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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Evan Wecksell On Religion’s Place In Comedy
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Evan goes solo on this episode as he references his “Whatever Makes You Happy” blog. Is that a sufficient response after you confront someone on religious bigotry? And what about in comedy? Is religion fair game? And in life, is it okay to speak on a religion that isn’t yours? So many questions. Now you see why Evan had to hit record. Follow @stand…
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Interview with Musician Wil Seabrook
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To celebrate the launch of Scientology Network, Evan Wecksell brings on Musician Wil Seabrook who is not only a STAND blogger, but is also featured in the first episode of Inside Scientology on the Scientology. Hear how Wil differentiates his life before and after Scientology, how he launched his own non-profit Rock for Human Rights and what lies a…
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Evan sits down with Carol E - an active volunteer in the Southern California Scientology community who is also Christian. Carol talks about the role Scientology Ethics has played in her life and then she discusses her post, “When Belief Is a Crime” which leads Carol and Evan sharing times they were targeted because of their faith. It’s an interview…
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Interview With Jim Meskimen
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Evan welcomes Actor/Artist/Impressionist Jim Meskimen to The STAND League Podcast. Hear how Jim’s art led him to Scientology and how he was able to find relief and certainty in life through auditing. We also discuss Jim’s recent post, “Do Scientologists Believe in Aliens?” Wouldn't you like to know? Like, share and subscribe!…
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Interview with Rodger Clark Ep002
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STAND League Blogger and Comedian, Evan Wecksell, interviews Rodger Clark, a longtime Scientologist who recently wrote a post called, “What? Scientology!?” Hear how the Scientology religion helped him with his dyslexia, raised his IQ and made his memory picture perfect. Rodger and Evan also discuss the extent of L. Ron Hubbard’s research and how he…
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A STAND Welcome w/ Evan Wecksell - Ep001
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Scientologist Taking Action Against Discrimination (STAND) kicks off its podcast with host Comedian Evan Wecksell giving you an introduction to what the podcast will be about, what STAND’s message is and what to expect in future episodes. He also reveals how he found Scientology and breaks down one of his recent blog posts, “Why Scientology Jokes F…
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