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At Joy of Life®, we’re proud to see our mission, creating families through compassion, care and connection, recognized by the media. Recently, we were featured in two thoughtful articles that capture the emotional depth and shared humanity at the center of every surrogacy journey.

Three smiling Joy of Life® team members wearing branded white polos stand together in front of a pink-lit background, representing the supportive and friendly culture of the surrogacy agency.

Celebrating the Surrogate, Parent Connection

By Michael Fernandez, The Daily Scanner

Published September 12, 2025

In this feature, The Daily Scanner shines a light on one of the most meaningful parts of the surrogacy process — the deep, enduring relationship between surrogates and intended parents.

The article explores how these bonds form through trust, shared milestones and mutual respect that often last long after the journey ends. It highlights how Joy of Life®’s approach to matching and communication helps build confidence and connection from the very first conversation.

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A joyful group gathered around a dining table celebrating together, including several children, two women, and a newborn baby.

Two Journeys, One Dream: The Shared Story of Surrogate and Intended Family

By Peter Noah, Medium

Published September 12, 2025

In his Medium feature, writer Peter Noah captures the shared emotional landscape of surrogacy — two journeys, one dream. The piece explores how surrogates and intended parents come together with unique motivations, but a single, unifying purpose: creating a family.

Noah highlights how Joy of Life® helps guide both sides through every stage, from the first match to ongoing support after delivery. He also explores how emotional connection and mutual respect turn what begins as a partnership into something much more meaningful.

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Start Your Journey With Joy of Life®

At Joy of Life®, we believe surrogacy is more than a process — it’s a partnership built on compassion, trust and lifelong connection. These recent features capture the same values we bring to every journey we support.

If you’re considering becoming a surrogate or exploring how surrogacy can help grow your family, our experienced team is here to guide you through every step. Reach out to our team today to get started!

Joy Millan & Tia Calderon

Author Joy Millan & Tia Calderon

Starting a surrogacy journey can bring a lot of questions. We’re Joy Millan, founder and CEO of Joy of Life, and Tia Calderon, the agency’s Sales and Marketing Manager. We want to help you understand what to expect and feel supported, whether you’re an intended parent or a surrogate. Joy spent years as a fertility clinician, working thousands of hours with intended parents and surrogates. As a mom of two, she founded Joy of Life to make the experience more compassionate and supportive for everyone involved. She stepped back from daily operations in 2021 to focus on her health and recovery, but continues to guide the company and stay connected with its network of doctors, clinicians, and caregivers. Tia has been a surrogate herself, carrying twins in one journey and a singleton in another. As Joy of Life’s Sales and Marketing Manager, she helps intended parents and surrogates connect with the resources and care network that can support them. Her personal experience gives her another perspective on the questions and decisions that can come up during the process. Together, we share practical guidance and insights from our different perspectives to help you feel informed and supported as you explore surrogacy.

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