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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Kwade interviews two women at the January CoffeeChamps competition in Knoxville, TN: Abby Lancaster of Axum Coffee, Florida; and Erika Vonie of Variety Coffee Roasters, NYC. These ladies have some things in common (a love for coffee and an affinity for the color gray), though they have had unique experiences getting to where they are today. Enjoy t…
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We arrive at the final round of the 2016 Cherry Roast Competition with this short but ever-so-sweet episode. Interviews with contestants, a shout-out to our sponsors, and more background commentary fill these 31 mins with women-empowering wonder. Intro and closing provided by the beautiful, the gorgeous, the all-inspiring Elle Taylor and Kristyn Wa…
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Here it is! Live audio from Round 3, the semi-finals of the 2016 all-female barista competition extravaganza known as Cherry Roast. This episode contains some wicked coffee trivia, information on the BGA, live commentary from the event, and intro/outro by your favorite Denver coffee duo, Elle Taylor and Kristyn Wade. (Kat says a few words, too.) Li…
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