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Replay Alert: Originally Aired 2020 This episode first aired in 2020, back when the show was called If These Ovaries Could Talk, co-hosted with Jaimie’s co-founder, Robin Hopkins. With the new changes coming to government, Gena Jaffe’s work with Connecting Rainbows is more important than ever.

In this episode, Gena shares her journey using reciprocal IVF to create her family and how that experience inspired her to found Connecting Rainbows. Her organization helps LGBTQ folks navigate starting, growing, and protecting their families. This conversation is just as relevant today as it was when it first aired. 

Tune in and learn how Connecting Rainbows continues to make an impact!

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🏳️‍🌈Key Takeaways:🏳️‍🌈 

• Reciprocal IVF Journey: Genna Jaffe shares her family-building experience, emphasizing that the journey can take unexpected but rewarding turns.
• Legal Awareness: The importance of legal protections like second parent adoption and healthcare proxy for LGBTQ families cannot be overstated.
• Connecting Rainbows: A comprehensive platform launched by Genna Jaffe to provide LGBTQ individuals and families with vetted legal and fertility resources.
• Community Support and Education: Genna's initiative not only offers legal resources but aims to educate and empower the LGBTQ community.
• Navigating Fertility Decisions: The episode discusses insurance challenges and the nuances involved in selecting a fertility path, highlighting the necessity for informed choices.

🏳️‍🌈About The Guest(s)🏳️‍🌈

• Genna Jaffe is a lawyer who specializes in business law. Alongside her legal career, she is also renowned for her robust social media presence where she educates and shares her journey as a part of the LGBTQ community. Jenna is passionately involved in supporting LGBTQIA+ families, demonstrated by her creation of the organization Connecting Rainbows, which connects individuals and families with legal resources and fertility support. Her expertise and dedication extend to advocating for the community and creating a comprehensive platform to assist with family planning and protection.

🏳️‍🌈Resources mentioned in the episode: 

• Connecting Rainbows
• Connecting Rainbows on Instagram
• Gena Jaffe’s personal Instagram

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