"This is a must-attend for anyone who is polyamorous—fantastic organization and truly delightful people!"
"I was blown away by the depth of understanding and support the speakers provided for polyamorous relationships!"
"Attending was a transformative experience that deepened my connections with both my partners!"
Step into a night designed to ignite both your social life and your personal growth. ConnectEd™ combines the best of two beloved EHF programs—Connections™ and the Polyamory Talk Series™—into one powerful experience.
Mini-Meetups
Begin the event with lively, structured activities that ensure everyone connects. Rotate through small-group sessions based on hobbies, lifestyles, and relationship topics. Whether you’re looking to meet new friends, spark romance, or expand your professional network, our curated mini-meetups make introductions natural and fun. Leave the awkward small talk behind and discover dozens of meaningful conversations.
Expert Talks
After mingling, settle in for exclusive presentations by professionals in the polyamory field. Our lineup of therapists, coaches, authors, and other experts share insights, strategies, and tools to help you thrive in relationships and in life. Each talk is interactive, giving you the chance to shape the discussion and walk away with knowledge you can apply immediately.
With ConnectEd, you don’t have to choose between social connection and personal development—you get both. Come with an open mind, engage deeply with others, and leave with new friends, new ideas, and new confidence for your journey.
"The real-world advice and strategies shared by the presenters made navigating polyamory feel so much more manageable!"
"I had a blast, it was well-structured and created the ideal setting for meaningful connections!"
"The energy was infectious, and I felt supported and understood by everyone I met—I can't wait for the next one!"
Details
Location - DoubleTree Suites Hilton Hotel Southcenter. 16500 Southcenter Pkwy, Tukwila, 98188.
Free parking.
21+ only event.
No outside food or drink permitted, water bottles are allowed.
Free raffle drawing of polyamory swag and event tickets.
Arrive early and visit the Cyber Cafe featuring Starbucks Coffee inside the hotel (open 6am-1pm).
After party at the Atrium Bar inside the hotel (open 1pm-11pm).
Northwest Landing restaurant is available inside the hotel (open 7am-10pm).
Sensory Advisory
Capacity: 40-70 attendees.
Crowds: Mingle activities will be in one large room with medium crowding. Talks will be set up as theater seating with low crowding.
Volume: Attendees mingling will create medium to high volume.
Seating: Mingle activity is designed for attendees to spend the time standing, talking, and moving around to meet others. There will be a brief intermission in the middle. Talks will have seating for all attendees.
Food, Drink, Alcohol: Food, drink, and alcohol will be available for purchase at the bar and restaurant. No outside food or drink are permitted. Water stations will be available to refill bottles.
Accessibility: Accommodation requests may be directed to the venue at 206-575-8220.
Next Event
Sunday November 16th at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
DoubleTree Suites Hilton Hotel Southcenter
Cultivating Compersion: The Art of Shared Joy
Rebecca Beltran, Flow State Coach, Radiant Rebecca
Compersion is more than the opposite of jealousy—it’s the felt experience of joy for another’s joy, the expansion of love beyond self-reference. Born from a 1980s San Francisco commune and now echoed in psychology and neuroscience, compersion invites us to reimagine intimacy as a shared field rather than a private resource.
This session explores how compersion can be practiced, nourished, and celebrated. We’ll trace its surprising history, unpack its emotional mechanics, and experiment with ways to find “compersion fodder”—moments, stories, and sensations that naturally awaken empathy, wonder, and delight in others’ joy.
Through reflection and conversation, we’ll explore how this simple shift in perception transforms not only relationships, but our very sense of what love is capable of.
Radical Relating: A Queer and Polyamory-Informed Guide to Love Beyond the Myth of Monogamy (virtual)
Mel Cassidy, Somatic Relationship Coach, Radical Relating
In this brief virtual cameo, I will share insights from my new book, Radical Relating: A Queer and Polyamory-Informed Guide to Love Beyond the Myth of Monogamy. Together, we’ll explore how deeply ingrained cultural narratives around love, commitment, and individuality shape the way we show up in relationships. Many of us have inherited scripts that limit our capacity for authenticity and connection, even in non-monogamous spaces. By bringing awareness to these patterns, we can begin to unlearn the myths that separate us from ourselves and others. My aim is to offer a compassionate framework for relating that honors autonomy, consent, and interdependence—one that supports both personal growth and collective healing.
Co-Homeownership
Amy McKenna, Managing Broker, Windermere Real Estate Co
So many people say, “It’s always been my dream to [live with my polycule/create a friends’ compound/be in intergenerational living/invest with friends].” But few put those dreams in motion, partly because it’s difficult to envision in a world set up for property ownership being only for a single person or married couple. In this talk, we’ll over some of the basics of co-owning property, touching on: co-ownership agreements; preparing for the unexpected; and real-life examples and possibilities. Attendees will go away with practical tools and resources to move forward. Questions encouraged!
