Natalia and Maddie, the duo behind Climax Conference and House of Kink, join us for our very first foursome in the bondage bed. They take us behind the scenes of building a conference, sharing how a constant stream of voice notes, gut instinct and deep trust keep it all running. We get into how the Climax program is co-created with speakers, what makes it different from other sex conferences, including the oysters, custom totes and dedicated podcasting space. They also preview Dark Desires, House of Kink’s upcoming party in a decommissioned church. This four-way conversation is a reminder that you never stop learning about sex, and that the best things get built with people you trust. Key topics Building a conference from idea to year twoBusiness partnerships as intimate friendshipsFilling the gap between entertainment and academic sex conferencesBody confidence and authentic expression on the dance floorIntroductory kink and why you never stop learning Get your tickets for CLIMAX Conference 15% Off With Code: SPEAKERSPECIAL *Episode produced by Nico Hurtubise About Maddie Madelaine Dorion (she/her) is a sex educator and entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in the intimate wellness industry. Her work spans retail, product development, manufacturing, wholesale, education, and event creation. Through this work, she’s had the opportunity to learn from thousands of people and gain a real-world understanding of how individuals connect with sex, pleasure, and the tools that support them. With academic roots in Sexuality Studies at Concordia University and hands-on training from leading brands, Madelaine has consulted with everyone from curious individuals to healthcare professionals looking to better support their clients. Her approach is practical, inclusive, and anti-shame. Currently, she co-runs a community-focused pleasure shop with her mom that doubles as an educational space and platform for connection. Her mission is to normalize real conversations about sex, make high-quality products more accessible, and center pleasure as a core part of wellness. Website: wickedwandas.ca Instagram: @madlenhuxley About Natalia Natalia Jaczkowski (she/her) is a sex educator, event producer, and founder of Kinks & Coffee, a sexual wellness brand dedicated to making conversations around intimacy, desire, and pleasure more approachable, inclusive, and stigma-free. Through immersive educational programming and community-centered events, Natalia creates spaces where people can explore sexuality with curiosity and confidence. Since founding Kinks & Coffee in 2020, Natalia has produced a wide range of sex-positive workshops, discussion panels, social experiences, and educational events that blend sexuality education with arts, culture, nightlife, and wellness. Her work has brought together hundreds of participants across intimate gatherings, large-scale community events, and collaborative experiences with local businesses and practitioners. Natalia’s work is informed by both lived experience and ongoing professional development in the field of human sexuality. In 2024, she studied under Dr. Justin Lehmiller through the Sexual Health Alliance Berlin Bound program, expanding her knowledge of evidence-based sexual science and contemporary research on relationships and desire. In 2025, she completed both the Mistress Class mentorship program and the advanced Shadow Series mentorship program led by Dr. Colette Pervette (PhD), refining her expertise in dominance, power exchange, and the transformative and therapeutic dimensions of kink. Natalia is also a 2026 participant in the Human Sexuality Intensive professional certificate program grounded in interdisciplinary research from the Kinsey Institute. Instagram: @kinksandcoffee LinkedIn: Natalia Jaczkowski (Sex Educator & Event Producer) Work with Jamie Connect on IG @walkerxox Work with Miel Connect on IG @daddy.miel Visit Probe Ottawa IG @probeottawa