Welcome

So many of us have spent so much of our lives feeling like we couldn’t behave, speak, dress or even think a certain way. We were so busy trying to be “the good girl,” or follow “the rules,” so we wouldn’t face shame, stigma or be put back in line. But that all changes right now! As soon as you enter our workshop, you’re walking into a dimension in which you have total PERMISSION to explore all facets: needs, desires, relationships, notions about midlife, sex while aging, gender roles and norms, secret fantasies - all of it and more! No matter what aspects of midlife, sex, relationships, communication, dating, monogamy, alternative lifestyles, etc., interest you most, you’ll have a safe space, supportive girl gang, in-depth guidebooks created specifically for this workshop, uniquely-effective activities, more knowledge, and tons of chances to share, learn, and grow. Walk away from the workshop feeling confident and ready to make changes - whether it’s having hard conversations, asking for what you want, experimenting with something new, or just feeling more in love with and in touch with your sensual and sexual self.

We've created this workshop for the woman who has experienced life and wants to make new choices going forward. There's no age limit on that!

This is a space to explore female sexuality. We welcome people across the gender spectrum who have a lived experience of female sexuality - cisgender women, gender queer people who were AFAB, and transgender women. Danielle’s husband will be at one a la carte (ask a couple), but otherwise, this is a weekend centered around the feminine experience, sisterhood, and embracing womanhood.

Nope! We have one a la carte session specifically for moms, and the topic will most certainly come up at times throughout the weekend, but for the most part, all sessions, guidebooks, and activities are intended for absolutely everyone.

Absolutely! Every relationship status is welcomed, embraced, and will be covered in some capacity, and in different scenarios. It will be a very well-rounded, informative experience with a lot of applicable tips, strategies, and resources, no matter the attendee’s current situation. Even if the current status is, “it’s complicated,” you belong here!

No problem! Every session will be recorded and you'll have access to the replays for seven days so you can watch at your leisure. Only registered attendees will have access to the recordings.

We understand privacy is key, so everything will be discreet. This is a weekend for solidarity and bonding where we want you to feel completely safe. What happens here stays here! The charge on your credit card will be from Beyond Permission VIP boxes, merch purchases, and free giveaways will be shipped in unmarked packaging In our video conferencing software, you are able to choose any screen name, so you can be as anonymous as you’d like. To promote connections within the community, we encourage you to maintain the same name throughout the weekend. Video replays will ONLY be available to registered participants. Video replays will only feature Leah, Danielle, and anyone who might volunteer for some on-the-spot coaching. Participate in whatever capacity you feel comfortable! We will never “call on someone” at random or force anyone to take part in any activity or conversation that feels out of their zone of comfort. This workshop is all about YOU and your needs.

Keep your camera on the whole time, off the whole time, or some combination of both. Make the experience what works best for you! We are committed to creating a space that nurtures feeling safe, supported, and secure just for being exactly who you are. So, our hope is that each person will feel compelled and comfortable enough to turn on their camera at least some of the time, but it is not required. We only ask that each person come with an open mind and go with the natural flow of the weekend, making choices about participation and sharing along the way.

The sessions included for regular registrants (Goddesses of Permission), will be a blend of all different styles, but they absolutely will not feel like lectures! There will be: an element of fun, provocativeness, and personal storytelling, educational talks to gain knowledge and background informative discussions to share and reflect upon different ideas, Q&A sessions with Leah and Danielle, and interactive activities to help apply new concepts, strategies, and implementation tools. There will also be short breaks, bonding opportunities, time for giveaways and other surprises. VIP sessions (Girl Talk After Dark) are structured differently. These will be more informal, conversational style “parties,” to be used as a time to touch more deeply on the day’s sessions, and chat about whatever is on everyone’s minds after a day of growth and exploration. We have greatly limited the amount of VIP tickets available, as a means to ensure that everyone will get plenty of time to share, contribute, ask questions, or answer other people’s questions. Just as in the regular workshop, no one will be required to share, but we do hope each person will keep an open mind and not decide until the opportunity presents!

This entire workshop revolves around meeting each person where they are currently at! There will be opportunities to share and take part in activities to whatever capacity works for each attendee. Of course, we’re interested in hearing from everyone, but it is absolutely not required.

Absolutely! Leah is part of the queer and ENM community and Danielle is a fierce ally and proud mom whose daughter is part of the LGBTQ community!. Regardless of your orientation, relationship structure, etc., you are welcome here!

No. Leah is a coach (not a therapist) and she is trauma informed, but she is not a trauma specialist. Our focus throughout the weekend will be how you experience your sexual self today, and how you would like to experience it in the future. This will involve delving into the messages you heard in the past, but we won’t be going deep into anyone’s trauma history.

First, we’re so sorry that you’ve been hurt. You didn’t deserve that and nobody should have to go through it. With that said, there is a growing body of evidence that suggests trigger warnings may actually degrade your ability to deal with difficult things. As a coach who prioritizes evidence-based mental health practices, rather than following popular trends, Leah has chosen to not use trigger warnings in her podcast, coaching, and teaching.