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Bringing Dreams and Miracles Together
by Family Source Consultants
A deep dive into everything associated with Surrogacy and egg donation. Every Family has a story, this is ours.
Episodes
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Trusting the Journey: Surrogate Stevie’s Story of Compassion, Connection, and Family
Sometimes, one unexpected conversation can change your life and the lives of others. In this episode of Bringing Dreams & Miracles Together, we sit down with Family Source surrogate Stevie, a mother of four from Alaska, to share her inspiring journey of helping another family experience the joy…
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Financially Protecting Your Journey: Understanding Escrow with SeedTrust
When intended parents begin a surrogacy or egg donation journey, protecting the funds dedicated to that journey is an important part of the process. In this episode of Bringing Dreams & Miracles Together, Family Source Consultants’ sits down with Kayleen from SeedTrust Escrow to talk about all...
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From a Calling to “We Did It”: Surrogate Ashley’s Story
What does it feel like to help someone finally hold the baby they have dreamed of? In this episode of Bringing Dreams & Miracles Together, we sit down with Family Source surrogate Ashley to reflect on her journey, from first feeling called to become a surrogate to watching her intended parents…
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More Than a Donation: Family Source Egg Donor Shares Her Journey of Helping Build Families
What inspires someone to become an egg donor, and what keeps her coming back to help more families? In this episode of Bringing Dreams & Miracles Together, Cara Maple, Chief Client & Business Officer, sits down with Family Source Egg Donor Mel, one of FSC’s most sought-after and proven egg…
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The Heart of Surrogacy: Lauren’s Journey from “What If?” to Helping Build a Family
What begins as a simple thought can become something truly life changing. In this episode of Bringing Dreams & Miracles Together, Cara Maple, Chief Client & Business Officer, sits down with Family Source surrogate Lauren to share the story of her surrogacy journey, from first discovering…
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Navigating Florida's New Surrogacy Law and Abortion Law with Marla Neufeld
Florida's surrogacy landscape recently changed with the passage of the FIRE Act, leaving many intended parents with questions about how the new law may affect their family-building journey. In this episode of Bringing Dreams and Miracles Together, Chris Gao is joined by respected reproductive...
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Understanding Surrogacy, Egg Donation, and the Medical Journey with Dr. Fabiola Balmir of CCRM Fertility Naperville
In this educational and transparent conversation, Chris Gao, Chief Experience Officer of Family Source Consultants, sits down with Dr. Fabiola Balmir of CCRM Fertility Naperville to discuss the medical side of surrogacy and egg donation. Together, they walk through the questions many intended...
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19 Years of Hope, Heart & Family Building: A Conversation with Our Founder & CEO, Staci Swiderski
In this special anniversary episode, Chris Gao, Chief Experience Officer, sits down with Staci Swiderski, Founder and CEO of Family Source Consultants, to celebrate 19 years of bringing dreams and miracles together. Staci reflects on the early days of FSC, the evolution of surrogacy and egg...
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Love Carries Us: Janelle’s Journey to Completing Her Family
In this heartfelt conversation with Niki Renslow, Senior Program Director, proud parent Janelle opens up about her extraordinary path to motherhood, a journey marked by resilience, faith, and love. She shares how her first daughter was conceived through IVF after years of fertility challenges,and...
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Surrogacy & Fertility Simplified: A Conversation with Dr. Friedman
In this episode of the Bringing Dreams & Miracles Together podcast, Niki Renslow, Senior Program Director, Family Source Consultants, and Dr. Brooke Friedman, San Diego Fertility Center, discuss the journey of intended parents in selecting a fertility clinic and navigating the surrogacy process....
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Season 3 Finale: Our Journey Together — A Conversation with Staci Swiderski
In the powerful Season 3 finale of Bringing Dreams and Miracles Together, Chief Business Officer Cara Maple interviews Family Source Consultants’ Founder & CEO Staci Swiderski. Together, they reflect on a transformative season of episodes, revisiting highlights that centered on the legal,...
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AllPaths to Parenthood: Advocacy, Access & Community Support
In this compassionate and informative episode of Bringing Dreams & Miracles Together, host Cara Maple, Chief Business Officer at Family Source Consultants, sits down with Kate LeBlanc from AllPaths Family Building to talk about something that’s often overlooked but absolutely essential: support....
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Behind the Scenes: The Role of a Third-Party Coordinator in Fertility Journeys
In this special episode of Bringing Dreams and Miracles Together, host Chris Gao, Client Development Advisor at Family Source Consultants, reflects on his own experience as a Third-Party Coordinator at an IVF clinic and sits down with Rebecca Lyons, fellow Third-Party Coordinator at a surrogacy…
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Global Families & U.S. Citizenship: Legal Insights with Andrew Vorzimer
In this informative episode of Bringing Dreams and Miracles Together, host Chris Gao, Client Development Advisor at Family Source Consultants, is joined by renowned reproductive and family law attorney Andrew Vorzimer of Vorzimer Masserman. With decades of experience guiding international…
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Egg Donation & the Law: What Intended Parents Need to Know
In this episode of Bringing Dreams & Miracles Together, host Chris Gao, Client Development Advisor, welcomes Ralph Tsong, Principal Attorney and Founder of Tsong Law Group, to explore the critical legal elements of egg donation. Together, they break down the most important legal considerations…
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Guiding the Heart: Support for Intended Parents on the Path to Parenthood
In this heartfelt episode of Bringing Dreams and Miracles Together, host Niki Renslow, Senior Program Director, sits down with Adriana Caro, a licensed professional counselor specializing in third-party reproduction. Together, they explore the emotional and psychological journey of becoming an...
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Legal Insights on Surrogacy & Egg Donation for International Parents
In this insightful episode of Bringing Dreams & Miracles Together, host Chris Gao, Client Development Advisor, sits down with Marla Neufeld, a leading reproductive attorney at Greenspoon Marder LLP, to unravel the complex legal landscape of surrogacy and egg donation for international intended...
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The Match Moment: Preparing Intended Parents and Surrogates for a Successful First Meeting
Niki Renslow, Senior Program Director, meets with Nicole Johnson-Apfel, Senior Match Specialist, to talk about one of the most pivotal points in the surrogacy journey—the match meeting between intended parents and potential surrogates. In this episode of Bringing Dreams & Miracles Together, Niki...
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Pioneering the Path: Tiffany’s Surrogacy Story as One of Family Source’s First Surrogates
In this inspiring episode of the Bringing Dreams & Miracles Together Podcast, host Niki Renslow—Senior Program Director at Family Source Consultants and former surrogate—sits down with Tiffany, one of the very first surrogates to join Family Source when they opened their doors in 2007. With…
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What to Expect Once Your Surrogacy Journey Has Begun – with Dr. Hakman from HRC Fertility
In this episode of the Bringing Dreams & Miracles Together Podcast, host Chris Gao, Client Development Advisor at Family Source Consultants, is joined by Dr. Sasha Hakman from HRC Fertility to walk intended parents through what happens once their surrogacy journey officially begins. Dr. Hakman...
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A Surrogate’s Story: Mariah’s Journey of Giving the Gift of Life
In this heartfelt episode of the Bringing Dreams & Miracles Together Podcast, Niki Renslow, former surrogate and Senior Program Director at Family Source Consultants, sits down with former surrogate Mariah as she shares her deeply personal and inspiring surrogacy journey. Mariah opens up about…
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The Power of Support in Your Family Building Journey – with Joey Guzman-Kuffel
In this heartfelt episode of the Bringing Dreams & Miracles Together Podcast, we welcome Joey Guzman-Kuffel, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Founder of Counseling with Joey & Associates, alongside our very own Client Development Advisor, Chris Gao. They explore the essential role of...
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Understanding the Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship & Its Impact on Surrogacy
In this episode of the Family Source Consultants Podcast,host Chris Gao welcomes Rich Geisler, attorney and founder of Fertility and Surrogacy Legal Group, to unpack a pressing topic on the minds of many intended parents: the executive order concerning birthright citizenship. Rich breaks down…
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A Surrogate’s Journey: Andy’s Story of Love, Purpose, and Parenthood
Welcome to this heartwarming episode of Bringing Dreams and Miracles Together. I'm Staci Swiderski, CEO and Owner of Family Source Consultants. Today, we are honored to be joined by Andy, a compassionate and dedicated gestational surrogate currently on her second journey. Andy opens up about the...
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Behind the Gift: A Six-Time Egg Donor Shares Her Journey
In this inspiring of the Bringing Dreams & Miracles TogetherPodcast, Andrea Rieckmann, Chief Administrative Officer at Family Source Consultants, sits down with one very special guest — egg donor #249 — who opens up about her experience as a six-time donor. She shares the deeply personal stories...
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Inclusive Paths to Parenthood: LGBTQ+ Family Building with Dr. Melvin Thornton
Welcome to the Bringing Dreams and Miracles Together podcast! I'm Staci Swiderski, CEO and Owner of Family Source Consultants. In this powerful episode, we’re honored to welcome Dr. Melvin Thornton—affectionately known as Dr. T.—from Global Fertility. Hosted by our very own Client Development...
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From Hope to Parenthood: Erin & Dan’s Surrogacy Journey
Welcome to Bringing Dreams and Miracles Together—the podcast where we celebrate the inspiring journeys of surrogacy, egg donation, and the incredible people who help make family building possible. I'm Staci Swiderski, CEO and Owner of Family Source Consultants. In today’s heartfelt episode, I’m...
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One Woman’s Gift: Six-Time Egg Donor 357 and Surrogate’s Journey of Giving
Welcome to Bringing Dreams and Miracles Together, the podcast where we share inspiring stories of surrogacy, egg donation, and the incredible individuals who make family building possible. I'm Staci Swiderski, CEO and Owner of Family Source Consultants. In this powerful episode, our Senior…
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Surrogates’ Rights & Legal Protections in New York: A Conversation with Melissa Brisman
Welcome to Bringing Dreams and Miracles Together, the podcast where we explore the heart of family building through surrogacy and egg donation. I'm Staci Swiderski, Founder and Owner of Family Source Consultants, and I’m so glad you’re joining us for this important episode. Today, our dedicated...
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Through the Surrogate’s Eyes: What Intended Parents Can Learn from the Journey
In this episode of Bringing Dreams and Miracles Together, we’re diving deep into the surrogate’s experience to help intended parents better understand the heart behind the journey. Host Sarah Martin is joined by Niki Renslow, an experienced surrogate and trusted voice in the world of family...
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Choosing the Right Fertility Clinic: Expert Tips with Dr. Sasha Hakman
In this informative episode of Bringing Dreams and Miracles Together, our Client Development Advisor, Chris Gao, sits down with Dr. Sasha Hakman of HRC Fertility to explore one of the most critical decisions intended parents will make on their family-building journey: selecting the right…
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Tish’s Journey: A Surrogate’s Story of Purpose and Connection
In this heartfelt episode of Bringing Dreams & Miracles Together, we shine a spotlight on the inspiring personal journey of LaTisha Green, a compassionate woman who chose to help others build their families through surrogacy. Hosted by Sarah Martin, Director of Operations, and Niki Renslow…
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Hope After Cancer: Family-Building with Megan Scherer of Worth the Wait Charity
In this powerful episode of Bringing Dreams & Miracles Together, we explore family-building options for those affected by cancer, a topic close to many hearts. Cara Maple, our Chief Operating Officer and Client Care Focal, sits down with Megan Scherer, Co-Founder of Worth the Wait Charity, to...
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Navigating Surrogacy in New York: Legal Insights with Alexis Cirel
In this episode of Bringing Dreams and Miracles Together, our knowledgeable Client Development Advisor, Chris Gao, sits down with Alexis Cirel, Partner and Attorney with Warshaw Burstein Fertility Law Group in New York, to break down everything intended parents need to know about surrogacy in the...
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The Heart of Family Building: Compassion, Commitment, and Surrogacy Success
Welcome to the premier episode of Season 3 of Bringing Dreams & Miracles Together! Hosted by Staci Swiderski, Founder and CEO of Family Source Consultants, and Cara Maple, a hopeful parent, this episode delves into what truly defines our agency: compassion, ethics, transparency, and care. Staci...
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The Inspirational Journey of FSC Surrogate and Retired Veteran, Christina
Denise Conner, Family Source Consultants' Surrogate Support Manager meets with Christina who shares the story of her surrogacy journey as an FSC surrogate and being diagnosed with a brain tumor midway through her journey. She opens up about her delivery, recovery, and new way of life after…
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Every Surrogacy Journey is Different with 2x Surrogate Lisa
Every surrogacy journey is different and exciting in their own ways. This episode highlights one of our incredible two-time surrogates, Lisa and her two very different journeys! For her first journey, Lisa carried for a lovely gay international couple, during Covid! International arrangements…
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Unscripted: Part 2 of A Conversation with International Intended Parent, Jessica
Part two of A Conversation with International Intended Parent Jessica, picks up after she and her husband decided on Surrogacy as their way to have a family, they have selected Family Source Consultants as their agency, and just when things are going wonderfully and sweet baby is about to be…
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Unscripted: A Conversation with Intended Parent Jessica
Sometimes the road you didn’t expect to travel can be the ones that changes your life in ways you couldn’t imagine. Like many of our intended parents, Jessica felt hopeless after years of infertility and failed treatments before deciding to turn to surrogacy to start her family. Little did she...
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Egg Donation as a College Student
Egg donation is an incredibly selfless deed and one of the greatest gifts a person can give. Hear about the experience of egg donation first hand from experienced donor Dominique, who signed up for her first cycle as a college student seeking another means of compensation while also making a...
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Addicted to Surrogacy with Stacie in Savannah
You've seen her on TikTok. You've seen her on Instagram Reels. This podcast gives you a closer look into what makes Stacie in Savannah tick...the addiction to helping others build families through surrogacy as she embarks on her third journey! She also takes time to talk about Gestational Carrier...
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Part 2 of The Gift of Parenthood with Rebecca Lyons
Part two of our conversation with the lovely Rebecca Lyons, a 2x gestational surrogate and 5x egg donor, is out now! With her second surrogacy journey the medical clearance took a little longer as she worked through blood testing, but in the end, looking back, it was a minimal time to wait for…
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The Gift of Parenthood with Rebecca Lyons
This two-part special features the lovely Rebecca Lyons, a 2x gestational surrogate and 5x egg donor, as she talks about her initial interest in helping others add to their family through egg donation and the rewarding aspect of it, as well as when she "caught the bug" again with more desires to...
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The Ins and Outs of Surrogacy
This episode is extra special! We chat with Sol, a 2x Gestational Surrogate, Lisa, a 2x Gestational Surrogate, and Denise a 1x Gestational Surrogate and Family Source Consultants Surrogate Support Manager. These incredible women share their experiences with learning about surrogacy, choosing to...
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My Unique Story with Peyton Meave
Peyton's story was showcased by many media outlets; from USA Today and the Today Show to the Tamron Hall show as one of the women who underwent a uterine transplant as she was born with MRKH - no uterus. A dream of motherhood taken as a teenager, only to find that fate had other plans. In this...
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Unscripted with Vicky Sarikas, Part II
Real. Raw. Unscripted. Vicky shares her never-before-told story of her first surrogacy journey as an Intended Parent, the love and loss of her incredible mother, and the path to her second surrogacy journey.
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Unscripted with Vicky Sarikas, Her Journey from IVF to Surrogacy as an Intended Parent, Part 1
Vicky Sarikas is not only an Intended Parent Intake Specialist with Family Source Consultants, but she is a woman who struggled through IVF treatments and a fertility journey for many years before eventually deciding to turn to surrogacy. This episode is an unscripted, candid conversation with...
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Building a Relationship Between Surrogates & Intended Parents
In this episode we talk with Ronda Blair, Family Source's Director of Surrogate Case Management and four-time surrogate, and Jessica Williams, PhD, Family Source's International Relations Manager and former intended parent about the ins and outs of building a relationship that works for both...
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Real Talk with Staci Swiderski
In this episode, we ask Staci Swiderski, our Founder and CEO, to share her story and get candid about all things related to Family Source Consultants. She walks us through her personal experiences with using third-party reproduction and what drove her to start an agency of her own. Then we get to...
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Welcome to Our New Podcast: Bringing Dreams & Miracles Together
Two years ago, we launched the Family Source Surrogacy Podcast to share our surrogacy stories with the world. It was well received by all of you, and we loved providing listeners with a personal view into the stories of our surrogates and doctors supporting surrogacy. But Family Source…
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