Susan Bremer is an inspiration and role model for thousands of women wanting to explore their inner Bond grrl. After 12 years as a qualified laser technician at Lawrence Livermore Labs and private industry (where her business attire included a mandatory hard hat), Susan longed to regain touch with her sensual side. She became a professional exotic dancer in San Francisco's premier gentlemen's clubs for 10 years, which became the basis for her sensual dance classes. Susan leads seminars, and one- and multi-day workshops on self-esteem, movement and body image, sharing strategies and techniques for increasing a woman's self appeal through positive imprinting, meditation and sensual dance. Susan has lectured at San Francisco State University and the University of California Berkeley in the fields of human sexuality, gender and women's studies. She still dances in Las Vegas, and her acclaimed DVD, "The Art of Sensual Dance® for Every Body," is available here

Susan Bird believes in the unlimited potential of the human mind. Susan's passion is in helping women achieve their potential, through guiding and teaching them to harness that power. Susan's clients have redefined their self images, broken through personal barriers and fears, accelerated healing, and realized their most heartfelt goals. Her workshops draw participants from all over the Bay Area, and she maintains a thriving hypnotherapy and energy-balancing practice, where she leads in-person, telephone, and personalized tape/CD inductions to accommodate all womens' schedules. Susan harnessed the power of her mind early; she combined the discipline, determination and positive thinking she instills in her clients to become a multiple national swimming recordholder and Stanford University graduate. While at Stanford, Susan became intrigued with hypnotherapy as a healing and empowering modality, but the magnetic pull of Silicon Valley drew her into a decade long career in sales and marketing before relinquishing her back to her true calling. She pursued her masters degree at the California Institute of Integral Studies, and has practiced for over 15 years as a certified clinical hypnotherapist. Susan holds a 2nd degree black belt in Shorin-ryu karate, a brown belt in judo, and maintains her deep, intuitive connection to the ocean and with wild cetaceans by teaching scuba diving and leading diving and dolphin trips worldwide.

Allison Fortini comes naturally by her expertise in Simple Sophisticated Protocol, Skilled Social Interaction, and Image. The daughter of an acclaimed etiquette instructor and a high-ranking Army officer, Allison was raised in a household in which such skills were seamlessly woven into daily life. She brings this sense of fun and ease to her classes. With over a decade of experience in the Sales field, Allison feels that the root of all successful, graceful social interaction is understanding the give and take of understated promotion. A degree in Marketing and Applied Behavioral Sciences, coupled with work overseas as a Fashion Model, also highlighted for Allison the importance of good manners as a Universal Export that can transcend international differences. As a certified massage therapist, her understanding of human anatomy and body mechanics brings a new twist to the subject of posture and even body language. She is currently exploring her adventurous side by obtaining her private pilot license. Allison is one of the two founders of Double Oh! Productions, the sponsor of fEFSTA, and is spearheading an effort to expand the curriculum to take advantage of her mastery of power shopping.

Sandy Shepard is the drive behind Double Oh! Productions. She is passionate about helping women weave sensual femininity into their daily lives. A successful businesswoman and lawyer, she has first-hand experience with the personal/professional balancing act required of every woman, every day. Sandy believes that women can be confident, empowered guides by developing their authentic selves, mastering internal and external congruence, and taking charge of their own sensuality. As a therapeutic bodyworker and feng shui practitioner, ballroom dancer, RomantaTherapist, and triathlete trainer, Sandy is the “go to grrlfriend” every woman should have in her grrls-only Little Black Book. When not running Double Oh! Productions, Sandy teaches Double Oh! classes, blending a deep understanding of human sexuality, psychology, bio-response, and chemistry with personal anecdotes. Her students rave that learning from Sandy is ‘like having a knowledgeable, fun big sister’ with answers to all the questions they have been dying to ask! Sandy is a principal and founder of Double Oh! Productions, the sponsor of fEFSTA, and her life experiences run from Marine Corps boot camp and flying biplanes to driving cattle through Australia’s Snowy Mountains and hiking the length of the French Alps with her “James.” She has a personal passionate interest in mixology, sex, and what it takes to be a “best supporting actress.”

Madeline Wade’s passion is guiding women to reach their full potential and live lives with joy, by facilitating self-evolution through somatics (brain/body/spirit retraining & integration), art, theatre and ritual. In her workshops and one-on-one consulting, Madeline helps women identify their core natural strengths and transform self-limiting beliefs and habits. She helps women become effective and loving self-observers. In her practice, she draws from her personal journey, which includes becoming Virginia’s first female journeyman cabinetmaker, four years in the U.S. Air Force, 20-plus years as a corporate leader, and making over 150 jumps out of a perfectly good airplane. She is certified by the Strozzi Institute as a Master Somatic Coach, and has been practicing somatics for over 8 years. Her clients state that Madeline has taught them how to “harness their power” through self-awareness and practical techniques. Through Madeline’s experience and passion, women are guided into becoming the powerful, authentic awesome goddesses they were meant to be!