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/…
Each month DJ Center brings you Push the Fader Radio- a mix of new, unreleased + timeless music. A podcast where the soulful meets the global, making everything nice!
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FREE. That is the title of this month's podcast mix and it's as much a musical state of mind as it is a concept. I hand picked ten tasty tracks in an open format playlist. No more, no less. Ten selections you need in your life. I present to you FREE. Open your mind, ears and enjoy!
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As we make that transition from Summer to Fall, September's podcast is comprised entirely of covers, edits, remixes and derivatives of classic tunes. A hint of the familiar in an entirely new form. Season change, versions rearrange.
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August's podcast is dedicated to the incredible and beautiful music that came out of 60's and 70's Brazil. All vinyl mix including Soul, Samba, Jazz, Bossa Nova, and MPB records, Center digs deep, looking for the perfect beat from his trip to Rio de Janeiro earlier this year.
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A look into Center's favorite 'Center Bumps' of the moment. New and timeless music from Quantic + Alice Russell, Protoje, Action Bronson, Jamie Woon, Marc Mac + the Visoneers, Fela Kuti and much more!
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All Latin Jazz Podcast. The place where Latin and Jazz music meet is beautiful, artists from both genres lighting up each other’s sessions, making for classic records.
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A mix to start off the year with both unreleased and classic selections in Soul, Jazz, Latin, Brazilian and Hip-Hop. A few tasty covers here including, Tall Black Guy Productions‘ version of Michael Jackson’s "Thriller" and the Jazz Crusaders "Eleanor Rigby".
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Music from The Robert Glasper Experiment, J.Rawls + The Liquid Crystal Project, Zaki Ibrahim, Tall Black Guy, José James, Jamie Woon, Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley and much, much more.
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Representing what the last 30 days have sounded and felt like. From Will Sessions’ beautiful instrumental take on Nas + Q-Tip’s classic, “One Love”, Nicola Conte’s version of Roy Ayer's "Love from the Sun”.
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New and timeless music from Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley, Oddisee, Hollie Cook, Ocote Soul Sounds,The Resonators, Quantic and more!
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Exclusive all vinyl mix cut for the Paris based website for all things soulful, funky and deep – Paris DJs.
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All Vinyl, all Gil. A tribute to the man's greatness.
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An all Vinyl Jazz session. This mix has traveled to places and spaces as far and wide as Tokyo, Japan and London, England. It's received praises from both Gary Bartz and Junior Mance who are featured on it. Enjoy!
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