In this powerful episode, we meet Elisabeth, a surrogate who gave life to two children for a special couple and chose to stay closely involved in their lives. Her journey is one of courage, compassion, and redefining family, as she navigates co-parenting across two households with unwavering love and empathy. Elisabeth’s story challenges traditional ideas of family, offering a fresh perspective on connection and selfless commitment. Join us for an inspiring conversation about the boundless ways we define family and the transformative power of love.
Surrogacy

In this episode, we sit down with an extraordinary guest, Dr. Leslie Powell Ahmadi, who shares her captivating journey from pursuing a Ph.D. in foreign language and culture education at The Ohio State University to unexpectedly falling in love with an Iranian doctoral student in agronomy. As a Black American Christian, she never imagined marrying Mahmoud, a Muslim man, and moving to Iran. Yet, she did and her four years living there were filled with experiences that transformed her life—discovering the culture, teaching at a university, raising children, and witnessing the profound beauty and challenges of her new environment. Join us as she reflects on love, identity, and navigating life in a foreign land.

Dr Leslie Powell Ahmadi
Not Without My Daughter
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*Book release coming in 2025: Road Between Two Hearts: A Black American Bride Discovers Iran

Join us in this heartfelt episode as we sit down with Autumn and Jade (she/her) to dive deep into Jade's transgender journey. With Autumn's unwavering love and support, Jade navigated the complexities of transition, finding strength and courage along the way.

Together, they share candid insights into the challenges faced by transgender individuals, especially in today's turbulent political climate. From personal experiences to broader societal perspectives, this conversation sheds light on the importance of empathy, understanding, and acceptance.

Autumn Theodore Photography
Autumn Theodore Photography Instagram
Jade Barry Instagram
Roman Minerals Instagram
National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE)
The Trevor Project
Kaleidoscope Youth Center