Unravelling The Surrogacy Journey

By Frank Golden I remember a time when I had no idea what Surrogacy was or what it entailed. I remember being a young gay man with intentions to start a family. I remember meeting Adam and knowing that he was the man I would start my…

Unravelling The Surrogacy Journey - Episode 17

  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…

Choosing a Last Name: I Now Pronounce You Parents

By Frank Golden We’re in a changing world. It’s interesting- as gay marriage became legal and more gay couples are getting married, heterosexual couples are delaying marriage or may reject the concept of marriage entirely. It’s not…

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

  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.…

The First Steps in Your Surrogacy Journey

By Frank Golden Immediately before and immediately after we ring in the new year, our agency experiences a flux of inquiries from potential Intended Parents. In celebration of a new year, many individuals and couples make resolutions to start…

GayParentsToBe Conference - Episode 15

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…

Interview with a Reproductive Endocrinologist - Episode 14

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…

Path2Parenthood's Chicago Illuminations Gala - Episode 13

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…

Bringing Service Back - Episode 12

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.…

My Experience at an LGBT Family Camp

By Frank Golden Summer camp was not part of my childhood experience. For Adam, it was. Every summer, for four weeks, Adam attended Greenwoods Camp in Decatur, Michigan. Camp consisted of kayaking, canoeing, eating s'mores, and building…