Re-launch of Episode 19 - Jessie's Story - Fleeing Ukraine With a 2-Day-Old Baby

About this episode

Jessie Boeckmann shares her harrowing journey of fleeing Ukraine with her newborn daughter amidst the conflict.

RE-RELEASE! This is such an exciting episode! Today, I have the honor of chatting with Jessie Boeckmann, whose daughter was born via surrogacy in Ukraine the day before Russia attacked. Jessie takes us along her journey as she escapes Ukraine with her husband and her newborn, driving and even walking to safety. You definitely don't want to miss this fascinating story that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

People in this episode

Host: Heather Evans

Guest: Jessie Boeckmann

Topics covered

• surrogacy
• refugee experience
• parenting
• Ukraine conflict
• family safety

Keywords

• Ukraine
• surrogacy
• refugee
• newborn
• family
• safety
• Jessie Boeckmann

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Ukraine, Russia

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