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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Growing up has to be one of the hardest things to do, every moment we spend on earth raises more questions, and just when we think we’ve "figured it out” life goes “psych, you thought”. Join me as I talk about life and the struggles of growing older, approaching each conversation with vulnerability and love in hopes that as I share the lessons I've learned from my journey I can ease your growing pains and heal the collective trauma. Mail us: forthepainsofgrowing@gmail.com IG: @Forthepainsofg ...
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In today’s episode, I talk about self-hatred, why we struggle with it and my journey out of depression. (Playlist) https://music.apple.com/ng/playlist/it-could-all-be-so-simple/pl.u-b3b8KJ7fKqp94KK--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forthpainsofgrowing/message
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In today’s episode, I talk about the controversial Stoic motto “expect nothing and accept everything”. For centuries this motto has raised brows, discussions and arguments, so today I’ll be telling you what I understand, what I’ve taken from it and how I practice it. now note this isn’t me asking you to drop all your expectations and become a moder…
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In this episode, I talk about The new year, new year resolutions, how to attain Changes in your life and get to your goals, gratitude and a little bit about the concept of time.Find me on IG & Twitter @ovu4rmthesouthMail us: forthepainsofgrowing@gmail.comIG: @ForthepainsofgrowingpodcastTwitter: @FTPGpodcast--- Send in a voice message: https://podca…
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The World went from not encouraging self-care to making it a trend so now everyone’s into self-care, normally this would be a good thing, but in a world where trending and going viral is the end game of the day, self-care has become an aesthetic, a gimmick to pass as woke, introspective or simply to go viral, In today’s episodes Ovü takes a deep di…
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In today's episode, I talk about how to keep working towards your new year's goals, why they may feel out of reach right, how to reconnect with them and how I overworked myself into depression.Find me on IG & Twitter @ovu4rmthesouthMail us: forthepainsofgrowing@gmail.comIG: @ForthepainsofgrowingpodcastTwitter: @FTPGpodcast--- Send in a voice messag…
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In this episode, I read a letter to my listeners containing things I’ve learnt about life from growing up. (transcript) A letter to Whoever’s listening Dear listener,How are you doing? I hope you're good, I'm writing this letting to let you know, I’m thankful for time and growth, yes this surprises me too cause they were times when the pain was too…
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What are affirmations? How do they work? Or rather Do they work?can you affirm something into existence? what’s does repeating and reciting words have to do with a better life? And are affirmations a spiritual or mental thing?welp, if you are wondering about any of these questions I’ll be answering all of them today. In today’s episode I talk about…
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An introduction to Forthepainsofgrowing a bi-weekly podcast hosted by me (Ovü), where i dissect life’s issues and the communal struggles of young adulthood with my inner voices and guests using various story telling methods, our first episodes will be out in November.Like. Share. SubscribeReach me: IG: @forthepainsofgrowing Mail: forthepainsofgrowi…
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