Our Fabulous Staff

Brieana: Senior Graphic Designer & Program Book Designer

Brieana is slave and wife to her Master, Morgan. They have been in a 24/7 relationship since 2011. Morgan & Brieana were married on February 4, 2017, surrounded by their leather and bio family. She identifies as a slave and leather woman and has been in the lifestyle since 2003. Originally from Maryland she attended Crucible and Black Rose as her first lifestyle events, as a guest of a friend that helped her learn about the lifestyle in a safe manner.

In 2007 she and her sons moved to the Charlotte area. Brieana became a contributor of CAPEX in 2008, later serving on CAPEX's board of directors for 2 years, holding 4 different seats on the board at the same time. She also held the position of CAPEX's IT Team Lead from 2010 through 2018. As IT team lead, she maintained CAPEX's website as well as designed all their print media. In addition, she has been the recipient of CAPEX's Volunteer of the Month multiple times and received CAPEX's Volunteer of the Year award.

Brieana has been walking her leather path since 2010. She happily gives back to the BDSM and Leather community and has volunteered at a local animal rescue organization. She received her earned leather boots in 2012 and her earned leather vest in 2017. She belongs to her leather family Mason du Cuir since it's inception, French for House of Leather.

In 2019 she and her Master became Associate Members of the Charlotte Tradesmen: Charlotte's Leather/Levi Club. She participates in the Tradesman's House of Mercy events for the past 3 years. She feels so blessed to be a part of this prestigious group.

Brieana has been in the graphic design field in her real life profession since 1988 and has risen her craft throughout the years, in her current field of expertise she is a Senior Art Director and is extremely skilled. She has been a Staff member with SELF since 2011, as SELF's Senior Graphic Designer she has been designing the SELF Program Books, SELF Ads, Palm Cards, Posters, Title Holder Patches, Pins, Title Holder Medallions and much more.

At SELF 2026 she was awarded the 2026 Volunteer Appreciation Award. She was deeply honored at being the 2026 recipient of this award as it is only given to one volunteer each year. She is known as SELF's very own Urban Legend. She strongly believes in giving back to the community and proudly continues serving the community in all it's wonderful variations.

In April 2026 she honored to be one of the judges at Trademark XL, NCLC & SCLC. While this is a new role for her, she was excited to be a judge to one of SELF's feeder contest. It was an amazing experience for her, and she looks forward to being a judge again in the future.

Bea: Photographer

 Bea (she/they) is a queer, non-binary submissive, masochist, and rope bunny.

While she's known she was kinky since the age of 16, she didn't find this community until 2015 and immediately knew she was home. Bea has served SELF as photographer and photographer's assistant since 2015 and recently started contributing her creative energy to digital graphic design. 

In her vanilla life, Bea is a maker, geek, and foodie. She's never met a spreadsheet she didn't love. She's a nomad at heart and is always looking for the next big adventure.

Lazarus: Vending Coordinator

Lazarus (he/him/his) is a 40-something Leatherman from Connecticut. His introduction to kink in practice began online in his late teens and through college. During this time, he helped start the original Myrtle Beach Kink munch on the old yahoogroups. After leaving SC in 2003, he took a break from activity in the scene awhile, but stayed in contact with several in the scene, particularly his dearest mentor, then rejoined the public scene for his first large-scale kink event with SELF in 2010, where he was able to re-connect with many friends in the South and make many new ones as well. Since then, SELF has become his main connection to Leather and kink. He began working in SELF's Vending department in 2013 and has volunteered with several other conventions as well, notably DragonCon and Hal-Con.  Contact Lazarus 

 SIR Rai Guerra: Men's Programming

SIR Rai Guerra is the Founder of the “Infamous Boys of Leather” club in New Jersey. He holds the titles of MS. Gay International 1999, American Leatherman 2018 and Mr. NJ Leather 2018. He is deeply committed to supporting his community and has seamlessly integrated his passion for fundraising into socially conscious brands. Notably, “Asbury Infamous Apparel” benefits and raises awareness for Project R.E.A.L, an LGBTQ youth drop-in center in Asbury Park, NJ. Sir Rai transitioned from a 30-year corporate cosmetics career to work as an HIV Prevention Specialist at The Prevention Resource Network within The Visiting Nurse Association in Asbury Park, NJ. His mission is to promote HIV prevention and other biomedical
interventions and help eradicate HIV. Sir Rai is proud Sir to boy Dave, American Leatherboy 2014, boy Eric, and boy Kona, Ms. PrEP Jersey Shore 2024, and boy Calum. SIR Rai is excited to wed his fiancé, Doug, in the summer of 2025.

 Meeka Amarillo-Roja: Volunteer Assistant

Meeka is a hetero-flexible, poly-amorous, Switch, Leatherwoman, sado-masochistic, little who enjoys the ability to Top when able. She enjoys sensual, sensory play, impact, humiliation and degradation and lots of other mischief! Meeka's journey includes volunteering or presenting at events like CTX Darkside, SELF, Women in Leather Atlanta, LSC Uprise!, BeThe DiFference Munch and the Service Oriented Conference. Meeka is a fervent advocate and educator for mental health, consent, and safe play practices, as well as promoting cultural diversity and supporting marginalized individuals, including those with hidden and visible disabilities. Meeka is a member of WiLA, Black FemDoms-Atlanta, and Woman of Drummer, she is committed to continued growth and service in the community.

Devaena: Volunteer Assistant

Devaena (she/her) is a queer, service-oriented, switch who has started her leather path and proudly serves her Ma’am, Cynthia. She has been enthusiastically exploring the lifestyle since 2016 and enjoys giving back to her community through education and volunteering. She previously served on the board of the Spartanburg Socials, and as the co-leader and facilitator for the Upstate SC Polyamory Discussion Group. Her love for BDSM comes as much from the kinky, spanky fun stuff and trying new experiences as it does from a deep love of self-improvement, connection, and the healing that can only be found through pain.

 Heather S.: Lead Staff Photographer
Heather is a 36-year-old versatile queer leathergirl.  She's been involved with various Leather communities for about 13 years, 10 1/2 of which have been spent in the Atlanta area.  Her pursuit of photography is more recent, but no less integral to how she interacts with the world. Her photographs are expressions of how she sees, and fetish photography is a favorite.  She prefers to photograph people in situations involving their own sexuality and fetishes, rather than setting up "hot scenes" for shots - she loves seeing the person inside the fetish, and the fetish inside the person.

Heather lives in the suburbs of Atlanta with her owner and their three cats, who also make the list of her favorite photography subjects.  She served on the Board of Directors of Whippersnappers, an Atlanta-based TNG group, until 2009. She has presented for Whippersnappers, Frolicon '08-'10, and SELF, and has exhibited her work at Spring in the South 2008, SELF '08-'10, and Frolicon 2010. Find her on FETLIFE!

 Mycalyne: Bootblack Co-Director & Bootblack Contest Coordinator

Mycalyne is a Leatherwoman from Birmingham, Alabama who has a passion for bootblacking. She actually credits bootblacking for helping pull her out of a deep depression 4 1/2 years ago. She has been a 24/7 slave to her owner, SirThomas205, for 17 years, but has only been out and about in the community for 11 years. While she will always and forever be owned by SirThomas205, she has recently found and embraced her switchy side. 

She has been a member of The Red Chair (2011) where she has been an Ambassador, was SIG Chair for the Submissive Roundtable for 4 years, and served on the TRC Board of Directors 2019-2022. She is the founder of NEWK (New Experiences With Kink), core and founding member of CABLE (Central Alabama Birmingham Leather Enthusiasts). Has served as CABLE’s treasurer 2018 to 2021, President 2021 to 2023, and is currently serving as Secretary. Mycalyne was honored to be Southeast Bootblack for 2019 - 2021!

She loves spending her free time serving her Master and creating things in her fully stocked craft room.

Ms. Tori: Weekend Bootblack Stand Manager

Ms Tori identifies as a sadist, top, bootblack and Leather Woman.  She walked into a dungeon for the first time in 2005 and her eyes opened to a new reality.  In 2008 Ms Tori attended educational presentations and became the student of Evil_Geoff and, later, his partner and spouse.

Ms Tori has attended educational seminars and presentation/demos by Lady Catherine Gross, Artemis Hunter, Kim Attica, Lady D Harrison, Lady Beth, Boomer, Wayne Brawner, Master Z of Texas, Glenda Rider, Jack Rinella and others.   She has attended conferences, runs and group events across the Southeast and as far away as Texas and Las Vegas.  She has been a Den Mama and Judge for several contests.  She has also presented and co-presented with Evil_Geoff on several topics across the Carolinas, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Texas, and Las Vegas. 

Ms Tori started bootblacking before 2000 but it was not until she found Leather that she also learned the term bootblack. She improved her skills from watching other bootblacks at the stands.  May 24, 2016, Ms Tori revealed the design for the Leather Woman’s pride flag.

Tidbit: Bootblack Co-Director

Tidbit is a boy and a bootblack who began exploring kink 25 years ago and quickly found his home in Leather. He has been a member of the Tarheel Leather Club for over a decade and currently serves as their President. Tidbit was honored to serve as NC Bootblack 2012 and SouthEast Bootblack 2018. While constantly on the prowl for more to learn, his passion is teaching others and seeing them grow into teachers themselves.

Chris: Website Team

Chris identifies as a Daddy and Rigger and is a general jack-of-all-trades within our lifestyle with experience in a wide variety of play. His journey began with learning from experienced partners and has grown through attendance at classes, online research and a few books. In his personal life, Chris is polyamourous with an amazing biological and chosen family. He and his wonderful wife of 20 years have recently become empty nesters and their two adult children are off in college making them proud. He also has an amazing partner who brings him great pride and joy as His babygirl. During the day, Chris works as an engineer writing software and has experience running a startup company doing web and app development. He is also involved as a leader in a LGBTQIA Employee Resource Group at his place of employment where he works to foster a more inclusive work environment and host social gatherings for members and allies. In his free time, Chris loves to tinker in his garage building furniture and toys and also likes to drive his Jeep anywhere, play video games and paint miniatures.

Archer: Fun Assistant

Archer belongs to Lady Victoria and is in a 24/7 M/s dynamic with her. He is a serial entrepreneur both in the vanilla and kink worlds. In the vanilla context, he has run multiple commercial ventures and formed and led numerous 501(3)C organizations benefitting at-risk teens. In the kink world, he has been voluntold as a Fun SELF volunteer for 5 years, was a founding member and the financial director for Dominae of the Carolinas for 5 years and co-organizer with Master Varii of Open Door, an inclusing gateway for those sekeing a female-led dynamic.

Archer is also a contributor and volunteer for CAPEX. He is an accomplished bowman, back country hiker, and deep water scuba diver in his vanilla pursuits. In his kin pursuits, he enjoys giving massages, cooking, braiding hair, shag dancing, and saying "Yes, Ma'am."

 Meg: Writing Lead, Social Presence Team

Meg (she/her) is a polyamorous, service-oriented, sadistic submissive and bondage enthusiast from the Carolinas. She started exploring the community in 2006 with T3WD, CAPEX, and SC-LOCK. She attended her first SELF in 2007 where she felt incredibly out of place but found her footing in volunteering, exploring classes, and venturing out of her introverted comfort zone to talk to a handful of people. Through the years, Meg has used volunteering at SELF as a platform to meet people in the wider community and gain lifelong friendships. 

Meg is the founder of the Columbia TNG group (currently in hiatus but looking for new leadership!) and is a past board member of T3WD. She has taught a handful of times but prefers to give her energy to volunteering and service to the community.

 slave sunflower - Volunteer Assistant

slave sunflower has been a part of the Leather community for 8 years now. Three in the shadows and five out in the public view. she is a slave, masochist, middle, babygirl, puppy, and demo bottom. One of her passions is community service work, whether in the Leather community or vanilla world. she has moderated and volunteered at several conferences. 

FLAME, Thrive, SELF, Beyond Leather, and Northeast Conference of Kink just to name a few. she has taught at N.E.C.K. and various munches both online and in person. she is a member of the Foundation class of LgOC(Leather girls Of Color), and the Director of Diversity for Beyond Leather Conference. With all of that, she is still evolving and growing. While she is small in stature and fairly quiet, the love she has inside for the Leather community, and community as a whole, and her passion for service are enormous and speak loudly! 

 
Master Miss Marie: Volunteer Assistant

Master Miss Marie: A Legacy of Leadership, Education, and Exploration in BDSM

Miss Marie's journey into BDSM began in the early 1980s, marking the start of a lifelong commitment to personal growth, community education, and authentic power exchange. With over two decades of experience as a public educator, she seamlessly blended her professional expertise with her passion for kink, becoming a respected voice in the BDSM community. She became a covered Master in May 2025.

Her dedication to safety, consent, and education is matched by her deep personal practice. Miss Marie lives in a 24/7 Master/slave dynamic with her slave wife, Melissa, whom she publicly collared in 2012. Together, they share a love for bondage in its many forms—leather, rope, chains, chastity, and beyond. Their play often explores edge practices such as breath control using inflatable hoods, gas masks, breathing tubes, and insertables connected to respiratory gear. Feeding tubes and other medical-style elements add a unique intensity to their scenes.

Corsetry also plays a central role in their dynamic, both as erotic fashion and as a tool for discipline and restraint. Miss Marie commissioned several custom discipline corsets from renowned designer Amy Crowder, tailored specifically for Melissa.

In 2024, Apatura Iris joined their chosen family, embracing a switch dynamic—submissive to Miss Marie and dominant to Melissa—further enriching the relational tapestry of their household.

Miss Marie's community involvement began in earnest in 2009, when she started attending munches and both public and private play parties. She went on to lead the Kinky Coffee Munch in Pennsylvania for 13 years and operated her own play space, HoNoR Dungeon, for seven years. Now based in South Carolina, she continues her work by hosting the KC2 monthly munch in Lexington and maintaining a private home dungeon where education and exploration thrive.

 Ceansa - Volunteer Assistant

Pansexual, kinky, polyamorous, trans nonbinary, and delightfully nerdy, Ceansa is loudly in the community since 2017, embracing growth as a service-oriented, bottom-heavy sadomasochistic switch. They especially enjoy heavy impact, primal wrestling, massage, breathplay, and anticipatory service.

Dedicated to consent, education, service, community, and the principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Ceansa has previously served on the board of the Greenville, SC TNG chapter for three years, taught classes, bottomed for demos and performances, established a food pantry, marched for women’s rights, volunteered for Pride events, and currently serves on the board of two LGBTQAI+ nonprofits in their locality. They are privileged to help SouthEast LeatherFest embody love, leather, and the lifestyles we celebrate for seven years and counting.

 boy dave - Men's Programming & Title Aide

dave is a 53-year-old, single, cisgendered, gay male from North Carolina. dave has been active in the leather/kink/bdsm community since the Fall of 2001. dave started his leather journey, like most gay men, by walking into a gay leather bar, the Charlotte Eagle. Ironically, his first leather mentors were one of the bar’s bartenders and a very short heterosexual slave, known as slavette. slavette and her Master, Master Scott, took boy dave under their wing and introduced him into the leather lifestyle/kink/bdsm world by having him join them at leather conferences and private leather/bdsm events across the country. dave’s first leather conference was SELF, 2003. dave’s first bdsm play experiences were in play spaces occupied by heterosexual men and women; here, he learned about play that was not attached to sexual pleasure…. that came later when he began to venture into the gay-male leather world. his leather journey has been vast and colorful to say the least.

dave’s focus is on service, but do not let that fool you as he is also a very piggy kinky leather man. dave’s interests include Boots, cigars, jock straps, impact play, mind fucks, biting, ass play, along with others…. he is VERY open minded. dave has served as presenter, judge, judges’ boy/slave/person, contestant coordinator/den daddy, contestant handler, and contestant coach for multiple conferences, contests, and contestants. dave is a Full Member of The Charlotte Tradesmen, Charlotte NC’s local leather/Levi club. He has served on the board for the Leather History Preservation Foundation, Together in Leather (early 2000s), The Leather History Conference, and Southeast Leatherfest.

As noted earlier, dave is well versed in the leather title circuit. he has competed on the local, state, regional, national and international leather contest stages. he has also coached or handled contestants at the regional, national, and international level. dave holds the leather titles of Southeast Leatherboy 2004, Southeast Bootblack 2011, and American Leatherboy 2014. 

Master-PG: Ops Team

Master-PG is a human with a plethora of interests and imperfections yet ever striving for more from those around her, life itself, but most importantly herself. She is blessed with a lofe of experiences to last a lifetime but more importantly to be surrounded by family and friends that share true and mutual love and appreciation with, for, and from her. Master-PG is a die-hard Carolina Panthers and reality show fanatic, critically acclaimed award-winning published poet, former membership director of the International Association of Administrative Professionals - Charlotte Chapter, and an appreciated administrative support associate at a local university. 

Blacksmith: SELF LIVE & Equipment Lead

Blacksmith has been in the BDSM community for 15 years. Originally from California, he obtained most of his education there. He has had the opportunity to learn from and build relationships with some of the luminaries within the community. He continues his education by attending classes, conferences, and events as often as possible. Blacksmith maintains affiliations with MAsT Central Atlanta, Knights of the Lair de Sade, L.A.K.E.S. Much, Black Atlanta Munch, Lair de Sade, and 1763.

slave randi: Sponsorship & Advertising Coordinator,  Website Team, Social Presence Personality

slave randi (he/him) has been with the SELF family since 2010 – 2 years as a weekend volunteer followed in 2012 by being asked to do Sponsorship work which he continues to do currently. He is proud to have joined both the Website and Social Presence Teams and thoroughly enjoys his time with SELF. He tends to spend most of SELF weekend at the registration table handing out swag (did you remember to order yours?) and loves when people come and say hi! In 2023, he was presented with the SouthEast LeatherFest Community Award and remains honored and humbled every time he sees the plaque hanging on his wall.

A native of New York City, randi has an immense love for musical theatre and can often be found listening to various soundtracks such as Annie Get Your Gun, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Prom, Legally Blonde, Hamilton, and oh so many more. He has made his home in North Carolina since 2005, and while he enjoys where he is, there are times the city still calls his name.

slave randi is an advocate for mental health, reaching out for help, and de-stigmatizing invisible illness. He can often be found on his Facebook page sharing his personal journey, along with memes that evoke laughter and/or deeper thought. He also likes the fun animal videos. randi is generally found at his computer, working on SELF, watching something streaming, and hanging out with his two cats, Zev and Zeeva. Ask me for pictures...

slave randi can be found on Facebook & on Fetlife. He loves making new friends (no permissions needed to send a request) and getting to know folx. Be sure to say hi when you see him and don't forget to register for SELF!! Contact slave randi

tracey: Accounting 

tracey has held several positions at SELF over the years. Previously she has appeared on Real Sex as a prized pony. tracey trained for several years and is also a small guard dog puppy.

tracey was last on the 2007 board as the Sponsorship Chair. She has been in the current SELF position in accounting and works with the titleholder travel funds since 2014.

She found this lifestyle in the early eighties but really didn't embrace it and live it until 1998. She was a board member of MAsT-LI and hosted MAsT-LI for three years (2009-2012). She serves Lady Catherine and believes she's found her owner for life. 

LadyRed: Social Presence Personality

LadyRed is a Hetero Switchy Switch, she enjoys the best of both worlds. She is owned by Sir Lo and enjoys being a part of the BDSM community. She is a member of Ta-Seti Nation and started her Leather journey in 2024. She lives in SC and has traveled the world. She is a Veteran, has strong values, and stands on business daily. She loves Flogging, candle wax, impact play, and giving erotic messages to others alongside her partner Sir Lo. She loves learning and teaching new things within the Kink Community. After attending her first SELF event, she knew it was Special and something she wanted to be a part of. She loves attending classes, conferences, events, and most of all Dungeons.

Happy Puppy: Harley's Crew

Back in the day, when HappyPuppy heard about SouthEast LeatherFest, curiosity got the better of him, so he attended and found his home. His involvement with SELF has ranged from party host, sound tech, and emcee torturer. Away from SELF, he co-hosts demos and play parties, helps lead a hugely successful munch, and continues to be engaged in service for the southeast region as is possible.

He primarily identifies as giving yet devious service top, a daring and inventive player, and an active and engaged promoter for his regional community. HappyPuppy is always looking for intriguing music, off-beat sound bites, audio equipment, and bold new ideas. He actively encourages all of the attendees to give their opinion, suggestions, and/ or advice for the show and the parties. He is always looking for ways to grow, and he cannot wait to provide the musical backdrop for his “family reunion” at the next, and every, SouthEast LeatherFest to come.

 Tori: Social Presence Team

Tori is a pansexual, polyamorous newbie to SELF and the kink community that identifies as
she/her. She is from New York and came to the Carolinas to forge an identity for herself.
She enjoys discovery and exploration of different kinks and has a love for primals.
She is currently in a relationship with and under the protection of Brandi and loves following around her gentle
giant. Usually carries lots of water and snacks for others and loves to give out hugs to those consenting.

Doug: Website Team

Doug (he/him) is a rather flexible poly switch. He’s been part of various Arizona kink communities since shortly after marriage 24 years ago and has never looked back. He thinks the best therapy is to grab life by the leash (or have someone else grab it) and cut loose at the dog park. Well, aside from actual therapy, which he also enjoys. But he really thinks you can’t beat the introspection you can get from letting go, embracing your inner hound, and finding a few good friends to sniff, hump, bite, or just curl up with in a nice furry pile.

In his vanilla life Doug is a jack of all trades, most recently taking time away from server administration and gardening to fire up a small smelting furnace and try his hand at sand casting.

Little Librarian: Social Presence Team - Graphics

Little_Librarian (she/her) is a polyamorous bisexual Little and sub from the Atlanta area. She has been an active member in the Atlanta kink scene for 5 years. As a Little who loves books and spreading library joy, she loves to share her enthusiasm with everyone and make friends everywhere.

She is focused on kink education/safety and volunteers with SELF, Rumors Dungeon, and PAMPER. Her favorite thing is to find a new kink class on a topic she knows nothing about to learn new nuggets of kinky knowledge!

In her vanilla life, Little_Librarian works in a library, spreading her passion for reading and education. She loves to knit, spend time with her cat, and be with her people.

Jess: Auction Coordinator

Jess(Teimosa) has been in the Atlanta community since 2013 and is early in her leather journey. As a service oriented person, they were eager to find a way to serve the community they love while continuing their personal growth. Due to her experience in her professional life, she is eager to put their skills to use to support their chosen family and community at large. Jess uses rope, cigar service, and leather care as means for connecting with others. They're a jack of all trades and may offer some surprises along the way.

Melissa Bound: Radio Bunny

A lifestyle BDSM practitioner, Melissa began her kink life as a fan of the Penthouse Variations magazine, John Willie and Bishop drawn artwork, and Centurians Publishing catalogs. It was in her teens that bondage and leather became a huge fetish and inspiration for sexual fulfillment. A lifetime of female domination stories, art, and adoration helped her craft a 44+ year relationship with the love of her life, life partner, best friend and Mistress Miss Marie. Seeking to be the bound woman so idolized in her early years, she began to modify her body and mind through Chastity, Corsetry and submission to her Dominant. Along the way, learning and developing a wide scope of skills in leather fashion, corsetry, Ballet boot training, oral servitude and general knowledge about all things kink and D/s relations. She is a Jill of all trades and master to none, but is devoted to pleasing her Mistress, her goddess and owner, and in service to her, shares her love of the community, and it's many facets through educational writings, workshops, lectures and demonstrations. She now enjoys being the Cuckquean to her Mistress and Cuckcake ChrysalisBound, as their triad thrives. Melissa is a licensed Amature Radio Operator, as are all the members of her bio family, and created the Radio Bunny position for SELF, working to ensure our volunteers have the radio tools and skills needed to do their job effectively.