BLEND 2026

OCT 16, 2026

✱ The Co-Parent Recharge

✱ The Co-Parent Recharge

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You're Not Just Co-Parenting. You're Building Something.

Divorce doesn't have to mean defeat. Separation doesn't have to mean isolation. And co-parenting? It can actually be... empowering.

BLEND 2026 is a one-day experience designed to help you heal, grow, and thrive — not despite your co-parenting journey, but through it. And you’ll do it all in community.

Whether you're navigating high-conflict situations, learning to communicate with your ex, dating again, or just trying to catch your breath — this conference is your reset.

SAVE YOUR SPOT

WHAT TO EXPECT

Because co-parenting isn't a problem to solve. It's a life to build.

We believe in celebrating diverse family structures. We believe co-parents deserve resources, respect, and a damn good support system. And we believe when you invest in yourself, your kids win too.

BLEND is where learning meets laughter. Where healing meets hope. Where you stop doing this alone.

  • Hear from voices who've walked this path — including a powerful conversation with Mashonda Tifrere, author of Blend and advocate for healthy co-parenting.

  • No fluff. No judgment. Just honest conversations about dating, custody, finances, blended families, and everything in between.

  • Choose your track and get the tools you actually need:

    • Self-Care & Capacity: Heal your heart, build resilience

    • Communication & Conflict: Navigate hard conversations with confidence

    • Child-Centered Co-Parenting : Support your kids through every stage

  • This isn't just about learning — it's about restoration. Expect a wellness lounge, mindfulness moments, and space to breathe.

  • Meet other co-parents who get it. Build your village. Leave with a support system.

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Friday
october 16, 2026

atlanta

Microsoft ATLANTIC Yards - Atlantic Station

We were always taught that art creates problems and design solves them. Is that an overly limiting way to think of our practice? Are we closing ourselves off to interesting opportunities by not embracing the role of troublemakers?

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DAY AT A GLANCE

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    • Welcome Breakfast & Connection Café

    • Opening Circle & Grounding Ritual

    • Keynote: The Power of Possibility

    • Breakout Sessions (Choose Your Track)

    • Sponsor Showcase & Networking

    • Lunch & Co-Parenting Resource Fair

    • Keynote: Blending Lives, Building Legacies featuring Mashonda Tifrere

    • Breakout Sessions

    • Main Session: Navigating New Relationships & Blended Family Dynamics

    • Wellness Recharge & Art/Author Corner

    • My Co-Parenting Masterclass: Build Your Personal Action Plan

    • Closing Session: The Dad's Playbook — Barbershop Talk Edition

    • The Village Vibe Mixer — Live music, mocktails, connection

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WHO IS THIS FOR

Is BLEND For You?

  • You're a divorced or separated parent seeking support and community

  • You're ready to move from surviving to thriving

  • You're navigating custody, child support, or blended family dynamics

  • You want practical tools — not just inspiration

  • You're tired of doing this alone

This Is For Me — Save My Spot

Speakers include Mark Novo, Sofia Pazari, Sandra Cami, Kevin Matsuya, Chase Nevins, Ida Kester, Helen Gates and more.

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SYDNEY SWONIGAN

Founder + Coach at Exes and Babies

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SYDNEY SWONIGAN

Founder + Coach at Exes and Babies

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SYDNEY SWONIGAN

Founder + Coach at Exes and Babies

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SYDNEY SWONIGAN

Founder + Coach at Exes and Babies

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CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE

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SPONSORS & PARTNERS

We’re seeking sponsors and exhibitors who share our mission of empowering co-parents.

Why Partner with BLEND?

  • Highly Engaged Audience — Attendees are actively seeking solutions and resources

  • Decision-Makers — Co-parents make significant decisions about childcare, education, activities, travel, and more

  • Dual-Household Purchasing — Two homes often means duplicate purchases

Sponsorship opportunities include:

  • Speaking opportunities

  • Event activations & booth space

  • Cross-promotion & brand visibility

  • Branded wellness experiences

  • Gift bag inclusion

PARTNER WITH US