We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Annie Kenny. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Annie below.
Alright, Annie thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. So let’s jump to your mission – what’s the backstory behind how you developed the mission that drives your brand?
My mission is deeply rooted in my personal journey. In 2017, I discovered that my now ex-husband had been abusing our oldest daughter. Despite his conviction, and designation as a Tier III Registered Sex Offender, I still found myself stuck in family court for years, surrounded by professionals pressuring me to allow more access to our younger two daughters. What started as a private crusade became public when I realized how lenient the law in Maryland was when it came to registered sex offenders having access to children. In desperation, I started a change.org petition, which led to creating and passing stronger legislation.
As my story became more public, I found myself being contacted by other protective parents, struggling to navigate the family court system. I never set out to build a career from my experience – it was a path that revealed itself over time.
I just kept taking one step after another. As opportunities like speaking engagements, additional certifications, and published writing came to me, I tried to lean into them, rather than shy away.
Bloom Consulting Solutions grew from my desire to offer protective parents both practical strategies and compassionate support during some of the most challenging times in their lives. My mission is to stand with those navigating the family court system, providing guidance, hope, and advocacy for child safety above all else.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
I provide strategic and emotional support for individuals navigating the family court system, tailoring my approach to each client’s unique needs. Whether it’s developing a clear case narrative, improving communication with a co-parent or attorney, presenting confidently in court or evaluations, or managing the day-to-day challenges of co-parenting with an abusive or difficult ex, my goal is to help clients find stability amidst the chaos. I focus on the bigger picture: securing the best possible childhood for children, even when one parent may be unhealthy or unsafe, while also helping parents manage their own expectations and maintain balance.
Most of my work centers around cases involving children because their well-being is my top priority. I deeply understand the grief and powerlessness that comes with trying to protect your children in a system that often claims to prioritize their best interests but can fall short. My approach is hands-on and in-depth—I walk through the mud with my clients, offering steady guidance through every challenge. While this close, one-on-one work is demanding, it is also where I believe I can make the greatest impact.
At the same time, I am dedicated to broader systemic change through advocacy, striving to improve the family court system for all families. My hope is to not only provide unwavering support to each client I work with but also to create lasting change that benefits countless protective parents and their children.
We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?
One of the biggest lessons I had to unlearn was that I don’t have to make every potential client “work.” When I first started, I struggled with feelings of inadequacy, often wondering, “Who am I to help these people?” I began this work long before I felt fully confident in my abilities, and at the time, I felt grateful for any client who would hire me—regardless of whether we were truly a good fit.
Over time, I came to understand that not every client is in a place where they have the ability to think strategically or to take the next steps in their journey. Some aren’t in a place to accept the reality of the system, believing that the system would somehow shift in their favor, while others wished I could somehow change their co-parent’s behavior—both things that are, heartbreakingly and beyond my control. Those cases weighed heavily on my heart, and I quickly realized that my energy and expertise are best spent with those who feel ready to focus on strategy, reclaim their power, and work alongside me to create real change.
Now, I am much more intentional about the cases I take on. I know I have something valuable to offer, and I don’t need to take every case that comes my way. My focus is on working with clients who are ready and willing to partner with me, who have the self-awareness to understand what it takes to strengthen their position in family court. That shift has allowed me to provide even more meaningful support to those who need it most.
What’s worked well for you in terms of a source for new clients?
Most of my new clients come through referrals from past clients, which is something I’m incredibly grateful for. The close, trusting relationships I build with protective parents are at the heart of my work. These parents know that I understand their stories and their families deeply, and that trust often leads them to recommend me to others who are struggling. In a space where safe, supportive relationships can be hard to find, I want to be that steady presence.
While divorce coaching is becoming more common, many people still don’t know it’s an option. Often, my clients find me through conversations—with friends, in support groups, or with others who have walked a similar path. When they feel overwhelmed and unsure where to turn, someone who’s been through it sends them my way. Those referrals mean everything to me because they reflect the trust and impact I aim to build with every client.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.bloomconsultingsolutions.com
- Instagram: @BloomwithAnnieK
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BloomwithAnnieK
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-kenny-991757237
