Season 2 of The Multiple Birth Experience Podcast kicks off with a beautiful young lady who goes by the name of Laverne John. Laverne is a mother of three, identical twin boys, a girl, CEO and Director of Hold It Down. Laverne shares her experience as young twin mother at 17, raising her siblings, challenges faced along the way and breaking down stereo typical boundaries.

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Hold it Down is grassroots organisation which provides empowerment programmes (1-2-1, & group work), events for parents and young people. This includes 1 Day workshops for parents and young people, as well as residential trips. We often collaborate with other community organisations and local businesses.

Hold it down aims to enhance and empower young people, By helping them to recognise their potential and walk in their purpose. We work with Young people aged 11-16, particularly those classed as ‘challenging teenagers’, and 16-25 year old’s who are stagnant but desire a change. Hold it down works with young people, families, local authorities and schools, to deliver programmes and workshops which promote the 3 R’s (Respect, Resilience and Resolution).

Hold it Down is grassroots organisation which provides empowerment programmes (1-2-1, & group work), events for parents and young people. This includes 1 Day workshops for parents and young people, as well as residential trips. We often collaborate with other community organisations and local businesses.

Any families or young people that would like further information can contact me by sending me an email at holditdownuk@hotmail.com

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Teach Each Other is a talk show, I host once a month. Teach Each Other is a platform & safe space where we come together as a community to discuss issues that affect our community and discuss solutions with the idea to begin making steps to change. We are currently hosting this online once a month. Check out their social media for more info.