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Insurance Refocused#129 - From R&B Artist to Agency Owner w/ Jarrard "Rod" Powell Sr.In this episode, Lindsay and Carey sit down with Jarrard "Rod" Powell Sr. to share his unique journey from the music industry to the insurance sector, highlighting the opportunities within the insurance field that many overlook. He discusses the inception of his podcast, 'You Should Get a License,' aimed at educating and inspiring others about careers in insurance. The discussion also touches on the impact of the podcast on his agency and recruitment efforts, as well as reflections on personal growth and future aspirations.///////////// Agency Focus is the premier resource for agents to understand...2025-07-1529 min
Surrogacy Mentor #NormalizeSurrogacy PodcastEpisode 87- Interview with a Surrogate: Navigating Challenges During BirthSend us a textJoin Marielle Schuberth, Intake Manager and Surrogate Mentorfor Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guest,first-time surrogate Brittany Pavin.Listen as they discuss:• · Introduction to Surrogacy and Personal Journeys• · Brittany's Surrogacy Experience and Relationship with Intended Parents• · Navigating Challenges During Pregnancy and Birth• · Reflections on the Surrogacy Journey and Advice for Future Surrogates• Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook, YouTube and TikTok• Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify!• Share this podcast with the hashtag...2025-07-1034 min
Surrogacy Mentor #NormalizeSurrogacy PodcastEpisode 86: Broadway Husbands- The Journey of Love, Marriage and SurrogacySend us a textJoin Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guests, Broadway actors and now Broadway Husbands- Bret Shuford and Stephen Hanna. Listen as they discuss:Creating Broadway HusbandsStarting Their Surrogacy JourneyThe Surrogacy Process and Finding the Right SurrogateOvercoming Challenges in SurrogacyTheir Birth ExperienceReflections on Surrogacy & Future Plans Advice for Surrogates and Intended Parents Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook, YouTube and TikTok Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify! Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy Contact us wit...2025-06-1231 min
Surrogacy Mentor #NormalizeSurrogacy PodcastEpisode 85 - Interview with a Surrogate: Failed TransfersSend us a textJoin Marielle Schuberth, Surrogate Mentor and Intake Manager of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guest, experienced surrogate, Amanda.Listen as they discuss:Amanda's 1st surrogacy experienceThe emotional toll of failed transfersSeeking new opportunities in SurrogacyThe rollercoaster of Beta resultsAdvice for Surrogates and Intended Parents Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook, YouTube and TikTok Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify! Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy Contact us with questions or comments at hello@surrogacymentor.com 2025-05-0827 min
Surrogacy Mentor #NormalizeSurrogacy PodcastEpisode 84 - Michigan Legalizes Surrogacy After 38 Year BanSend us a textJoin Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guest, Award Winning Journalist and Author, Ginanne Brownell.Listen as they discuss:The Michigan Family Protection ActAdvocacy and Legislative Efforts in Surrogacy Empowering Surrogates and Parents in Michigan Changing the Narrative around Surrogacy Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook, YouTube and TikTok Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify! Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy Contact us with questions or comments at hello@surrogacymentor.com 2025-04-2422 min
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership PodcastWhy Teens Don't Trust the Church: Kara Powell on Why Young Women are Dropping Out of Church And The Keys to Reaching The Next GenerationIn this episode, Kara Powell discusses why teens and young adults don't trust the church. Plus, Carey and Kara talk about why young women are dropping out of church, why young men are leaning in, and the keys to reaching Gen Z and Gen Alpha. 🔗 Show Notes 📩 On The Rise Newsletter 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 2025-04-011h 02The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never BeforeWhy Teens Don't Trust the Church: Kara Powell on Why Young Women are Dropping Out of Church And The Keys to Reaching The Next GenerationIn this episode, Kara Powell discusses why teens and young adults don't trust the church. Plus, Carey and Kara talk about why young women are dropping out of church, why young men are leaning in, and...Read the whole entry... »2025-04-011h 02
Surrogacy Mentor #NormalizeSurrogacy PodcastEpisode 83 - Experiences of a 4-Time SurrogateSend us a textJoin Marielle Schuberth, Surrogate Mentor and Intake Manager of Surrogacy Mentor, along with surrogate, Stormy as they talk about her 4 amazing surrogate journeys. Listen as they discuss: Stormy's Personal Journey into Surrogacy Navigating conversations with partnersUnexpected challenges during deliveryUnderstanding the legal complexities of surrogacyAdvice for aspiring surrogates… and more! Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook, YouTube and TikTok Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify! Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy Contact us with questions or comment...2025-03-0645 min
Surrogacy Mentor #NormalizeSurrogacy PodcastEpisode 82 - Intended Parent Perspective in SurrogacySend us a textJoin Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with special guest, family and marriage therapist, Rachel Goldberg of Rachel Goldberg TherapyListen as they discuss:The Intended Parent perspective on surrogacySome of the many reasons people choose surrogacy Why it's so important to have mental health support for both sides of surrogacy Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook, YouTube and TikTok Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify! Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy Contact us with questions o...2025-02-1336 min
Surrogacy Mentor #NormalizeSurrogacy PodcastEpisode 81 - Nightmare Cases Part 4Send us a textJoin Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor, for the next episode in our Nightmare Cases in Surrogacy series. Today's special guest is Maria Valencia, Founder and Owner of International Surrogacy Center. Listen as they discuss: Some of the nightmare cases Maria has had to face in her agencyHow the matching process is so important in helping to prevent nightmare casesHow her agency handles and mitigates nightmare scenariosWhy fostering a healthy, positive relationship between surrogate and intended parent(s) is key in your journey Follow Su...2025-01-3029 min
Surrogacy Mentor #NormalizeSurrogacy PodcastEpisode 80: Nightmare Cases - Mental Health & SurrogacySend us a textJoin Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor, for the next episode in our Nightmare Cases in Surrogacy series. Today's focus is on mental health with special guest, Marriage and Family Therapist, Carole Lieber-Wilkins of LA Family Building.Listen as they discuss:Some of the nightmare cases Carole has had to face in her careerWhy mental health screenings are so important for surrogates and intended parentsWhat to look for, avoid and learn from in finding a surrogacy agencyWhy fostering a healthy, positive relationship...2025-01-1637 min
Surrogacy Mentor #NormalizeSurrogacy PodcastEpisode 79: Nightmare Cases- Fertility ClinicsSend us a textJoin Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor , for the third episode in our Nightmare Cases in Surrogacy series. Today's focus is coming from the fertility clinic perspective with special guest host Angela Hartshorn of It's Time Surrogacy. Listen as they discuss:Some of Angela's worst cases at the clinic levelWhy gut feelings are usually rightWhat Angela and Carey both believe is the true mark of a great surrogateHow having a team of industry professionals working together can take the nightmare out of some casesHow the experienced surrogates at Surrogacy...2024-12-1930 min
Surrogacy Mentor #NormalizeSurrogacy PodcastEpisode 78 Nightmare Cases in Surrogacy: Escrow CasesSend us a textJoin Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor , for the second episode in our Nightmare Cases in Surrogacy series. Today's focus is on escrow nightmares with special guest Kaitlyn Oberley, Senior Partner Success Director for SeedTrust Escrow.Listen as they discuss:What a third-party escrow agent doesA few of Kaitlyn's nightmare casesWhy the legal contract is so important to escrow disbursementsThe top items to make sure are in your legal contract to insure a smooth escrow processHow the experienced surrogates at Surrogacy Mentor navigate these questions and more Follow...2024-12-0529 min
Surrogacy Mentor #NormalizeSurrogacy PodcastEpisode 77: Surrogacy Legal 101 with Fertility Law Expert Rachel LoftspringSend us a textJoin Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor, with special guest Rachel Loftspring, attorney and partner at The Family Law and Fertility Law Group. Listen as they discuss: A general overview and first steps of the surrogacy legal process from the surrogate's perspective. The 2 major tasks accomplished during the legal phaseHow your contract works as a roadmap to your entire journey Some key components to look for in your agreementHow the experienced surrogates at Surrogacy Mentor navigate these questions and more. Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook, YouTube and...2024-11-1427 min
Surrogacy Mentor #NormalizeSurrogacy PodcastEpisode 76: Nightmare Cases in Surrogacy: Legal Lessons from Real-Life ExperiencesSend us a textJoin Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and CEO of Surrogacy Mentor , for the first episode in our Nightmare Cases in Surrogacy series. Today's focus is on legal nightmares with special guest Joni Franklin, attorney and owner of Franklin Law. Listen as they discuss: The basics of a surrogacy contractJoni's top two nightmare surrogacy casesWhy having QUALIFIED legal representation is so essential in a surrogacy journeyWhat to look for in a qualified attorneyHow the experienced surrogates at Surrogacy Mentor navigate these questions and more. Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook, YouTube and Ti...2024-11-0130 min
Surrogacy Mentor #NormalizeSurrogacy PodcastEpisode 75: Let's Talk Ethics- Surrogates and Government AssistanceSend us a textJoin Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with Marielle Schuberth, 3 Time Surrogate and Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent MentorListen as they discuss:Why surrogates can't be heavily reliant on government assistanceLegal coercion How timing is everything in a surrogacy journeyLet's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion! Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook, YouTube and TikTok Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify! Share this podcast with the hashtag #NormalizeSurrogacy Contact us with q...2024-10-1036 min
Leadership Where it Matters MostBattling Burnout w/ Carey Nieuwhof (replay)Replay Episode In our first interview, Brett sits down with Carey Nieuwhof who has been a pastor, teacher, & leadership guru for many years. They discuss God’s calling to change careers & fighting against simply going through the motions. They also discuss what the Church can learn from her own response to the pandemic in retrospect. We may have adapted to meet the new challenges, but did we really innovate? This includes a discussion on the politicization of the Church. To close the conversation, they discuss burnout; when the functions of life continue but th...2024-10-011h 00
Surrogacy Mentor #NormalizeSurrogacy PodcastEpisode 74- Interview with a Surrogate: MyaSend us a textJoin Marielle Schuberth, 3 time experienced surrogate and Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with Mya- 1 time experienced surrogate and Administrative Coordinator for Surrogacy MentorListen as they discuss:Why Mya decided to become a surrogate How her friends and family reacted to the newsWhy she thinks educating yourself on the process before you get started is important. Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion! Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook, YouTube and TikTok Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify! Share this po...2024-09-0627 min
Surrogacy Mentor #NormalizeSurrogacy PodcastEpisode 73: Sh** People Say To Surrogates Pt 2Send us a textJoin Carey Flamer-Powell, Founder and Director of Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with Marielle Schuberth, 3 Time Surrrogate and Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent MentorListen as they discuss:Some of the wild things people have said to surrogates Drop some truths behind some common misconceptions in surrogacyHow to respond when peoples comments come off hateful or hurtfulLet's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion! Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook, YouTube and TikTok Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you q...2024-08-0842 min
Surrogacy Mentor #NormalizeSurrogacy PodcastEpisode 72- Twin Surrogacy Pregnancies: What happens when delivery gets complicatedSend us a textJoin Marielle Schuberth, 3 time experienced surrogate and Intake Manager for Surrogacy Mentor and Modern Parent Mentor, along with experienced twin Surrogate Caitlin- Listen as they discuss:How Caitlin's journey was one of patience and commitmentWhat a twin pregnancy looked like in a small town How things got complicated leading up to and during her twin delivery Caitlin's advice for women considering surrogacy Let's normalize surrogacy through education and open discussion! Follow Surrogacy Mentor on Instagram , Facebook, YouTube and TikTok Take our easy 2 minute surrogacy quiz to see if you qualify! Share this...2024-07-251h 04