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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Beastly Gentleman: Self-Improvement For Men | Fitness | Dating | Lifestyle | Entrepreneurship
David De Las Morenas and Dave Perrotta
Bestselling author and bloggers, David de las Morenas (HowToBeast.com) and Dave Perrotta (PostgradCasanova.com) team up each week to share insights on how to get men unstuck and reach their potential in all areas of life. David and Dave interview experts in: self improvement, dating, sex, relationships, fitness and entrepreneurship to help you to “level up” and embrace the beastly gentleman lifestyle. Guests include: James Altucher, Hal Elrod, Andrew Ferebee and Christian McQueen.
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In episode 45 of the Beastly Gentleman podcast we talk with Noam Lightstone. Noam is a patented inventor, Master’s graduate, digital nomad, and bestselling author who founded Light Way Of Thinking, an online resource dedicated to providing you with actionable advice and tools for dealing with situations we all face that cause stress and anxiety.Lis…
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In episode 44 of the Beastly Gentleman podcast we talk with Christian McQueen for the second time. Christian is the founder of realchristianmcqueen.com, where he gives no BS dating advice and teaches men how to become social powerhouses. Listen to this episode and learn:-How to avoid the trap of being needy-How to stop fantasizing about women too q…
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