Program
Polyamory Expo Program for July 12th 2025.
Newcomers Stage
The #Newcomers talks on the Newcomers Stage are accessible with any badge.
Tanya Brakeman, Relationship Mentor, Essential Relating, @TanyaBrakeman
So You Think You Might Be Poly?
#Newcomers #Relationships
Time: 1:00 - 1:50pm, Location: Newcomers Stage
Interest Mapping for Deeper Relationship Intimacy and Exploration - an active participation focused talk about how to identify your desires, ground those desires in personal principle, and communicate those desires from a deep sense of personal dignity while respecting others’ unreadiness to meet you where you are.
Rebecca Beltran, Flow State Coach, Radiant Rebecca, @PleasureCentralRadio
Jealousy, Joy & New Relationship Energy: How to Begin Polyamory Without Losing Yourself
#Newcomers #NewRelationshipEnergy
Time: 2:00 - 2:50pm, Location: Newcomers Stage
Starting polyamory can feel like learning to swim in an emotional ocean. This 50-minute immersive session is your beginner-friendly life raft.
We’ll break down the emotional undercurrents of consensual non-monogamy with warmth, clarity, and real tools you can use from day one. Whether you’re poly-curious, newly navigating open dynamics, or exploring with a partner for the first time, this session will help you understand your feelings—and your options.
We’ll cover:
What “NRE” (New Relationship Energy) really is, and how to ride its waves with grace
-The physiology of jealousy (and how to soothe it instead of shame it)
-What “compersion” is and how to gently cultivate it, even if it feels impossible
-Beginner mistakes to watch for (and loving ways to course-correct)
-Book recs, language tools, and a Q&A space to ask that question you’re afraid to ask
Expect a mix of storytelling, body awareness, and gentle humor. You don’t need a partner to attend—just curiosity, and maybe a notebook.
Tanya Jarvik, Relationship Consultant, Radically Rooted
Getting to Yes, Yes, Yes: How to Make (and Keep!) ENM Relationship Agreements
#Newcomers #Agreements
Time: 3:00 - 3:50pm, Location: Newcomers Stage
Are you new to Ethical Nonmonogamy? Have you and your partner(s) been making up the “rules” as you go along? Do you struggle with feeling controlled by your partner’s requests, or do you make requests that your partner feels are controlling? Are you hoping there’s a way to bring order to the chaos of open relating...without sacrificing anyone’s autonomy? In this presentation, you’ll learn how to decrease conflict and increase intimacy by making agreements that honor both personal autonomy and interpersonal connection. We will cover how to identify underlying needs, why agreements are more effective than rules, why including a "sunset clause" can reduce resentment, and what to do when an agreement is broken.
Storytelling Open Mic
#Newcomers #Storytelling
Time: 4:00 - 4:50pm, Location: Newcomers Stage
The Storytelling Open Mic is a warm, welcoming space where attendees are encouraged to grab the mic and share real, heartfelt moments from their lives in consensual non-monogamy. It’s part of the core programming included with the Expo Badge. Whether you're inspired to tell a story about love, growth, funny mishaps, or profound insight, this is a low-pressure platform designed to honor diverse voices and lived experiences .
The open mic offers attendees an opportunity not just to listen, but to actively contribute to the tapestry of Polyamory Expo—laughing, reflecting, and connecting in equal measure. Storytellers of all backgrounds are welcomed to step up, support one another, and deepen the collective experience of celebrating polyamorous life.
Identity Meetups
Open to all badges
1:00pm Outdoors (hiking, biking, climbing, boating)
1:30pm Parenting
2:00pm BIPOC
2:30pm Kink & BDSM
3:00pm Queer
3:30pm Tabletop Gaming
4:00pm Neurodivergent
4:30pm Solo Polyamory
Conference Sessions
Conference sessions require a Conference badge for entry.
Sar Surmick, LMFT Therapist, Significant Connections Counseling
Polyamory as an Identity
#Identity
Time: 1:00 - 1:50pm, Location: Bigfoot Conference Room
We often talk about doing or engaging in polyamory as a behavior. And for some people it is. And there is a deeper level where being polyamorous become part of who we are. Join to discuss what that means, it's implications, and how to talk about it.
Lona Garner, Neo Tantra Teacher, Lona Teaches Bliss, @LonaTeachesBliss
Polyamory Isn't Meant to Be Easy - It's Meant to Transform You!
#Somatic
Time: 1:00 - 1:50pm, Location: Orca Conference Room
Discover my tumultuous entry into poly life and how it pushed me to transformation, evolution, and epic relationships! Plus, a live experience of somatic work to help you transform, too! I'm Lona, a Neo Tantra Teacher and Sexual Bliss Coach who brings you whole-life liberation through your sexuality!
Tanya Jarvik, Relationship Consultant, Radically Rooted
Permaculture Meets Polyamory: Building Sustainable ENM Networks
#Network
Time: 1:00 - 1:50pm, Location: Salmon Conference Room
Relationship Permaculture is a systems approach to building strong, resilient, deeply connected relationships and communities that are founded on respect for individual autonomy and a commitment to co-creation of the collective. Relationship Permaculture provides a set of guiding principles that can enhance your well-being and bring you into better alignment with yourself, your partner(s), chosen family, friends and metamours. In this era of disconnection and discontent, knowing how to rely on yourself AND how to play well with others is what creates the magic of sustainable connection.
Mike Pumphrey, AFC®, Financial Coach, Empathic Finance
The "Many-Wallet" Problem: How to Share Finances When You’re Poly
#Finance
Time: 2:00 - 2:50pm, Location: Bigfoot Conference Room
Money is one of the hardest areas with which to relate, and money struggles are one of the biggest sources of relationship conflict. That’s challenging enough in monogamy, but what happens when you add in multiple relationships? In this talk, participants will learn the different ways that people in relationships can share finances, the differences between mono and poly financial arrangements, and how to build ethical, intentional arrangements that serve everyone involved.
Kristy Hoad, Attorney, The Law Offices of Jenny Ling PLLC
Estate Planning for Polyamory Families
#Legal
Time: 2:00 - 2:20pm, Location: Orca Conference Room
Whether you realize it or not, you have an estate. Everyone does. Your estate encompasses all your possessions, regardless of their size or value, and no matter your age or family status, you need a plan to manage it effectively. During our talk we will discuss:
The State’s plan for you and why you might want to opt your family out of it
Why simple form documents do not work and what you want instead
Additional considerations for queer and poly families
What your next steps are if you want to be sure you and your family would be well-taken care of, if anything happens to you.
Mazmodae Banburski-Fahey, Artist, @_studio_maz_
Polyamory Artist Panel
#Art
Time: 2:00 - 2:20pm, Location: Salmon Conference Room
Join us for the Polyamory Artist Panel, where featured Seattle Erotic Arts Festival artists explore the intersection of creativity and polyamorous living. Through candid discussions, they’ll share how their experiences in polyamory shape their artistic expression and vice versa. This engaging talk promises to offer fresh perspectives on love, connection, and the transformative power of art. Perfect for anyone curious about the interplay between personal identity and creative work.
Trish Simone Wild, Intuitive Coach & Educator , Sassy Bones Creative Coaching, @TrishSWild
Polyamory and My Shadow
#Anxiety
Time: 2:30 - 2:50pm, Location: Orca Conference Room
Join Trish Simone Wild for an intimate exploration of how polyamory became her unexpected teacher in confronting lifelong patterns of anxiety, conflict avoidance, and people pleasing. Drawing from her journey spanning two decades—from her tumultuous early experiences in her 20s without the language or tools to navigate multiple loving relationships, to her current thriving polyamorous arrangement in her 40s—Trish shares how the unique challenges of loving multiple partners forced her to face her shadows and develop authentic communication skills. This candid session weaves personal stories of heartbreak and growth with practical insights on embracing uncomfortable emotions, setting boundaries, and cultivating relationships based on radical honesty rather than fear. Whether you're polyamorous, poly-curious, or simply interested in personal growth, you'll leave with valuable tools for sitting with discomfort and transforming relationship patterns.
Dr Jeni Wahlig, Cofounder & CEO, PowerfuLove, @PowerfuLoveLgbt
Taking the Lead in Love: Why It Only Takes One Person to Change Everything
#Relationships
Time: 3:00 - 3:50pm, Location: Bigfoot Conference Room
Most of us have been taught that it takes two people to change a relationship—but this belief keeps too many people stuck, disempowered, and waiting for someone else to change. In this presentation, I’ll share why the real key to transforming your relationship is you. Whether you're in a complex polyamorous dynamic, navigating recurring conflict with a partner, or craving more connection, I’ll show you how to shift your relational dynamic —without needing anyone else to change first. This isn’t about control, or doing it all alone. It’s about embodying your power, leading from love, and watching everything change because of it.
Heidi Savell, LCSW Therapist and Coach, Steady Polyamory, @SteadyPolyamory
Boundaries That Work: How to Set Limits That Support Love, Communication, and Growth
#Boundaries
Time: 3:00 - 3:50pm, Location: Orca Conference Room
Join me as we take a deep dive into what boundaries are and how they can be a powerful tool in strengthening your relationships and your polyamory practice.
We'll unpack some of the myths and misconceptions about boundaries, discuss the different kinds of boundaries and when to use them, and walk through the four crucial steps of setting an effective boundary.
You'll come away with a step-by-step guide for setting (and maintaining!) healthy and sustainable boundaries that you can apply to all of your relationships.
Max Cameron, Coach and Educator, Explore Your Kink, @ExploreYourKink
Defense Against the Dark Arts - Noticing and Resisting Unwanted Influence in Intimate Relationships
#Kink
Time: 3:00 - 3:50pm, Location: Salmon Conference Room
We are awash in a sea of ad hoc hypnotic suggestion. Much of this is benign ("Let's eat at the Met - it was mouthwateringly delicious last time"). Some is malevolent and malicious. And most of it is just thoughtless. Learn how to notice hypnotic suggestion in ordinary conversation so you can be at choice with your responses.
Rebecca Beltran, Flow State Coach, Radiant Rebecca, @PleasureCentralRadio
Calendaring for Joy
#Calendars
Time: 4:00 - 4:50pm, Location: Bigfoot Conference Room
Calendaring isn’t just about managing time—it’s about prioritizing joy, deepening connections, and aligning your schedule with what truly matters.
For 20 years, I have lived a rich, full life balancing multiple partners, deep friendships, a thriving business, and community leadership—all while staying fully present and deeply fulfilled. I’ve experimented with strictly structured scheduling, hiring an assistant for all admin, and flowing intuitively based on my natural rhythms.
In this interactive talk, you’ll learn:
How to identify your ‘big rocks’—the non-negotiables that anchor your calendar.
How to align your schedule with your values so you’re fully present where it matters most.
Strategies from polyamory, entrepreneurship, and flow science to maximize joy and fulfillment in your time management.
Hands-on exercises: You’ll jot down your own priorities, discuss with a partner, and leave with a personalized framework for scheduling what truly matters.
Whether you’re balancing multiple relationships, a career, a community role, or all of the above, this talk will help you reclaim your time and design a life you love.
Amy McKenna, Managing Broker, Amy McKenna Homes, @AmyMcKennaHomes
Co-owning Property
#Housing
Time: 4:00 - 4:50pm, Location: Orca Conference Room
A talk about some options for and the basic logistics of co-owning property in and around Seattle. Will touch on co-ownership agreements, how to hold title, & new Seattle zoning. Questions encouraged!
Carissa Reams, Nurse Manager, Petite Switch PDX
Sex-Positive Healthcare: Navigating the Healthcare System While Polyamorous
#SexualHealth
Time: 4:00 - 4:20pm, Location: Salmon Conference Room
As a nurse manager in a major Portland hospital system and a proud member of the polyamorous and queer community, I’ve spent years bridging the gap between affirming personal identities and navigating a healthcare system that often fails to meet people where they are. I’d love the opportunity to share practical, sex-positive healthcare insights tailored specifically to polyamorous individuals, from the front lines of the medical world.
What I’ll Cover:
How to advocate for yourself and your partners in medical settings
Language that helps (or hurts) when discussing non-monogamous dynamics with providers
STI testing: what’s recommended, what’s actually accessible, and how to reduce shame
Understanding implicit bias and heteronormative assumptions in healthcare
How to build a relationship with providers who respect your identity and choices
A Q&A session to share resources and troubleshoot real-world healthcare scenarios
Exhibitor Hall
Meet and consult with therapists, coaches, attorneys, medical providers, and financial professionals—each with experience supporting polyamorous and non-traditional relationships. Accessible with any badge.
#Relationships
Steady Polyamory is here to help ease you into your polyamory journey and support you through any "wobbles" you have along the way. Stop by our table to say hello, learn more about our offerings, and snag your free copy of the 10-Step Guide to Making Polyamory Work!
#Events
Seattle Socials is on a mission to melt the “Seattle Freeze” and make it easier for adults to connect in person. We create stylish, high-energy events where strangers become friends—whether you're hitting the dance floor at one of our black-tie parties or swapping stories at a speed-friending mixer. Every event is designed to spark genuine connection in a fun, inclusive setting.
We believe social connection should be accessible, so we keep ticket prices affordable without compromising on atmosphere or experience. Our signature events—like 80s Prom: A Black-Tie Dance Party on August 23—feature live DJs, glamorous venues, and great vibes at a price most people can say yes to.
We also believe in giving back. A portion of each event’s proceeds goes toward supporting local nonprofits, helping to amplify organizations doing good work in our community.
Whether you're new in town or a local looking to expand your circle, come see what it feels like when Seattle warms up.
#Housing
Seattle Real Estate Broker, Proudly Serving the Poly and otherwise Non-Traditional Households, with a special affinity for newcomers to Seattle
#Finance
Have a burning money question? Have a disagreement between you and your partners about how money should be handled? Come to the Empathic Finance table, where money talk is safe and judgment-free, and no question is taboo. Learn how financial coaching can improve not only your finances, but also deepen your relationships.
#Kink
Come meet Max and pick his brain about relationships, erotic hypnosis, power, and kink.
#Somatic
Step out of your head and into the luscious aliveness of your body. This immersive 5-senses activation is designed to ground you in the present moment and awaken your capacity for sensuality!
You'll be gently guided into embodied presence, where connection, sensuality, and bliss naturally arise. Plus, there will be prizes all day, and you can learn about Lona's offerings in 1-1 Sexual Liberation Coaching, Public Workshops in Seattle and Bremerton, and her monthly membership Temple of Bliss!
#Yoga
Naked in Motion provides Naked! Yoga & Pilates classes online and in Seattle, Portland, New York, and Boston to offer participants a unique experience of freedom.
We aim to hold safer spaces where people can take a collective journey through fear towards self-discovery, compassion, and empowerment.
#Legal
Our focus is on making sure your business and your family are taken care of, whether it be estate planning, small business advising, child protection planning, managing and litigating through the regulatory environment, real property investing or advising in times of financial distress. We call it planning for your legal life.
#SexualHealth
Planned Parenthood (501(c)3 org) health centers, serving Alaska, Hawaiʻi, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, and western Washington.
#Relationships
Come discover what’s truly possible in love. At PowerfuLove, we help visionary individuals and couples transform their relationships into their greatest source of support and fulfillment—even if you're the only one(s) doing the work (for now!). Our proven PowerfuLove method empowers polyamorous leaders to create the kind of connection, depth, and ease that most people only dream of. Stop by to explore how to lead in love with clarity, courage, and radical possibility. Free tools, juicy prompts, and powerful conversations await!
#Relationships
Tanya brings Essential Relating into the polyamory space by offering accessible, experiential workshops—both one-on-one and in public forums—focused on topics like harnessing erotic desire, managing boundaries, and honoring personal dignity within consensually non-monogamous relationships. Attendees can expect to learn how to author their own relational dances—building stability, resilience, and evolving intimacy through both structured exercises and reflective dialogue.
#Healing
Sassy Bones Intuitive Coaching & Emporium: I will provide resources for Polyamorous, queer, and non-traditional relationships, showcasing my coaching business information and services, and offering intuitive oracle readings from a polyamorous, empathic, queer perspective.
The Condom Fairy
#SexualHealth
Nurse-led mutual aid initiative based in Seattle. Clap if you believe in Reproductive Justice & contact if you need free Plan B!
#Dyke
Official organizers of the Seattle Dyke March.
We are a volunteer-run organization that works to create links between queers & dykes alike.
#Housing
Want to own property with your community? We make it simple. reSpace® helps groups co-own a home together—without huge down payments, endless red tape, or one-size-fits-all rules. You get private suites, shared space, and a flexible legal structure built for real-world living: chosen family, multi-partner households, friends teaming up, or any version of “us” you’re building. Entry cost? About what you’d put down for first, last, and deposit on a rental. More Options. More Value. More You.