SEARED Episode 0024

GINANNE BROWNELL, journalist, and STEPHANIE JONES, advocate and founder of the MICHIGAN FERTILITY ALLIANCE, discuss the history of Michigan’s 1988 surrogacy law, how it was used to criminalize compensated surrogacy, the emotional toll it took on would-be parents, and how it affected their own lives after struggling with infertility. From launching MFA to passing the Michigan Family Protection Act, Ginanne and Stephanie reflect on what it takes to change the law—and the lives impacted along the way.

This video (ep. 0024) is Part 1 of Ginanne and Stephanie’s SEARED interview. Additional parts will be released soon!