about keiden bren

In a few words: enigmatic, educator, artist, drummer, and facilitator of magic. ⚡️

Who is Keiden Bren?

A generalist with a wide range of knowledge and skills.

Keiden is a neurodivergent queer kinky pagan artist living with MS. They have a deep passion for identity, communication, and language which fuels their desire to create safe spaces for people to just be themselves and to generate learning experiences to grow. With a professional background and volunteer experience in Security and Event Operations, they have developed a penchant for the technical writing of operations, policies, and procedures with a focus on inclusive training and revising outdated content. They have taught classes and lead workshops in various communities on a wide range of topics with a focus on well-being, connection, sexuality, and spirituality.

In addition to their work in security and education, Keiden is also a drummer, a sacred fire tender, a member of the Universal Temple of Spirits, a first degree initiate in the Stone Circle Wicca tradition, an ordained Priest by the Order of the Golden Gryphon, a graduate of Gryphon’s Grove School of Shamanism, and an honorary member of the Seattle based Night Crew Paranormal Society.

FROM THE SOURCE

in their own words

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Eve

Keiden managed to build community through his classes, even though they were less than 2 hour timeslots. His teaching model incorporates multiple modes of communication, and reaches participants of various learning styles. Many folks came back for more than one class that he offered!

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Keiden is a hard working and passionate person. Their way of teaching is though gentle guidance and support. They commit fully to each responsibility they have and person they engage with.

Coral

I've experienced a variety of Keiden's work over the years and the overarching thread is the care, intention, and presence that he brings to everything he does. Everything he does is brought to life with a heart-centered ethics through a trauma-informed lense.

Liz

I have been to many rituals where Keiden was drumming. Their drumming has inspired me to join in more frequently. I sat in on fire ritual and fire safety classes that Keiden taught. Both were informative and led in a way that encouraged class participation. I look forward to drumming with Keiden again and learning more about both fire rituals and drumming.

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Anonymous

Overall beautiful and open person with many talents. Highly recommend.

Eve

Keiden was an excellent teacher! He was very knowledgeable, provided a ton of research and resources, tied the material to relevant situations, and created safe spaces for folks to talk, share, and ask questions.

Community Changes Everything

Safe communities change the world for individuals ⚡️

Conversations about safety and security at events has changed drastically over the past few years. Having a hard time keeping up? Need some help planning safety and security at your event with some queer perspectives? Wondering what the user experience is like for your attendees or employees? Let’s chat event logistics and how to make a smooth user centered experience for folks at your event.

The result is more flow at your event and less crying in one of the backrooms.

Keiden’s journey as an educator began in college when he started giving presentations on gender identity and safer sex practices to his peers. After graduating he then stepped into the role of the Education Coordinator for the Baltimore TNG group. Later he branched out into the pagan community where he started teaching at festivals and events. He has a passion for teaching 101 classes that introduce folks to new concepts or communities.

Delving into his local pagan communities he honed his skills as a drummer and facilitator of magic.

Find Your Community

Forget going solo—rolling with your crew and embracing collective community care is where it's at. We're talking about building bonds that are legit, spreading love, and leveling up together in this world.

First off, let's talk about that sense of belonging. You know, that feeling when you walk into a room and it just clicks with the people there? The moment where you find your people; where you're understood, accepted, and just vibe. That's the magic of community. In a world where it's easy to feel lost in the shuffle, communities are our safe space, our squad, our fam.

But it's not just about the good feels—communities are also right by our side when life throws curveballs. From job struggles and work drama to mental health battles, having your crew in your corner makes all the difference. They've got your back with support, resources, and mad love, helping you bounce back stronger than ever.

Let's talk about growth too—because we're all about that personal development grind to decolonize our minds. Within our communities, we level up together with that multiplayer XP bonus when we take the mindful time and steps toward accountability that leads to meaningful change. We help each other in our day-to-day lives too, from sharing skills we never learned at home or school, swapping life hacks, to hustling side gigs. When we have our crew cheering us on, there's no limit to what we can achieve.

Plus, communities are where the real change goes down. We're not just here for the likes—we're about making a difference IRL. Whether it's fighting for social justice, saving the planet, or lifting up marginalized voices, we're all about using our collective power for good. When we come together, we're a force to be reckoned with.

But it's not all serious stuff—communities are who you celebrate and party with. From music festivals and block parties to conferences and clubs, we're all about those good vibes and epic memories. It's where we get to collectively celebrate our diversity, our cultures, and our shared humanity. Because life's too short not to dance, laugh, and soak up the good times with our crew.

So, bottom line: communities are the real deal. They're our support system, our catalyst for change, and our home all rolled into one. In a world that's constantly changing and challenging, our communities are our anchor, our compass, and our reason to keep pushing forward. So let's keep the love flowing, the vibes high, and the squad goals in sight. Because together, we're unstoppable. 🚀✨✌️