Find Your Voice. Take Your Place.
No Apologies.
5 days. 30+ stepfamily experts.
Join 7,000+ stepmoms who've been where you are.
September 14-18, 2026 100% Virtual 100% LIVE 100% FREE
For stepmoms who are done pretending.
Come as you are: bring your exhaustion, your mess, and your real story.
No guilt. No sugarcoating. No more going it alone.
Think you’ve tried everything? You haven’t tried this.
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If you’ve ever felt like
. . . you’re always walking on eggshells no matter how hard you try
. . . or like you’re a guest in your own home
If you’re exhausted . . .
. . . and ready for a real breakthrough instead of just more “shoulds”
This isn't for you if . . .
. . . you're looking for a place to vent about your stepkids. This is for stepmoms who want something to actually change.
The Stepmom Summit is for you.
Practical tools. Honest support. A community that gets it.
Over 7,000 stepmoms have attended our summits.
Here’s what a few of them say:
“The Stepmom Summit has been life changing in that it opened my eyes to new perspectives and gave me tools for coping. It also gave me an opportunity to connect with other stepmoms and I did not have that before. I look forward the next one! Thank you!
sabrina, Stepmom Summit attendee
“The Stepmom Summit helped normalize a lot of the day-to-day chaos and helped me be able to move past the drama and re-focus on my relationship with my husband and stepchild.”
michelle, Stepmom Summit attendee
“As a stepmom for 13 years, I expected most of the material to be a “refresher” for me, but whoa was I wrong. I learned a ton of new things, and the speaker lineup was top-notch. I was really blown away by the Summit and finally feel like our needs are (finally!) being heard, thank you, thank you, thank you!”
holliday, Stepmom Summit attendee
Here’s How It Works
step one
Save your seat for free:
just click the button and register in less than 30 seconds.
step two
Join the LIVE sessions + community of fellow stepmoms
Every session is 100% LIVE so you get to interact with the experts and the community
step three
Leave with a plan, not just notes
Real scripts, real boundaries, and a community that's still there on Tuesday when something falls apart.
LIVE COACHING: Real Stepmoms, Real Situations, and Skills You Can Steal for Your Own House
You can listen to an expert explain a concept all week and still not know what to do on Tuesday night when everything falls apart. Watching a coach work with a real stepmom, on her real situation, in real time, is what makes it click.
So this year we are putting the coaching itself on stage with three live hot seat sessions across the week, each working with a different stepmom in the chair. Nothing scripted. Nothing edited. You will hear the questions a trained coach actually asks, and you will hear what happens when a stepmom finally says the hard thing out loud and gets a real answer instead of advice.
Want the hot seat? Registered attendees can fill out a short interest form, and we will choose the stepmoms we work with live. But you do not have to be in the chair to get something out of it. Most of the shift happens watching another stepmom name the thing you have not been able to name yet.
The three hot seat sessions are open to every attendee, free ticket included. Backstage Pass holders also get a separate live group coaching session with Cameron and Barb Goldberg, where you can bring your own situation and get feedback on it directly.
What you’ll learn
At the Stepmom Summit
In 5 Days, you’ll:
Learn skills that will help you finally stop “walking on eggshells” in your own home
Gain communication strategies that don’t end in tears or blowups
Learn how to set boundaries without feeling guilty
Learn what actually works to deal with resentment, exhaustion, and overwhelm
Finally stop just surviving so you can start living fully, as YOU
What you’ll learn
At the Stepmom Summit
In just 3 days, you’ll:
Learn skills that will help you finally stop “walking on eggshells” in your own home
Gain communication strategies that don’t end in tears or blowups L
Earn how to set boundaries without feeling guilty
Learn what actually works to deal with resentment, exhaustion, and overwhelm
Finally stop just surviving so you can start living fully, as YOU
Can you imagine a life where you...
No longer feel like you’re in a relationship with your partner AND their ex.
Know that you’re heard, accepted, and treated like a real parent. And like you’re part of the family - not an outsider or third wheel.
Have a strong relationship (or at least mutual respect) with the kids.
Finally feel understood by new friends who’ve been exactly where you are.
This is exactly what you’ll experience at The Stepmom Summit!
The Stepmom Summit is a safe space to learn everything you need to know so you can finally begin to thrive.
Your Guides
Real stepmoms. Real support. The Top Stepfamily Experts In The World.
Samantha Boss
High Conflict Divorce/Coparenting Coach, former Mediator
You Shouldn't Have to Referee: The Parenting Plan That Tames the Chaos
Jamie Yuccas
EmMY-Winning News Anchor, CBS LA
Stepmom in the Spotlight: What Living Stepfamily Life in Public Reveals About How the World Judges All of Us
Dr. Patricia Papernow
internationally recognized Expert, researcher, & Author
Not Mom, Not a Guest:
The Real Place of a Stepmom, According to the Research
Casey & Meygan Caston
Co-founders of Marriage365, speakers, authors and marriage coaches
Saying Sorry Isn't the Whole Story: How Strong Couples Repair, Reconnect, and Keep Choosing Each Other
Terri Cole
Psychotherapist and relationship expert; bestselling author
The Cult of Nice:
Why Stepmoms Abandon Their Boundaries, and How to Stop
José Rolon
LGBTQ+ Latinx content creator, PodcastEr (@NYCGAYDAD)
No One Comes Second: A Dad on Loving Again Without Replacing Anyone
Cameron Normand, JD
YOUR Summit Host
CEO, Stepfamily Solutions + host, stepmom diaries podcast
Out Loud, On Purpose:
The Rulebook Nobody Gave You
Amy J.L. Baker, PhD
Parental Alienation researcher, author, coach
Parental Alienation Isn't the End of the Story: What Research Says About Keeping the Connection Alive
SPECIAL GUEST
Two-Time Grammy-Winner & STEPMOM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
The Full Lineup
Mindy Kyle
Certified Blended Family Coach
It's Not Just You: Why Stepmom Resentment Is Normal, and How to Stop the Spiral
Tammy J
Creator of Stepmom Goals
Being Human Doesn't Make You a Bad Stepmom: How to Let Go of Perfectionism, Guilt, and Unrealistic Expectations
Dr. Todd Jensen
Professor, University of North Carolina
Panel Discussion:
Speaking Out Loud & Proud: Your Toughest Stepfamily Questions Answered LIVE by Top Experts
Jamie Scrimgeour
Stepmom COach, content creator, PodcastEr
The Hiddon Cost of Stepfamily Stress: What It's Taking From Your Marriage, Your Career, and Your Confidence (and How to Get It Back)
Rachel Dunne
Coach & Therapist,
The Spiritual Stepmom
Using Stepfamily Conflict as a Catalyst for Our Own Change: a Faith-Based Perspective
Sarah R. Moore
CEO, Jai institute for parenting & ceo, dandelion seeds positive parenting
Saying Sorry Isn't the Whole Story: How Strong Couples Repair, Reconnect, and Keep Choosing Each Other
Barb Goldberg
Certified Stepfamily Coach, Author, & Founder of
The Evil Stepmother Speaks
Stepmom SOS: LIVE Coaching for Your Toughest Stepmom Struggles
(Backstage Passholders only)
Jennifer Powell
Stepmom Coach & Founder of The Sober Stepmom
Panel Discussion:
The Space In Between: Navigating Identity, Belonging, and Emotional Well-Being as a Childless Stepmom
Alex Willumsen
Founder, Certified coach, mentor
Panel Discussion:
The Space In Between: Navigating Identity, Belonging, and Emotional Well-Being as a Childless Stepmom
Dr. Rebecca Taylor
Host of Call Me Stepmom Podcast
Is This Mine to Carry? Boundaries Every Stepmom Needs
Alex Harrison, LCSW
licensed clinical social worker & therapist
You Were Never Meant to Carry This Alone: Building a Real Team With Your Partner
Sarah Dooley
Founder, AI-Empowered Mom
Let AI Remember the Cleats and Write the Hard Texts: Cutting Your Stepmom Mental Load in Half
Dr. Bailey Oliver Blackburn
assistant Professor and graduate coordinator, Univ. of Arkansas at Little Rock
Panel Discussion:
Speaking Out Loud & Proud: Your Toughest Stepfamily Questions Answered LIVE by Top Experts
Jessica Frew
Decision Making Coach, Speaker & Author
Out Loud and Unapologetic: Owning Your Voice When Stepfamily Life Keeps You Small
Alyssa Kirk
Creator of Stepmom Social Club, podcast & membership
What Stepmoms Are Afraid to Admit: The Real Reason You Burn Out, and How To Find Your Way Back
Darlene A. Sparks, M.S.
Certified Stepfamily Coach
Not Every Battle Deserves Your Fight: Standing Firm and Staying Calm Even When the Conflict Won't Quit
Amanda Gonzales, LCMHC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist & Behavior Analyst
The Kids Who Stay: Helping Your Ours Baby Through the Goodbyes, the In-Betweens, and the Hello Agains
Dr. Brad van Eeden-Moorefield
Professor, Family Science and Human Development, Montclair state university
Panel Discussion:
Speaking Out Loud & Proud: Your Toughest Stepfamily Questions Answered LIVE by Top Experts
Jennie Anderson, MSN, RN
RN, Certified Coach & Founder of ADHD Redefined
Calm Isn't A Personality Trait: ADHD, Stepmom Life, and Steadying Yourself Before You Steady Them
Tara Yukawa
Certified Executor Advisor & Founder of SageVault
Panel Discussion:
Yours, Mine, and What If: The Money and Estate Answers Every Blended Family Needs
Drea Haire, Board Certified Attorney
Estate Planning and Probate Attorney
Panel Discussion:
Yours, Mine, and What If: The Money and Estate Answers Every Blended Family Needs
Amy Nesbitt
founder of Whole Wellness Mamas and This Japanese American Life
One Table, Two Cultures: Blending Families, Honoring Identity, and Staying Curious
Morgan Lindahl
Stepmom and children’s book Author
The Kids Who Stay: Helping Your Ours Baby Through the Goodbyes, the In-Betweens, and the Hello Agains
Kacie Swartz, CIMA®, CFP®
Managing Partner at Black Barn Financial
Panel Discussion:
Yours, Mine, and What If: The Money and Estate Answers Every Blended Family Needs
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FOR EVERY ASPECT OF YOUR STEPFAMILY:
TO WORK ON EVERY ASPECT OF YOUR STEPFAMILY:
Feel confident in your role
so you can hold your head high at the next school event instead of worrying what the other moms might be saying about you
Be sure the relationship with your spouse is on solid ground
so you can enjoy your alone time and not dread when the kids are coming back.
Enact boundaries with the kids and the ex
so the weekend handoff stops ruining your Friday, and you stop replaying every text in your head at midnight.
Join us for The Stepmom Summit to learn from 30+ of the top stepfamily experts in the world so you can hit reset and finally begin to enjoy stepmom life!
Meet Your Host
Hi, I'm Cameron!
And my passion is helping stepmoms like you not just survive stepfamily life, but actually love your stepmom role. I’m a stepmom of four, one with special needs, and I’ve been exactly where you are.
I'd been a stepdaughter since I was 8, so when I became a stepmom, I assumed I knew what the job entailed. Boy, was I wrong.
My first year of stepmom life was tough. Like close the closet door and cry by myself on the floor tough.
I felt like no one could understand what I was going through, and I didn’t have many stepmom friends to talk to. I was trying my hardest, but I just felt overwhelmed and alone. And I wondered what the heck I had gotten myself into.
Something had to change, but I had no idea where to start.
I couldn’t find the resources I needed online, and nothing seemed to really apply to my situation, so I decided to do a deep dive and become a certified stepfamily coach.
And that's when I found out the truth. I wasn't doing it wrong.
Stepfamilies run on a completely different set of rules, and nobody had ever handed me the rulebook.
Not only did I get my peace back, I realized I wanted to make sure no other stepmom had to figure this out on her own.
That's the work I do now. I'm the founder and CEO of Stepfamily Solutions, host of The Stepmom Diaries podcast, and creator of the Stepfamily Coach Academy, and I'm finishing my M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Most days you'll find me doing one thing: taking what the research actually says about stepfamilies and putting it in plain language you can use on a Tuesday night when everything falls apart.
Grab your ticket and join me + 30 other stepfamily experts for five days of the conversations stepmoms rarely get to have OUT LOUD.
I can’t wait to see you at the Summit!
Real people. Real stories.
“This summit came at the exact right time for me – I was feeling discouraged and down and the speakers all brought me hope. I know it will be a long road but I’m feeling more confident that I can get the stepmom life I want. I hope for another summit soon!”
tanya, Stepmom Summit attendee
“I really hope you have this again next year, I learned so much! The speakers were all amazing. Thank you for putting this together, it is SO needed!”
jennifer, Stepmom Summit attendee
“The Stepmom Summit was the first time I truly felt seen. And I walked away with strategies that work in real life, not just on paper.”
jessica, Stepmom Summit attendee
The Details
What's Included
Your free ticket gets you all 24 sessions, live, plus our private stepmom community.
Each session stays available for 24 hours after it airs.
Want to keep them? That's what the Backstage Pass is for.
When
The Stepmom Summit will run from September 14th-18th, 2026 with a variety of presentations to choose from each day.
Where
I don’t know about you, but I prefer to leave my house as little as possible. That being said, you can tune into the summit from anywhere with Internet access. Yes, that means your couch, too!
Party It Up!
You'll get access to a private online community the moment you register - where stepmoms are already talking, venting, and getting to know each other before the Summit even starts.
It's the part attendees tell us they didn't expect and didn't want to leave.
Sessions
Sessions will be about 45-60 minutes in length. They will be 100% LIVE!
Meaning no edits, no filters, no wondering if anyone else is watching with you!
Prizes, Games & Giveaways!
As an attendee, you’ll have the chance to win one of more than $1,000 in prizes we'll give away based on engagement, games, and just showing up! In fact, entries are being awarded right now in the attendee private community, so come on in and join the fun!
The Backstage Pass
After registering, you can also upgrade to gain access to our Backstage VIP Pass. That will give you more than $5,500 of value that is custom-curated and designed to help you implement what you learn. You won’t want to miss it!
You don’t have to do this alone.
If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or just ready for a better way – join us
The Stepmom Summit is here to help you finally feel seen, supported, and respected in your own home.
You don’t need yet another online voice telling you to hate your spouse’s ex or to just step back from your stepkids. That is NOT what you’re going to find at this event.
The Stepmom Summit offers REAL solutions for REAL stepmoms from all walks of life.
The Stepmom Summit was specifically created for ALL stepmoms:
Whether you’re an every-other-weekend stepmom or a full-time stepmom.
Whether you have a high-conflict ex or if she’s your BFF.
Whether you love your stepkids like your own or if you can barely stand them and dread their visits.
Stepmom life doesn’t have to be full of constant stress. Things can get better, and we want to help you get there.
Real people. Real stories.
“This summit changed my life. It pulled together all the threads of knowledge I’ve been gathering throughout my stepmom journey, and quilted them all into a beautiful, empowering inner peace. Thank you so much.”
Stephanie, Stepmom Summit Attendee
"What can I possibly say about this Stepmom Summit? Firstly, it was AHHMAAAZING! Secondly, the organizer did an outstanding job putting this all together virtually with positivity, inclusivity, love, laughter and knowledge. The speakers were awesome. Thanks ladies for an amazing event!”
Lynell, Stepmom Summit Attendee
“I’ve always felt left out of the “mom club” as a stepmom. After attending the stepmom summit, I now feel like I am part of an amazing tribe of women who are so strong and make a difference in their families everyday.”
katie, Stepmom Summit Attendee
You don’t have to do this alone.
If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or just ready for a better way – join us.
We’re here to help you finally feel seen, supported, and respected in your own home.
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Have Q’s?
We’ve Got The A’s!
Is this just for stepmoms?
Yes...and no. 😉
The Stepmom Summit was created specifically for stepmoms and the unique challenges they face in blended family life. However, we also warmly welcome counselors, therapists, social workers, coaches, and other professionals who work with stepfamilies.
Whether you’re a stepmom feeling overwhelmed or a professional looking for deeper insight and practical tools to support stepfamilies, you’ll find valuable guidance, resources, and conversations here.
Is it really free?
Yes! Your ticket is 100% free. You can attend all 5 days, learn from our experts, and connect with thousands of stepmoms everywhere – no credit card required!
Here's the one thing to know: each session is available for 24 hours after it airs. That's what makes the free ticket possible. If you want to keep the sessions and rewatch them later, you can upgrade to the Backstage Pass after you register.
Are the presentations live?
Yes! We will be on LIVE all week long with each and every session!
I've tried everything. How is this different?
Every session is built on research and lived experience, not anecdotal advice. You’ll hear from stepmoms and experts who get it because they’ve been in your shoes before. Plus you’ll walk away with tools you can use right away.
I'm in a queer stepfamily; is this event for me?
Yes! Our mission is to serve ALL stepmoms. Whether you’re straight or queer. Whatever your race is. And whether you’re a stepmom of faith or agnostic, or anything in between.
Our diverse group of hosts and speakers have each experienced the ups and downs of stepfamily life in incredibly different ways. They’ve lived it, learned it, and are ready to pass their rich experience on to you.
What if I miss a speaker or panel I want to see?
Don’t worry! You’ll be able to access each session's recordings for free for 24 hours after each session.
After that window closes, the session comes down. If you know your week is unpredictable, or you just want access to them permanently, the Backstage Pass gives you unlimited, ongoing access to all 24 sessions (plus thousands of dollars in bonus content). You'll see that option right after you register.
Will all of the speakers get my email address?
No. We know you may not want to stay in touch with every single speaker. A speaker will get your email address when you download any resources from their site. And you can opt out of future communications at any time.
Learn more in our Privacy Policy.
Are the videos captioned or transcribed?
We want the summit to be accessible to absolutely everyone. So we will be using a platform that offers real-time captions/transcriptions. All sessions are provided in English (translation services are not available at this time).
I still have questions!
If you still have questions, we encourage you to go ahead and sign up. Your questions will likely be answered during the event or in the Facebook community, which you’ll be able to join right away after grabbing your free ticket.
However, if you need to ask us a question before registering, feel free to send us an email at [email protected].
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