Egg donation can be a complex process for first-time Intended Parents. In this episode of Golden Gossip, Frank goes into detail about the egg donation process. He discusses egg donor requirements, types of egg donation arrangements, and shares personal stories of his egg donation experience.

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Selecting An Egg Donor - Episode 24

Second journeys, the process of adding to your family, is exciting. There is nothing better than giving your child a sibling to love. In this episode of Golden Gossip, Frank discusses second journeys in detail. He shares information about managing expectations, journey timelines, and expresses the importance of showing second-time Intended Parents the same quality care as their first journey.

Second Journeys - Episode 23

In this expanding industry, it’s getting more difficult to select a Surrogacy Agency that meets all the needs of Intended Parents. In this episode of Golden Gossip, Frank discusses his agency, Golden Surrogacy, and shares its standard of providing each Intended Parent and Surrogate with an excellent experience. Frank discusses Surrogate requirements, shares his thoughts on the importance of customer service, and explains how he instills these crucial values in his team.

Golden Standards - Episode 22

CampOut is an overnight camp for LGBT families, hosted by the Lake of the Woods & Greenwoods Camp located in Decatur, Michigan. CampOut experienced its third year of family fun August 17th-20th. Frank and Adam Golden, founders of Golden Surrogacy, took their children to CampOut for a their second year and came back with plenty of stories to share! In this episode of Golden Gossip, Frank and Adam discuss camp activities, meeting other gay families, and their children’s perspectives of this amazing family building event.

Our Second Year at CampOut Family Camp - Episode 21

Surrogates take on a huge responsibility when entering a Surrogacy Journey. In this episode of Golden Gossip, Frank discusses Surrogates role in the process and how they can include their Intended Parents throughout the entire journey. He shares ideas that Surrogates can use to help reassure their Intended Parents and also shares personal stories about his own surrogates.

A Surrogate's Responsibility - Episode 20

Pregnancy is complex, and it can be stressful for Intended Parents to process it all. In this episode of Golden Gossip, Frank discusses pregnancy and what to expect when a surrogate is expecting. He uses his own experience as a surrogacy agency own to address each trimester, possible complications, and important milestones throughout a typical pregnancy.

What To Expect When Your Surrogate is Expecting - Episode 19

Men Having Babies is a nonprofit organization providing support, information, and financial assistance for current and prospective gay Intended Parents. In this episode of Golden Gossip, Frank and his Executive Assistant, Juan share their experience at the 2018 Men Having Babies Chicago Conference. They talk about what Men Having Babies does for perspective Intended Parents, what the program means to the gay community, and what it means to them personally.

Men Having Babies 2018 Chicago Expo - Podcast 18

Surrogacy is an intricate process with many moving parts. There are many pieces of information to gather and new concepts to understand. In this episode of Golden Gossip, Frank provides a general overview of Surrogacy and what the average journey entails. Frank and his Executive Assistant, Juan discuss the role of an agency, IVF, and the average length and costs associated with Surrogacy.

Unravelling The Surrogacy Journey - Episode 17

Aside from the regular challenges of parenthood, gay parents are required to make a choice regarding the use of their last names. In this episode of Golden Gossip, Frank discusses last names and how they factor into same-sex relationships. Frank invites his husband, Adam and his Executive Assistant, Juan to share their personal perspectives as gay men. They talk about the current political climate, discuss potential options for gay parents, and offer advice on managing this conversation.

Choosing a Last Name: I Now Pronounce You Parents - Episode 16

GayParentsToBe is an organization dedicated to providing education and resources for prospective gay and trans parents. In this episode of Golden Gossip, Frank and his Executive Assistant, Juan discuss their recent experience at the GayParentsToBe Conference held on November 4th, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. They detail key moments, pay attribute to contributors and participants, and share their overall takeaways as gay men.

GayParentsToBe Conference - Episode 15

Experienced Reproductive Endocrinologist, Dr. Angie Beltsos pays Golden Surrogacy a visit to discuss her role in family building. In this episode of Golden Gossip, Dr. Beltsos details the day-to-day of a Reproductive Endocrinologist. She discusses the process of making embryos, diagnostic tests for fertility, fertility preservation options, and shares her most memorable moments as a Reproductive Endocrinologist.

Interview with a Reproductive Endocrinologist - Episode 14

Path2Parenthood is a nonprofit organization that provides leading-edge education and resources for infertility prevention, reproductive health, and family building. Frank Golden has been on the Board of Directors for over two years, and currently serves as the Vice Chair of the organization. In this episode of Golden Gossip, Frank and Golden Surrogacy’s Communication Director, Erika discuss the latest Path2Parenthood Illuminations Fundraising Gala, the guests in attendance, and the fun they had!

Path2Parenthood's Illuminations Chicago Gala - Episode 13

Many surrogacy agencies lack basic customer service skills and focus on quantity rather than quality. In this episode of Golden Gossip, Frank and his Executive Assistant, Juan discuss customer service and what it means to Golden Surrogacy. They share stories of working in retail, discuss Golden Surrogacy’s client-centric focus, and detail the importance of providing high quality service to Intended Parents and Surrogates.

Bringing Service Back - Episode 12

CampOut is an overnight camp for LGBT families, hosted by the Lake of the Woods & Greenwoods Camp located in Decatur, Michigan. CampOut experienced its second year of family fun August 19th-21st. Frank and Adam Golden, founders of Golden Surrogacy, took their children to CampOut this year and came back with plenty of stories to share! In this episode of Golden Gossip, Frank and Adam discuss camp activities, meeting other gay families, and their children’s perspectives of this amazing family building event.

Everyone Deserves a Family: Our Experience at CampOut! - Episode 11

Matching calls are a necessary and exciting part of the Surrogacy process. In this segment of Golden Gossip, Frank discusses matching calls and how to approach them. Frank shares his personal experience with his own Surrogate and offers professional advice to Intended Parents and Surrogates on how to prepare.

Matching Calls: What To Know - Episode 10

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