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/…
If you love getting lost in the world of audiobooks, you must listen to Meena Mason’s entertaining stories. Dive into the Western romantic mystery, Because of a Woman, where betrayal, love, and revenge turn lives upside down or embark on the epic fantasy adventure, The Thief’s Tale and unravel Kessa Decora’s mesmerizing past. Intrigue, passion, and adventure await. Give your ears a treat. Subscribe to Meena Mason’s Podcasts today! New episodes of The Thief’s Tale weekly.
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Chapter 9 The Thief's Tale
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The rooster has crowed ushering in Kessa Decora's final dawn. The dawn that will see her slippery, little neck either stretch or snap... if King Casyius has his way. Although Kessa usually has a knack for foiling the best laid plans, she's in over her head this time. Meena Mason reads the 9th Chapter of her book The Thief's Tale. Chapter 9 excerpt …
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Chapter 8 of The Thief's Tale
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Snagged by the ever competent dungeon keeper and thrown in Acara's jail, Kessa awaits her pending execution. Chapter 8 of Meena Mason's The Thief's Tale read by the author. Excerpt: She’d awoken in what she could only assume was Aquina’s prison, without a clue how she’d gotten there. Her cell was the last one in a string of stone cubicles, fronted …
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Chapter 7 - The Thief's Tale
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The cat is out of the bag. The love birds united at last, but, alas, revealing your affection for the love of your life does not supplant the warrant for your arrest nor will it prevent a determined dungeon keeper from stretching your neck at the end of a well-tied noose. Only preparation, craftiness and a lot of luck will do that. While Kessa heal…
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Teaser for Chapter 5 of Meena Mason's The Thief's Tale. Read by the author.توسط Meena Mason
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Chapter 6 - The Thief's Tale
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Kessa Decora is no stranger to letting her feelings show; unless those feelings happened to be her deepest and most secret feelings. Feelings so secret even she is unaware she has them. Feelings that could toss her into a moat of insecurity, swirl her in a whirlpool of doubt, and leave her for the pragmatism piranhas to devour. The stars have align…
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Chapter 5 - The Thief's Tale
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Who struck Kessa Decora over the head? When consciousness finally returns, what new predicament will the fugitive find herself in this time? And will it widen the rift forming between her and Aquestria? Chapter 5 of the audiobook version of Meena Mason's, The Thief's Tale. Chapter 5 Excerpt: The merry chirping of birds, usually a cheerful sound to …
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Chapter 4 Teaser for Meena Mason's, The Thief's Tale, audiobook.توسط Meena Mason
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Chapter 3 Teaser for Meena Mason's, The Thief's Tale, Audiobook.توسط Meena Mason
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Teaser for Chapter 1 of Meena Mason's, The Thief's Tale, audiobook.توسط Meena Mason
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A teaser for Meena Mason's, The Theif's Tale, audiobook.توسط Meena Mason
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Chapter 4 - The Thief's Tale
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Temporary respite, indeed! Narrowly dodging the grip of the noose, Kessa finds her hands tied when her motives are uncomfortably probed and savagely scrutinized. Chapter 4 of the audiobook version of Meena Mason's, The Thief's Tale. Chapter 4 Excerpt: Water dripping from her blonde hair, Kessa trailed behind sulkily, kicking at stones, muttering, a…
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Chapter 3 - The Thief's Tale
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By the skin of their teeth, fugitives, Kessa and Aquestria, finally reach Aquina, but some unexpected news sets them back. Or does it? Chapter 3 of Meena Mason's audio edition of The Thief's Tale. Chapter 3 Excerpt: Dismayed to see wanted posters of themselves plastered all over the city, Aquestria tugged her hooded sister away from the food stands…
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Chapter 1 - The Thief's Tale
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The so called king of Acara has visited his dungeon keeper, a legendary fighter, tracker, and executioner. Why? Does it have anything to do with two sisters on the run? This is the audio version of Meena Mason's, The Thief's Tale, Book 1 of the Acaran Legends Series. Read to you by the author. Chapter 1 excerpt: “Seriously, Kes, we’ve no money, not…
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Chapter 2 - The Thief's Tale
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The dungeon keeper's pursuit intensifies. Will the two fugitives be ensnared in his trap or will they just managed to slip through the cracks? Excerpt from Chapter 2: Kessa was relieved when they’d finally found water. She was not only starving, but parched as well. Stooping to the stream’s edge, she sipped the delicious, cool water. She’d barely s…
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Chapter 32 of Because of a Woman - Conclusion
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Audio version of Because of a Woman by Meena Mason. Read to you by the author. Chapter 32 Book Cover Synopsis: A dry desert, vultures circling, a man, half-dead, lashed to an oak tree in nothing but his briefs -- the story begins. Famous bounty-hunter, Paxton Reign, has been left for dead. It all started because of a woman -- a beautiful woman and …
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Audio version of Because of a Woman by Meena Mason. Read to you by the author. Book Cover Synopsis: A dry desert, vultures circling, a man, half-dead, lashed to an oak tree in nothing but his briefs -- the story begins. Famous bounty-hunter, Paxton Reign, has been left for dead. It all started because of a woman -- a beautiful woman and a dangerous…
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Audio version of Because of a Woman by Meena Mason. Read to you by the author. Book Cover Synopsis: A dry desert, vultures circling, a man, half-dead, lashed to an oak tree in nothing but his briefs -- the story begins. Famous bounty-hunter, Paxton Reign, has been left for dead. It all started because of a woman -- a beautiful woman and a dangerous…
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Chapter 29 - Because of a Woman
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Audio version of Because of a Woman by Meena Mason. Read to you by the author. Book Cover Synopsis: A dry desert, vultures circling, a man, half-dead, lashed to an oak tree in nothing but his briefs -- the story begins. Famous bounty-hunter, Paxton Reign, has been left for dead. It all started because of a woman -- a beautiful woman and a dangerous…
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Chapter 28 - Because of a Woman -
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Audio version of Because of a Woman by Meena Mason. Read to you by the author. Book Cover Synopsis: A dry desert, vultures circling, a man, half-dead, lashed to an oak tree in nothing but his briefs -- the story begins. Famous bounty-hunter, Paxton Reign, has been left for dead. It all started because of a woman -- a beautiful woman and a dangerous…
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Chapter 27 - Because of a Woman -
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Audio version of Because of a Woman by Meena Mason. Read to you by the author. Book Cover Synopsis: A dry desert, vultures circling, a man, half-dead, lashed to an oak tree in nothing but his briefs -- the story begins. Famous bounty-hunter, Paxton Reign, has been left for dead. It all started because of a woman -- a beautiful woman and a dangerous…
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Chapter 26 - Because of a Woman -
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Audio version of Because of a Woman by Meena Mason. Read to you by the author. Book Cover Synopsis: A dry desert, vultures circling, a man, half-dead, lashed to an oak tree in nothing but his briefs -- the story begins. Famous bounty-hunter, Paxton Reign, has been left for dead. It all started because of a woman -- a beautiful woman and a dangerous…
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Chapter 25 - Because of a Woman -
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Audio version of Because of a Woman by Meena Mason. Read to you by the author. Book Cover Synopsis: A dry desert, vultures circling, a man, half-dead, lashed to an oak tree in nothing but his briefs -- the story begins. Famous bounty-hunter, Paxton Reign, has been left for dead. It all started because of a woman -- a beautiful woman and a dangerous…
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Chapter 24 - Because of a Woman -
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Audio version of Because of a Woman by Meena Mason. Read to you by the author. Book Cover Synopsis: A dry desert, vultures circling, a man, half-dead, lashed to an oak tree in nothing but his briefs -- the story begins. Famous bounty-hunter, Paxton Reign, has been left for dead. It all started because of a woman -- a beautiful woman and a dangerous…
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Chapter 23 - Because of a Woman -
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Audio version of Because of a Woman by Meena Mason. Read to you by the author. Book Cover Synopsis: A dry desert, vultures circling, a man, half-dead, lashed to an oak tree in nothing but his briefs -- the story begins. Famous bounty-hunter, Paxton Reign, has been left for dead. It all started because of a woman -- a beautiful woman and a dangerous…
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Chapter 22 - Because of a Woman -
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Audio version of Because of a Woman by Meena Mason. Read to you by the author. Book Cover Synopsis: A dry desert, vultures circling, a man, half-dead, lashed to an oak tree in nothing but his briefs -- the story begins. Famous bounty-hunter, Paxton Reign, has been left for dead. It all started because of a woman -- a beautiful woman and a dangerous…
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Chapter 21 - Because of a Woman -
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Audio version of Because of a Woman by Meena Mason. Read to you by the author. Book Cover Synopsis: A dry desert, vultures circling, a man, half-dead, lashed to an oak tree in nothing but his briefs -- the story begins. Famous bounty-hunter, Paxton Reign, has been left for dead. It all started because of a woman -- a beautiful woman and a dangerous…
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Chapter 20 - Because of a Woman -
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Audio version of Because of a Woman by Meena Mason. Read to you by the author. Book Cover Synopsis: A dry desert, vultures circling, a man, half-dead, lashed to an oak tree in nothing but his briefs -- the story begins. Famous bounty-hunter, Paxton Reign, has been left for dead. It all started because of a woman -- a beautiful woman and a dangerous…
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Chapter 19 - Because of a Woman -
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Audio version of Because of a Woman by Meena Mason. Read to you by the author. Book Cover Synopsis: A dry desert, vultures circling, a man, half-dead, lashed to an oak tree in nothing but his briefs -- the story begins. Famous bounty-hunter, Paxton Reign, has been left for dead. It all started because of a woman -- a beautiful woman and a dangerous…
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Chapter 18 - Because of a Woman -
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Audio version of Because of a Woman by Meena Mason. Read to you by the author. Book Cover Synopsis: A dry desert, vultures circling, a man, half-dead, lashed to an oak tree in nothing but his briefs -- the story begins. Famous bounty-hunter, Paxton Reign, has been left for dead. It all started because of a woman -- a beautiful woman and a dangerous…
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Chapter 17 - Because of a Woman -
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Audio version of Because of a Woman by Meena Mason. Read to you by the author. Book Cover Synopsis: A dry desert, vultures circling, a man, half-dead, lashed to an oak tree in nothing but his briefs -- the story begins. Famous bounty-hunter, Paxton Reign, has been left for dead. It all started because of a woman -- a beautiful woman and a dangerous…
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Chapter 16 - Because of a Woman -
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Audio version of Because of a Woman by Meena Mason. Read to you by the author. Book Cover Synopsis: A dry desert, vultures circling, a man, half-dead, lashed to an oak tree in nothing but his briefs -- the story begins. Famous bounty-hunter, Paxton Reign, has been left for dead. It all started because of a woman -- a beautiful woman and a dangerous…
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Chapter 15 - Because of a Woman -
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Audio version of Because of a Woman by Meena Mason. Read to you by the author. Book Cover Synopsis: A dry desert, vultures circling, a man, half-dead, lashed to an oak tree in nothing but his briefs -- the story begins. Famous bounty-hunter, Paxton Reign, has been left for dead. It all started because of a woman -- a beautiful woman and a dangerous…
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Chapter 14 - Because of a Woman -
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Audio version of Because of a Woman by Meena Mason. Read to you by the author. Book Cover Synopsis: A dry desert, vultures circling, a man, half-dead, lashed to an oak tree in nothing but his briefs -- the story begins. Famous bounty-hunter, Paxton Reign, has been left for dead. It all started because of a woman -- a beautiful woman and a dangerous…
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Chapter 13 - Because of a Woman -
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Audio version of Because of a Woman by Meena Mason. Read to you by the author. Book Cover Synopsis: A dry desert, vultures circling, a man, half-dead, lashed to an oak tree in nothing but his briefs -- the story begins. Famous bounty-hunter, Paxton Reign, has been left for dead. It all started because of a woman -- a beautiful woman and a dangerous…
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Chapter 12 - Because of a Woman -
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Audio version of Because of a Woman by Meena Mason. Read to you by the author. Book Cover Synopsis: A dry desert, vultures circling, a man, half-dead, lashed to an oak tree in nothing but his briefs -- the story begins. Famous bounty-hunter, Paxton Reign, has been left for dead. It all started because of a woman -- a beautiful woman and a dangerous…
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Chapter 11 - Because of a Woman -
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Chapter 10 - Because of a Woman -
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Audio version of Because of a Woman by Meena Mason. Read to you by the author. Book Cover Synopsis: A dry desert, vultures circling, a man, half-dead, lashed to an oak tree in nothing but his briefs -- the story begins. Famous bounty-hunter, Paxton Reign, has been left for dead. It all started because of a woman -- a beautiful woman and a dangerous…
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Chapter 9 - Because of a Woman
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Chapter 8 - Because of a Woman
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Audio version of Because of a Woman by Meena Mason. Read to you by the author. Book Cover Synopsis: A dry desert, vultures circling, a man, half-dead, lashed to an oak tree in nothing but his briefs -- the story begins. Famous bounty-hunter, Paxton Reign, has been left for dead. It all started because of a woman -- a beautiful woman and a dangerous…
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Chapter 7 - Because of a Woman -
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Audio version of Because of a Woman by Meena Mason. Read to you by the author. Book Cover Synopsis: A dry desert, vultures circling, a man, half-dead, lashed to an oak tree in nothing but his briefs -- the story begins. Famous bounty-hunter, Paxton Reign, has been left for dead. It all started because of a woman -- a beautiful woman and a dangerous…
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Chapter 5 - Because of a Woman -
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Chapter 4 - Because of a Woman -
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Chapter 3 - Because of a Woman -
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Chapter 2 - Because of a Woman -
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Chapter 1 - Because of a Woman -
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Audio version of Because of a Woman by Meena Mason. Read to you by the author. Book Cover Synopsis: A dry desert, vultures circling, a man, half-dead, lashed to an oak tree in nothing but his briefs -- the story begins. Famous bounty-hunter, Paxton Reign, has been left for dead. It all started because of a woman -- a beautiful woman and a dangerous…
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Preface - The Thief's Tale -
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Wade deep into the murky events that set the The Thief's Tale afloat. The kingdom of Acara has weathered its share of turbulence, and the future forecast is promising anything but sunny skies. A storm is brewing. A storm that will shake the foundations of the kingdom. Perhaps even shatter them. What is this impending tempest? Is there any hope for …
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