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Join experienced gestational surrogate, surrogacy industry veteran and award-winning former surrogacy agency owner Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of SurrogacyMentor.com, as she aims to normalize surrogacy. Joined by her co-host, 3 time gestational surrogate Marielle Schuberth, they aim to spread awareness by educating and sharing personal stories about gestational surrogacy from experienced surrogates, medical and legal professionals, parents via surrogacy and others whose lives have been changed by surrogacy. Let's #normalizesurrogacy !
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Send us a text Send us a text Join Marelle Schuberth, 3x surrogate and Inake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guest Lesa Slaughter, Esq. of Slaughter Law Group. Listen as they discuss: The complexities of birthright citizenship as it pertains to surrogacyThe current legal landscape and the implications of potential changes to citizenship lawsThe importance of consulting with specialized attorneys before engaging in surrogacy agreementsChang...
Send us a text Join Marielle Schuberth, Intake Manager and Surrogate Mentor for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guest, first-time surrogate Brittany Pavin. Listen as they discuss: • · Introduction to Surrogacy and Personal Journeys • · Brittany's Surrogacy Experience and Relationship with Intended Parents • · Navigating Challenges During Pregnancy and Birth • · Reflections on the Surrogacy Journey and Advice for Future Surrogates • Follow Surrogacy Mentor on I...
Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guests, Broadway actors and now Broadway Husbands- Bret Shuford and Stephen Hanna. Listen as they discuss: Creating Broadway HusbandsStarting Their Surrogacy JourneyThe Surrogacy Process and Finding the Right SurrogateOvercoming Challenges in SurrogacyTheir Birth ExperienceReflections on Surrogacy & Future Plans Advice for Surrogates and Intended Paren...
Send us a text Join Marielle Schuberth, Surrogate Mentor and Intake Manager of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guest, experienced surrogate, Amanda. Listen as they discuss: Amanda's 1st surrogacy experienceThe emotional toll of failed transfersSeeking new opportunities in SurrogacyThe rollercoaster of Beta resultsAdvice for Surrogates and Intended Parents Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook, YouTube and TikTok Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz t...
Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guest, Award Winning Journalist and Author, Ginanne Brownell. Listen as they discuss: The Michigan Family Protection ActAdvocacy and Legislative Efforts in Surrogacy Empowering Surrogates and Parents in Michigan Changing the Narrative around Surrogacy Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook, YouTube and TikTok Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy qui...
Send us a text Join Marielle Schuberth, Surrogate Mentor and Intake Manager of Surrogacy Mentor, along with surrogate, Stormy as they talk about her 4 amazing surrogate journeys. Listen as they discuss: Stormy's Personal Journey into Surrogacy Navigating conversations with partnersUnexpected challenges during deliveryUnderstanding the legal complexities of surrogacyAdvice for aspiring surrogates… and more! Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook, YouT...
Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guest, family and marriage therapist, Rachel Goldberg of Rachel Goldberg Therapy Listen as they discuss: The Intended Parent perspective on surrogacySome of the many reasons people choose surrogacy Why it's so important to have mental health support for both sides of surrogacy Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook, YouTube and TikTok Take our easy 2 m...
Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor, for the next episode in our Nightmare Cases in Surrogacy series. Today's special guest is Maria Valencia, Founder and Owner of International Surrogacy Center. Listen as they discuss: Some of the nightmare cases Maria has had to face in her agencyHow the matching process is so important in helping to prevent nightmare casesHow her agency handles and mitigates nightmare scenariosWhy fostering a healthy, ...
Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor, for the next episode in our Nightmare Cases in Surrogacy series. Today's focus is on mental health with special guest, Marriage and Family Therapist, Carole Lieber-Wilkins of LA Family Building. Listen as they discuss: Some of the nightmare cases Carole has had to face in her careerWhy mental health screenings are so important for surrogates and intended parentsWhat to look for, avoid and learn from in finding a...
Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor , for the third episode in our Nightmare Cases in Surrogacy series. Today's focus is coming from the fertility clinic perspective with special guest host Angela Hartshorn of It's Time Surrogacy. Listen as they discuss: Some of Angela's worst cases at the clinic levelWhy gut feelings are usually rightWhat Angela and Carey both believe is the true mark of a great surrogateHow having a team of industry professionals wo...
Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor , for the second episode in our Nightmare Cases in Surrogacy series. Today's focus is on escrow nightmares with special guest Kaitlyn Oberley, Senior Partner Success Director for SeedTrust Escrow. Listen as they discuss: What a third-party escrow agent doesA few of Kaitlyn's nightmare casesWhy the legal contract is so important to escrow disbursementsThe top items to make sure are in your legal contract to insure a ...
Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor, with special guest Rachel Loftspring, attorney and partner at The Family Law and Fertility Law Group. Listen as they discuss: A general overview and first steps of the surrogacy legal process from the surrogate's perspective. The 2 major tasks accomplished during the legal phaseHow your contract works as a roadmap to your entire journey Some key components to look for in your agreementHow the experie...
Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor , for the first episode in our Nightmare Cases in Surrogacy series. Today's focus is on legal nightmares with special guest Joni Franklin, attorney and owner of Franklin Law. Listen as they discuss: The basics of a surrogacy contractJoni's top two nightmare surrogacy casesWhy having QUALIFIED legal representation is so essential in a surrogacy journeyWhat to look for in a qualified attorneyHow the experienced...
Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with Marielle Schuberth, 3 Time Surrogate and Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor Listen as they discuss: Why surrogates can't be heavily reliant on government assistanceLegal coercion How timing is everything in a surrogacy journeyLet's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion! Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook, YouTub...
Send us a text Join Marielle Schuberth, 3 time experienced surrogate and Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with Mya- 1 time experienced surrogate and Administrative Coordinator for Surrogacy Mentor Listen as they discuss: Why Mya decided to become a surrogate How her friends and family reacted to the newsWhy she thinks educating yourself on the process before you get started is important. Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussi...
Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with Marielle Schuberth, 3 Time Surrrogate and Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor Listen as they discuss: Some of the wild things people have said to surrogates Drop some truths behind some common misconceptions in surrogacyHow to respond when peoples comments come off hateful or hurtfulLet's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion!...
Send us a text Join Marielle Schuberth, 3 time experienced surrogate and Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with experienced twin Surrogate Caitlin- Listen as they discuss: How Caitlin's journey was one of patience and commitmentWhat a twin pregnancy looked like in a small town How things got complicated leading up to and during her twin delivery Caitlin's advice for women considering surrogacy Let's normalize surrogacy through education a...
Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist Dr. Susanna Park of the San Diego Fertility Center. Listen as they discuss: The screening criteria for an egg donor from the clinic perspective.Dr. Park explains how the egg retrieval process works and what those medications are actually doing. Why the screening process is so different for an egg donor vs...
Send us a text Join Marielle Schuberth, 3 time experienced surrogate and Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with Sammi- 2 time experienced surrogate Listen as they discuss: How Sammi's single embryo transfer ended up with a triplet pregnancy and a twin delivery. How Sammi navigated a selective reduction with her IPsWhy she chose to become a surrogate again even after an odds defying 1st journey. Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open di...
Send us a text Join Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with Dr. Guy Ringler of California Fertility Partners. Listen as they discuss: Dr. Ringler's important part in the history of LGBT family building and how he has seen it change over the last 25 years. How we can improve the family building process for LGBTQIA+ individuals.Dr. Ringler's involvement with The Gay Parenting Assistance Program (GPAP).Why inclusion and representati...
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