BEYOND VANILLA XXII ANNOUNCES KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR 2012

PRESS RELEASE: June 3, 2012

Buck Angel: http://buckangel.com/

Dallas, TX - The Beyond Vanilla Committee proudly announces the first in several exciting developments in store for 2012. Our keynote speaker this year will be the internationally renowned motivational speaker and pioneering adult film star Buck Angel.

 Buck was born genetically female but lived much of his childhood generally treated and accepted as a boy by family and peers. The onset of puberty, however, started a confusing time that led to extreme distress and loathing over what he was feeling. Unfortunately, Buck turned to drugs and alcohol to deal with the conflict. Despite a successful career as a female high-fashion model, the self-destructive behaviors continued to take him in a downward spiral.

Buck began taking the necessary hormones and underwent breast-removal surgery. His transformation has led to peace and self-acceptance. After gender reassignment, Buck Angel began working in the Adult-Industry as a Fetish filmmaker and website creator for the male-to-female (MTF) on-line market. Buck Angel made history as the Adult Industry’s first female-to-male Porn Star and Adult-film producer. Buck Angel used his fame and resources to create Public Service Announcements on health for transsexuals, gays, and women around sensitive issues with very little information available.

Now Buck Angel is the man he has always wanted to be. His message of empowerment through self-acceptance is universal, despite his unique accomplishments. Buck coined the phrase, “It’s not what’s between your legs that defines you!” Attendees to the Beyond Vanilla XXII Keynote Dinner are sure to be inspired by Buck Angel's incredible story of hope and his passion for embracing and loving yourself for who you are.

The Keynote Dinner will be held Saturday, September 29 at 7:00 PM and tickets, purchased separately, are available to anyone registered for the event. In addition, this year will feature an amazing lineup of national, regional, and local presenters with topics that will appeal to the novice and expert alike. Attendees will also see favorites such as Friday night entertainment, the vendor fair, the silent auction, the Tetter-Totter-a-Thon featuring a midnight showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show, and an onsite play party.

Beyond Vanilla XXII will be held September 28-30, 2012 in Dallas, TX. Those wishing to register early can take advantage of a special offer for 2012 called the BIG Package which includes registration, tickets to the Keynote dinner with Buck Angel, and a play party pass all for one low price, but is only available through June 30, 2012. For more information or to register, visit our website: www.beyondvanilla.org. Early registration and reservations are strongly encouraged, as tickets to the play party, Keynote Dinner, and the availability hotel room at the Beyond Vanilla rate are limited. Admission is restricted to those aged 18 and above. Play party and Keynote Dinner tickets are only available to those registered for the event.