November 2011

Written by on November 23, 2011 · 73 Comments

I’ll Give You Mine, If You Give Me Yours

Darlings,

It’s Thanksgiving.
I will show you mine, if you show me yours.
I will give you my top gratitudes, but you gotta give it right back to me–and reply to this blog.
We got a deal?
Good.

This is what I am grateful for:

1. My kid. My mom. And my crazy-amazing team at the Pleasure Palace.

2. Having just come back from the best Miami Worldwide Sister Goddess Reunion of my life, where I got to read brags like this:

 

Gratitude Designs by Tara Dixon

I brag that I came to Miami only knowing one SG there (and SG Storm Lauren via phone/email) and left being introduced to more SGs than I have fingers and toes to count!! I wish I could remember everyone’s name, because I would give you ALL a “shout out” here for making this virgin feel welcome.

I brag that Saturday during the Unbound Olympics, I did things I would never have dared before:
> first time food experiences - calamari (at Nexxt) and sushi (at Blue Sky in the Delano). Much better than I ever expected!
> danced on “the wall” at the Pink Party! (I would have been standing in the corner before, hoping no one noticed me…)

In line with the Pink Party brag, I brag that there were several loving SGs who helped me at just the right time to get up on “the wall.” When I dared to climb, two SG hands reached out for me – one from above and one from behind. After a few minutes, the SG I was dancing next to saw me look down, planning my escape. She touched my arm and said “Not yet!” About 20 minutes later, we left the wall – together. Such an exhilarating feeling to break through that bond!

I brag that after the Pink Party was over, I stayed on the dance floor!

I brag that SG Camille helped me with my screen name for Sistergoddess.com. She called me “Denver” all weekend – and we modified that to “Denver Hottie”!

I brag that I signed up for Virtual Pleasure Boot Camp 2012 - and shared the desire with my SG friend that we participate in Boot Camp together!

I brag that my handsome husband gave me a sensual massage with aromatherapy oils when I arrived home last night.

I am grateful to find this community of incredible, beautiful, creative women. I have been desiring this kind of community for a very, very long time (without knowing it was a desire) and feel so blessed to know that you are here…and not going anywhere!

I want to share my favorite frame, too. At the Pink Party, the dance floor is filled with SGs. The music plays, a tribal beat for the beautiful tribe of women gathered in Miami. The beat becomes a heartbeat, the heart that beats within each of us and connects us together through love and sisterhood. Truly a sacred experience!

xoxo,
SG Denver Hottie
(SG Gwynne)

3. And the amazing privilege of doing my first-ever class in Copenhagen, where I got to ride the waves of this delicious reverb:

I brag that I’ve practiced pleasure for no reason since the FANTASTIC Mama Gena event in Copenhagen a couple of weeks ago and I FEEL SO Fxxxxxx GOOD even in challenging circumstances. Woooo Hooo!!!!

 

Instead of running around and focusing on satisfying everyone else’s needs, I’ve prioritized my own needs! Yes, my own needs BEFORE my children’s and my husband’s needs. For instance I went to get a massage on “Holy Family Sunday Time” (!) and when I came home they were all playing and having a great time, and I was just SO relaxed and became part of their joy immediately (before I usually had a guilty conscience if I did something for myself in “family time” and therefore felt “wrong” and outside of the “community” for a while, after having returned, but OH NO, not any more. NEVER EVER EVER AGAIN!) Now I don’t hesitate if I need to refresh during family time… I just inform my husband that I need some time alone and I go to bed, close my eyes and listen to my favorite guided meditation, and I just feel SO RELAXED AND HAPPY…and all turned on …wraaurrhhhhh…

 

And they are all so happy and much more relaxed than ever before, both my children and my husband. My children’s reaction is very interesting: They just want to kiss me and hug me and are all around me ALL THE TIME in such a nice way… And my husband… mmmmmmmmmmmmm…so good! We are having SUCH a great time. And my pussy purrs as never before…

 

I am so happy and feel so FREE! Thank you so much, Mama Gena, for directing me back to my pleasure as MY FIRST PRIORITY! I have broken free from the invisible cage of my mind! I can now step out as THE GODDESS OF FREEDOM I was born to be! Pleasure for no reason = Freedom!

Sister Goddess Sophie

4. And next week…I get to go to San Francisco, to speak at TedxFiDiWomen.  And the week after, off to LA, where I will attend a party featuring the work of Sister Goddess Tara, who was so inspired by her experience in Mastery and Inner Circle, that she created a series of gratitude paintings, leading to the creation of Gratitude Designs, which are being launched with a holiday party at Fred Segal.  The party will benefit Sister Goddess Janine’s Flawless Foundation, which advocates for, and improves the quality of care for children living with mental health and neurodevelopmental challenges. Janine has often shared that without the tools she learned at the School of Womanly Arts, she never would have started Flawless. She even has Sister Goddesses serving on her board of directors. Can you see how the connective tissue of radiance, sister to sister, is spreading like the most delicious aroma, wafting from one corner of the world to the other? The event takes place on December 8th, and I would love for you to join us. My pal Sheila Kelley will be joining me on the host committee. Please RSVP to rsvp@flawlessfoundation.org.

5. And finally, I am grateful for you. For your sisterhood, for your stand, for your pleasure, for your defiant beauty.  I know, deep inside, that in a thousand ways, every day, it is your hand that keeps a dozen fires lit, your radiance that inspires multitudes, and your smile that lights up every corner of the world you inhabit.

This makes me crazy with the goodness of it all.
And fires up the urgency inside my soul.
If we have accomplished this much courage to live unbound, this much intimacy between ourselves and our men, this much delicious relaxed happiness between mothers and children, this much sensuality, this much Sister Goddess Activism, this much Sisterhood, then I cannot wait to see what the next year will bring.

Happy Happy Happy Thanksgiving.
Give me your gratitudes, right here.
I can’t wait to feel your radiance and be inspired.

With so much love and pleasure,

Mama Gena

Written by on November 15, 2011 · 7 Comments

The Pleasure Revolution Heads to Denmark

Copenhagen seminar

Mama Gena leading a wild and wonderful seminar in Copenhagen

Sisters!!
I recently had an extraordinary experience.
Yo’ Mama and The School of Womanly Arts went to Denmark!
I am still absorbing the exquisite fun of it all.
And the extraordinary web of sisterhood that went into making this experience possible.
Because that is how we roll, how we rattle, and how we shake–sister to sister, each opening doors, one for the other, sharing our radiance, exponentially, on to infinity.

It started with Sister Goddess Anja, who brought my book to a Danish publisher, Sister Goddess Lotte, and also translated it.
And Sister Goddess Lone, who wrote the forward.
And then, Sister Goddess Kirsten Stendevad, who decided to host me teaching a seminar, the same weekend of the book signing.
And then a group of 100 women that flew in from everywhere, to take the class.
Each linked in a fantastic chain that allowed us to take the Pleasure Revolution on the road.

The women in this class ranged in age from their 70s to 20s. Just like home.
They wanted to feel effective and powerful in their work lives and their relationship lives, and their sensual lives, just like home.
They are frustrated by their own lack of power. Frustrated by not knowing how to expand their intimacy, their sensuality, and their value in the world.
And they were flat-out knocked out by the Pleasure Revolution, and all that we are up to, in this incredible web of Sister Goddesshood.

Kirsten, Mama Gena, and Beth at the famous Rungsted Kyst, a.k.a. the Hamptons of Denmark

The women who stood out like bright lights and sparklers were all the graduates of Mastery: Mikey Argy, who I spied in the lobby, and yelled to, over the banister, as a huge hunk of a Danish guy was grabbing her and giving her a kiss as she sat there, just being Mikey.

And then, Pleasurably Pregnant Camilla–who did not even KNOW her now-husband, until just after her first weekend of Spring Mastery 2010, but longed for partnership and family–and here she is, gorgeously ripe and ready to have her first baby on January 1st!

And of course, Kirsten, our ringleader, whose passion is feminine leadership and has three gorgeous sons and a hot, hot, hot Danish husband who made us dinner one night.

And our traveling Team Pleasure: Orchidia, Line, and Shasmina, who made miracles happen. This is how great they are: they arrived at 6am, to scatter rose petals all over the floors, wind boas around the staircase, create gorgeous flower arrangements, and decorate the room to Pussy Palace perfection.

Our joy is serious business.
How serious?  Well, Sister Goddess Kirsten dropped her candidacy from the elections for the local government where she was running for office, in order to be in the course and connect more deeply to her soul’s purpose. Which she did by the end of the day. Sister Goddess Sine was considering breaking up with her man, because until we got to the man-training section of class, she had no idea how to bring her relationship to the next level. Now she does. And Sister Goddess Annette, who had been alone for 35 years, began to feel the explosive joy she had long given up on and forgotten was her birthright.

I just have to share this firsthand account of the experience, from Sister Goddess Rhea:

I brag that I traveled from Vienna to Copenhagen to see Mama Gena live for the very first time! I have to admit, I hesitated at first; as a graduate of Virtual Pleasure Boot Camp, I thought, “What new material can she teach me in just a day?” Also, as an art student who just returned from a trip to NYC, the idea of dipping into my savings really scared me. But something inside me told me I should go…

So I called the host of the workshop, Sister Goddess Kirsten. Kirsten told me that it makes a huge difference to witness Mama Gena live, and that she personally only regrets the journeys she did not take. She even offered to help me and my friend Carla find a place to stay with a fabulous Danish Sister Goddess. So I signed up…

And girl, am I glad I went. I brag that I never had so much fun and pleasure in one single day!!! From the moment I arrived, I was dazzled by the way Kirsten and her team of Sister Goddesses had prepped the venue, with rose petals and boas leading the way. I loved meeting all the Sister Goddesses—over a hundred gorgeous women of all ages. I loved Kirsten`s intro speech—she described meeting Mama Gena for the first time at the uptown Pleasure Palace, and I felt like I was entering another world.

And I absolutely adored every minute of Mama Gena. Kirsten was right—it makes all the difference in the world to see her live. Her words helped me understand what I already knew at a much deeper level. What really began to sink in for me was the idea that pleasure is always at my fingertips. I was enthralled by Mama Gena’s energy, humor, warmth, and commitment. To my utter delight, she was 100% real, and so was the response of the Sister Goddesses. The energy in the room was so high—a memory I will treasure for the rest of my life.

So, back in Vienna, my big, delightful challenge is to maintain that level of energy in my day-to-day life and have fun no matter what. Ever since the workshop, I have been training myself to wake up in the morning with the thought of one pleasurable thing I look forward to, rather than my task list. I’ve noticed that staying juicy is easier now, because I am in even greater possession of myself. I am staying in touch with the Sister Goddesses I met (I’ve already “spring cleaned” via Skype with a Finnish Sister Goddess), and I am grateful for my Viennese Sister Goddess Carla who took the trip with me and helps me stay in the pleasure zone.

I hunger for more contact with Mama Gena and likeminded women, who are living this paradigm shift of pleasure. And if Mastery is anything like that day in Copenhagen, then I hope to see you in New York City…

Sister Goddess Rhea

PS: I brag that I fashioned half a dozen fabric rose petals, and have them on my desk, so I can see them every day to remind me of the pleasure that was, the pleasure I have, and the pleasure that is to come!

I am so, so, so, so, so grateful for this experience.
I am renewed.
Blown open with fresh perspectives.
And more deeply committed to women getting what they want, and living their dreams, inside our radiant community of sisterhood.
Because it is from here, that we get to ride the edge of every woman’s desires, not just our own.
It was not just my desire that got me to Denmark—it was every woman who had a hand in making this dream come true.
Imagine if every woman on this planet had a community standing for her, and with her?
Are you ready for that?
Right now?
What do you long for, more than anything?
Let’s plant the seeds of your brand-new desires, into this rich, fertile soil of sisterhood.

With so much love and pleasure,

Mama Gena

Written by on November 8, 2011 · 7 Comments

15 Things You WON’T Get If You Go to Miami

Darlings,

Let me be frank.
The Worldwide Sister Goddess Reunion is not for everyone.

Regena at WWSGRThere are some women who are content to color inside the lines.

And then…there are Sister Goddesses. Women who are interested in creating their own illustrations. In teasing, cajoling, seducing, and inviting their desires. Women who are ready to have more…and willing to do something about it.

To be perfectly clear, here’s a list of 15 things you will NOT get if you come to Miami.

1.) Muumuus and turtlenecks.
Sister Goddesses have become infamous for treating every sidewalk in South Beach as their runway. Miami is the prime opportunity to rock your hottest Beach Goddess gear. Bikinis, tunics, maxi dresses, whatever is your pleasure! Just wait ’til you see the ensembles I’ve got lined up…

2.) Michael Bolton ballads.
The city of Miami pulses to a Latin beat, with music emanating from nearly every block. And inside the classroom, DJ Song Siren has one main objective: getting you to drop it like it’s hot. Her Miami playlist is always a surprise, but she has been known to crank Pitbull and Lady Gaga.

3.) Frostbite.
Weather reports are predicting abundant sunshine and high 70s, low 80s. Which means one thing: a pink towel invasion on the beach.

4.) Sex-appeal starvation.
While in South Beach, you will have the opportunity to feast yourself on as much or as little eye candy as you desire…

5.) Another night alone, on the couch, with takeout Chinese and Howie Mandel as your date.
No more sitting on the sidelines, sisters! No more spinning your wheels in isolation. This year we are unveiling the first ever Unbound Olympics, designed to help you press your pleasure edge. The more outrageous acts you perform, with your sisters bearing witness, the more unbound you become…

6.) Orderly conduct.
This IS Miami. And this IS the Worldwide Sister Goddess Reunion. And the topic IS “A Life Unbound,” after all! You can expect to spot Sister Goddesses turning ordinary moments into dance breaks, forming desire circles in the ocean, conjuring limo rides…. It’s all pleasure research.

7.) Cream of wheat.
If there’s one thing Miami has plenty of, it’s flavor. The city offers food for all of your senses, including countless opportunities to tantalize your taste buds—everything from Sushi Samba to Mango’s to Le Sandwicherie. Swing out.

8.) Wallflowers.
Consider Worldwide the greatest Pleasure Laboratory for women on the planet, designed to liberate your inner wallflower. Sister Goddesses have reported countless first experiences: first skinny dips, first tabletop dance solos, first desire rituals by moonlight…Last year we had an instance of naked parasailing. In what direction do you want to stretch?

9.) Netflix.
The Reunion is jam-packed with live, live, LIVE entertainment. Mama Gena’s entrances alone have been the talk of the town. Think motorcycles, bellydancers, and an army of women in bathrobes…and we’re not even talking about the Pink Party performers…

10.) Catfights.
While in Miami, you will be fully immersed in the key ingredient to creating everything you desire: Sisterhood. The Reunion is your playground, where every time you turn around, you’ll see a woman reflecting back your brilliance, knowing you are capable of getting everything you want and so much more.

11.) Stagnation.
From the moment women launch their desires into the classroom on Friday night, to their Sunday morning brags, magic happens. At Worldwide, you will witness transformations. And it’s infectious–one woman ignites another like wildfire until the entire city is ablaze.

12.) Wrinkle Cream and Pantyhose.
This isn’t your average box of cracker jacks. We’ve got a juicy giveaway in store for each of you, and special gold, silver, and bronze medal prizes for our three lucky winners of the Unbound Olympics! The more you play, the better your chances…

13.) Waffling.
Indecision kills creation. I will be delivering brand-new, cutting-edge material on how to break the chains that bind you and lunge, with abandon, for what you want. Time to ditch your victimhood and step into the role of creatrix of your own life.

14.) Mother Goose Storytime.
You’ll get a sneak peek at the Pleasure Queen’s upcoming memoir…

15.) Self-acceptance and other stale, self-help jargon.
Self-acceptance is old news, sisters. Self-CELEBRATION is the minimum daily requirement for living A Life Unbound. The School of Womanly Arts does not concern itself with exploring problems. Instead, we conduct experiments in pleasure. The question is: are you willing to do the research?

Of course, I cannot reveal every trick up my sleeve. In order to learn every delicious ingredient of the unbinding cocktail, you’ve got to get yourself to Miami.

This is your last chance to enroll; you have until Friday, November 11th at 3PM EST to register online!

With so much love and pleasure,

Mama Gena

Written by on November 3, 2011 · 7 Comments

Every Mama Needs to Watch This

Darlings,

I am back with ROUND TWO of my Ask Mama Q&A video series!

Last week’s video caused quite a stir–I couldn’t wait to tackle more of your questions on living A Life Unbound…

This week’s Q speaks to the heart of the challenge every modern woman faces: how to prioritize her pleasure despite her laundry list of obligations.

We, as women, are so accustomed to putting the needs and wants of others before our own. It’s particularly challenging for us mamas–we become so involved in taking care of our families that we forget to save even five minutes just for ourselves. But when a woman reverses the order and begins to pay attention to what lights her up, making sure that each choice feels absolutely right and gratifying to her, she’s going to make choices that enhance her life and the lives of everyone around her.

Watch this video for tips on how to stage a pleasure revolution at home…

What tips do YOU have for staging a pleasure revolution with your family? Post them in the comments below! And for even more tips on going unbound in every area of your life, join us at the Worldwide Sister Goddess Reunion!

With so much love and pleasure,

Mama Gena

Written by on November 1, 2011 · 0 Comments

89 Seconds of Miami Madness!!

For three days this November, in the heat of South Beach, we’re gonna jump on the raw bones of living a life unbound.
Who’s coming?

There will be Boot Campers, Mastery grads, and Inner Circlets.
There will be a celebration of womanhood such like the world has never seen.
The World Wide Sister Goddess Reunion is a three day immersion in the Womanly Arts. It is like a giant pleasure research sandbox.
If that has your name all over it, come join me at the World Wide Sister Goddess Reunion in Miami!!!

With so much love and pleasure,
Mama Gena

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