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A huge note of thanks to all my followers. I hope that my posts have helped you to lead more positive and fruitful lives! If there is anything more I can do, please let me know. My goal is to help others discover their true potential, and I’ll never stop doing this. Rock on, everypony.

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‪It’s the truth when I say I didn’t know what friendship was when I discovered #MLPFiM. I grew up a perfectionist, too obsessed with myself to take time for others. I didn’t know any better. I started at the beginning, an OG, and the music hooked me.

I had realized I was alone. Not just lonely but alone. I went to Meetups for many things, yet the DCBronies was the most genuine. I saw a place for me as a leader, organizer, and baker. Xiagu Engineer Brony and myself grew the fandom and more importantly ourselves.

MLPFiM taught me to value others and learn about them. The Meetups and #toastmasters helped me discover that I am a #motivationalspeaker. #BrassKnucklesMLP was a character that helped me discover and be me true self.

I am forever grateful to all you #bronies @bronycon, cloudsdalecongress, Fillycon, SuperSpeedyCiderCon, BABScon and all the rest that helped me grow. I hope I was able to help you as well, and I will continue to. This is never the end. Keep going. You are worth it. #MLPSeriesfinale #ThankYouMLP

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Here are my future conventions! Remember to follow @riftwingdesigns for daily blogs!

Updated 2019 Convention Schedule:

FA United, Herndon VA, October 4-6

 Behind the Mask, Confidence Seminar

Adulting 101

Gateway to Furry

Furry Yoga

Anime USA, Washington DC, November 1-3

Applied for panels.

Super MAGfest, National Harbor MD (Washington DC), January 2-5

Applied for panels.

Fur the ‘More, Crystal City VA (Washington DC), March 6-8

Applied for panels.

Potential 2020 Conventions: Toracon, NickelCityCon, AwesomeCon, Anthrocon, BABScon/Everfree Northwest, Otakon, Leakycon, FA United, GeekGirlCon

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As a reminder from my main! I send out monthly newsletters and would be glad to send a copy to you, too :)

I just sent out my August newsletter! If you signed up and don’t see it, or if you aren’t getting it, please message me with your e-mail address and I will add you to the list.

This month’s challenge reflects on Bronycon, a snippet of which is as follows:

“I was absolutely thrilled to present two panels at the last Bronycon two weeks ago. I closed my Assertiveness presentation with the above lyrics, which are from a song of the same name. It was very important to me to show that the lessons from My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic exist in other shows like My Hero Academia, and that it’s up to us to take those lessons and become even better - to go beyond - Plus Ultra! The full video is also up on YouTube if you want to watch that presentation. :)

“The end of Bronycon is neither the end of bronies (fans of My Little Pony) nor the end of brony conventions. It is a chance to stop, reflect, and consider the effect of what that ending is. For me, the end of Bronycon signals a growth of so many fans. I heard stories from some that overcame their inner demons, that left toxic relationships, and others that found blossoming relationships. The positivity, equality, and desire to do good is what Bronycon left us with. “

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Thanks again to all I saw at Bronycon, and to those that couldn’t make it, here is my panel! As a reminder this account is pretty dormant outside of pony cons I attend, so please follow me @riftwingdesigns on all social media for the most up-to-date posts.

Thank you all for your support! /)

I’m happy to announce that my BronyCon panel, “Assertiveness Seminar Plus Ultra!” is now on YouTube! This crossover discussion draws on the lessons of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic and the quest to become a hero in Boku no Hero Academia (My Hero Academia). During the panel, we discussed how these series are very similar; they value hard work, assertiveness, and understanding yourself.  Please enjoy, and I welcome feedback and suggestions. If you’d like me to present at other conventions, please let myself and your convention planners know!

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The Tao of Maud, Year 5, Day 182 Week 27 - Healing

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My @bronycon schedule has been set! I look forward to seeing many of you at #Bronycon2019 and for those that can’t make it, I will of course be recording my #AssertivenessSeminar. I’m so excited!

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Brass Knuckles wants your help! She is finalizing her presentation for the last @bronycon over the next two weeks and wants to know, what's the most memorable lesson you learned from her? And if different, what is the one thing you want to hear her talk about this year?

Thank you for your continued support! /)

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Updated 2019 Convention Schedule:

Otakon, Washington DC, July 26-28  not accepted; not going

Bronycon, Baltimore MD, August 1-4

             Assertiveness Seminar: Plus Ultra!              Bronies United Against Bullying: It Gets Better 

FA United, Herndon VA, October 4-6

               Applied for panels.

Anime USA, Washington DC, November 1-3

                Applied for panels.

Potential 2020 Conventions: Fur the ‘More, Toracon, NickelCityCon, AwesomeCon, Anthrocon, Otakon, FA United, GeekGirlCon

And always, I’m taking suggestions for others! Please let me and your convention planners know!

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About to start my #secretmission for June: rewatching and live tweeting the past few seasons of My Little Pony: Friendship is magic! Follow the action, random evenings (will try to alert a day early, but can’t guarantee) on https://twitter.com/riftwingdesigns I’ll post some of the most sage lessons here; follow me at twitter for the whole caboodle!

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Hello, fellow minotaur!

eyy its my minotaur i rarely draw cause bipedal is hard but hey it more or less worked despite having no idea what the hell i was doing

arms still look a lil weird but hey im learning 

ill take feedback/tips on how i can do better bipedal/anthro in the future. cause its something i struggle with

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I am so excited to announce I will be presenting two panels at the last @bronycon, August 1-4 in Baltimore, Maryland! 

Assertiveness Seminar: Plus Ultra! - a hybrid of my traditional motivational Iron Will presentation, with a tie in to My Hero Academia and lessons from All Might on what it takes to find the hero in you and go beyond!

Bronies United Against Bullying: It Gets Better with  @dustykat, @foalpapers, @keepingfriendshipmagic and (virtually) @spikefiremane! This will be an interactive discussion about bullying and stigma that we have faced, and how we are working to overcome it. It will be a safe, supportive space, and the audience is invited to share their stories, if they are comfortable. You’re not alone.

Dates and times for the panels are to be determined and I’ll share it as I get it. Also, remember I’m now using @riftwingdesigns on all social media, with most posts going up on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. I can’t wait to see many of you there!

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Don’t be a Triceratops, be a “do”ceratops <3

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Throwback to the past Bronycon... you know I’ll be back for the last one, too. More details to come! 

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Here is my @toracon schedule of panels I am presenting. Please let me know if I’ll see you there!

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Welcome My Hero Academia to my speaking lineup!

With this belt buckle, my first attempt at #AllMightCosplay is complete! I’ll try it all on tomorrow and make any last tweaks. Then it’s off to Rochester, NY and @tora-con for the debut of this cosplay and two new panels (“What kind of Pokémon trainer are you?” & “Plus Ultra! Finding the Hero in You”)! It’s nice to have something like this to be excited for!

This costume was also my first use of worbla thermoplastic, which I got from cosplaycrafts and the class was @geekgirlcon 2017 by #airbubblescosplay - thanks to them both!

#allmight #myheroacademia #myheroacademiacosplay #bnha #bnhacosplay #worbla #cosplaycraft #utilitybelt #toracon2019 #toracon

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Today’s All Might reminder... my PLUS ULTRA @tora-con panel will be Sunday at 1030 in BOO 1440! I’ll also be hosting the BNHA photoshoot on Saturday at noon in BOO 1420.

#Crossover time! As this account retires, remember that the #BrassKnucklesMLP spirit lives on. This #MyHeroAcademia panel is one I am submitting to this year’s cons, including #Bronycon. Take the ideals of MLP, and continue to grow! #AllMight #PlusUltra #IronWill