Bringing Dreams and Miracles Together

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 parents and potential surrogates have but may hesitate to ask. What does the medical screening process inv...

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 donation, and the heart that has guided the agency through nearly two decades of growth. She also shares how...

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 the gratitude she felt when her dream of becoming a mother finally came true. When Janelle and her hus...

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. The conversation covers essential topics such as the importance of experience and success rates in...

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, psychological, and emotional facets of surrogacy, egg donation, and third-party family building. This wid...

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 .  Whether you're just starting your fertility journey, exploring third-party reproduction, or...

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 and egg donation agency. Together, they share a behind-the-scenes look at this essential role and how T...

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 intended parents through the complex legal landscape of surrogacy in the U.S., Andrew provides critical insig...

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 for intended parents - including international ones - navigating donor agreements, rights and respo...

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 intended parent—from navigating the uncertainties to building a support system that nurtures hope and re...

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 parents. Marla shares her expert perspective on navigating cross-border legal frameworks, protectin...

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 and Nicole share expert advice on how both parties can prepare emotionally and practically, what to...

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 nearly two decades of perspective, Tiffany shares her remarkable surrogacy journey—from what led her to...

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 shares expert insights into the medical timeline, embryo transfer process, and how intended parents c...

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 what first inspired her to become a surrogate, why she chose Family Source Consultants as her agency...

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 emotional and mental health support throughout the family-building journey — whether you're an...

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 what executive orders are, the currentlegal status of this particular order, and how it may affect inter...

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 deeply personal reasons that led her to become a surrogate, the immeasurable joy she’s found in th...

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 behind each retrieval, the meaningful connections she felt with the recipient parents, and how her...

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 Advisor, Chris Gao, this conversation dives deep into essential topics for LGBTQ+ intended parents. Fr...

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 joined by our co-host, Cara Maple, Chief Business and Client Success Officer, as we sit down with E...

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 Program Director, Niki Renslow, sits down with a truly extraordinary guest—Egg Donor 357, a six-time egg...

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 Client Development Advisor, Chris Gao, sits down with ⁠Melissa Brisman⁠—a renowned reproductive att...

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 building. Niki shares personal insights from her surrogacy journeys, offering a unique perspective that hel...

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 fertility clinic for surrogacy. Dr. Hakman offers expert insight into what intended parents should look for, i...