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Monday, March 11, 2019

Almost Half of LGBTQ Millennials Plan to Have Children Using Infertility Treatment; Fairer Health Insurance Policies Can Help

A new report published by the Family Equality Council reveals a strong interest in parenting among U.S. LGBTQ Millennials compared to previous generations; 77% of those aged 18 to 35 already have or are considering having children, 63% in the 36 to 54 age group and 33% of those aged 55 and older.(1) Among all LGBTQ prospective parents, 41% are considering assisted reproductive technology (ART) such as intrauterine insemination (IUI), in-vitro fertilization (IVF), or surrogacy.(1) Dr. Mark P. Trolice, Director of Fertility CARE: The IVF Center, supports LGBTQ patients looking to start or expand their families, and he calls on lawmakers and health insurers to extend equal rights and ART access to aspiring LGBTQ parents.

Following the 2015 Supreme Court ruling in favor of marriage equality, advocates projected an increase in the number of LGBTQ families.(2) The Family Equality Council survey found that 48% of LGBTQ Millennials are currently planning to have children, compared to 55% of non-LGBTQ Millennials.(1) While only 5% of existing LGBTQ families used assisted reproductive technology, 41% are considering using it to start or grow their families.(1) Yet they are more likely to face obstacles than heterosexual couples; the authors of the Family Equality Council report noted that "insurance policies are rarely created to meet the needs of LGBTQ family building, and discrimination against LGBTQ prospective parents by agencies and providers remains widespread."(1)

"Assisted reproductive technology expands family-building options for same-sex couples and allows them to have biologically related children of their own," explained Dr. Trolice. He is a longtime advocate for LGBTQ parenting rights and insurance equality, and Fertility CARE: The IVF Center is committed to providing compassionate care to all patients, regardless of sexual orientation or marriage status. Reproductive treatments for gay and lesbian couples can vary depending on whether the prospective parents are male or female, but are similar to the choices available to single men and women.

Lesbian couples may opt to have one partner donate the egg and the other carry the pregnancy, which would involve IVF; if one partner will fulfill both roles, IUI or IVF may be used. In either case, they would use donor sperm from a friend or sperm bank. Gay couples require an egg donor and a separate gestational carrier. During the IVF process, the prospective fathers may choose to fertilize the egg with the sperm of one or both partners through a procedure known as intracytoplasmic sperm injection, or ICSI.

With a growing number of fertility clinics welcoming same-sex couples, prospective LGBTQ parents can avoid the discrimination some have previously faced from healthcare providers and adoption agencies.(1) However, the cost of ART remains a challenge not only for those whose health insurance does not cover fertility treatments but for those whose healthcare plans require proof of infertility and/or mandate six to 12 cycles of IUI to be paid out of pocket before coverage for reproductive assistance kicks in.(2, 3)

A single round of IUI can run between $300 and $1,000,(4) or upwards of $1,500 with donor sperm,(3) while IVF can cost tens of thousands of dollars.(3) One study found couples who undergo an IVF procedure spent on average $15,435 more than those who underwent IUI.(4) A USA Today article noted it can cost a lesbian couple $20,000 to $30,000 just to get pregnant, while a male couple could be looking at six figures including a surrogate to give birth to their child.(2)

That's why Dr. Trolice is a vocal advocate of fair and equal health insurance policies for infertile and LGBTQ couples. "Parenthood is a closely held dream for many couples, and employers and insurers have the power to make that dream a reality through equal and inclusive healthcare plans," he asserted. "The goal of a fertility specialist is to present patients with treatment options that offer the best chance of a successful and healthy pregnancy, while taking cost and time considerations into account."

He says that allowing doctor and patient to determine the optimal course of treatment, and pursue IVF as appropriate, can help improve health outcomes and reduce the likelihood of multiples and genetic conditions, thereby lowering overall costs for employers, insurers, and parents alike. For his part, Dr. Trolice aims for openness and transparency by publishing IUI and IVF costs on the Fertility CARE website. He also works with couples on payment options and can refer them to financing companies that offer fertility treatment loans.

As the director of Central Florida's most successful IVF program, Dr. Trolice is recognized as an expert in reproductive health and fertility treatments. He is frequently invited to share his insights through news and talk show interviews, print and online publications, and conference presentations. He and his team are committed to empowering patients with best-in-class reproductive care and educating them on all available options. To that end, Fertility CARE: The IVF Center hosts an extensive collection of patient resources—including videos, podcasts, and informative articles—at http://TheIVFCenter.com.

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About Fertility CARE: The IVF Center
Fertility CARE (Center of Assisted Reproduction and Endocrinology): The IVF Center provides patient-centered, evidence-based, and individually customized reproductive care in a comfortable and compassionate setting. This Central Florida IVF clinic is the most successful facility of its kind in the Orlando area, and consistently earns 5-star patient ratings in online reviews. Established in 2003 by founder and director Dr. Mark P. Trolice, it is the only fertility clinic in the country to offer both male and female testing, evaluation, and treatment. Today, the practice encompasses the Center for Male Infertility, headed by a fellowship-trained male reproductive specialist; the Mind/Body Institute, overseen by a licensed clinical reproductive psychologist; and the IVF Laboratory of Central Florida, led by a Board-certified, high-complexity laboratory director. Fertility CARE: The IVF Center offers a comprehensive range of infertility tests and treatment options as well as genetic testing, egg freezing with fertility preservation, egg donation, embryo cryopreservation, surrogacy, and other services. For full details, visit http://TheIVFCenter.com.

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About Dr. Mark P. Trolice
Mark P. Trolice, M.D., is the founder and Director of Fertility CARE: The IVF Center. He also serves as Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine in Orlando and Medical Director of the Egg Donor Program at Cryos International, the world's largest sperm donor bank. Dr. Trolice is Board-certified in OB/GYN and reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI), and he is a Fellow of the American Colleges of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FACOG), Surgeons (FACS), and Endocrinology (FACE). Renowned as Orlando's most successful fertility specialist, Dr. Trolice and his wife battled infertility for over 10 years before adopting their children. This journey gave him unique insights into patients' struggles and is included in his forthcoming book on infertility from Harvard Common Press. Dr. Trolice is a sought-after expert with dozens of broadcast and print appearances in addition to national acclaim as one of America's Top Doctors® and repeat recipient of the American Medical Association's "Physician's Recognition Award". In January 2019, he launched his "Fertility Health" podcast interviewing nationally renowned experts on vital topics in reproductive medicine. Learn why he has earned the trust of patients and physicians alike: http://marktrolicemd.com.

1. Family Equality Council. LGBTQ Family Building Survey; January 2019. Read this for more information.

2. Miller, Susan. "LGBTQ Families Are on the Cusp of Dramatic Growth, and Millennials Lead the Way"; USA Today; February 6, 2019. Read this here.

3. MacMillen, Hayley. "The Fertility Divide"; Medium; September 13, 2018.

4. Mullen-McWilliams, Kelly. "How Much Does Artificial Insemination or IUI Cost? A Fertility Expert Explains the Numbers"; Romper; October 4, 2017.

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Executive Speakers Keynote Speaker Scott Augenbaum Releases His First Book: The Secret to Cybersecurity: A Simple Plan to Protect Your Family and Business from Cybercrime

Cybersecurity expert and Former FBI agent, Scott Augenbaum, has released his first book – The Secret to Cybersecurity: A Simple Plan to Protect Your Family and Business from Cybercrime. Augenbaum uses real-life examples from his 29-year career with the FBI to educate and inform readers, explaining who/why/how so you'll have a specific takeaway to put into action for your family.

The Secret to Cybersecurity is the simple and straightforward plan to keep you, your family, and your business safe. In this book, you'll learn about the scams, methods, and ways that cyber criminals operate—and learn how to avoid being the next cyber victim. The Secret to Cybersecurity is available via Amazon and all major bookstores.

Scott Augenbaum also uses his unique storytelling ability as a keynote speaker, traveling around the country to demonstrate to businesses the steps they must take in order to avoid becoming a cybercrime victim. Scott shares the commonalities in almost all cybercrime incidents and provides several takeaways to prevent businesses and individuals from becoming the next victim. Scott is available for booking keynote presentations exclusively through Executive Speakers Bureau. To learn more, contact Peyton Schelp at peyton(at)executivespeakers(dot)com or (901) 754-9404 or visit http://www.executivespeakers.com.

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About Executive Speakers Bureau
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Sue Delegan and Kim Hehir, Founders of Brutus Broth, Join The F Project

Sue Delegan and Kim Hehir, sisters and Co-Founders of Brutus Broth, are excited to announce that they have partnered with The F Project, a female-founded platform aimed to gather and support innovative, women-led operations. More info here.

"We could not be more thrilled to join such a stellar group of women. As busy moms and entrepreneurs, it's important for us to connect with like-minded women who are forging the same path," says Sue. Kim adds, "Being part of The F Project is extremely empowering - we feel honored to be in the company of founders of inspiring brands such as Rebecca Minkoff, Take My Face Off, Urban Remedy, ThirdLove, Farmgirl Flowers and Smart Sweets, to name a few."

As members of The F Project, Kim and Sue are now part of a network with the shared vision of amplifying the voices of female entrepreneurs and making strategic connections that will further each member's respective business. The F Project was founded by Erika Szychowski in 2018, with the mission to provide a collaborative platform aimed to harness the power of female entrepreneurs in product-based businesses and activate consumers interested in supporting women. The organization now includes over 150 founders and their products, with Brutus Broth joining the lineup.

"We are so excited to have Kim and Sue join our community and be able to share their experiences," Erika says. "The Project is a rallying cry that activates us all to honor one another, recognize the influence women have on innovation, and create programming that drives women in business forward."

Kim and Sue founded Brutus Broth, a family-owned and operated business with a passion for pet health and giving back to the community. The duo comes from professional backgrounds that have played a vital role in the success of their company. Sue leads Brutus Broth as Chief Executive Officer with a strong background in marketing and business. Prior to launching Brutus Broth, she co-founded and served as president of Ilios Dairy Brands and spent 10 years in fundraising. Kim, President of Brutus Broth, also has experience working in the strategy, marketing, finance and nonprofit fields, previously holding executive positions at investment banking and hospitality firms as well as serving on many non-profit boards. Read related news now.

For more information about Brutus Broth, visit https://brutusbroth.com and keep up on social media at https://www.instagram.com/brutusbroth.

To learn more about The F Project, head over to https://www.thefproject.co for further information.

About Brutus Broth - Brutus Broth was founded in 2017 by sisters Kim Hehir and Sue Delegan and their father, Tom Moffitt, who is a retired Vietnam veteran. With diverse backgrounds in entrepreneurship, branding, finance, non-profits and food, the Brutus Broth executive team has built their business around their passion for pet health and giving back to the community.

About The F Project - The F Project was founded by Erika Szychowski (also the founder/CEO of Good Zebra, a protein animal cracker company) and launched in September 2018 with 100 female founders. The F Project aims to raise the profiles of female founders and give them access to capital and funding – because research shows that when women entrepreneurs are given equal access to capital, they outperform their male counterparts in both revenue and ROI.

The Coaching Tools Company.com Celebrates 10 Years Serving The Coaching Industry

The Coaching Tools Company was established to lighten the challenge of building a coaching business, providing coaches with instantly downloadable and brandable coaching tools, forms and exercises. Over the past ten years, The Coaching Tools Company has established itself as a leader in the field, and is now in its fifth year as an official 'Business Solutions Provider' to the ICF (International Coaching Federation), the world's largest coach credentialing and coach training certifying organization.

The coaching industry has grown enormously over the last 10 years. At the International Coaching Federation (ICF), membership has nearly doubled from 15,949 members in 2009 to 34,345* in February 2019. And The Coaching Tools Company has grown with it, growing to over 43,000 weekly newsletter subscribers in March 2019. Popular with new and experienced coaches alike, it now takes 4 team members to run The Coaching Tools Company with one more team member expected to join this year.

When founder and CEO Emma-Louise Elsey started The Coaching Tools Company in 2009 from her home she had no idea she'd be a market leader within a decade. "I started out selling the tools I developed to use with my clients. Coaches loved them, so I began selling them online. Over time, and by listening closely to our customers, we have become a world leader in coaching tools - providing over 100 coach-specific resources!" says Elsey. Continue reading.

Over the years our commitment to supporting coaches in all aspects of their business means that we have become a trusted source for the many questions and challenges coaches have. In fact, Emma-Louise was invited by the ICF to co-lead their brand new "Life Vision and Enhancement" Community of Practice, now in its third year. Emma-Louise has also been interviewed by John Mattone (leadership coach and former coach to Steve Jobs) about coaching tools and her thoughts on the future of the coaching industry. And in 2018, Emma-Louise presented to The NASA Coaching Program (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).

The Coaching Tools Company keeps innovating in their quest to help coaches. In 2016 they introduced a done-for-you 3 Month Coaching Program: Renew You, Love Your Life, complete with all the tools and marketing materials needed for a 13 week coaching engagement. And in 2018, with modern day business marketing focusing heavily on social media, they introduced a Complete Year of Brandable Social Media Graphics to help coaches navigate the complexities of social media marketing. Coaches can now save time and concentrate on building relationships by using ready-to-go packages of quotes, prompts and infographics neatly organized by month, week and day on coach-specific topics.

With approaching 500 articles geared specifically towards coaches, some of the biggest names in the industry now write for The Coaching Tools Company blog including group coaching expert Jennifer Britton and industry pioneer and Master Coach Fran Fisher. The guest authors, close-knit team, customers, fans and partners have all led to The Coaching Tools Company becoming a truly global company working with coaches in 175 countries - all from a rural island in the Pacific Northwest.

The Coaching Tools Company.com offers over 100 brandable coaching tools, forms, templates, exercises and social media graphic products including over 30 completely free coaching tools and resources to help coaches get started. The ready-to-use coaching tools also come in handy toolkits like our two biggest sellers the Welcome Pack Templates Toolkit and Coaching Tools Megapack. In addition, there are Small Business Coaching Tools, Self-Discovery, Career, Productivity and Time Management Tools, Life Balance and Goal-Setting Tools to help clients with goals or issues.

ABOUT THE COACHING TOOLS COMPANY.COM

Emma-Louise Elsey started The Coaching Tools Company in March 2009 at the suggestion of coaching colleagues. She has been coaching since 2003, and as a life coach Emma-Louise has worked with professionals such as lawyers, accountants, engineers, project managers, teachers, HR specialists, marketing and sales professionals and small business owners.

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The Coaching Tools Company.com is based on Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada. Launched in March 2009, it became an official Business Solutions Partner with the ICF (International Coach Federation) in 2013. The Coaching Tools Company.com is a division of Simplicity Life Coaching Ltd.

At The Coaching Tools Company.com, our goal is to inspire coaches and help spread the positive impact of coaching throughout the world. The Coaching Tools Company.com is also passionate about mental health and supports charitable organizations that help the homeless, build mental health and mentor young people towards successful lives. We aim to donate 10% of our profits annually.
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Soft-Tex International Deepens Partnership with Bazaarvoice to Enhance eCommerce Product Pages through Improved Customer Review Collection and Response Solutions

Soft-Tex International, a leading supplier of basic bedding and home comfort products, is pleased to announce a 2 year agreement with Bazaarvoice for solutions to collect customer reviews through product sampling and distribute this content to key retail partners.

This agreement will significantly enhance Soft-Tex's eCommerce product pages under its national brands like SensorGel, SensorPEDIC, BioPEDIC, SwissLux, and more through the addition of fresh, authentic review content from the Bazaarvoice TryIt Sampling community. In addition, Soft-Tex will now have the ability to respond directly to customer reviews on retail websites.

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"Soft-Tex is well-known for consistently bringing innovative new product to the marketplace, and now with Bazaarvoice's solutions, we will have a more streamlined process to better sample new product with our retail partners," said Taylor Jones Director of Digital Marketing & eCommerce. "We are also extremely excited to be able to directly respond to customer reviews as the manufacturer for our products." Read news here.

About Soft-Tex:
As one of America's premier sleep product manufacturers, Soft-Tex International's mission is to help consumers sleep comfortably and live better through innovative design. As the marketplace for sleep and home comfort products evolves, Soft-Tex meets the needs of omnichannel retailers by not only manufacturing products with leading-edge technologies, but also providing best-in-class physical and digital merchandising solutions.

About BazaarVoice:
Bazaarvoice connects brands and retailers to consumers, so that every shopping experience feels personal. From search and discovery to purchase and advocacy, Bazaarvoice's solutions reach in-market shoppers, personalize their experiences, and give them the confidence to buy. Each month in the Bazaarvoice Network, more than one billion consumers view and share authentic content including reviews, questions and answers, and social photos across 6,000 brand and retail websites. Across the network, Bazaarvoice captures billions of shopper signals monthly - data that powers high-efficiency digital advertising and personalization with unmatched relevance.

Over 5800 Students Attend LeadWorthy Live Dallas

On March 6, 2019, more than 5,800 high school student leaders from 30 school districts and 90 campuses gathered in The Theatre at Grand Prairie for LeadWorthy Live - an initiative bringing leaders, students, and educators to a stadium-sized classroom to learn, be inspired and challenged to #BeRemarkable!

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Keynote speaker and founder Flip Flippen joined with other special guests inspiring these young leaders to make every one of the 86,400 seconds we have every day count.

Flippen asked the audience, "What plans do you have for your life?" and encouraged students to not "settle for getting a job… get a purpose!" LeadWorthy teaches students the value of learning self-discipline and taking personal responsibility to make every day count.

Master illusionist Vinh Giang captivated the audience and encouraged students with a personal and inspiring message on achieving what the world may say are impossible goals: "When you do great work, you change the world."

LeadWorthy Live was emceed by local LeadWorthy students and hosted a variety of special guests including former Harlem Globe Trotter Joyce Ekworomadu who challenged students with a lesson on the ABC's of success. Performances from Flower Mound Marcus High School's drum line and The Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy choir brought the audience to its feet! Students departed with a farewell challenge to make a difference. They were encouraged to do something small, make it bigger and then tell the world about it by tagging their posts on social media with #leadworthychallenge.

Flippen established LeadWorthy as an initiative with a goal of encouraging students to pursue excellence in their relationships, leadership positions, and future careers. LeadWorthy includes LeadWorthy The Course (formerly Teen Leadership), a curriculum for growing middle school and high school student leaders; LeadWorthy Online, an online community to engage and challenge students; and LeadWorthy Live, events that connect students, teachers, and leaders in person.

For information on future LeadWorthy Live events, visit http://www.leadworthy.org.

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Sunday, March 10, 2019

Nabd, the Middle East's Leading Personalized News App, Launches Live Streaming Service

We at Nabd are thrilled to announce today the launch of the Live Streaming Service with our key, prime partners. Starting today, Arabic users across the globe will be able to not only enjoying reading but also watching live Arabic Content via Nabd, the #1 Arabic Content App and Platform.

"We always listen carefully to our users. Live Streaming has been highly-demanded by our users, and today we're super excited to release this service", says Abdullah El-Sayed, the VP of Engineering at Nabd.

The new service will enable Nabd's users to live stream many of the popular TV channels of the Arab world. "We value our strong partnership with the region's most prominent TV channels, and we look forward to increase their reach and exposure via this service, as well as strengthen the connection with their mobile audiences", says Mazen Singer, Chief Strategy Officer at Nabd.

"We first started to see very exciting results with Nabd when they added our content to their platform, we quickly saw the potential and the great added value to our content distribution. Today we are very happy with our partnership that helps our Arabic edition of euronews.com to reach larger audience in the Middle east. This partnership allowed and still allows us to increase considerably our footprint in the region, break the news and keep our audience informed with the latest international news. We saw a big jump in our reach thanks to the millions of followers we acquired on the Nabd app and to the very innovative and fast way of displaying our content in-app. Recently, with the launch of the live streaming section, Nabd provides our TV coverage with a new distribution channel that will allow audience to get both our TV and digital assets. The first results are very exciting and promising.", says Youva Bouzidi, Head of Digital Products at Euronews. Read related news now.

"Being the first and only full-fledged business TV channel in the Middle East and North Africa, and even beyond with its social media outreach, CNBC Arabia is proud of its partnership with Nabd Platform, which allows our unique content to touch the lives of a wider audience. Indeed, the Live streaming section of Nabd Platform brings our program to the hands of our ever increasing audience who will have the opportunity to watch us on their digital devices at their own convenience anytime anywhere", says Hanaa Hamzeh, Director of Programming & News at CNBC Arabia.

The service was launched in beta mode for a few weeks, and has seen great usage numbers, which will further enhance the loyalty, stickiness, and retention of Nabd's large user base.

"Rotana Media Group at the forefront of the entertainment industry is available on Nabd through it premium Arabic and editorial content including the use of the live streaming service. This represents a significant step as this partnership allows viewers in GCC and Egypt to view Rotana's content on Nabd platform. This partnership is a unique way for the strategic alliance between Rotana and Nabd to reach a wider base of the Arabic audience mainly in KSA, Egypt, and lower GCC. Rotana digital reach has been already positively impacted since this partnership. Rotana's overall objectives and goals should drive the best use of Nabd offering including the live streaming service which will enable a further audience reach", says Abir Naboulsi, Sales Strategy Partner at Rotana Media Group.

Using the new service, Nabd's users can enjoy watching a variety of live TV channels, from different content categories, including sports, entertainment, news, business & economy, and miscellaneous content.

"We are extremely thrilled in extending our strategic partnership with Nabd to a whole new level, the launch of Nabd's Live streaming section will help us in increasing our Audience reach. Our core belief in diversifying our Audience on multiple platforms has led us to strengthen our ties with Nabd Platform from the beginning.", says Alaa Kheir, Director of Innovation at Alaan TV.

Nabd will continuously be adding new channels to the service and enhance its offering and user experience.

"Nabd is available across the Middle East, and to date has managed to gain an impressive list of achievements. On iPhone, it has been crowned the number one news app in 37 different countries. In fact, Nabd is so popular, it has attained a top ten spot across all app categories in thirteen countries, putting it in the same league as WhatsApp, YouTube, Instagram, and Snapchat", as mentioned by VentureBeat.

About Nabd (http://www.nabdapp.com)
Nabd is a Personalized Arabic Content Reader, enabling Arab users across the globe to stay up-to-date with their favorite topics on the go. Today, Nabd reaches over 20 million users, generating over 1.6 billion page views every quarter, making it the biggest Arabic app globally. It is currently available for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices.