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/…
A discussion of regulatory and compliance issues, for Canadian businesses, both imposed by government and governmental organizations, and voluntary.
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Send us a text Shawn interviews Helen Jones, a seasoned real estate professional of JONESco Real Estate Inc., who shares her journey from teaching to becoming a landlord and eventually a real estate agent in Victoria. Helen recounts the skepticism she faced early in her career regarding the compatibility of honesty with success in real estate, a no…
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Cory Raven, Managing Broker/Owner RE/MAX Select Realty, RE/MAX Select Properties, and RE/MAX Westcoast
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Send us a text Cory Raven joins the True North Compliance Podcast with special guest co-host Greg Dent to discuss the evolving landscape of real estate compliance and regulation. Having begun his career in 1998, Cory has witnessed significant changes in the industry, especially in terms of regulatory oversight transitioning from industry-run bodies…
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Send us a text Dan Bennett shares his long journey in real estate, emphasizing the importance of service and putting people first. He highlights how starting in a challenging market taught him valuable skills and how adapting technology, like introducing a paperless office, revolutionized the industry. Dan observes regulatory shifts, emphasizing mo…
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Send us a text A review of FINTRAC Annual Report 2023-2024 Safe Canadians, Secure Economy which was released on November 27, 2024. Alphabetical glossary of acronyms, terms and links Agency 2525: Marketing Agency in Victoria, BC AML: Anti-Money Laundering BCFSA: British Columbia Financial Services Authority BCREA: British Columbia Real Estate Associ…
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Send us a text Alphabetical glossary of acronyms, terms and links Agency 2525: Marketing Agency in Victoria, BC AML: Anti-Money Laundering BCFSA: British Columbia Financial Services Authority BCREA: British Columbia Real Estate Association CTF: Counter Terrorist Financing CREA: Canadian Real Estate Association FINTRAC: Financial Transactions and Re…
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