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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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
Did you go on a date and then he/she completely disappeared? Booker, Alex & Audrey track down your date to find out why you are Waiting by the Phone. Submit your story at https://www.audacy.com/mix947/waiting-by-the-phone.
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
Did she make a HUGE mistake on social media right after the date OR is she "in" for following all of his family on Instagram?
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
Is it cute or funny when your date orders off the "kids menu"? What if your date orders of the "pets menu"???
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
Some ladies may LOVE when their date shows up with flowers and chocolate BUT others may find it SUPER cringe cause it's just a first date. How will Alyssa react???
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
Could've Hailey's lip fillers been the reason why he BAILED???
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
Conor not drinking while out with Lisa TOTALLY threw off the vibe of their first date BUT is he not drinking for OTHER reasons?
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
This guy TOTALLY triggered Alex & Audrey
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
Let's just say SOMEONE found something on their phone they had NO clue about
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
If THIS isn't your thing should you just go along with it?
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
OR she's just TOTALLY rude
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
OR are they REALLY just overthinking it?
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
We've talked to A LOT of peeps and have never come across THIS before
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
OR is it a good idea just to throw out how you REALLY are early on in the date?
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
Or is this guy just REALLY smart?
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
Were they being NEEDY or are they overreacting?
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
Is it a "marathon not a sprint" when it comes to dating???
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
You should probably NEVER do this in a
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
This is why you should be honest from the START
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
ESPECIALLY here in AustinDi Audacy
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NO it's still there BUT people are just not used to itDi Audacy
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
DON'T assume that your date isn't bilingualDi Audacy
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
Was there a "code" broken???Di Audacy
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
Here's hoping this can get fixed before a second date (if one is offered)Di Audacy
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There is NO WAY someone can be "too Country"Di Audacy
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
Did the age gap doom this relationship???Di Audacy
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
It makes absolutely no sense why someone would say this to their date...over and over!!!Di Audacy
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
What's funny is that you'd think most women would LOVE thisDi Audacy
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
Dude has a PAST!!!Di Audacy
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
What does that even mean???Di Audacy
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This might not be the caseDi Audacy
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
How did she not know he was in the military if they had been talking for some time???Di Audacy
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
I mean how do you NOT know this about his after basically seeing him 4 times before this date!Di Audacy
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
How would you handle THIS???Di Audacy
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
Unfortunately one of them didn't do a deep dive on their socialsDi Audacy
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
Shouldn't you disclose that you have kids before you go on that first date?Di Audacy
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
BUT if you change your mind should you say something or do THIS???Di Audacy
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
There's NO way that someone would ghost someone over THISDi Audacy
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OR should've she noticed how above and beyond he went?Di Audacy
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
PLEASE for the love of God don't do what this guy did on their dateDi Audacy
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
THIS is why you need to say you're cheap from the startDi Audacy
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
You can't ghost someone to their face...or can you???Di Audacy
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
Did she have TOO much of it OR not enough?Di Audacy
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
The past is in the past...isn't it???Di Audacy
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
Does he REALLY think she did this or is he using it as an exuse to get out of having to see her again???Di Audacy
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
Maybe he was TOO nice on the first date???Di Audacy
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
Not only will you have NOTHING to talk about the person on the date may react like THISDi Audacy
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
By having an ex show up, DUHDi Audacy
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
THESE pets may not be for some peepsDi Audacy
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
She didn't take it the way he meant itDi Audacy
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
MAYBE you should avoid bringing up the past on a first date?Di Audacy
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Booker, Alex & Audrey - Waiting by the Phone
BUT there's a reason WHY he can't rememberDi Audacy
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