Entertainment
Northwest’s Got Talent
We know the community can light up the Dungeon…but they also have secret talents!
Move over Simon Cowell because Northwest Leather Celebration is showcasing what awesome talents our community has.
Prepare to be dazzled during the contest nights!
Keynote Speaker: The Goddess
The Goddess began her journey into WIITWD in the mid 80’s when she trained her first slave. Four decades later, she is an author, international educator, and covered Master with a quirky and wicked sense of humor. As International Ms. Leather 2024, the first BIPOC Ms. Texas Leather in 2023, and second IMsL of Asian descent, she champions inclusion and activism. She is Directrix of MAsT Austin, a founding board member of Onyx Pearls Lustre Southwest. A proud member of the oldest BIPOC Matriarchal Leather family, she inspires through teachings on sustainable authority-imbalanced dynamics and navigating female-led relationships with her rocket fuel, her three exceptional and devoted slaves. The Goddess calls for unity, active voting, and collective action to protect and advance the rights of marginalized communities worldwide.
Emcee, Friday & Saturday evenings: Buck
Your Friendly Neighbourhood Bootblack and Mr. Palm Springs Leather 2025! Buck is an accomplished bootblack and kink educator, with over 15 years of experience in the scene, and 14 years as a bootblack. He has been teaching bootblacking and leather care on TikTok since April 2022, and has taught kink and play classes for events and clubs such as Wicked in the West, Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert, and GearUp Weekend. A versatile switch, Buck finds enjoyment in prioritizing connected experiences when engaging in play regardless of the position and role he finds himself in.
When not bootblacking, he can be found nerding out with friends over card and video games, telling bad jokes that he knows will get him in trouble with his Daddy, singing along with showtunes in his car, and posting shameless thirst-trap selfies from the gym locker room.
Emcee, Saturday afternoon: Moxie Minion
Moxie Minion, Northwest Bootblack 2018, is a passionate advocate and educator in the art of bootblacking. As a service person, in the leather community, Moxie serves as the Contest Director for the Northwest Bootblack competition and Bootblack coordinator at SPLF, dedicating time and energy to fostering talent within the niche. Beyond regional borders, Moxie enjoys educating both in person, and online.
Moxie's love for bootblacking is evident in every meticulous stroke and shine, reflecting not only a skillful craft but also a deep connection to the leather lifestyle. With a commitment to education, competition, and organization, Moxie Minion continues to leave an indelible mark on the leather community. Beyond the leather, Moxie likes to surround herself with her chosen family, creating a supportive and inclusive community for all who share her passion.
Emcee, Thursday evening & Sunday brunch: Pixie
Pixie (they/them) is the Associate Producer and Contest Director for Northwest Leather Celebration. Since 2008, Pixie has been tending to the Leather Community behind-the-scenes for a multitude of opportunities from Texas to California including Bound by Desire, The WhatKnot, OctRoperfest, Mr SF Leather, Ms SF Leather, Ms Sacramento Leather, MAsT Sacramento, and Queer Leather Association Sacramento. Whether serving through their magic service bag, presenting, supporting education, wrangling contests, or supporting event logistics, Pixie strives to engage with intentionality, mindfulness, and authenticity.
