6aa46ef1-7dfd-57eb-893a-2596410dc43bWed, 02 Jul 2025 09:20:25 +0000Captivate.fmLaura Sharpe/NBN Niltoni Broadcast Networkhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/8067cda7-ac2b-4406-a3d4-de5d1102028d/zvGZewqG9tvz6MiX94rbh3su.jpgLaura Sharpe/NBN Niltoni Broadcast NetworkLaura Sharpe/NBN Niltoni Broadcast NetworkTea and Twenty-One, Laura Sharpe, entrepreneur and co-founder of Sharpe Recruitment and new venture Connect Conferences and Events, shares her personal journey. Laura found love in her early 40s 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 connected by Down syndrome, a naturally occurring genetic difference caused by an extra chromosome at position 21, known as Trisomy 21. Join Laura as she navigates this sometimes harrowing, yet deeply loving journey. With guests from across the DS Community, from other parents to charities and doctors - Put the kettle on and tune in to ”Tea and Twenty-One.https://tea-and-twenty-one.captivate.fmfalseepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/tea-and-twenty-one/nopodcastTea and Twenty One - Episode Six 'Meet Lucy'In this final episode of season one of Tea and Twenty One, Laura sits down once again with Craig Wilde to bring us all up to date , and we get a very special appearance from Lucy herself! A fantastic uplifting conclusion to this first season.

]]>In this final episode of season one of Tea and Twenty One, Laura sits down once again with Craig Wilde to bring us all up to date , and we get a very special appearance from Lucy herself! A fantastic uplifting conclusion to this first season.

]]>tand21.podbean.com/89a5a80b-aecb-36f8-bc69-a076b206bbd7Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:32:59 -040054:27falsefull16161In this final episode of season one of Tea and Twenty One, Laura sits down once again with Craig Wilde to bring us all up to date , and we get a very special appearance from Lucy herself! A fantastic uplifting conclusion to this first season.Laura Sharpe/NBN Niltoni Broadcast NetworkTea and Twenty One - Episode Five 'Heart Surgery'In this final episode of season one of Tea and Twenty One, Laura sits down once again with Craig Wilde to bring us all up to date , and we get a very special appearance from Lucy herself! A fantastic uplifting conclusion to this first season.

]]>In this final episode of season one of Tea and Twenty One, Laura sits down once again with Craig Wilde to bring us all up to date , and we get a very special appearance from Lucy herself! A fantastic uplifting conclusion to this first season.

]]>tand21.podbean.com/e019c17b-9467-3db0-8dc6-1178033afff4Sun, 18 May 2025 18:41:36 -040045:05falsefull16161In this final episode of season one of Tea and Twenty One, Laura sits down once again with Craig Wilde to bring us all up to date , and we get a very special appearance from Lucy herself! A fantastic uplifting conclusion to this first season.Laura Sharpe/NBN Niltoni Broadcast NetworkTea and Twenty One - Episode Four ' The Birth'Laura Sharpe is once again joined by guest Craig Wilde; this time to discuss the birth of 'Lucy' . From the last trimester, to the C'section birth. The challenges and more ... 

]]>Laura Sharpe is once again joined by guest Craig Wilde; this time to discuss the birth of 'Lucy' . From the last trimester, to the C'section birth. The challenges and more ... 

]]>tand21.podbean.com/e83fad1e-66ae-3c0d-bd94-c5549c6edfb1Sun, 23 Mar 2025 16:35:07 -040050:22falsefull14141Laura Sharpe is once again joined by guest Craig Wilde; this time to discuss the birth of ’Lucy’ . From the last trimester, to the C’section birth. The challenges and more ...Laura Sharpe/NBN Niltoni Broadcast NetworkTea and Twenty One - Episode Three ' Complications'Laura Sharpe is joined this episode by Author and Down Syndrome North East Trustee Eleanor Baggaley, whose daughter Ava shared similar complications to Laura's baby.  Mother of three, including Ava, Eleanor navigates her own journey and the support she gave Laura  as both mothers faced tough decisions, experiencing highs and lows...

]]>Laura Sharpe is joined this episode by Author and Down Syndrome North East Trustee Eleanor Baggaley, whose daughter Ava shared similar complications to Laura's baby.  Mother of three, including Ava, Eleanor navigates her own journey and the support she gave Laura  as both mothers faced tough decisions, experiencing highs and lows...

]]>tand21.podbean.com/71ac80a5-cbd8-35d0-b5bc-b7489951e9aaSun, 09 Mar 2025 21:05:08 -040053:40falsefull13131Laura Sharpe is joined this episode by Author and Down Syndrom North East Trustee Eleanor Baggaley, who’s daughter Ava shared simliar complications to Laura’s baby.  Mother of three including Ava navagates her own journey and the support she gave Laura  as both mothers faced tough decisons, experiencing highs and lows...Laura Sharpe/NBN Niltoni Broadcast NetworkTea and Twenty One - Episode Two 'Diagnosis'Tea and Twenty One with Laura Sharpe. In this episode Laura is joined by Down Syndrome North East's Caroline Turner. As together they discuss Laura's Diagnosis journey.

 

]]>Tea and Twenty One with Laura Sharpe. In this episode Laura is joined by Down Syndrome North East's Caroline Turner. As together they discuss Laura's Diagnosis journey.

 

]]>tand21.podbean.com/1390aaf5-c613-30de-b94a-fb5e43db0ad5Thu, 27 Feb 2025 23:04:48 -040036:26falsefull12121Tea and Twenty One with Laura Sharpe. In this episode Laura is joinerd by Down Syndrome North East’s Caroline Turner . As together they discuss Laura’s Diagnosis journey.Laura Sharpe/NBN Niltoni Broadcast NetworkTea and Twenty One - Episode One ' We are Pregnant'In the premiere episode of "Tea and Twenty-One," host Craig Wilde engages in a captivating conversation with entrepreneur Laura Sharpe, co-founder of Sharpe Recruitment and the innovative Connect Conferences and Events. Together, they delve into Laura's personal journey as a new mother of Lucy, a child with Downs Syndrome, exploring the experiences and insights that have shaped her journey from conception to today. This discussion not only introduces listeners to Laura's story but also sets the tone for the series.

]]>In the premiere episode of "Tea and Twenty-One," host Craig Wilde engages in a captivating conversation with entrepreneur Laura Sharpe, co-founder of Sharpe Recruitment and the innovative Connect Conferences and Events. Together, they delve into Laura's personal journey as a new mother of Lucy, a child with Downs Syndrome, exploring the experiences and insights that have shaped her journey from conception to today. This discussion not only introduces listeners to Laura's story but also sets the tone for the series.

]]>tand21.podbean.com/28026554-563d-39e6-b228-0b7e266c4db2Sun, 09 Feb 2025 18:13:12 -040058:25falsefull11111In the premiere episode of ”Tea and Twenty-One,” host Craig Wilde engages in a captivating conversation with entrepreneur Laura Sharpe, co-founder of Sharpe Recruitment and the innovative Connect Conferences and Events. Together, they delve into Laura’s personal journey as a new mother of Lucy and child with Downs Syndrome, exploring the experiences and insights that have shaped her journery from conception to today. This discussion not only introduces listeners to Laura’s story but also sets the tone for the seriesLaura Sharpe/NBN Niltoni Broadcast Network