Two decades ago, just a few months shy of high school graduation, Sherise Holden learned she was pregnant. Today, she leads a nonprofit called SheRises, that connects teen moms to resources and mentors. Holden says this work is valuable, "I can help so many other young mothers rise, just by giving them a word of encouragement and giving them sort of like a sneak peek to the other wise of the window, like, you know what, your life isn’t over. There’s so many things that you can do, there're so many ways that you can accomplish goals."We hear about love and perseverance from Sherise and her daughter, Autumn. Find out how to get involved here.

Two decades ago, just a few months shy of high school graduation, Sherise Holden learned she was pregnant. Today, she leads a nonprofit called <a href="https://she-rises.org/trial/">SheRises</a>, that connects teen moms to resources and mentors. Holden says this work is valuable, "I can help so many other young mothers rise, just by giving them a word of encouragement and giving them sort of like a sneak peek to the other wise of the window, like, you know what, your life isn&rsquo;t over. There&rsquo;s so many things that you can do, there're so many ways that you can accomplish goals."We hear about love and perseverance from Sherise and her daughter, Autumn. Find out how to get involved <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SheRisesInc/">here</a>.

On The Record is co-hosted by Sheilah Kast and Ashley Sterner. Sheilah and Ashley are excited to share conversations with audacious artists, intrepid scientists, community leaders and more. And of course, tales from the beloved Stoop Storytelling Series!

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On The Record is produced by Maureen Harvie and Melissa Gerr. Theme music created by Jon Ehrens. Logo designed by Louis Umerlik.

If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at ontherecord@wypr.org

On The Record is co-hosted by Sheilah Kast and Ashley Sterner. Sheilah and Ashley are excited to share conversations with audacious artists, intrepid scientists, community leaders and more. And of course, tales from the beloved Stoop Storytelling Series!
Currently, you'll hear On The Record on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and the full hour of NPR's Morning Edition on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
On The Record is produced by Maureen Harvie and Melissa Gerr. Theme music created by Jon Ehrens. Logo designed by Louis Umerlik.
If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at <a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

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Catch On the Record, hosted by Sheilah Kast, weekdays from 9:30 to 10:00 am, following NPR's Morning Edition. We'll discuss the issues that affect your life and bring you thoughtful and lively conversations with the people who shape those issues -- business people, public officials, scholars, artists, authors, WYPR reporters and other journalists who can take us inside the story. If you want to share a comment, question, or an idea for an interview you'd like to hear, email us at <a href="mailto:ontherecord@wypr.org">ontherecord@wypr.org</a>

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