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/…
Join Susan Scott-Parker OBE, an internationally recognised pioneer in the field of ‘disability confidence,’ (which she just happens to have invented) as she ignites the conversations that businesses – and the disability community - worldwide need to hear. Known for her no-nonsense approach, Susan brings sharp insights, practical solutions, and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities businesses face in creating workplaces where everyone can thrive. In this podcast, Susan is j ...
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Episode Seven - Repositioning Disability in Conversations with Business
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‘We fail disabled people when we fail to meet the legitimate needs of business’ – discuss! I want to start 2025 with something a little different: my ‘Master Class’ for some Canadian disability organisations who were beginning to suspect that their traditional relationship with business did not help disabled people find meaningful jobs and careers.…
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Episode Six - In Conversation with Kate Nash OBE
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Today, I am happy to release Episode 6 of Scott-Parker Goes Live! In this episode, we speak with none other than the extraordinary Kate Nash OBE – a force of nature and a self-proclaimed ‘agitator’ who has dedicated her career to reframing how the world views ‘disability’. Kate founded PurpleSpace in 2015 to empower Disability Employee Networks/ERG…
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Episode Five - In Conversation with Dr Nancy Doyle on ADHD
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Episode Five of Scott-Parker Goes Live features Dr Nancy Doyle and is particularly well timed, as October marks ADHD Awareness Month with the theme "Awareness is Key!" Dr Nancy Doyle, Founder Genius Within, is always absolutely fascinating: she must surely be one of the world’s leading authorities on neurodivergence and its impact on human beings i…
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Episode Four - An Interview with Susan Scott-Parker
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This programme is called ‘Scott Parker goes live’ – which prompted my latest challenging conversation with Anel asking: So what is top of your mind- what is ‘live?’ - as you continue to tackle what you describe as the ‘global disability equality crisis’? Her questions just kept coming: - Why does the world still so strongly resist the message that …
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Episode Three - In Conversation with Alice Maynard
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What does good governance really look like- and do we care? Do join me for my fascinating conversation with Alice Maynard. In a world where we are pushed to act quickly and act again and then jump to the next call, Alice Maynard’s level of thoughtful self- reflection is indeed rare and precious. She draws on years of direct experience on an amazing…
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Episode Two - In Conversation with Caroline Casey, Founder & Creator of Valuable 500
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It was such a pleasure interviewing Caroline Casey- as she continues mobilising the collective power of business to tackle, in her words, “ the global Disability Equality Crisis”. Our conversation, as such long standing friends and colleagues, provides fascinating insights into the world -and the lived reality - of this fascinating international ch…
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Episode One - In Conversation with Phyllida Swift, CEO of Face Equality International
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Here comes my first episode of "Susan Scott-Parker Goes Live.”. I so enjoyed my thought-provoking conversation with Phyllida Swift, CEO, Face Equality International - a unique, indeed historic, global alliance: members range from international non- profits to the ever-so-grass- roots group in Nepal –all coming together to promote ‘face equality’. I…
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