Special Family Transitions

11/21/2025

11/21/2025

Dare. Dream. Do. And I Did. And now I’m honored to be one of the TEDx ThirdWard Speakers in Group D at 3pm on January 10, 2026.

Would love for you to come out and support me in person, if you’re able to attend! On the link for tickets, please enter MaryAnnH as the promo code, so I can see who is coming.
https://matchouston.org/events/2026/tedx-third-ward

The other speakers in my group are fabulous, you’ll be in for a real treat!

11/15/2025

So honored to have have been selected as a Speaker at TEDxThirdWard in Houston on January 10, 2026. Can’t wait to share about my journey as an Autism Mom in Divorce and how it led to my new purpose as a Special Needs Divorce Coach.

If you’d like to attend the event live, and cheer me on in person, please let me know.

For event details:
https://matchouston.org/events/2026/tedx-third-ward

11/14/2025

💔 Going through a breakup? Feeling lost? It’s time to turn pain into POWER.

Join us for The D Shift Summit: Divorce, Discovery, and Doing Life Your Way, where experts, coaches, and real-life survivors will help you move forward with confidence.

I’m thrilled to share my session, “Coparenting Children with Special Needs Through Divorce Transitions” at 2pm CT, and to join a phenomenal group of presenters you won’t want to miss. Attend just one talk, a few sessions, or all day.

🔥You’ll Gain:
✅ Healing strategies for emotional resilience
✅ Tools to rebuild self-love & confidence
✅ Expert advice on creating a life you love

📅 Date: November 18, 2025
📍 Online | Free Access!

Check out the powerful lineup and sign up at https://go.eventraptor.com/summit/the-d-shift-summit-2511/maryannhughes

11/08/2025

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve been selected as a TEDxThirdWard 2026 speaker! 🤩
I’ll be stepping onto the famous red dot in Houston, Texas, on January 10, 2026, to share my big idea with the world. 🔴

11/06/2025

🤩Excited to share I have been selected to be a semi-finalist to present at a TEDx event in Houston!

🤞🏻Wish me luck in my journey to become a finalist and share my story on the Tedx ThirdWard stage in January.

❣️Hope to inspire others facing divorce challenges, especially parents of children with special needs.

11/06/2025

There’s still time to register for the Empower & Elevate Summit, happening virtually November 3rd-7th! This is designed for professionals who support divorcing clients. As a Certified Special Needs Divorce Coach and Co-Parenting Specialist, I’m honored to present on Divorce Transitions when there’s a Child with a Disability.

You’ll get insight from:

✔️ Divorce professionals on supporting clients through high-conflict co-parenting, legal transitions, financial planning, and more

✔️ Business strategists sharing actionable tools for growing your visibility, revenue, and impact.

Join me here: https://www.thedivorcesupportcollective.com/empower-elevate-summit

11/06/2025

I’m honored to be a featured speaker at the virtual Empower & Elevate Summit happening virtually November 3rd-7th!
This virtual event brings together an incredible lineup of professionals- from across the divorce process AND the business world- to help you grow both your client impact and your professional success.

You’ll hear from divorce coaches, mediators, attorneys, and more- plus top-notch business strategists sharing tools you can use to scale your practice, strengthen your message, and expand your reach. If you work with individuals or families navigating divorce, this summit is for you.

My session on Divorce and Coparenting when have a Child with a Disability is airing on November 5, so register by then to watch it for free. You also have the option to purchase a VIP Pass, for lifelong access to all the summit sessions.

Please reach out if I can support you!