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/…
Welcome to The Future of Energy, with yours truly, Rohan Irvin. I believe that abundant and sustainable energy is the foundation of a prosperous world. I’ve built my career around this belief and am dedicating my life to the goal of sustainable, energy abundance. Join me as I uncover the latest energy technologies that are securing our future. I’ll be sitting down with the people who are driving us towards sustainable, energy abundance so that the future of our children and grandchildren is ...
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Oil and Gas Series: 4. How To Own Your Own Oil Well - Philip Racusin - CEO Of Energyfunders
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Well, at least own part of one...In this episode I’m joined by Philip Racusin who is CEO and Co-Founder of EnergyFunders. He’s a really interesting guy, full of energy and on a mission. He and his team at EnergyFunders are setting out to give people like you and I the opportunity to invest directly in oil and as development projects that would othe…
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Oil and Gas Series: 6B. Held Hosatge In Nigeria - Paul Carter - Driller Adventurer And Author
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This episode is the second half of my hilarious chat with author, adventurer and driller Paul Carter. If you haven’t listened to part 1 I highly encourage you to go back and listen to that one first as the two episodes are closely linked. Again there are some naught words in this episode so be warned but enough of from me, let’s get straight back i…
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