Announcing Our ConnectED Presenter: Tanya Brakeman

We’re thrilled to announce that Tanya Brakeman, Relationship Communication Educator and founder of Essential Relating, will be our featured presenter at the upcoming ConnectED event on Sunday, October 19th!

About the Event

ConnectED is Evergreen Hearts Foundation’s newest program — an afternoon designed for connection, growth, and learning. The first half of the event brings people together for polyamory-friendly mini-meetups where attendees can make new friends, explore romantic sparks, or network with like-minded professionals. The second half features a spotlight presentation from an expert educator, offering insight and tools for navigating relationships and communication.

About the Talk: Your Intimacy Code — From Reacting to Relating

In this engaging and heartfelt session, Tanya Brakeman will help you uncover what truly lies at the core of your unwanted reactions — especially in conversations about sex, love, intimacy, and power.

We all bring expectations into our most nurturing relationships, sometimes without clearly communicating what we need or why. When those unspoken expectations go unmet, trust can erode and reactivity can take over. Tanya’s talk will help you recognize these patterns, reclaim the love at the heart of reactivity, and transform conflict into opportunities for deeper connection.

“My aim is to help you have difficult conversations about sex, love, intimacy, and power in your relationships in a way that creates more intimacy — not less.”
— Tanya Brakeman

🎟️ Advance Saver Tickets are just $20 (limited time only!)
📍 DoubleTree Suites by Hilton – Southcenter
🗓️ Sunday, October 19th, 2:00–4:30 PM

Join us for an afternoon of meaningful conversation, new connections, and transformative insight.