Ep71: How to Thrive as a Stepmom with Cameron Normand
In this episode, Amy sits down with Cameron Normand, CEO of Step Family Solutions and host of the Stepmom Diaries podcast, to unpack the often overlooked reality of stepfamily life. Cameron shares how becoming a stepmom of four changed everything she thought she knew about parenting, partnership, and control—and why so much traditional parenting advice simply doesn’t fit blended families. Together, they explore the emotional weight stepmoms carry, the “stuck insider vs. stuck outsider” dynamic, loyalty binds, burnout, and the pressure to constantly prove yourself in a role that’s already misunderstood. If you’re a stepmom, stepdad, or anyone supporting a blended family, this conversation offers clarity, validation, and real-world strategies for navigating the hard parts with more grace. Connect with Cameron here: Join the Stepmom summit: https://thestepmomsummit.com/registration?am_id=amynesbitt937 Website: https://stepfamilysolutions.com Podcast: https://stepfamilysolutions.com/podcast/ Cameron Normand is CEO of Stepfamily Solutions and host of The Stepmom Diaries podcast, where she provides stepmoms with tools and advice to help them embrace their blended family lives. She is a leading stepfamily expert and founder of the Stepfamily Coach Academy, where she certifies stepfamily coaches through her research-based, expert-endorsed program. Cameron received her BA from the University of South Carolina and her JD from Emory University School of Law. She is currently working on her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the College of William & Mary. Prior to her role at Stepfamily Solutions, Cameron built a successful 23-year career in politics, where she worked on Capitol Hill and as a top policy executive for two of the world’s top movie studios. She serves on several non-profit boards and was named one of the Washington Business Journal’s “Women Who Mean Business.”
