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/…
A podcast all about the posture you choose to take on life. Here, you'll find stories, musings, some self exposing types of audio diary entries, and interviews with people who've chosen to live life where they're leaning forward with a readiness for what's coming. I'm so glad you're here.
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Lean In - Episode 009 - "I'll never" and Forgiveness - Brian Schindler and Cavanaugh James
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This week’s conversation with Cavanaugh James hits home as we talk all about forgiveness, dreams, and what it's like to watch others live out what you've always dreamt of; that, and twizzlers. Cavanaugh lives his life in Texas, inspires thousands on his instagram with motivational/inspiration/hilarious videos, and allows his voice to carry truth al…
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Lean In - Episode 008 - Joy in our Broken - Brian Schindler with Taylor Tippett
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This week’s conversation with Taylor Tippett tackles some heavier topics; such as loss, pain, and mental health, but also urges people to cling to hope and finding the joy in our brokenness. Taylor lives her life in Chicago, travels almost daily as a Flight Attendant, and has garnered an incredible following on Instagram through the help of her vir…
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