ForteFemme was crucial to my healing, self-esteem, and partnership. I realized it wasn’t about cosplaying a domme that wasn’t inside of me, it was about getting to the core of my being. (Article Review)

ForteFemme was amazing. My journey and experience were unique to me... I’ve picked up amazing skills and processes to enhance my relationship, even as a submissive. Embracing my femme power is now part of my daily practice. I wouldn’t hesitate at all to recommend to others of all persuasions and desires. (Article Review)

What Midori gives you in this course is not just her expertise as an instructor, it's her ability to connect with you on a personal level. This course is not for the faint of heart, we covered some pretty heavy subject matter. Midori is an excellent teacher because this is not a class in theory, but also in practice. Midori is human, she is flawed, and she is magnificent. (Article Review)

Women of all shapes, colors, and ages... Midori had us doing exercises that dug deep into our psyches, sitting in the loft, I let myself soften. It all began to click... Top space isn’t about any act. It was only about being yourself. (Article Review)

Midori changed the way I express my kink in fundamental ways, and I had been in the scene for a decade. Flogging will never be the same, rope will never be the same, and my own self as a dominant female will never be the same. The best way I can describe working with Midori is: Ecstatic Self Discovery.

What struck me most was how much ForteFemme isn’t just about kink—it’s truly an empowerment course for people socialized as women. Using the lens of sex-positive kink, Midori teaches skills and offers perspectives that build confidence, agency, and clarity. I felt seen and supported from the very beginning, and I loved that everyone’s personal place of arrival was respected and taken into account. Midori herself is an incredible guide—wise, approachable, and generous with her knowledge. Her teaching assistants were just as accessible, always available to answer questions or offer support. The small group format made it easy to connect with other participants, and the sense of cohort created a really safe, supportive container for growth. One of the unexpected gifts has been joining the larger ForteFemme community online. Being able to connect with others who’ve gone through the same journey has been invaluable—it’s a reminder that the learning and empowerment don’t end when the workshop does. ForteFemme left me feeling both grounded and expanded, with tools and insights I’ll carry into every part of my life! Really. If you’re considering it, I can honestly say it’s worth it.

This is one of the very best experiences to gift to yourself!

I write as part of Midori’s ForteFemme intensive March 2026 Los Angeles cohort. Even prior to arriving, I had a feeling that whatever came up would leave a huge imprint on my personal and likely professional life. This three-day workshop, attended by myself and 7 other amazing, badass women, provided a deep dive into both our individual psyches and that of the greater society. We were pushed to investigate certain patterns of thought and behavior, and simultaneously challenge previously held beliefs and forms of interacting that no longer, if ever, served us, while leaning into our growing edge and what makes us unique, to more fully step into our undeniable creative force.

I especially enjoyed working with powerful femme archetypes as a way of further developing and understanding my dominant persona and how I like to play, as well as what I’m curious to experiment with and try more of. I also found helpful Midori’s definition and breakdown of sexual and sensual appetites helpful, and how we might have more success in our play by first being honest with ourselves about our present desires, then seeing where our cravings align with those of our partners.

I am grateful for the many tools–particularly pertaining to observation, communication, and self-care–and the ongoing confidence boost that this intensive provided. I remain excited for future play opportunities and how this journey of kink, fetish, and relationship dynamics continues to unfold.

Thank you again, Midori!