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/…
Two girls sharing our love for sport, general discussion and breaking or reinforcing stereotypes.
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In the third part of our collaboration with RimJhim Consulting, we spoke to candidates Joy Aboim and Natasha Preville who have recently been appointed to board level as a result of being on the Get on Board Programme.They talk about their career backgrounds, raising the aspirations of young people today and their hopes for the future now that they …
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In the second part of our collaboration with RimJhim Consulting, we spoke to Funke Awoderu who is the senior inclusion and diversity manager at the FA about her role within the Get on Board Programme. She talks about her sports journey and how she managed to get onto board level, as well as talking about how listeners can make their first steps int…
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International women's day special and we linked up for an extra special episode with Khadijah mellah. We spoke about that bbc sport moment and her journey as a jockey.Di Lipa and Fadumo
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Recently we partnered up with RimJhim Consulting who have set up the Get on Board Programme, to help more BAME women get onto Sports Boards. We spoke to Rimla Akhtar, Managing Director of RimJhim Consulting which specialises in sports and leadership in the UK and beyond.Rimla joins out host Lipa as she talks about her childhood, sporting heroes and…
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Recently, we partnered up with RimJhim Consulting who have set up the Get On BOard programme to help more BAME Women get onto sports board. We spoke to Rimla Ahktar, managing director of RimJihm Consulting which specialises in Sports and Leadership in the UK and beyond. Rimla joins our host as she talks about her childhood, sporting heroes and care…
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We are back for season 2, another footballing year and we have plenty to say!! Join us for a discussion on the WSL, Premier league and much more.Di Lipa and Fadumo
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