The Future of Surrogacy

Florida's new surrogacy law goes into effect July 1 , and while the final legislation is far narrower than originally proposed, this episode is an important listen for agencies, attorneys, and other professionals working in assisted reproduction. Florida attorney Karen Persis , who helped lead the legal opposition to the bill, joins us to explain what happened behind the scenes, what ultimately be...

Adrienne Black, President of SEEDS (Society for Ethics in Egg Donation and Surrogacy) , shares a candid perspective on ethics, industry standards, and the future of accountability in surrogacy. What is changing in the surrogacy industry in 2026? In this episode of The Future of Surrogacy , Adrienne Black —President of SEEDS and owner of Heart to Hands Surrogacy—breaks down how the industry is evol...

In this episode of The Future of Surrogacy , Erin Quick is joined by Simbe co-founders Billie Simmons (CEO) and Shraddha Jain (CTO) to discuss major changes affecting surrogacy agencies—from ad platform crackdowns and CAPI tracking to AI-driven discovery and AEO websites—and what Simbe is building next. Advertising platforms are tightening policies and flagging surrogacy-related campaigns more agg...

The surrogacy industry is at an inflection point. In today’s media environment, a single negative surrogacy story—often involving a bad actor or isolated failure—can quickly spiral into national headlines, public mistrust, and real legislative consequences. In this episode of The Future of Surrogacy , we explore how negative press in surrogacy can evolve into policy risk and what agencies, advocat...

In this episode of The Future of Surrogacy, we speak with Sarah Paige, CEO of ART Risk Solutions , about one of the most misunderstood—and most critical—components of modern surrogacy: insurance. The conversation breaks down how surrogacy insurance has evolved, and how insurance - when handled proactively -  becomes a true competitive advantage . Sarah outlines what she considers a “top-shelf” ins...

In this episode, we speak with Julie Egor from Predoc about one of the most persistent challenges facing surrogacy agencies today: surrogacy medical records . For many surrogacy agencies, medical records are the single biggest bottleneck in the surrogacy process—driving up costs, and extending timelines ( and increasing stress/anxiety ). Julie explains why surrogacy medical records often take so l...

Listen whenever you get your podcasts: Spotify | Apple As we close out the year, we’re doing something a little different. Throughout 2025, we spoke with some of the most respected voices in surrogacy, law, technology, and agency leadership. At the end of every conversation, we asked the same final question: “If you had a magic wand, what would you change?” This episode is a special year-end compi...

Note: This episode was recorded only hours after it was confirmed that an agency-held escrow had engaged in fraudulent activity. In this episode, Erin Quick sits down with Adam Winder , one of the earliest innovators in surrogacy technology and the President & CEO behind SeedTrust , a financial platform built for escrow services in third-party reproduction; Orchid , a journey-management platfo...

Strong agency–attorney partnerships are an essential part of an ethical, efficient, and emotionally smooth surrogacy journey. In this episode, Sheriann G. Hicks , founder of Hicks Law Group in Georgia, shares the legal insights and on-the-ground realities every surrogacy agency needs to understand to strengthen collaboration with attorneys. From when to loop in an attorney (hint: she recommends ge...

If you’ve ever wondered how to make ChatGPT recommend your surrogacy agency when someone asks “Which is the best surrogacy agency?” — this one’s for you. Visibility for a surrogacy agency used to be all about getting your agency to the top of Google rankings. But that’s changing — fast. Now, AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini are deciding who gets recommended before families ever reach...

In this episode of The Future of Surrogacy , host Erin Quick sits down with Shraddha Jain, Chief Technology Officer at Simbe, to explore how surrogacy agencies are often trapped in a maze of disconnected tools—each one meant to help, but collectively creates chaos. But there is good news! Shaddha walks through how AI is literally stitching disconnected apps together to manage repetitive tasks and...

It’s no longer a question of if surrogacy agencies need technology—it’s which technology is right and how to use it without losing the human touch. In this episode of The Future of Surrogacy, host Erin Quick sits down with Jim Vandagrift , COO of Heart to Hands Surrogacy in Oregon, to explore where technology truly belongs in this deeply personal field. Jim brings a unique dual perspective: he run...

In this episode, we sit down with Angela Hartshorn , board member of SEEDS , to unpack the ethical challenges shaping the future of egg donation and surrogacy. With over 32 years of experience in the fertility space—and a personal journey as both an egg donor and gestational surrogate—Angela brings a rare perspective on where the industry has been, where it’s headed, and why ethics must be at the...

What does it take to build a successful and ethical international surrogacy program? In this episode of The Future of Surrogacy, we sit down with Karen Estrada of Gestacy . Drawing on both her professional expertise (including law and international taxation) and her personal infertility journey, Karen sheds light on the nuances of surrogacy programs abroad—particularly in Mexico. Prefer video? Wat...

Younger generations don’t just tolerate AI—they often trust it more. They text with it, joke with it, and even treat it like a friend. And when it comes to something as personal as the surrogacy journey, the reality is stark: many candidates would rather talk to an AI assistant on their own schedule than wait for the dreaded auto-reply email that says, "schedule a call" or “we’ll call you when we’...

In this episode, we're joined by Kim Surratt , one of the nation’s leading attorneys in surrogacy and adoption law, to unpack the legal and ethical complexities shaping the surrogacy industry today. With over 20 years of experience in family law, Kim brings a candid look at where the system is working—and where it’s falling short. From the patchwork of state-by-state laws to the risks of unregulat...

How does private equity change surrogacy? Caitlyn Devine, Executive Director at Center for Surrogate Parenting  (CSP), joins Erin Quick from Simbe to share how CSP navigated the transition from family-run agency to private equity investment—without losing sight of their mission or humanity. We dig into what PE means for day-to-day operations, affordability, and community for intended parents, plus...

In this episode of The Future of Surrogacy , we sit down with Crystal Rosburg, CEO of All Love Surrogacy and two-time surrogate (watch one of her stories here !), to explore how the field has evolved over the past two decades—from hands-on clinic roles to leading one of today’s most compassionate agencies. Crystal shares how her own journey as a surrogate shaped her perspective, why tech has a rol...