In this weeks episode we get to listen to two amazing donors reflect on their journeys, talk about their unique but similar experiences, some advice and ultimately their “why” behind helping a family grow through egg donation.
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Who?! An Intended Mother and Surrogate
We are so excited to kick off our second season with Jackie and Kaitlin! Despite being on opposites sides of the country, distance was never a factor in how close they became as they went on this amazing surrogacy journey. But before they found one another they each had a few bumps as they began […]
Who?! Our Egg Donor Education Team!
Meet Mikela and Denise, who are part of our Egg Donor Education Team! In this episode you will hear Mikela’s beautiful story about her own egg donation story, as well as FAQs and tips about the application process. These two ladies have such a passion when it comes to creating happy families through egg donation!
Who?! Actually what?! Egg Donor Intended Parent Webinar
Please enjoy this special episode, an education webinar that we feature for potential intended parents through egg donation. It’s an amazing resource that outlines the emotional process you go through as an intended parent pursuing egg donation as a way to grow your family. You can see the next webinar dates here: https://eggdonorsolutions.com/category/intended-parent-webinar/
Who?! The Donors
In this week’s episode, we get to listen to three of our amazing donors! We hear hilarious stories from their cycles, tips, and ultimately the “why” behind their choice to give in this way to help create happy families. Interested in finding out more about the egg donation program? Please go to https://eggdonorinformation.com/
Who?! Tot and Gregory
Two Dads & their journey with egg donation and surrogacy Meet Tot and Gregory! Two amazing dads to the sweetest little boy. We get to hear their parenthood story starting with egg donation and then moving forward with an amazing surrogate. It was a beautiful journey full of ups and downs that eventually led to […]
Who?! New Mom, Mariam Shahab
Mariam Shahab is an inclusive communications and digital marketing strategist but her favorite job title is “mama.” She lives in Austin, Texas with her husband and son who was born via gestational surrogacy in September 2021. She’s an advocate for inclusive parenthood journeys and a champion for diversity and inclusion because #representationmatters. She has shared […]
Who?! The Kids!
On today’s episode, we are talking to the kids! We had an amazing opportunity to get to talk to some of our kiddos whose mom’s not only work for Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions. But were all surrogates! We got to ask them they’re perspective and what they remembered from the journeys and they shared […]
Who?! Our Surrogates
Pour yourself a cup of coffee and listen to a few surrogates, as they tell their stories, talk about their why behind choosing to be a gestational carrier and hear some great advice!
Who?! Leslee Murphy
Leslee Murphy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience with a unique specialization in women’s health, including infertility, reproductive loss, family building, high-risk pregnancy and postpartum mood disorders. For the past 16 years, Leslee has operated a private counseling practice in Houston, Texas and served as the Mental […]
Who?! Juli, a 3x Surrogate, Doula & Lactation Consultant
Juli Velasquez is a 3 time surrogate and now a doula and lactation consultant who is studying for her RN in order to be a lactation consultant in a hospital setting. In this episode Juli tells her own stories of being a surrogate and pumping as well as shares some valuable information that would be […]
Who?! An Assisted Reproductive Attorney, Joni Franklin
“Do you want to help make babies?” will forever be the question that would change attorney Joni Franklin’s life! Joni has been an assisted reproductive attorney for 14 years, and is licensed in Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. She is passionate about creating happy families through surrogacy and egg donation and has helped bring in to […]
Who?! Holly Smith, a 6x Egg Donor and That One Decision Changed the Course of Her Life
Wanting to make a difference in just one person’s life, Holly set out to become an egg donor her senior year of college. She went on to donate 6 times, and that one decision changed the course of her life. To this day, Holly continues to work in the world of infertility at Progyny Fertility, […]
Who?! Lauren Palm, Director of Matching & Education at Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions
When Lauren first found out about surrogacy, there was no question that she felt called to help a family. Her journey led to a beautiful set of twins and 14 years later, Lauren’s passion for surrogacy has only deepened. She went on to become our very own matching coordinator, bringing intended parents and gestational carriers […]
Who?! Blake Encalade, A Spouse of an Egg Donor & Surrogate.
Always with a heart for helping others, Blake knew that supporting his wife while she was an egg donor and surrogate was just one more way their family could be a blessing to others. Watch the episode here
Who?! A Doctor and Director for Third Party & LGBTQ+ Services and New Dad!
With the desire to be a part of a team Dr. Daniel Skora was drawn to specializing in fertility and obstetrics and has gone on to create many happy families! Dr. Skora serves as the medical director for LGBTQ+ services at Fertility Specialists of Texas and is passionate about spreading the word for how other […]
Who?! Mother And Daughter (& now Surro-Sisters)
We all know surrogacy impacts so many families, but who knew that Angela’s journeys would have such an influence so close to home! After watching her mom take part in five journeys, Tristan was inspired to become a surrogate herself and delivery day is just around the corner! Tune in now.
Who?! Meet Angela, A Medical Assistant & Egg Donor Coordinator
A love for women’s health led to an unexpected career as a medical assistant at a fertility clinic. Angela is now an egg donor coordinator is here to share knowledge as to why the Assisted Reproductive Medicine Guidelines (ASRM Guidelines) are so important to the egg donor and surrogacy journey Watch Episode 4 now.
Who?! An Unexpected Family Connected by Egg Donor Siblings
Thanks to egg donation, these two separate families were able to grow their families. Little did they know that they were about to make a lifetime connection. Introducing Hillary & Carrie, our Recipient mothers.
Who?! Meet Jordyn, a 5x Egg Donor & New Mom
Who knew that what started as a curiosity in high school while studying for an AP bio quiz would become a passion that would impact so many! Please enjoy listening to Jordyn tell her story of being an egg donor for five different families and how her choice has made such a positive aspect on […]
