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/…
Welcome to the Soil Link Podcast! Join us as we delve into the world of construction materials with the UK’s most advanced platform for trading heavy materials. Soil Link's Materials Exchange Platform (MEP) uses cutting-edge AI and machine learning to seamlessly connect those with materials to those who need them, providing optimal matches and invaluable market insights. Each episode, we sit down with industry leaders and thought leadership experts to discuss the latest trends, innovations, ...
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Transforming Construction: Innovation, Sustainability, and the Future of ConTech & CleanTech
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In this episode, we explore the transformative changes occurring in the construction industry, driven by cutting-edge technologies and a growing focus on sustainability. Our guest expert, Ibon Iribar of Cemex Ventures, discusses the major challenges the industry faces today, from meeting regulatory demands to enhancing efficiency, and how innovatio…
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In this insightful Soil Link podcast episode, we are thrilled to host Peter Evans from McFadyen Digital, a leading expert in platform marketplaces and the circular economy. Peter, who also co-chairs the MIT Platform Strategy Summit and serves on the Forbes Business Council, brings a wealth of knowledge from his extensive experience at KPMG and GE. …
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