Tea & Twenty One
Tea & Twenty One
Podcast Description
”Tea and Twenty-One,” Laura Sharpe, entrepreneur and co-founder of Sharpe Recruitment, one of the North East’s most respected recruitment agencies, shares her personal journey. Laura found love in her late 30s with John, an IT specialist. As their relationship blossomed, they began considering starting a family, mindful of the risks associated with older parenthood. This heartfelt story explores the challenges and joys faced by 47,000 families in the UK affected by Down syndrome, a condition where babies inherit an extra chromosome at position 21, known as Trisomy 21. Join Laura and occasionally John as they navigate this sometimes harrowing, yet deeply loving journey. With guests from across the DS world, from other parents to charities and doctors - Put the kettle on and tune in to ”Tea and Twenty-One.”
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Content Themes
The show focuses on themes of family, love, and acceptance, with episodes discussing topics such as parental journeys in late parenthood and personal stories of navigating Down syndrome, including Laura's diagnosis journey and the emotional challenges faced by families.
”Tea and Twenty-One,” Laura Sharpe, entrepreneur and co-founder of Sharpe Recruitment, one of the North East’s most respected recruitment agencies, shares her personal journey. Laura found love in her late 30s with John, an IT specialist. As their relationship blossomed, they began considering starting a family, mindful of the risks associated with older parenthood. This heartfelt story explores the challenges and joys faced by 47,000 families in the UK affected by Down syndrome, a condition where babies inherit an extra chromosome at position 21, known as Trisomy 21. Join Laura and occasionally John as they navigate this sometimes harrowing, yet deeply loving journey. With guests from across the DS world, from other parents to charities and doctors – Put the kettle on and tune in to ”Tea and Twenty-One.”
In this heartfelt episode, Laura sits down with someone very special — her mum, Julie Sharpe. A semi-retired entrepreneur and proud matriarch of the Sharpe family, Julie shares her unique perspective on the journey through Laura’s pregnancy, including the emotional highs and the anxious moments surrounding baby Lucy’s heart operation. From nail-biting hospital days to motherly instincts and strength, this conversation offers an intimate glimpse into a family’s resilience, love, and support.
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