Vicki Sokolik refuses to be an Ostrich. Her son brought to her attention the crisis of unhoused youth — youth unhoused, not living with a parent/guardian, and not in foster care — in America, and she has been fighting to support this vulnerable population every since. Most active in Tampa Bay, Florida, Vicki is the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Starting Right, Now, which removes barriers for unaccompanied homeless youth to cultivate long-term well-being and self-sufficiency. She is also the author of the new book, “If You See Them: Young, Unhoused, and Alone in America.” Vicki Sokolik joined host Jay Ruderman to discuss the many ways unhoused youth fall through the cracks in our society, how her organization helps them, and also how to build trust with people who could use your help. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (01:10) Vicki’s origin story (02:40) What is “unhoused youth?” (06:40) What should a person do if they worry they see an unhoused youth? (08:19) How have conversations around unhoused youth changed in Vicki’s 20 years working with them? (11:02) How do people get the word out and help unhoused youth? (14:55) Vicki’s new book (16:48) How Vicki builds trust (20:10) What do students receive at Starting Right, Now? (22:58) How does Vicki balance advocacy and direct support? (27:53) Starting Right, Now alumni (29:10) Goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…
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004 - The 4th Dimension, Cataclysm Sentences, Todd
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Our hiatus is explained in an overload of cuteness, Forrester obsesses over the 4th dimension, Justin wants to know our cataclysm sentences, and Mark introduces you to Todd, unfortunately.
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S1E3 - Vinyl Records, Intentionality, Mad Libs
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While Forrester is away in Hungary for Army Sleepover, Mark obsesses over vinyl records as a medium, guest host Julia leads a discussion on intentionality in art, and Justin breaks out some unused Mad Libs he created for a friend's wedding.
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Guest host Fr. Chris introduces the crew to Chartreuse, a mysterious spirit with more mysterious origins and yet even more mysterious ingredients.
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S1E2 (Fr. Chris) - Tolkien, Transcendence, Groomsman Quiz
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Guest host Fr. Chris obsesses over J.R.R. Tolkien and his use of Divine Providence in Lord of the Rings, Justin leads a discussion on transcendence, and Mark administers a homemade quiz to determine which of his groomsmen Fr. Chris would have been. Forrester joins.
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S1E1 The Maiden Voyage - Virtual Boy, City Design, Forced Kiss
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Justin obsesses over Nintendo's failed 90s console, the Virtual Boy, Forrester leads a discussion on city design, and Mark tells quite possibly the cringiest story of his past.
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