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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[audio http://ia601503.us.archive.org/25/items/SEPodcast64/Podcast%2064%20-%20The%20Force%20Awakens.mp3] Alex & Eric discuss the new Star Wars. (Links Below!) ——— SuperheroEnthusiast YouTube: http://goo.gl/OR1MB4 Twitter: http://goo.gl/vqudku iTunes: http://goo.gl/xYahZy MP3 Download: https://goo.gl/2dcO31 #Enthusiast ——— SE Podcast Playlist: http:…
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[audio http://ia601507.us.archive.org/17/items/SEPodcast63/Podcast%2063%20-%20Spectre.mp3] Alex, Chris & Eric discuss the most recent 007 film and who they’d like to see take over the franchise. (Links Below!) ——— SuperheroEnthusiast YouTube: http://goo.gl/OR1MB4 Twitter: http://goo.gl/vqudku iTunes: http://goo.gl/xYahZy MP3 Download: https://goo.g…
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[audio http://ia601509.us.archive.org/6/items/SEPodcast62/Podcast%2062%20-%20Fantastic%20Four.mp3] Alex and Chris discuss Fox’s attempt to reboot the Fantastic Four and how it could’ve been improved. (Links Below!) ——— SuperheroEnthusiast YouTube: http://goo.gl/OR1MB4 Twitter: http://goo.gl/vqudku iTunes: http://goo.gl/xYahZy MP3 Download: https://…
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[audio http://ia601502.us.archive.org/26/items/SEPodcast61a/Podcast%2061%20-%20Ant-Man.mp3] Alex and Steve discuss Marvel’s latest offering: Ant-Man. (Links Below!) ——— SuperheroEnthusiast YouTube: http://goo.gl/OR1MB4 Twitter: http://goo.gl/vqudku iTunes: http://goo.gl/xYahZy MP3 Download: https://goo.gl/zc1pwF #Enthusiast ——— SE Podcast Playlist:…
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http://ia601503.us.archive.org/20/items/SEPodcast60/Podcast%2060%20-%20Kingdom%20Come.mp3 Alex and Eric discuss the 1996 4-issue miniseries from Mark Waid and Alex Ross. (Links Below!) ——— SuperheroEnthusiast YouTube: http://goo.gl/OR1MB4 Twitter: http://goo.gl/vqudku iTunes: http://goo.gl/xYahZy MP3 Download: #Enthusiast ——— Geeky Gentlemen | Supe…
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http://ia601502.us.archive.org/17/items/AniConvo6a/AniConvo%206%20-%20Paramount%20Superman.mp3 Alex and Eric discuss the 1940s Paramount-produced Fleischer and Famous Studios Superman cartoons. (Links Below!) ———- SuperheroEnthusiast YouTube: http://goo.gl/OR1MB4 Twitter: http://goo.gl/vqudku iTunes: http://goo.gl/xYahZy MP3 Download: https://goo.g…
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http://ia801502.us.archive.org/19/items/AniConvo5/AniConvo%205%20-%20Avengers%20EMH.mp3 Alex and Steve discuss the fan favourite Marvel animated series: Avengers: EMH! (Links Below!) ———- SuperheroEnthusiast YouTube: http://goo.gl/OR1MB4 Twitter: http://goo.gl/vqudku iTunes: http://goo.gl/xYahZy MP3 Download: http://goo.gl/PUxVWp #AniConvo ——— AniC…
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http://ia600307.us.archive.org/19/items/SEPodcast59/Podacst%2059%20-%20Avengers%20Age%20Of%20Ultron.mp3 Alex, Steve and Jon discuss the payoff to Marvel’s Phase Two: Avengers: Age Of Ultron. (Links Below!) ——— SuperheroEnthusiast YouTube: http://goo.gl/OR1MB4 Twitter: http://goo.gl/vqudku iTunes: http://goo.gl/xYahZy MP3 Download: https://goo.gl/YE…
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http://ia601504.us.archive.org/10/items/MCTAvengers/Commentary%20%7C%20The%20Avengers.mp3 Alex and Steve talk while watching Marvel’s The Avengers. (Links Below!) ———- SuperheroEnthusiast YouTube: http://goo.gl/OR1MB4 Twitter: http://goo.gl/vqudku iTunes: http://goo.gl/xYahZy MP3 Download: http://goo.gl/0vRsMN #Enthusiast ——— Commentary Playlist: h…
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http://ia601505.us.archive.org/20/items/SEPodcast58/Podcast%2058%20-%20Trailer%20Talk.mp3 ——— Alex, Chris and Eric discuss the recently released trailers for Fantastic Four, Ant-Man, Batman v Superman and Star Wars. (Links Below!) ——— SuperheroEnthusiast YouTube: http://goo.gl/OR1MB4 Twitter: http://goo.gl/vqudku iTunes: http://goo.gl/xYahZy MP3 Do…
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