Leia Swanberg to Speak at TedX Event in Parksville, British Columbia

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Leia Swanberg has now been confirmed as a speaker at the inaugural 2017 TedXParksville event, to be held May 13th, 2017.

​​Leia Swanberg founder and CEO of Canadian Fertility Consultants and Sacred Surrogacy, has been added to the roster of speakers at the inaugural 2017 TedXParksville event. The theme of this years TedXParksville event is Sustainability & Innovation, Leia will draw on her experiences creating a multi-million dollar business empire, and helping thousands of parents realize their dream of building a family. "TedX is something that I have always wanted to be a part of, as they are committed to helping communities spark meaningful conversations, and invite connections", Leia said during a recent interview.

Since the beginning of the TEDx program in 2009, nearly 15,000 events have been held in every corner of the globe. And now, a new TEDx milestone has been reached: one billion views of TEDx Talks. To celebrate, explore 15 amazing talks from around the globe, sparking both global and local conversations and connections. "With this kind of traction and momentum, TedX is exactly the type of event that can spark meaningful change in the world, which is something I have always been passionate about", said Leia Swanberg.

"With this kind of traction and momentum, TedX is exactly the type of event that can spark meaningful change in the world, which is something I have always been passionate about"

Leia Swanberg, Founder and CEO Canadian Fertility Consultants and Sacred Surrogacy

Canadian Fertility Consultants has also made a decision to become a sponsor of the inaugral 2017 TedXParksville event, as our corporate offices are located in Parksville, BC and we are committed to a real and meaningful connection with our community.

About TedX

TEDx was created in the spirit of TED's mission, "ideas worth spreading." It supports independent organizers who want to create a TED-like event in their own community.​ The TEDx Program is designed to help communities, organizations and individuals to spark conversation and connection through local TED-like experiences.​

About Leia Swanberg

Leia Swanberg is the Founder and CEO of Canadian Fertility Consultants, Canada’s largest surrogacy and fertility consulting company. Canadian Fertility Consultants was founded in 2007 and has grown from a one woman operation into a $5,000,000+ per year business that employs  37 people full-time, with 15 people employed full time in Parksville.

Canadian Fertility Consultants is recognized around the world as one of the most innovative and ethical business within the Industry. Leia founded a second business Sacred Surrogacy in 2014, Sacred Surrogacy offers weekend retreats and online courses for both Surrogates and Intended Parents. Sacred Surrogacy is unique in the surrogacy industry, providing meaningful support to both the Surrogate, and the Intended Parents as they go through the remarkable journey of Surrogacy together.

Leia’s passion for alternative family building began at age sixteen, when she was a birth mother to a daughter placed in an open adoption. Since then, she has had four children of her own – ages 19, 11, 3, and a new baby. She has been a gestational surrogate twice and an egg donor several times. Leia’s approach to surrogacy is simple – taking a holistic approach to ensure that all parties are supported, encouraged and protected throughout the entire journey.

About Canadian Fertility Consultants

Canadian Fertility Consultants is a premier agency having helped thousands of Intended Parents achieve their dreams of building a family through surrogacy and egg donation. As a leading global agency, we pride ourselves in introducing Surrogate Mothers to couples or individuals who need help fulfilling their dreams of parenthood. Our commitment, skills and compassion are unparalleled by other agencies in the fertility industry. ​

Source: Canadian Fertility Consultants

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