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/…
How do we recognize God in our lives? What happens to us when God becomes real to us? These podcasts share what we have learned and the research about the spiritual experiences. We are offering them to the podcasting audience for people to hear and consider. These are the first of what we hope will be many shared words and stories about God and life.
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Episode #1 - Bobbie McKay - What is Spiritual Life?
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Open your spiritual eyes and say "yes" to God is the passionate and persistent message of the Rev. Bobbie McKay's experience and teaching about spiritual life. She shares how people of many different faiths, ages, and background have found the unexpected presence and action of God in their lives.
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Episode 2 - Bobbie's compelling research on Spiritual Life
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In episode two, Bobbie McKay tells about the powerful and compelling spiritual experiences she has witnessed and her research including 3,000 people that underlies her program of discovering spiritual in everyday experience.
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