B-Vibe is redefining industry event engagement by stepping beyond transactional brand interactions. The pleasure-products company will host “Mold Your Fantasy: A Pottery & Sip Experience” during XBIZ Expo 2026, a collaborative creative event with Pot Studio LA that prioritizes human connection over product promotion.
Creative Expression Meets Community Values
Scheduled for Sunday, January 11, 2026, from 1:30–3:30 p.m. at the Loews Hollywood Hotel’s Beachwood Mezzanine Level, the hands-on pottery workshop invites XBIZ Expo attendees to craft their own ceramic pieces in a relaxed, social setting. Attendance is capped to maintain an intimate atmosphere, with interested participants required to RSVP by January 5 to secure spots.
The partnership reflects B-Vibe founder and CEO Alicia Sinclair’s philosophy that meaningful business relationships extend far beyond conference floors. “Connecting outside traditional work environments is where real relationships are built,” Sinclair stated. “These authentic interactions help us understand our partners and educators on a deeper level, which strengthens our collaborations going into the new year.”
A Shared Commitment to Inclusion
Sinclair’s vision for B-Vibe—a premium anal-play brand founded in 2015—has always centered on community building and inclusion. With over 20 years of experience in sexual wellness, Sinclair is a certified sex educator and sexuality coach who has positioned her brands, which include Le Wand and The Cowgirl, around sex-positive education and breaking taboos. Her companies operate under COTR, Inc., the parent holding established in August 2015.
Pot Studio LA, an independent pottery collective that opened in 2017, shares this commitment to inclusivity. Founded by Mandy Kolahi as the first pottery studio for and by people of color, Pot Studio LA operates with a mission centered on community building and cultural preservation. The studio expanded to a second location, Pot Gardens, in February 2020, and now offers approximately 30 different classes per month across both locations. Their staff is entirely BIPOC and they actively work to break opportunity gatekeeping through accessible hiring practices and sliding-scale pricing models.
Aligning Values Through Partnership
“We’re artists at heart who love to collaborate and build community,” Sinclair said of the partnership. “Art has always been central to B-Vibe’s culture, and many of our events happen at the grassroots level with community organizers who share our values. This event perfectly reflects our mission to connect with people in ways that are creative, inclusive and community-driven—not just transactional”.
Pot Studio LA echoes this sentiment. The pottery collective’s emphasis on cultural inclusion and accessibility directly aligns with B-Vibe’s broader mission of normalizing conversations around sexuality and pleasure while fostering communities that feel genuinely welcoming to people of color.
Broader XBIZ Expo Context
XBIZ Expo 2026 runs January 8–12 at the Loews Hollywood Hotel and introduces a hybrid “3D” format allowing qualified brands and buyers to participate in person or virtually. The expo culminates in the 2026 XBIZ Honors awards ceremony at Avalon Hollywood, positioning the event as a key industry gathering for networking and recognition.
By hosting a creative workshop rather than a traditional booth activation, B-Vibe demonstrates how adult-industry brands are evolving their event strategies, prioritizing authentic community engagement and values-aligned partnerships over surface-level transactions.
