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/…
Grindtime Podcast is about working hard in everything you do and “finishing what you start”. No mater where you come from or what you’ve been through you can still achieve greatness and impact the world. On Grindtime we will talk about fitness, life lessons, having a killer mindset, entrepreneurship, and dealing with adversity. All I know is hard work so tell me I can’t I dear you.... #Grindtime
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The power of choice by MrHardWork. Robert Cassell: Public speaker, Entrepreneur, Life coach
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People don’t realize how much power is a choice or decision. No matter where you from or what you’ve been through, one choice or decision can change your life for better or worse it’s up to you. Have you ever made a choice you regretted or regretted not making one? In this episode I talk about the power of choice and how I used it to better my life…
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You see all these workout euipments on tv and in the store and everyone is telling you need this and that well lets take about what younreally "need" to get started when it comes to working out. Dont listen to your friend sara or mike who sits on the couch and plays video games with you or who goes out to the club with you every weekend. How would …
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