Golden Gossip

Over 10 years ago, the birth of Frank and Adam’s daughter lit a spark that ignited the inspiration for what Golden Surrogacy is today. It has been 10 years and in this Surrogacy Talk, Frank reflects on that day and how one thought he had while holding his daughter became Golden’s slogan.

No one likes to hear that their expectations are unrealistic. This is especially true for Intended Parents embarking on a surrogacy journey. But the truth of the matter is that no two surrogacy journeys are the same, and if Intended Parents are unwilling to budge on certain expectations, they are setting themselves up for disappointment. Whether it be regarding costs, timelines, chances of success, or even levels of involvement, it is important to manage expectations to get the most from a surrogacy journey. 

The question, “How much does surrogacy cost” can be intimidating. If you are an Intended Parent looking for a surrogacy agency to work with, you have probably seen a wide range of numbers from different agencies. In this Surrogacy Talk, you will get an overview of the numbers you can expect if you partner with Golden Surrogacy. Frank will also discuss the dangers of working with an agency that advertises inaccurate costs. At the end of the day, whether you choose to partner with Golden or another agency, you deserve accuracy and transparency.

You want to become a Surrogate and you are living in Florida. Where should your surrogacy agency be located? Are you limited to only working with agencies that are also in Florida? In this Surrogacy Talk Frank will let you in on a little secret: your surrogacy agency does not need to be in the state you reside in. Believe it or not, whether you are an Intended Parent or a Surrogate, you will never have to visit your agency in person.

For Intended Parents and Surrogates, it is important to be open to developing a relationship with each other during your surrogacy journey. But what about once your journey is complete? Are you expected to remain friends? In this Surrogacy Talk, Frank answers a question submitted by Mary, a two-time Golden Surrogate. He opens up about his relationship with both of his Surrogates and how he navigated those relationships during and after his children were born.

“Women only become Surrogates for the money.” Have you ever heard someone say this? Even if you haven’t, this Surrogacy Talk is for you! Frank will address and break down three common myths about surrogacy. He will discuss why not only are they false but also how they are harmful to the surrogacy community. Buckle up because this Surrogacy Talk will provide you with the vocabulary to respond the next time Karen leaves a negative comment on a video.

What if I told you that applying to become a Surrogate isn’t the first step on your surrogacy journey. It’s true! There are seven steps you need to take before your journey even begins. In this Surrogacy Talk, Frank will walk you through what those steps are and the ways they will set you up for success on your surrogacy journey. Above all, Golden wants every woman who chooses to become a Surrogate, to start their journey with as much information as possible.

What are good attributes of a surrogacy agency? What should I look out for to avoid? These questions get asked a lot in consultations with Intended Parents and Surrogates. If you are preparing to embark on a surrogacy journey, you want to make sure you are partnered with an agency that is looking out for your best interest to help you achieve the most successful outcome. In this Surrogacy Talk, Frank will discuss three green flags and three red flags to look out for when looking for a surrogacy agency to work with.

“Where do I begin?” This is a question Frank often gets asked during consultations with Intended Parents. It is a very important question and, depending on who you ask, will come with a variety of answers. Let’s discuss what Frank recommends for Intended Parents and break down what your surrogacy journey with Golden will look like, step by step. Because while creating a family can be a long journey, it is a journey that no one should do alone, and an experience that everyone deserves. 

Being a parent is hard work. Becoming a parent is also hard work. And for parents looking to create a family through gestational surrogacy, it is even more work. Just like there are requirements to becoming a Surrogate, there are requirements to becoming Intended Parents. In this Surrogacy Talk, Frank Golden discusses six requirements to become an Intended Parent and what they mean for couples hoping to become parents with the help of a Gestational Surrogate. 

So you know you want to become a parent with the help of a Gestational Surrogate, now what? No two surrogacy journeys are the same and knowing what to do next depends on which type of Intended Parent you are. In this Surrogacy Talk, Frank will help you identify which type Intended Parent you are and what that means for your journey moving forward. The surrogacy journey is a complex process with many different phases that all have the potential to slow down your journey and get you off course. With the right agency by your side, you can rest assured knowing you are on the journey with an experienced guide who not only has a road map but will walk with you every step of the way.

Whether you are someone interested in becoming a Surrogate or my mom checking in on how I’m doing, this Surrogacy Talk will help guide you through what the Surrogate intake process looks like here at Golden. Frank will walk you through every step of the process and offer a detailed explanation of why we take our time onboarding Surrogates. Spoiler alert: it is for your benefit!

You would be shocked at how many surrogacy agencies use dishonest marketing strategies to deceive innocent women into receiving less than they deserve. “Make $80,000 as a Surrogate” sounds too good to be true, right? Well, depending on the surrogacy agency there is a chance it is. This Surrogacy Talk will be a deep dive into the dishonest marketing practices used by some agencies. Here at Golden, our goal is to ensure that all parties who embark on a surrogacy journey do so in an informed manner. Even if you decide Golden is not the agency for you, it is important that no woman falls victim to dishonest marketing strategies.

The differences between Golden and other surrogacy agencies are vast. In this Surrogacy Talk, Frank discusses six of the differences that make Golden stand out. These are the differences that matter most because when it comes to building the family of your dreams, you deserve better than the best. You deserve Golden.

Ten years ago, Frank and Adam Golden set out on their own surrogacy journey to build the family of their dreams. Fast forward to today and they run one of the leading surrogacy agencies in the nation. But it did not happen overnight. This Surrogacy Talk will give you a better idea of the face behind Golden Surrogacy and help you see why Golden is the best choice for your family-building endeavors.

Welcome to Surrogacy Talk! I am Frank Golden, the founder and agency director of Golden Surrogacy, one of the nation’s leading surrogacy agencies. I will discuss all things surrogacy, IVF, family building, and making babies!

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.

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.

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.

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.