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/…
Nairobi Sema Story is the destination for open mic story telling. Sema Story features every day folk sharing their memorable life experiences & lessons. Broadcast from Nairobi, Kenya.
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Nairobi Sema Story Extended - Feb 18 2014
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From rugby to motherhood to growing pains, join our story tellers as they take you on their personal journeys. These are just a few of the stories we heard during the event on Feb 18 2014. Hosted by Esther 'Star' Ndeti. Music by E'Mwana. Event photography by Samir Khan. Additional photos by Atelier Visual. Produced by Peter Njonjo. Enjoy.…
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Nairobi Sema Story - Edgar Ondati
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Here is Edgar Ondati telling us of his 'Amazing race'. Enjoy.
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Confession time people. Mendi tells us why she's the most annoying person. Take that with a pinch of salt, she's a darling who loves a good story.
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The amazing Eunice Khaguli told us a story of wandering lost in India. She did not find nirvana but she stumbled onto something else..
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Wanjiru Chege - Don't Trust a Cairo shopkeeper..
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Nairobi Sema Story: Stella Chege told us a story she called ''Don't trust a Cairo shopkeeper to get you a cab'' Listen!
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Martha Nthoki is a newly published author. Her book is entitled 'The Mistress'. She told us a story of a date gone wrong.
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Nairobi Sema Story - Martin Kariuki
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Martin Kariuki is a creative and presenter at Capital FM Nairobi. He shared a story about a party gone wrong at the UoN, Hall 13.
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Meet Kaja Andersen. Kaja told us a story of getting a trip she took to India
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