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/…
Paige Elkington and co-host Ruby Caster explore topics close to their heart with various guests.
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Jo Zayner: Our #1 Biohacking bae
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In this episode of My Friend Pod, Paige and Ruby sit down with brilliant biochemist and genetic designer, Dr. Jo Zayner to talk about being the first jellyfish human hybrid, talking shit about traditional science culture, our right to modify our bodies, being trans, challenging stigma, and ethics around CRISPR. Support the show…
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NASA's Brendan Chamberlain-Simon tells us everything
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In this episode, Ruby and Paige speak with Brendan Chamberlain-Simon, a robotics technologist at NASA’s JPL and the literal dude driving the MARS Rover. We discuss his mysterious job, unexpected depression after reaching his ultimate goal, his musical project PROUD FATHER, life philosophies, and more. Support the show…
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THAT Jeff Goldblum meme, internet scandals, Microplastics and more!
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In this episode, Paige discusses for the first time her Jeff Goldblum photo turned meme saga and sets the story straight. She and Ruby dive into how lies spread faster on social media than the truth and how their children will likely be made of plastic. Support the showتوسط Paige Elkington, Ruby Caster
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How to be a better person with Benny "Buddha" Blanco
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IT’S HERE! My Friend Podcast's first guest and visual episode (find us on YouTube) with Benny Blanco, one of contemporary music's most successful producers and songwriters. Tune in and watch Paige and Ruby get their pants nearly charmed off by the brilliant, talented and hilarious Benny as they discuss living every day with gratitude at the forefro…
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In this episode, Ruby and Paige discuss the power of December resolutions, rejection therapy, and their recent google searches. Support the showتوسط Paige Elkington, Ruby Caster
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In this episode, Paige and Ruby discuss how mega-fame is a curse, trying to be hot online is a losing game, and becoming Swifties in their 30s. They also touch on how outdated fertility statistics are, the importance of exploring relationship compatibility, the dystopia of BeReal, and how a strong community is the key to life. Support the show…
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My Friend Podcast: Back in Business with Ruby Caster
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Welcome back to Season 2 Episode 1 of My Friend Podcast. In this episode, Paige and the podcast's new co-host Ruby Caster discuss dating apps, how Ruby got banned from Hinge, what they look for in a partner, moving from the city to the country, the possibility of becoming parents, and how you have to work on yourself to attract what you want. Suppo…
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My Friend Podcast with Jesse Gould of Heroic Hearts Project
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In this episode of My Friend Podcast, Paige talks to Jesse Gould, founder of Heroic Hearts Project, about how Ayahuascha is transforming the lives of veterans with PTSD and why it is important to overcome the stigma around psychedelics. Please note: This episode is on Youtube and the audio has been extracted from that interview. Support the show…
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My Friend Podcast with Flume aka Harley Streten
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In this episode Paige talks with Harley Streten, better known as Flume, about the truth behind their Burning Man scandal, why he came close to quitting music, struggles with anxiety and prioritizing mental heath, and making a new album. Support the showتوسط Paige Elkington
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My Friend Podcast with artist Ariana Papademetropoulos
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In this episode, Paige talks with artist Ariana Papademetropoulos about being a professional fairy, how she cultivated her career, the rise of pickle ball, our feelings towards the art world, and much more. Support the showتوسط Paige Elkington
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My Friend Podcast with Maebe A. Girl
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In this episode Paige speaks with Maebe A. Girl, the first drag queen running for congress! We talk about why she chose to run for office in drag, how she got involved with politics, her opponent Adam Schiff, what it's like to run for a congress, and her progressive platform. Support the showتوسط Maebe A. Girl
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My Friend Podcast with Riley Reid
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In this episode of My Friend Podcast, Paige talks to Riley about her porn beginnings, how it's affected her personal life, death threats, starting (or not starting) a family, Burning Man and more. Support the showتوسط Riley Reid
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My Friend Podcast with Justin Pines
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In this episode of My Friend Podcast, Paige talks to her friend Justin Pines about his skiing injury that left him paralyzed from the chest down and he how he was able to expand his world again. Support the showتوسط Paige Elkington
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My Friend Podcast with Porn Star and Podcaster @itsivylebelle
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In this Episode of My Friend Podcast, Paige talks to adult performer and podcaster Ivy Lebelle about why and how she went from doing makeup to doing porn, living a double life, faking orgasms, what really happens on porn sets, and how instagram is ruining our ability to fall in love. Support the show…
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My Friend Podcast with Brooke @everydayexpert
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In this episode of My Friend Podcast, Paige talks to Brooke, aka @everydayexpert on Instagram, about how she eradicated her Lyme disease after being on her death bed, the exciting possibilities of bee venom therapy, hacking your fertility, and the the benefits of forest bathing. Support the showتوسط Brooke @everydayexpert
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My Friend Podcast with Ryan Ross
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In Episode 3, Paige talks to musician Ryan Ross about his Panic! at the Disco days, his music hiatus, sobriety, and their mutual love for LA's Renaissance Pleasure Faire. Support the showتوسط Ryan Ross
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My Friend Podcast with YouTuber Julia @ItsBlitzzz
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On Episode Two, Paige talks to YouTuber and ASMR queen Julia, better known as @ItsBlitzzz, about traveling solo, marriage, ASMR, cancel culture, and the power of list making. Support the showتوسط Julia @ItsBlitzzz
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My Friend Podcast with Ed Droste of Grizzly Bear
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On the first episode of “My Friend Podcast” Paige talks to Ed Droste from the band Grizzly Bear about going back to school to become a therapist, sexual attractions to politicians, Mark Wahlberg’s daily routine, social media detoxing, and how tinnitus pretty much ruined Ed's life for a while. Support the show…
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