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 Act
• Advocacy 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 quiz to see if you qualify!
• Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy
• Contact us with questions or comments at [email protected]

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 partners
• Unexpected challenges during delivery
• Understanding the legal complexities of surrogacy
• Advice for aspiring surrogates… and more!

• Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook, YouTube and TikTok
• Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify!
• Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy
• Contact us with questions or comments at [email protected]

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 surrogacy
• Some 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 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify!
• Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy
• Contact us with questions or comments at [email protected]

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 agency
• How the matching process is so important in helping to prevent nightmare cases
• How her agency handles and mitigates nightmare scenarios
• Why fostering a healthy, positive relationship between surrogate and intended parent(s) is key in your journey

• Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook, YouTube and TikTok
• Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify!
• Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy
• Contact us with questions or comments at [email protected]

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 career
• Why mental health screenings are so important for surrogates and intended parents
• What to look for, avoid and learn from in finding a surrogacy agency
• Why fostering a healthy, positive relationship between surrogate and intended parent(s) is key in your journey

Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok

Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify!

Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy

Contact us with questions or comments at [email protected]

• Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook, YouTube and TikTok
• Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify!
• Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy
• Contact us with questions or comments at [email protected]

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 level
• Why gut feelings are usually right
• What Angela and Carey both believe is the true mark of a great surrogate
• How having a team of industry professionals working together can take the nightmare out of some cases
• How the experienced surrogates at Surrogacy Mentor navigate these questions and more

• Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook, YouTube and TikTok
• Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify!
• Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy
• Contact us with questions or comments at [email protected]

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 does
• A few of Kaitlyn's nightmare cases
• Why the legal contract is so important to escrow disbursements
• The top items to make sure are in your legal contract to insure a smooth escrow process
• How the experienced surrogates at Surrogacy Mentor navigate these questions and more

• Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook, YouTube and TikTok
• Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify!
• Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy
• Contact us with questions or comments at [email protected]

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 phase
• How your contract works as a roadmap to your entire journey 
• Some key components to look for in your agreement
• How the experienced surrogates at Surrogacy Mentor navigate these questions and more. 

• Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook, YouTube and TikTok
• Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify!
• Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy
• Contact us with questions or comments at [email protected]

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 contract
• Joni's top two nightmare surrogacy cases
• Why having QUALIFIED legal representation is so essential in a surrogacy journey
• What to look for in a qualified attorney
• How the experienced surrogates at Surrogacy Mentor navigate these questions and more. 

• Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook, YouTube and TikTok
• Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify!
• Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy
• Contact us with questions or comments at [email protected]

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 assistance
• Legal coercion 
• How timing is everything in a surrogacy journey

Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion!

• Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook, YouTube and TikTok
• Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify!
• Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy
• Contact us with questions or comments at [email protected]