through intensive performance of bondage, in particular suspensions, as well as offering private instruction to a wide variety of people, He has developed a unique style. He is self taught and combines western and Asian bondage styles. BossBondage was the winner of the 2006 In the woods Bondage contest, and has been nominated for a Pantheon of Leather award. He has taught at such northwest events as Leatherwoods, In The Woods, Body Bound, the Rose City Discussion Club and national events like Kinky Kollege, Denver Bound, Kinkfest, the Folsom Fringe, Cope, In the Woods, Octroperrfest, Spanksgiving, Shibaricon and many other events.

slave caroline has been “kinky” since her earliest memory, and in one form of Ds or Ms relationship since her late teens, having served a number of Masters of different genders and sexual orientations. Along with a lifetime interest in spirituality, theology and philosophy, which has included twenty years of practice in meditation, her journey in slavery has been her central path to the sacred. In recent years, through the grace of her Guru, Sai Baba, she has been able to integrate her spiritual practices with her slavery and her business through a deeper appreciation of love, devotion, surrender and service and power exchange. Since attending her first Master slave conference in DC in 2004, she has been an active member of the Master slave community here in the USA. She has presented on various aspects of Master / slave and spirituality issues at Southwest Leather Conference, Together In Leather, P.L.A.Y., the Master / slave Conference, the Leather Leadership Conference and Great Lakes Leather Alliance where she sees her contribution as a service to the Master / slave community she has come to know as her true family. She is a registered clinical psychologist, business woman, consultant, a self-proclaimed Jungian, corporate priestess, a spiritual seeker/teacher as well as a deep lifestyle slave. In October 2008, she relocated to Southern California from Australia when she enrolled in a PhD in Depth Psychology. Her dissertation topic in the area of Master slave dynamics through which she aims to bring greater understanding, and dispel the prejudices and stereotypes of Mastery and slavery held by the therapeutic, medical and legal professions.

Country (as in music) is a longstanding member of the Atlanta BDSM community. He discovered the Sanctuary of the Dark Angel in 1995 and fled after being there for all of five minutes. A few weeks later, he was living there in that 5000 sq. foot dungeon and became a member of the family. He has taught classes all over the Southeast in dungeon mastery, safety, and furniture building. Currently, he is the co-director of the Fighting Leather Cats, and is a member of MAsT: Athens and NLA Atlanta. He is the proud owner of tammy, who is not only his slave and wife, but also a source of constant amusement.

Lady Catherine is an educator and a PCC certified success coach. She offers classes that focus on relationships, dominance and submission, physical skills, Master/slave, improving your sex life, personal development, house management, service, keeping relationships healthy and much more.  She’s logged 4000+ education hours teaching SR alone. She has served on both local and national boards, judged contests, staffed conferences in a variety of positions, and emceed and produced events/fundraisers for several charities and organizations. She is currently the co-producer of SouthEast LeatherFest in Atlanta, GA and a board member of Community Academic Consortium for Research on Alternative Sexualities (CARAS.ws), and Leather Archives & Museum (LA&M).

Catherine enjoys both having the opportunity to interact with large groups as well as the one-on-one contact that smaller events offer. She has presented classes at Frolicon, Black Rose, South Plains LeatherFest, Living In Leather by NLA-I, San Diego Leatherfest, SouthEast LeatherFest, Southwest Leather Conference, Together in Leather, Northeast Master/slave Conference, Leather University, Boys Camp, International Ms. Leather, Leather Leadership Conference, Pantheon, TES, Folsom Fringe, Orlando Bash, Great Lakes Leather Alliance,  Tribal Fire, Leather Reign and at many more events. She was presented with Black Rose's Vaughn Keith National Educator Award in 2002 and Pantheon of Leather Southeast Region Service Award 2006.

She has also written a safety manual in use by more than a dozen organizations scattered from coast to coast. You can download a copy on her website at BDSMClasses.com.

Catherine created Servant's Retreat I & II, Nine Fold Path Seminar, and Foundations in Mastery. She is known for life changing weekend seminars.  Visit her website for more information.  She also offers private classes and coaching for couples and individuals.

She is the owner of Fetish Auctioneer—which received the Pantheon of Leather Business of the Year award in 2006.

"Teaching provides me with great joy. I love seeing emotional and intellectual connections made in class discussions. We've all contributed to educating each other in many ways. It's my great fortune to participate in the creation of these moments."

Chris is the 2009 SouthEast Community Bootblack. She has been taking every opportunity she can to show others about the erotic, spiritual and emotional side of bootblacking. She was recently asked to be the Director of Bootblacking for Beyond Leather’s bootblack contest and “Beyond Bootblacking” area. Chris is also an active member of Women Of Leather Florida (WOLF) which is run by her owner, Miss Rae, and they both have worked with many charity fundraisers. She was honored to bootblack for both the Florida Gay Rodeo Association and Southeast Police Motorcycle Rodeo fundraisers. Chris is proud to be a part of the Bootblack Intensive workshops for SELF and is looking forward to getting down and dirty with other bootblacks and those who have an interest in seeing what it’s all about.

A native of Virginia, David Hawks has been a resident of Richmond since arriving there for college in 1981. Founding president of the Richmond Leather Club, Mid Atlantic Bootblack 2000, International Mr. Bootblack 2000, occasional author, and mentor to many he comes to us with over 25 years experience in the leather community. Known for his work in the Bootblack community, David’s focus has been on increasing the awareness, visibility, and voice of that community. With his creation of The Bootblack Forum, a Yahoo group, he provides a platform for the community to come together, exchange ideas and form close friendships. Today he continues to coordinate the International Mr. Bootblack competition, which he has done since 2002, along with his co-coordinator and “Baby Girl”, Robin. His primary focus has been on providing tools and assistance for the International Mr. Bootblack title holder as he makes his way through his title year. He responds to David, is known as Bootboy to many, but answers to boy only when called by his Daddy. He passionately spreads the word about boots, boot blacking and the spiritual and sensual art it can be.

Dex is a Dominant who began his journey into the lifestyle over 10 years ago on an educational and self-reflective path of discovery. Dex’s interests are wide and his play styles varied. He is passionate about leather and sharing what he has learned. For eight years, Dex immersed himself in the lifestyle as Master of a formal leather house that at one time had a 24/7 submissive and 17 extended family members. Featured in Sensuous Sadie’s book, It’s Not About the Whip, Dex would say it is all about the whip and, yes, much much more. Dex loves the energy and synergy in the crowded dungeon. Dex is passionate about the whip. He is also very interested in rituals and formalities of the lifestyle, leather, corsetry, medical play, electric play, bastinado, caning, and food play. He is always seeking ways grow in the lifestyle and sharing what he has learned with others. He has presented at Summer Bash, Spring Fling, The Floating World 08, Southeast Leatherfest 09 and Thunder in the Mountains 09. He has worked with local groups and presented for T.I.E.D., Anchor, APeX, AKPC, Rose & Thorn, and Ohio SMART.

Danielle is a curly red haired devilishly green eyed clothing fetishist from the Washington DC area. She entered the scene in 1999 in North Carolina, where she led TALON's spanking SIG, moved to Washington DC in 2002 where she quickly became known for her varied and colorful outfits. No stranger to SELF, Danielle attended her very first leather event at SELF IV. Danielle is very active in Black Rose where she is an Emeritus Board member, social SIG coordinator, and served as BRXX Co-Chair. While Danielle loves many aspects of BDSM including spanking and bondage, she has to admit fetish dressing and showing off her ever growing collection of outfits is her main kink.

Master Don - Master Don’s journey in the lifestyle began in 1956 when he was eighteen years old. That journey of exploring and learning still continues to this day. Master Don believes we are never too old to acquire knowledge. He feels there is much to learn by attending workshops, presentations, seminars, and classes at various venues. As a retired educator he continues to help others explore and learn in their journey.

Master Don is or was a member of a number of groups and organizations over the years. Currently, the list includes MAsT DC Pan, BESS, Baltimore BDSM, Black Rose, BESS M/s SIG, Northeast Dominants Forum, MAsT-Baltimore, MAsT Philadelphia, MAsT Washington, as well as several private discussion groups. He is currently the Chairman of the BESS Board of Directors and Deputy Director of MAsT-Baltimore. He and orja, his slave of over fourteen years, have been presenters and/or panelists at the 2007 Black Rose XX event, BESS 2008, 2009 & 2010, the 2008 NDDs Boot Camp I, The Floating World 2008, the 2009 NDDs Boot Camp II, MAsT Philadelphia, the Master/slave Conference 2007, 2008, 2009, Winter Solstice 2010, and 2010 Central PA Alternative Expressions. He is honored to be a part of the 2010 SELF conference.

orja – is the slave of Master Don. Her experience in the lifestyle covers some fifteen years. Master Don and orja are a het couple and have been together 24/7 for over fourteen years. She has a B.S. in education and her membership in various diversified groups and organizations, past and present, mirrors those of Master Don. orja is a member of the Executive Board of MAsT-Baltimore, Secretary of BESS, co-coordinator of the BESS submissive/slave SIG, and Coordinator and Team Leader of the BESS Charm City Fetish Fair event. She was presented with her leather by her slave sisters at the Charm City Fetish Fair event in April of 2009. orja was honored at the 2009 Master/slave Conference for her commitment to the M/s lifestyle and community at large. She received the prestigious 2009 slave Heart Award in recognition of her contributions. At the 2010 South Plains Leather Conference in Dallas, Texas, orja received the MAsT International 2009 Presenter of the Year Award. orja is service oriented and is proud to be of and in service to her Master. She is pleased to be a part of the 2010 SELF Conference.

Evan has been doing leather care for over 14 years. Prior military experience taught him his love for bootblacking. After the military, Evan spends his days teaching and bootblacking at home and at the local leather bar. Evan is collared to Lady Minx for 4 years and has one boy in service to both himself and Lady Minx. Evan is a part of the local community fundraisers. As well as an ordained minister for the last 7 years and is a two time black belt in the traditions of Taekwondo and Judo. Evan spends his spare time teaching self defense for free at the local community centers and shelters.

Insatiable Amazon began her leather journey nearly two decades ago. She weaves her passions and beliefs together to make her a much sought after presenter whether it is relationship dynamics, techniques or body, mind and spirit presentations as well as her erotic/exotic shows. She is a European born, multi-cultural, bilingual Domme who currently calls Atlanta, GA home. She wears many hats as a volunteer, mentor, teacher, student of life, advocate, community leader and active participant as well as a lifestyle professional. She proudly embraces life and lives her colors. Insatiable Amazon is an embodiment of her name who not only stands a statuesque 6’2” but also exudes an incredible passion for adventure, love, learning, life and sharing with others savoring it one bite at a time. On a personal note she enjoys traveling, cooking and tempting all of ones senses. Her current quest is to get her pilots license. Quote, “Life is a journey to be enjoyed”. She has Presented locally Regionally 2001-2009. Across the nation serving and participating as: Ms Southeast Olympus Leather 2007 Mentor/Promoter SE Olympus Leather Board of Directors 2007-2009 Producer Of SE Olympus 2010 DomCon Advisory Board 2007 - 2009 Secretary/Operations Leather Leadership Conference (LLC) / LOC Atlanta 2009 Guest of Honor DomCon Atlanta 2009 Mistress of Ceremonies DomCon Atlanta 2005 - 2008 Mistress of Ceremonies DomCon LA 2007 -2009, Assistance Presenter Coordinator DomCon Atlanta 2006-2009 Mistress Of Ceremonies /Emcee Atlanta Bound 2008-2010 Emcee Southeast Olympus Leather Contest 2008 Judge Southeast Olympus Leather Contest 2007 Judge West Coast Olympus Leather Contest 2008

Mistress Khiki Mistress Khiki learned the hanky code from the back of "Bob Damron's Address Book" when she was fifteen and she's been flagging ever since. Visiting and trying to get into those Leather/Sm "coded clubs" listed in the book and reading magazines like Drummer made her salivate and search for places where the Leather Community gathered. Just a few years later she would find, and be accepted by, the Old Guard men at the Atlanta Eagle - no small thing at that time for a woman. She was mentored and trained in the protocols and etiquette that she holds dear and passes on to this day. Mistress Khiki is proud to be a founding member of the Southeast Leatherfest Executive Committee and recipient of a 2002 Jack Stice Community Service award. Among her titles are International Master, 1999, the first Ms. Atlanta Eagle (1995) and Ms. Georgia Leather, 1996. Always outspoken, but willing to listen and learn, she has been active since the early '90's in the Atlanta, Southeast regional and national Leather and Master/slave communities as a Master, Owner, presenter, judge, and mentor.

Master Jim, International Master 2001, is a leatherman who has been involved in BDSM for over15 years. He has presented seminars and weekend programs on Master/slave relationships across the U.S. and Canada. Master Jim is one of the owners of South Plains Leatherfest-International Master/slave Weekend (www.southplainsleatherfest.com) held in Dallas each year and is a co-owner of the International Master/slave title contest held at South Plains. Although Master Jim is well versed in many S/M tools and techniques, he is most interested in the dynamics of Master/slave relationships. For Master Jim, the psychological, emotional, and mental elements are the core – and the most fascinating part -- of these relationships. Master Jim identifies sexually as a gay leatherman; however, he is comfortable being served by persons of any gender or sexual orientation. Currently, he is the owner of a biological female slave, slave marsha, who has been in service to him for 13 years. Master Jim, slave marsha, and slave marsha’s mate, Cougar, live together as a leather family. Master Jim and slave marsha write on Master/slave relationships at their website, mjandsm.livejournal.com. When he is not teaching on M/s relationships, Master Jim can often be found riding his 2003 Harley Davidson Road King.

Master Larry and slave barb have been together since 1982. They are pleased to have grown their relationship from "vanilla with a swirl" to a full on, dedicated 24/7 Master/slave relationship. Before entering the scene, Master Larry was a professional musician, slave barb his roadie and guitar tech – proving that service comes in all forms. They've been active in the scene since their first event, TES30 in their home state of New Jersey. Together they have presented for TES Queer Sig, Domsubfriends (DSF) and South Plains Leather Fest to name a few. They are members of MAsT Metro NY, MAsT Central NJ, TES, DSF, LA&M, NCSF, The Free Speech Coalition and associate members of New York boys of Leather. Master Larry has served as facilitator of MAsT Metro NY and is currently Director. Master Larry and slave barb are the 2006 Northeast Master / slave. In February Master Larry and slave barb were graced with the honor of becoming the 2007 International Master and slave pair.

Master Kristina: After 14 years of exploring the lifestyle Master Kristina is excited to note that every day still brings new territory to conquer and new skills to learn or refine. By day she’s a less-than-mild-mannered doctoral student, college instructor and research scientist studying experimental psychology and more specifically comparative cognition. By night she shares her love of BDSM, polyamory and kink by presenting classes at various venues both locally and regionally. Her interests and areas of expertise include puppy play, hypnosis, CBT, fireplay, blood, intensity and BDSM psychology. She is privileged to enjoy the loyal service of her two slaves, Fink and Esteban. She and her poly leather family live in Lexington, Kentucky and are active in several area organizations such as the Louisville Munch and the Kentucky Underground Fetish Society. She is pleased and honored to hold the titles of Great Lakes Master 2009 and Kentucky Master 2009. slave Fink: Slave Fink is the bubbly, cherished slave of his Mistress. He is currently an undergraduate journalism student and his articles appear regularly in the University newspaper. Fink can often be seen adding levity to his owner’s classes or helping out at local events. His interests and areas of expertise include service, puppy play, hypnosis, art and writing. He was born in California but resided in Salt Lake City, Utah, when his Mistress found him. Growing up gay in the Mormon Church was a crucible that hardened him into the brave boy he is today. He lives in Lexington, Kentucky with his poly leather family. Fink is humbled and honored to hold the titles of Great Lakes slave 2009 and Kentucky slave 2009.

Miss Kat is a sadistic, dominant, leather woman. She stumbled upon the bdsm world via the internet where the fantasies she had always had found credence and, most importantly, she found those would could understand and accept her for who she was. She quickly sought out and found those in the real world whose desires matched her own and began her quest for knowledge. Her education started through relationships with submissives and bottoms who were articulate and expressive enough to let her into their minds so she could understand why they would not only want, but desire, her to do the things she did to them, and why they would want to feel her control over them. Those conversations and experiences gave her the foundation to have coherent questions and continue her education through talking with those from all points of view: tops, bottoms, dominants, and submissives. She spent a number of years going to the Sanctuary in Atlanta and helping out in exchange for long conversations with those much more knowledgeable. Dishwater hands and letting people know where the swinger’s club next door was, were well worth the private conversations with Master Doug, watching skilled players, engaging in deep conversations with others there, and watching boy bob’s breath-taking service. She was on SC-LOCK’s board for a number of years as well as presented for many southeast groups like CAPEX, T3WD and 3D. Although recent years find her living quietly out of the limelight with her devoted Dana, her leather family, the Kindred, honored her with her Master’s cap this year; a recognition that touched her to her very core. During her time with SC-LOCK, her goal had always been to provide a place of learning for those whose soul resonated to the same melody as her own, so they could find the lifestyle long before she did. Since that time, she remains open to teaching those who truly seek, and open to learning all she can. Her journey continues...integrity and introspection the guide, and each path a wonder.

kitzyy has had the great privilege of growing up in the lifestyle, involved in an amazing leather family. Her parents, NCMaster and slinkytiger, began conversing with her early about the lifestyle and set up some very important rules about communication. For the first several years, the conversations remained strictly "hypothetical" but within the past couple of years, lifestyle became an important part of her life. Having found an amazing Dominant and a wonderful boy, kitzyy is able to explore both sides of D/s and is pleased with the welcome she has received from the community-at-large. Presenting on generations of kink in the lifestyle will be her first "kink" presentation, but like any good presenter, she lived the content and wants to reach out to others in her, or her parents', situations.

David has been a member of the Leather Community since 1985: starting in Pittsburgh Pa,then onto Columbus Ohio and most recently in Atlanta,Georgia. David is of the OLD GUARD TRADITION where he earned his Leather under the tutelage of Master Mike Zuhl. His signature pieces are his Cover and his Gloves David's first title competition was for the Mid Atlantic Leather 2000 contest where he proudly won the BROTHERHOOD AWARD. Later that same year he competed and won the PENNSYLVANIA MR DRUMMER 2000 CONTEST and later that same year won MID-ATLANTIC MR DRUMMER , which sent him on to win 3rd place in the INTERNATIONAL MR DRUMMER CONTEST 2000. Since then David has judged many leather contests. He was Head Judge at SOUTHEAST LEATHER FEST in 2001 and 2002, Judge Emeritus for the Northwest Regional Mr. Drummer in 2001,2002 and 2003; and Head Judge of the Mid-Atlantic Mr Drummer in 2001. He was also Den Daddy for the International Mr. Drummer Contests for 6 years from 2001-2006 . And in 2007 he was the Judges Co-coordinator. Currently David is the Manager at ATLANTA LEATHER COMPANY here in Atlanta and was previously the Manager at Columbus Leather Company all under the same ownership. It could be said that David lives and breathes the Leather Lifestyle. When David has any spare time, he spends it with the most important female in his life..Stella the Wonder Dachshund,works on getting his body covered in tattoos and riding around Atlanta on his Harley! One of his most favorite quotes comes from one of his Title Boys:"Never underestimate the power of a boy !!"

Lady Lynette began her Leather journey over 10 years ago in Oklahoma, where she met slave llamb who eventually became not only her slave but her husband as well. Their travels led them finally to Virginia , where they now reside. Through the years Lady Lynette has helped found a number of BDSM clubs as well as the first pansexual Leather club in Virginia. She also began the Gloucester Service Academy and opened Ms Lynette’s School for Gyrls. Together with slave llamb, she re-organized the Hampton Roads MAsT chapter. After attending Master Taino’s Training Academy, Lady Lynette became a member of the faculty and is now the Resident Director for the Training Academy. She also serves on the Board of Directors for MTTA. She is Camp Director for Camp Wacka-Wee-Wee, a summer camp for adults. Lady Lynette works to serve her community in whatever way she can. In 2007, she was chosen as the Northeast Region Master. Although she has stepped down from the title she continues to work in the community and has, through the years, presented all over the country as well as serving as judge at various events. Slave llamb is the Northeast Region slave, 2007. In the 10 years leading up to this title he helped found BDSM and Leather clubs in Oklahoma and Virginia, including Old Dominion Leather Club. He has served on the staff of the Gloucester Service Academy and is Assistant Director of Camp Wacka-Wee-Wee. Slave llamb has also helped re-organize the Hampton Roads MAsT Chapter. Earlier in 2008, slave llamb attending Master Taino’s Training Academy and has been honored to serve on the staff recently. He has presented workshops across the country on several topics pertaining to Master/slave issues, as well as BDSM workshops. Slave llamb believes in service to his community, his Leather community and his country. He believes he should give Lady Lynette anything she should even whisper she wants. To date that has included barbeque nachos, his heart, his love and his life. All of which he has gladly given.

Sergeant Major A committed follower of the leather tradition, he has taken on paying forward to those who want to learn in order to repay those who took the time to teach him. Dedicated to preserving the traditions of honesty, trust and loyalty which are the hallmarks of the leather tradition into the 21st Century by sharing them with those who want to go beyond the gateway of the lifestyle. Serving in his community as a teacher, mentor and worker and leading by example as a master. Active in MAsT: Twin Cities and as a committee member of Minnesota Leather Pride. Proud to be honoured by having slave riches pledged to him. slave riches One who follows the leather traditions and shares them with others that they may also know of their value in life and relationships. A free woman pledged to Sergeant Major as his slave by her choice, dedicated to following his lead as a teacher, mentor and worker in her community. She serves as a member of MAsT: Twin Cities, committee member of Minnesota Leather Pride and committee member of the Pride at Work group at the University of Minnesota. Great Lakes Master /slave Titleholders 2006

Master Malik and slave Cathy has been in a committed Master/slave dynamic for over 7 years now. They live on a 10 acre farm called "Dream Acres". Together they take care of 5 sheep and Master Malik's dog "bumble". They also own a human donkey known as "cabby". Master Malik and slave Cathy are honored to be SouthWest Master/slave 2008. Slave Cathy is South Central Leather Woman 2009. She also is Ms. Great Plains Olympus Leather 2006.Master Malik and slave Cathy are members of Xpressions, T.U.L.S.A and Tulsa Dungeon Society all of Tulsa, RSVP of Baton Rouge, Twisted Temptations of Wichita, and NCSF. Master Malik and slave Cathy are owners of Xpressions Community Facility, Mr and Ms Great Plains Olympus Leather Contest and Xpressions Annual Event. They also own and operate Alternative Lifestyle Food Pantry whose motto is "Taking Care of Our Own". Master Malik and slave Cathy have been honored to present and judge at many local, reginal and national events

Melissa is a bisexual, dominant switch committed to service with Master Conrad. After over a decade in the leather community, she is finally at home at his feet. She holds a PhD in psychology and works as the director of a social services agency in Las Vegas. She has taught classes internationally on a wide variety of topics. Melissa is a member of Sin City D/s Network, NLA-International, Desert Rose Power Exchange and MAsT: International. She served as the president of the Nevada Women of Leather for three years, and continues to organize a back to school fundraiser for kids affected or infected with HIV. She is an instructor for crisis intervention and restraint programs for healthcare professionals, and raises a toddler (in her spare time).

I am Pup Nitro and I am an alpha boy who is very proud to be collared by Daddy Alan. I have lived in the Southeast my entire life, residing in Atlanta, GA since Spring 2006. I am one of the founding members of the Hotlanta Rubber Group and co-producer of The Southeast Rubber Weekend (featuring the Mr. Southeast Rubber and Mr. Hotlanta Rubber contests). I am Mr. Hotlanta Rubber 2008 and am very proud to help bring awareness and education to the rubber/latex fetish community. I serve on the Executive Board for both Panther L/L and Atlanta SM Solidarity. I am a rubberboy and I very much enjoy teaching those who are interested in the rubber fetish and other BDSM activities that I enjoy. In the past I have facilitated and assisted with numerous presentations with Atlanta SM Solidarity, and I am very happy to be here as a presenter this year at SELF 2010.

Karen E. Matroni has been active in the leather/ Ds /SM scene for the past 14 years. She was Ms. Florida Leather 1997 and Ms. Florida Olympus Leather 1997. She traveled over 14,000 miles during her title year promoting the Florida leather community. Karen was a proud member of Trident International Central Florida and served as Secretary during 2000. She has taught at numerous events including Leather University’s Dungeon, Leather Leadership Conference, Diversions, OPEX, River City Dungeon Society, JAPE, the Orlando Bash and the Mr. Florida Leather weekend. A technical fetishist at heart, Karen loves SM that is mentally exacting and precise. Her interests include temporary piercing, bloodsports, cutting and scarification, electricity, straight razors, UP, single tails and anything that is extreme and challenging. However, she feels that the lifestyle is not just about play. It’s a way of life that binds O/one to an honor code of integrity, love and respect and she teaches in order to pass this knowledge along to others. Her Leather Family provides her with the support and love she needs to continue her evolution, revolution and liberation in the leather community. Ms. Matroni resides in Rockledge, Florida.

Master Obsidian is the chapter founder and Director of MAsT (Masters And slaves Together) Austin and is also the Junior Regional Representative for the Southwest Region of MAsT International. He has also served on the Board of GWNN (The Group with No Name) in Austin Texas and is the current moderator of Black BEAT Texas. Additionally he and his devoted slave namaste hold the titles of International Master and slave 2010 as well as Southwest Master and Southwest slave 2010. They also serve as moderators for the national MAsT Open yahoo group as well as the regional MAsT Austin discussion list. Master Obsidian is a published author with articles in BDSM publications covering the M/s and BDSM lifestyle and philosophy, his educational experience also includes workshop presentations, seminars and classes focusing on M/s relationship dynamics and techniques. A 2009 nominee for the Pantheon of Leather Man of the Year award, he has also been honored to mentor both novice and seasoned Dominants. Master Obsidian has been in the lifestyle for over two decades and is the owner of slave namaste and the Master of House Obsidian in Texas.

slave namaste is honored and privileged to be the 24/7 slave of Master Obsidian. she has counseled, mentored and taught on Surrender, Internalization of slavery, spirituality and submission. Her writings on surrender and absolute slavery have been featured on web sites and in books including the "Art of Slavery" Edition of the Power Exchange Reference Series. She is Founder and co-moderator of various lifestyle groups, including one geared specifically for slaves in TPE relationships as well as running a blog/website with a focus on excellence in service called Service Savoir Faire.  She possesses a great passion for aiding her fellow slaves in the lifestyle, Domestic Service, Protocols, Spirituality and The Art of Surrender.

Master Pam is a 24/7 Lifestyle Leather Poly Female Dominant and Master of the House of Payne. She is involved in a seriously closed poly relationship and she is never looking for anyone, but always open to possibilities because if everything were set in stone, what fun would that be? Master Pam is mentoring and being mentored, Top to several collars at many levels of submission, protection, or consideration. She is practicing, teaching, and always learning and looking for that next adrenaline rush. Constantly openly out and searching for that rush in the D/s leather lifestyle since the late 80’s. Master Pam’s interests include but are not limited to: ass play, BDSM Photography, all types of edge play, flogging, cuttings, needles, domestic servitude, and sex in public. Master Pam is a Lifetime Member, FAD, Female Arts of Domination, Winston, NC; Lifetime Member, Board Member and Social Director, CAPEX, Charlotte Area Power Exchange Charlotte NC; Lifetime Member, Asheville Circle, Asheville NC; and a Lifetime Member, K.E.Y., Keeping Everyone Yearning. Master Pam is the reigning Ms. Southeast Olympus 2010 and is enjoying her title year travelling as far as Ottawa, Canada and Los Angeles, CA. Her mission during her title year is to bring all facets of the lifestyle together, no matter the fetish, orientation, color, or creed. “We shouldn’t let our fetishes separate us but bring us together.”

Slinky Tigress discovered BDSM and M/s in 1998. At that time, she felt she finally had the vocabulary and avenue to understand herself, her needs and desires. In 2003, she met her Master, NCMaster, and her world increased exponentially. Since that time, she has participated in dozens of presentations and increased her proficiency in many aspects of BDSM play. She has earned leather while under the tutelage of a Domme who taught her bootblacking, formal tea service and leather history. In 2008, she received her vest from her leather family. During Slinky's journey, she recognized many of the tendencies she had experienced in her own daughter, Kitzyy. While Kitzyy was a teenager, Slinky shared the mental aspects of dominance and submission with her. She assisted Kitzyy to put her experience into a vocabulary and understand herself. Since then, NCMaster and others have contributed to Kitzyy's emerging personnae. As the current BDSM, D/s, M/s, etc. community ages, discovering the next generation's attraction to the lifestyle will likely increase. It is with great respect and consideration Slinky and Kitzyy bring Second Generation Kink to the community.

Q IMsLBB 2008 SELFBB 2007 Q, easily recognized by her blonde mohawk, is a two-time award winning bootblack and internationally recognized presenter both within and outside of the leather community. An activist for more than 15 years, Q has consistently made strides to bridge the various communities to which she belongs. Her most recent journey as a titleholder in the leather community provided her with the opportunity to continue a rich tradition of education while indulging her activist side. Born and raised a southern boi, Q currently lives in Charlotte, NC. Q considers herself very fortunate to have been involved with a variety of service organizations outside of the leather and BDSM communities prior to beginning her leather journey. She has worked with organizations such as City Year Columbia, SC Gay and Lesbian Pride Movement and CALCASA. Q first encountered bootblacking while attending her very first leather event, Together in Leather, in 2005. Her next exposure to bootblacking, at Frolicon 2006, started Q on her journey to learn more regarding this art. Q was honored to receive the title of SouthEast Bootblack in June 2007. Her title year afforded her the opportunity to provide a tangible service to our community, while at the same time providing continued opportunity for her own personal growth. Her path of continued growth lead her to participate in the International Ms Bootblack contest in San Francisco in May of 2008, where she was further honored by earning that title. Q used that time to do her part to contribute to a rich tradition of education in our community both here and abroad. A queer polyamorous leather boi, Q has a growing love for the more physical styles of play, but likes the sharp and shinies too! She is also enjoying her latest adventures in learning to play with rope, an adventure that was re-ignited last year by the southeast's own Artemis Hunter. It’s well known that flirting is Q’s default mode of communication. She can often be found with a charming smile on her face or looking mischievous with the other bois. On rare occasions the boi might even be found dancing on a table for the right amount of money…for charity of course! Not wanting to rest on her laurels, Q seeks to actively serve as a bridge for our community’s kinky youth and more established members, as well as those outside of the community whenever possible.

Ms. Solitaire is a sultry vivacious southern belle that now calls Dallas home after moving from the beautiful bayou country of southern Louisiana. She has lived a leather life for 16 years now and prides herself on her service to the community. She has sang in numerous locations and happily collects tips in her ample cleavage for charity. It is still a mystery as to how much money her cleavage can hold. She has taught classes in Georgia, North Carolina, Louisiana and Texas on a variety of subjects. Solitaire has held the titles of Ms Southeast Leather Fest 2006/2007 and Miss Louisiana Leatherette 2008. She was nominated for the Pantheon of Leather Woman of the Year Award in 2007 & 2008 and Pantheon of Leather South Central Person of the Year and Community Choice Award for 2009. She currently holds the position of Marketing Chair on the NLA-Dallas Executive Committee. Solitaire is also Princess Royale to Reign XXXIV of the United Court of the Lone Star Empire. She proudly holds the key to the collar of her boy, Artemis. She firmly believes in Leather Family, honoring those that have walked before us and leading the new members that follow. She loves all the members of her diverse Leather Family and thanks them for the joy they bring to her life.

Ms. Solitaire’s boy, Artemis: I am Dark Artemis Silverowl...unless it's a formal occasion I prefer to be called Artemis. When in doubt address me as "Sir". I am a 52 year old Dyke leather witch. Currently I reside in Arlington, TX...in between Dallas and Fort Worth. I am a Yankee by birth; born in Massachusetts and raised in Connecticut. I hold the titles of Ms. National Leather Association - International 1994 and Ms. Texas Leather Pride - 1993. I came out as a dyke at the age of 18 years old and I came out as a leather woman at the age of 19 years old. I am decidedly a butch woman. I am an alpha slave who identifies as a boy. I am "old school trained". I am a switch. I will top both women and men, but I only bottom to women. More to the point, I only bottom to the top that I am dating or who owns me. I am currently in service to Ms. Solitaire and I proudly wear her collar of consideration.

Steven has been working with our community since 1999, He attend Southeast LeatherFest in June of 2000; which was his first major leather event. He was a member of the Trident Knight Leather/Levi club in Charleston SC. He has been awarded the title of Las Vegas Leather Boy 2003-2004, Southwest Bootblack 2005 and in 2002 and 2005 he placed as 1st runner up at International Mister Leather Bootblack Bootblack Competition in Chicago. In October of 2008, Steven moved to Richmond, Virginia, for occupational reasons. His full bio and reason for being is better explained on his fetlife account here http://fetlife.com/users/978

Master Steve Master Steve is a 56 year old Master and Northeast Master 2009 titleholder. He has been active in the Master/slave lifestyle for 30+ years. Master Steve’s household consists of one collared slave named slave tami with whom He has been in a M/s relationship for seven years. Master Steve’s passion & creed for Himself and His household is to educate and outreach to the community, offering avenues for our local community to have healthy positive experiences in a family environment. Nominated for 2009 Pantheon of Leather awards - Community Choice Award (Man), Mid Atlantic Regional Award, Couple of the Year, Forbear, Man of the Year Master Steve is co-founder NDDs - Northern Delaware Dominants and submissives, Co-founder of NDDs Boot Camp, He is a board member of The Leather Heart Foundation, founding member of Ms Development Center, a current member of BESS, Black Rose, MAsT Philadelphia, MAsT Central New Jersey, The Gate, SDDs - Southern Delaware Ds, Black Phoenix, and East Coast Group Leaders Forum. slave tami slave tami is a 46 year old slave and Northeast slave 2009 titleholder. She has been active in the Master/slave lifestyle for 15+ years. slave tami has been in a relationship with Master Steve for seven years, of which she most proudly wears His brand which was placed on her in a public ceremony in 2006 as part of their growing commitment to their M/s relationship. Because of her own experiences, slave tami’s passion and creed as a slave is to teach and educate slaves/submissives on how to be safe when entering their journey in search of a Master or Mistress. She also started The National Safe Call Network which currently covers 37 States, Canada & British Columbia. She was recently awarded Pantheon of Leather Community Choice Leather Woman 2009, of which she is very proud. Slave tami is Co-Founder of NDDs - Northern Delaware Dominants and submissive, National Safe Call Network, Co-founder of NDDs Boot Camp, a current member of BESS, Black Rose, MAsT Philadelphia, MAsT Central New Jersey, The Gate, Submissive S.C.E.N.E, SDDs - Southern Delaware Ds, NJ substation, Black Phoenix, and East Coast Group Leaders Forum.

The Art of Erotic Slave Dancing With 17 years of experience as a professional erotic dancer, Experienced lifestyler Stormy Nights brings a higher level of grace and beauty to the BDSM world. The elegance she brings to the stage displays much of what she has learned as a long term kinkster. In her presentation she will show simple, easy steps to tease, tantalize, and eroticize the art of slave dancing. Learn the seductive movements involved with pole dancing and lap dancing, as well as dancing while bound and chained. This hands on class will teach you to preform for your Top, or torture your bottom. Strap on your high heels, and come learn the secrets of the pros.

Master Taíno has been active in the Leather community since the early nineties. He is a member of Defenders Leather Levi Club since 1993, MAsT Washington since 1999, Men of Discipline since 1999 and Black Rose since 2005. He has a Leather Family and household which includes slave david since 2005 and slave matt since 2009. He founded MTTA, Inc, a non-profit organization that runs Master Taíno’s Training Academy (www.masterslavetraining.org), the Master/slave Conference (www.masterslaveconference.org) and two Washington, DC chapters of MAsT (www.mastwashington.org). He has presented workshops around the country since 2001. He has received the “Black Rose Vaughn Keith National Educator Award” in October 2009, the DC Leather Pride ‘Community Service Award 2009”. The Pantheon of Leather’s “Mid-Atlantic Regional Award 2007” and the “Lifestyle Achievement Award 2004” at Together in Leather. Master Taíno has a very comprehensive website: www.mastertaino.com. He can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Come join Atlanta's very own Tenderdom for Erotic Wax 301. Tenderdom's passion for wax was ignited more than 10 years ago upon viewing his first wax scene. His expansive knowledge of wax comes from many years of hand on experience and play. Tenderdom will demonstrate the many ways to use Erotic Waxing. Erotic Waxing 301: Touching lightly on some of 101 issues but taking it to higher level with Temporary Branding with Wax, Flame less wax play, Art Wax and Design. Tenderdom's answers question between demo explaining in detail tried and true techniques. By the end of each class you will be ready for a little hands-on time and feel the warmth of erotic wax!! So come on out and feel the heat with one of hottest wax artist around. For a glimpse into Tenderdom's evil and seductive trade check out www.bdsmwaxplay.com

Known as "The Natural" in the Atlanta rope community, Tat picked up his first piece of rope Oct 2007 and quickly learned the ins and outs of rope. A founding member of Atlanta's Knot Guilty, Tat has participated in several Bondage/Shibari based classes with great teachers including Atlanta's own Samurai Racer, Florida's Tatu and Philadelphia's David Lawrence! From sweet dreams to sadistic suspensions Tat is always evolving when it comes to rope play. Tat also brings a complex mixture of art, technique and knowledge to the world of rope. Along with rope Tat has also expanded His Rope Artistry into the world of Fetish Modeling by rigging Fetish Models; this offers a way for the world to see rope as a true art form. Stay tuned for years to come.... You never know what Tat will come up with next!

Liza came to power in the late 60s while attending Woodstock and has been kinky ever since. In 2002, she moved to San Francisco and jumped into the leather community with both boots. She has served as Coordinator of The Exiles and is Treasurer for and on the Board of the Bears of San Francisco. In her day job, Liza co-owns TheCompleteBear.com and TheTwistedBear.com. Liza was recently named 2009 “Woman of the Year” by the San Francisco Bay Area Leather Alliance. Liza’s slave Jody, began her leather journey in 1980 as a willful yet dutiful servant. Before that she was an officer in the US Air Force (and, before that, in the Arizona Wing of Civil Air Patrol) and trailed drill teams and color guards. Shortly after coming into leather, Jody founded Leather and Lace, a woman to woman BD/DS/SM group in Los Angeles. She was a Judge for the 1990 International Ms. Leather contest and for the 2005 Mr. San Francisco Leather contest. In her day job, Jody is an attorney and a mediator. Liza and Jody, her slave, have been living together in a 24/7 M/s relationship for almost 8 years. They are both are on the steering committee of Leather Levi Weekend, are on the organizing committee for Leather Alley at San Francisco Pride and are the producers of the Ms. San Francisco Leather contest. They are currently Northwest Master/slave 2010.

Liza has been involved in the formal leather community since 2002 and has been kinky since she was about 5 years old playing slave games. Liza was raised in a household with servants and weekly formal dinners, and learned much of her mastery at the knee of her Grandmother. In her day job, Liza is an entrepreneur and co-owns “The Complete Bear.com,” “Twisted Bear.com” and “Bear at Home.com”. Liza has been a member of both the San Francisco MAsT group and the Greater San Francisco Bay Area MAsT group for the past seven years. In addition to her involvement in MAsT, she is active in the San Francisco Bay Area leather community and is a member of the Exiles (having been a past Coordinator) and the Bears of San Francisco (as their Treasurer). In addition, she is on the steering committee of Leather Levi Weekend, the organizing committee for Leather Alley at San Francisco Pride and is the executive producer of the Ms. San Francisco Leather contest. Liza was recently named 2009 “Woman of the Year” by the San Francisco Bay Area Leather Alliance and is currently serving as Northwest Master 2010.

Robert Rubel (Dr. Bob), is an educational sociologist and researcher by training. He has nine books currently in print (four on Master/slave topics, one on advanced sex techniques, one on fire play, and three erotic art photo books). Recipient of the 2008 Pantheon of Leather's Community Choice Award, Robert (Bob) Rubel has been involved in the BDSM scene since the summer of 2001, throwing himself into the literature of the field as though it were an academic study. He frequently presents at weekend Leather/BDSM conferences.