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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Ep. 10 - Giving Up Freedom
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In '65, radio legend Paul Harvey gave us a wake up call with a speech he broadcasted called "Freedom To Chains." Over 50 years later, his words ring even more clear as our society has degenerated even further. How long will we continue to give up our freedom?! We feel the need to re-broadcast it again...…
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Like a multi-tool, men should be multi-faceted to handle and adapt to situations and circumstances. Unfortunately, in our society, men are emasculated, demonized and enslaved in the onslaught of feminism. Boys are turned in nothing more than social eunuchs and grow to be beasts of burden being only male in nature instead of men. Real women want a r…
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Ep. 8 - Colorado's New Frontier
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Colorado has a rich history as part of the epic West and it's making history again... but not moving forward toward individual independence and freedom as in the past...
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Ep. 7 - Why The Church Has Become Irrelevant
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Church has become glee club for the pastors and the choir. The modern day church has turned their back on the world so it's no wonder the world is turning against the church. People are in great need of the truth and they can't find it from the pulpit. It's high time pastors preach the truth of what God says to shed His light on an ever-darkening w…
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Authentic Americans are imperfect people who chose to rise above themselves to do the right thing, even if it means making the ultimate sacrifice. Part 2 of 2.
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Authentic Americans are imperfect people who chose to rise above themselves to do the right thing, even if it means making the ultimate sacrifice. Part 1 of 2.
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Ep. 5 - The Sin Of Silence
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How bad does it have to be before we speak up?! We're in this mess because too many good Americans remain silent. Speak up now before you're forever silenced!
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Ep. 4 - New Year, New Outlook
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Take the time to learn from last year, put the rest behind you and set new expectations for your future. Live each day as one step toward what you want. Make it a good one because it’s up to you!
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Ep. 2 - Cast A Vote Or Castaway
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Voting is more than checking off a name on a list; find out the why and how its every citizens duty to be engaged in our system of government. Cast your vote or cast it all away...
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A new venture into the world of talk media discussing life, politics, history and entertainment...
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