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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S02E08 - Financial Freedom (Part 1)
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Buchi is joined by De (@PachiraFinancials) to talk all about Financial Freedom. This is part one of a 2 part conversation.
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Will and Buchi are joined by special guest and lifestyle vlogger, Jorden (@reallyjayyoh), to talk about the treatment of Black women in society. We dive deep into discrimination, double standards, colorism, and healing through spirituality. Special thanks to Free and Alisha for the inspiration for this conversation.…
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Will and Buchi discuss black masculinity, emotional vulnerability, and the effects in society. We also feature a poem by Azariah Cole-Shephard.
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What's the right way to admit that you're wrong? What's the wrong way? Dana joins Buchi and Will to talk about the struggles that we have apologizing and dive into Nick Cannon's recent public apology, as well as some personal examples.
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From nurses to bus drivers, to sanitation workers and grocery store clerks, essential workers have always been around us, but it took a global pandemic for us to appreciate them. Will and Buchi dive deep into this discussion and show their appreciation.
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Are Candace Owens and Terry Crews true conservatives? Are they opportunists? Or are they just plain goofy? Alex joins Will and Buchi to talk about the Black conservative movement and the opposition to mainstream issues on race relations.
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Kanye West officially announced his candidacy for President on the "Birthday" party. Buchi and Will discuss if this is a publicity stunt, whether he stands a chance, and we dive deeper into the politics of a 2-party system.
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Will and Buchi are joined by Lloyd, a veteran and law enforcement officer, to talk about the role of law enforcement in the United States in the wake of George Floyd's murder at the hands of a police officer. #BlackLivesMatter
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Will and Buchi kick off the new season of the podcast with a great discussion with Body Acceptance and Sex-Positive Activist, Kelley (@itsjust_kels). They talk about body shaming, health, beauty standards, and much more.
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Special guest Dana joins the Breath Mint crew on this brief discussion on stigmas around sex, religion, and non-traditional relationships.
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On this episode, Will, Ari, and Buchi have a spicy conversation about interracial dating. Lots of gems and lots of growth through this discussion.
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In light of his recent passing, we talk about Nipsey' Hussle's legacy, our views on idols, and the conspiracies and controversies surrounding him
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On this episode, Jon returns to join Ari and Buchi on a conversation about their relationships with nature. They talk about their experiences and exposure to the outdoors and explore some of the health benefits of being outdoors.
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In this episode, Will, Ari, and Buchi talk about Cancel Culture, the power of accountability in the era of social media, and the consequences of canceling notable celebrities like R Kelly, Kevin Hart, Future, and much more.
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Philip Johnson from Philaye Films joins the Breath Mint crew to discuss what it means to be successful, if that definition has changed over time, and much more.
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On this episode we talk about ghosting, the phenomenon that occurs when communication breaks down in relationships and friendships. We also talk about some of the consequences of ghosting or being ghosted.
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On this episode, we talk about our relationship status, how we got there in the first place, and some examples of unhealthy relationships.
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On this episode, we use Bill Cosby's recent sentencing as a backdrop to talk about the media, race/power, and the death penalty.
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S01E01 - Introduction + Happy Thanksgiving
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Meet the Breath Mint Podcast. We spend the first half introducing ourselves, talking about how we met and became good friends. The second half focuses on Thanksgiving-related topics.
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Teaser for Episode 1 of the Breath Mint Podcast!
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