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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Creative Business Breakdown
Rachel Rambach & Katey Kamerad - A 100% real, behind-the-scenes look at owning a creative business.
Podcast by Rachel Rambach & Katey Kamerad - A 100% real, behind-the-scenes look at owning a creative business.
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{Episode 43} The Honest Truth About Our Partnership
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We're taking a completely unorthodox approach in Episode 43 of the Creative Business Breakdown podcast. Instead of recording together in the same room as we usually do, we're answering some BIG questions about our partnership...separately.If you've been curious about the inner workings of our partnership, or how a business partner relationship look…
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{Episode 42} From Our Employees' Perspective
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We're welcoming two special guests to dish what it's really like to be an employee at Music Therapy Connections. Alisabeth Hopper and Laura Mui answer our burning questions about the pros, cons, surprises, and lessons learned since they joined our team.This was a fun and enlightening conversation for us as business owners, and we hope you'll find i…
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{Episode 41} We're Hiring! + Celebrating Our Team
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We're hiring! In case you haven't heard, we are now accepting applications for a FULL-TIME music therapist position at our private practice, Music Therapy Connections. The submission deadline is April 1, so visit the link below to learn more and apply:https://musictherapyconnections.org/hiring-mtbcIn Episode 41, we're celebrating our team at MTC, a…
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{Episode 40} Is It Time to Hire An(other) Employee?
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One of the biggest challenges of owning a business is knowing if and when it's time to hire an employee. As music therapy business owners, this is not an easy decision to make, especially if you've never hired an employee before.We've learned so much with each hire, and are getting ready to go through the process once again -- which is why we decid…
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{Episode 39} Working Through Overwhelm
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Being a business owner can feel like riding a rollercoaster: sometimes you're on top of the world with your hands in the air, and other times, you're flying down a steep hill holding on for dear life.At this moment in our business, we're feeling the latter, and in this episode, we're getting real about our current challenges. We talk through how we…
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{Episode 38} The Power of Everyday Self-Care
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When the topic of "self-care" comes up, things like pedicures and bubble baths usually come to mind. And while we love those indulgences from time to time, the most effective self-care is the kind that you can incorporate into your everyday routine. In Episode 38 of the Creative Business Breakdown, we're talking about how we're practicing self-care…
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