Becka Bonner
Founder of Bad Ass Bitch Club | Keynote Speaker: The Audacity of Authenticity
Bad Ass Bitch Club was born out of lived experience—not theory, not branding exercises, and definitely not perfection. I created BABC after years of shrinking, shapeshifting, burning out, getting sober, starting over, and finally deciding I was done performing palatable versions of myself just to belong.
BABC exists for the womxn who are tired of pretending they’re “fine,” who know deep down that their power lives in their truth—not in fitting in. It’s a space rooted in honesty, creativity, and community, where growth is messy, healing is nonlinear, and becoming yourself is the whole point.
What I’m most looking forward to is watching womxn remember who they are when they stop apologizing for existing. Seeing the walls come down. Watching connections form that feel real, safe, and expansive. Creating rooms where vulnerability is strength, joy is radical, and no one has to earn their seat at the table.
As a keynote speaker, my work centers on The Audacity of Authenticity—the radical act of telling the truth about who you are, where you’ve been, and what you actually want. I speak candidly about identity, recovery, reinvention, creativity, and the courage it takes to live out loud after a lifetime of survival. My talks are equal parts grounding and galvanizing, inviting people to drop the masks, reclaim their voice, and choose a life built on alignment instead of approval.
Bad Ass Bitch Club isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about coming home to yourself—and having the audacity to stay there.
Sara Cunningham
Keynote Speaker
Sara Cunningham is the founder of the national nonprofit Free Mom Hugs and the author of How We Sleep at Night: A Mother’s Memoir. What began with a homemade “Free Mom Hugs” button at a Pride festival has grown into a global movement of tens of thousands of volunteers showing up with fierce love and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. Known for her raw storytelling, humor, and fearless heart, Sara speaks across the country about breaking old rules, choosing love, and living unapologetically.
Janique Crenshaw
Illustrator & Creative Guide | Self-Portrait Empowerment Workshop
Janique Crenshaw is an illustrator and creative artist whose work is rooted in self-expression, exploration, and reclaiming confidence through art. Her passion for drawing began in childhood, shaped by influences like Alphonse Mucha, anime, and music—all of which continue to inform her visual language today.
At the BABC Retreat, Janique will lead a Saturday night self-portrait empowerment workshop, open to 20 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.
In this intimate, guided session, femmes will be invited to explore self-representation as an act of affirmation—creating a self-portrait that centers presence, power, and personal truth rather than perfection.
Janique’s work isn’t about “getting it right.” It’s about showing up, seeing yourself clearly, and honoring who you are—right now.
Dani Dávalos
Workshop Facilitator
Dani Dávalos (they/she) identifies as Latine non-binary trans femme educator. As an active member of the Salem, Oregon community, Dani utilizes her 20+ years of working with adolescents and families to support marginalized communities through education, community development projects, and statewide collaborative efforts. She serves on the board of Rainbow Youth and Radness Ensues as well as is currently working on founding Salem’s first LGBTQ center. Dani’s undergraduate studies were in sociology and leadership; she received her Masters Degree in Education in 2018 and is currently working on a Masters Degree in Social Work through Portland State University. Dani enjoy playing Dungeons & Dragons, making music, and traveling on her spare time.
Sarah Katreen Hoggatt
Writer, Retreat Facilitator & Journaling Guide
Sarah Katreen Hoggatt is a writer, retreat facilitator, international speaker, and book designer with over twenty-five years of experience helping people find their voice through words. She has authored several books and numerous articles, and her work is rooted in curiosity, reflection, and the belief that wisdom reveals itself when we slow down enough to listen.
After earning her bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University in 2001 and her master’s in 2006, Sarah continued to turn to writing—particularly poetry—as a way to express what couldn’t yet be spoken aloud. Line by line, writing became both a compass and a companion, guiding her through difficult seasons and into deeper communion with her inner, wiser self.
Sarah doesn’t view growth as a straight path, but as an ever-widening circle. Rather than rushing toward answers, she finds meaning in holding space for the questions—and inviting others to do the same. Her facilitation style is gentle, grounding, and deeply attuned, creating environments where people feel safe to explore what’s true for them.
Sarah lives in Salem, Oregon, where she designs books and works in communications. When she’s not writing, she can be found hiking, learning classical guitar, drawing in pen and ink, or making people laugh simply for the joy of it.
At the BABC Retreat, Sarah is co-leading the planning alongside Rebecca Bonner and facilitating two journaling workshops designed as intentional rituals. One evening will culminate in a release fire, offering space to let go of what no longer serves. The following night will close with a manifestation fire, inviting participants to name and anchor what they are calling in next.
Sarah’s presence at the retreat is an invitation to slow down, listen inward, and trust that clarity emerges when we allow ourselves to sit honestly with what’s unfolding.
Priscilla Lowells
Workshop Leader and Panel Guest
Coming Soon
Chef Kasha Marya
Chef | Founder of Sovereignty Bites
Chef Kasha Marya is a self-taught chef based in Salem, Oregon, known for her bold, eclectic approach to Pacific Northwest cuisine. Originally from Los Angeles, she draws inspiration from the diverse cultural influences of her hometown, blending American, African, and Asian flavors into vibrant, soulful dishes.
As the founder of Sovereignty Bites, a catering company and homage to her Afro-Indigenous children, Kasha is dedicated to sourcing local, clean ingredients and creating elevated menus that celebrate culture, community, and food sovereignty.
Having overcome her own struggles with addiction, Chef Kasha is passionate about using her journey to inspire others and create opportunities for those rebuilding their lives. Her work has been featured in partnerships with organizations including SEIU, Black Joy Oregon, Partnership of Safety and Justice, and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.
Kasha will be providing an incredible catered menu for the entirety of the retreat, complete with dietary restrictions accounted for.
Amira Stanley
Workshop Facilitator
Amira Stanley is a leadership coach, speaker, and author who helps people learn how to stay with themselves when life gets uncomfortable. Her work centers on nervous system regulation, somatic awareness, and compassionate boundary-setting — especially for leaders, caregivers, and humans who are tired of “powering through.”
Through her Boundary Playbook and embodied coaching approach, Amira guides people to slow down, listen inward, and respond with clarity instead of reaction. She believes self-trust is built not by avoiding discomfort, but by learning how to sit with it — safely, honestly, and with self-respect. Amira’s motto….#EVENINTHEBULLSHIT, Self-love & Curiosity.
Victoria Timm
Speaker | Workshop Facilitator
Victoria Timm is an artist and community organizer from Salem, OR. She is the co-founder of Cherry City Zines, a group which makes and provides zines for free with the goal of building connections and sharing art from marginalized groups. Her art tends to focus on queer themes, pop culture, local history and science fiction. In many of her works, she goes by the moniker The Feral Femme.
At the retreat, Victoria will be one of our featured speakers and will also be running a zine-making workshop on Sunday night.
