Schedule:

7:00 a.m.
Registration Opens.
Be sure to stop by our Registration and Info Booth to check in, register, and grab your event materials. This is also your go-to spot for merch, event details, and any questions you have about SWLF Phoenix 2025. Whether you‘re picking up your badge, looking for session info, or snagging some exclusive SWLF merch, we‘ve got you covered.

8:00–9:30 a.m.
Opening Ceremony
Kick off the conference with an inspiring opening ceremony featuring a keynote speaker and a warm welcome to all attendees. Lee Yaiva is a proud Hopi from the Village of Soongopavi in Northeastern Arizona and a member of the Water Clan (Patkiwungwa). The founder of Reztoration Health and Healing 501(c)(3), and serves on local and national boards that ensure equitable access to high quality care. Named one of Arizona’s Most Influential Minority Business Leaders by AZ Big Media and featured in Az Business Leaders Magazine, Yaiva is a sought-after national speaker who focuses on empowering minority and underserved communities.

Opening Ceremony
Lee Yaiva
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Friday Workshops Block One
Explore the intersection of ADHD and non-monogamy with expert psychologists, navigate the complexities of managing finances in polyamorous relationships, and dive into a dynamic discussion on consent with an interactive showdown.

Poly Psychologists Talk ADHD and Non-Monogamy
Dr. Han Ren and Dr. Manijeh Badiee
Self Track
Ceu Eligible
Room: Canyon
Time: 10:00A–11:30A

The many-wallet problem: How to manage finances when you're poly
Mike Pumphrey
Inner Circle Track
Room: Cactus
Time: 10:00A-11:30A

Royal Rumble: The Consent Showdown
Mrs. Dee Supreme
Community Track
Room: Sunset
Time: 10:00A-11:30A

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Friday Lunch Activities: Engage, Learn, and Create.
Join one of two engaging sessions during lunch. Andre Shakti will lead Non-Monogamy and Socio-Economic Class: Sustain Healthy Relationships within a Social Justice Framework in Cactus, exploring how wealth impacts non-monogamy, the role of capitalism in relationships, and accessible dating strategies. Nova Abbott will guide Zentangle – Intention Setting and Doodling in Sunset, a creative, meditative session using simple doodling techniques to foster mindfulness and reflection. Choose the session that resonates with you and take time to connect, learn, or create.

1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Friday Workshops Block Two
Learn to move beyond jealousy and cultivate deeper connections, explore a cutting-edge consent framework centered on power and embodiment, and discover ways to build strong, resilient communities in challenging times.

Beyond Jealousy: Fostering Growth and Connection
Lindsay Hayes
Self Track
Ceu Eligible
Room: Canyon
Time: 1:30P-3:00P

Liberatory Consent: The Next Generation Consent Framework of Embodied Boundaries, Power Awareness, and Co-created Decisions
Sam Duong Woloszynski
Inner Circle Track
Room: Sunset
Time: 1:30P-3:00P

Love in the Time of Fascism: Building Resilient Communities
Mike Donovan and Erin Hansborough
Community Track
Room: Cactus
Time: 1:30P-3:00P

3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday Workshops Block Three
Uncover the therapeutic power of fanfiction, explore accountability as a path to healing in polyamory, and discuss strategies for normalizing non-monogamy in everyday life.

We Can Fics That: The Surprising Therapeutic Value of Fanfiction
Emily Viola, LCSW
Self Track
Ceu Eligible
Room: Cactus
Time: 3:30P-5:00P

Practicing Accountability in Polyamory: Moving Beyond Conflict to Collective Healing
Christa Lei
Inner Circle Track
Room: Canyon
Time: 3:30P-5:00P

Normalizing Non-Monogamy: What We Can Do
Natalie Davis
Community Track
Room: Sunset
Time: 3:30P-5:00P

5:30–7:00 p.m.
Friday VIP Mixer
Join us for a VIP mixer, the perfect opportunity to unwind and connect after a busy day at the conference. Enjoy a spread of charcuterie snacks, two complimentary drinks, and mingle with fellow attendees in a welcoming and casual setting. It’s the ideal chance to socialize, relax, and enjoy great company. For VIP ticket holders only.

7:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Friday Attendee Social and Late-Night Gathering(s)
Join us for a night of dancing, music, and karaoke in the Sunset BallRoom—right next to the pool (swimming optional). Or, if you prefer a more relaxed vibe, unwind in our Board Game Lounge, located in the Cactus BallRoom.