Ronald E. Richter is the CEO and Executive Director of JCCA, an organization that provides child welfare and mental health services to the most vulnerable of New York’s children and families. Throughout his career, Ron has been a steadfast advocate for the children of New York, whether as a judge in the Family Court system or as Commissioner of New York City’s Administration for Children’s Services.

Ron joined host Jay Ruderman to discuss some of the misconceptions around the foster care system, how his own childhood informs his work, and what changes are needed to improve our systems for child welfare.



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Ronald E. Richter is the CEO and Executive Director of JCCA, an organization that provides child welfare and mental health services to the most vulnerable of New York’s children and families. Throughout his career, Ron has been a steadfast advocate for the children of New York, whether as a judge in the Family Court system or as Commissioner of New York City’s Administration for Children’s Services.
Ron joined host Jay Ruderman to discuss some of the misconceptions around the foster care system, how his own childhood informs his work, and what changes are needed to improve our systems for child welfare.
 
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How do we build an inclusive world? Hear intimate and in-depth conversations with changemakers on disability rights, youth mental health advocacy, prison reform, grassroots activism, and more. 

First-hand stories about activism, change, and courage from people who are changing the world: from how a teen mom became the Planned Parenthood CEO, to NBA player Kevin Love on mental health in professional sports, to Beetlejuice actress Geena Davis on Hollywood’s role in women’s rights. 

All About Change is hosted by Jay Ruderman, whose life’s work is seeking social justice and inclusion for people with disabilities worldwide. Join Jay as he interviews iconic guests who have gone through adversity and harnessed their experiences to better the world. This show ultimately offers the message of hope that we need to keep going. All About Change is a production of the Ruderman Family Foundation. 

Listen and subscribe to All About Change wherever you get podcasts. 

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How do we build an inclusive world? Hear intimate and in-depth conversations with changemakers on disability rights, youth mental health advocacy, prison reform, grassroots activism, and more. 
First-hand stories about activism, change, and courage from people who are changing the world: from how a teen mom became the Planned Parenthood CEO, to NBA player Kevin Love on mental health in professional sports, to Beetlejuice actress Geena Davis on Hollywood’s role in women’s rights. 
All About Change is hosted by Jay Ruderman, whose life’s work is seeking social justice and inclusion for people with disabilities worldwide. Join Jay as he interviews iconic guests who have gone through adversity and harnessed their experiences to better the world. This show ultimately offers the message of hope that we need to keep going. All About Change is a production of the Ruderman Family Foundation. 
Listen and subscribe to All About Change wherever you get podcasts. 
https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/

A Podcast on Inclusion, Innovation, and Social Justice.

All About Change

How do we build an inclusive world? Hear intimate and in-depth conversations with changemakers on disability rights, youth mental health advocacy, prison reform, grassroots activism, and more. 

First-hand stories about activism, change, and courage from people who are changing the world: from how a teen mom became the Planned Parenthood CEO, to NBA player Kevin Love on mental health in professional sports, to Beetlejuice actress Geena Davis on Hollywood’s role in women’s rights. 

All About Change is hosted by Jay Ruderman, whose life’s work is seeking social justice and inclusion for people with disabilities worldwide. Join Jay as he interviews iconic guests who have gone through adversity and harnessed their experiences to better the world. This show ultimately offers the message of hope that we need to keep going. All About Change is a production of the Ruderman Family Foundation. 

Listen and subscribe to All About Change wherever you get podcasts. www.allaboutchange.com

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How do we build an inclusive world? Hear intimate and in-depth conversations with changemakers on disability rights, youth mental health advocacy, prison reform, grassroots activism, and more. 
First-hand stories about activism, change, and courage from people who are changing the world: from how a teen mom became the Planned Parenthood CEO, to NBA player Kevin Love on mental health in professional sports, to Beetlejuice actress Geena Davis on Hollywood’s role in women’s rights. 
All About Change is hosted by Jay Ruderman, whose life’s work is seeking social justice and inclusion for people with disabilities worldwide. Join Jay as he interviews iconic guests who have gone through adversity and harnessed their experiences to better the world. This show ultimately offers the message of hope that we need to keep going. All About Change is a production of the Ruderman Family Foundation. 
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Ronald E. Richter - Fighting for Children at Risk

Kyle, also known by his gamer tag Bugha, started playing Fortnite as a young teen. He soon realized that he possessed exceptional skills and began competing. In 2019, at the age of 16, he entered the Fortnite World Cup and defeated 99 other players. However, the pure joy of that fame was short-lived when trolls hacked his phone, and Bugha had to learn to deal with online hate. He was also a victim of "swatting," a dangerous prank where someone falsely reports a serious crime to emergency services, causing a SWAT team to be dispatched to the victim's location.



Kyle and his father, Glenn, joined host Jay Ruderman to talk about the challenges and triumphs of being a young professional gamer. Kyle opens up about the pressure of online harassment, as well as the importance of managing his mental health in the face of trolls. Glenn shares how his and his family’s unwavering support and guidance have been integral to Kyle's journey. Jay, Bugha, and Glenn also get into how they navigate the complexities of fame, as well as Kyle’s philanthropic efforts to help lower the barrier for entry to video gaming.



Episode Chapters

(00:00) Intro to Kyle (Bugha) and Glenn

(01:19) Bugha’s Early Gaming Days

(03:55) Bugha Discovers Fortnite

(07:54) Winning the Fortnite World Cup

(10:49) The Challenges of Fame

(19:47) Mental Health: Coping with Trolling and Swatting

(26:52) Daily Routine, Burnout, and Future Ambitions

(34:14) Philanthropy: Using Fame for Good

(37:11) Conclusion and Credits



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Kyle, also known by his gamer tag Bugha, started playing Fortnite as a young teen. He soon realized that he possessed exceptional skills and began competing. In 2019, at the age of 16, he entered the Fortnite World Cup and defeated 99 other players. However, the pure joy of that fame was short-lived when trolls hacked his phone, and Bugha had to learn to deal with online hate. He was also a victim of "swatting," a dangerous prank where someone falsely reports a serious crime to emergency services, causing a SWAT team to be dispatched to the victim's location.
 
Kyle and his father, Glenn, joined host Jay Ruderman to talk about the challenges and triumphs of being a young professional gamer. Kyle opens up about the pressure of online harassment, as well as the importance of managing his mental health in the face of trolls. Glenn shares how his and his family’s unwavering support and guidance have been integral to Kyle's journey. Jay, Bugha, and Glenn also get into how they navigate the complexities of fame, as well as Kyle’s philanthropic efforts to help lower the barrier for entry to video gaming.
 
Episode Chapters
(00:00) Intro to Kyle (Bugha) and Glenn
(01:19) Bugha’s Early Gaming Days
(03:55) Bugha Discovers Fortnite
(07:54) Winning the Fortnite World Cup
(10:49) The Challenges of Fame
(19:47) Mental Health: Coping with Trolling and Swatting
(26:52) Daily Routine, Burnout, and Future Ambitions
(34:14) Philanthropy: Using Fame for Good
(37:11) Conclusion and Credits
 
For video episodes, watch on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation"> www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation</a>
 
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Bugha - Navigating Fame, Fortnite, and Family

Octavia Spencer is an Academy Award and Golden Globe award-winning actor and film producer, but her story has many different turns. Octavia thought studying law would be her path to change the world. But when a movie started production in her hometown of Montgomery, Alabama, her persistence landed her an internship that set her on a path to a successful career in Hollywood.

Octavia joined host Jay Ruderman to talk about her inspiration to become an actor and producer, as well as the challenges she has faced as a Black woman in the entertainment industry. Octavia also shares her passion for giving back through her involvement with City Year Los Angeles, an organization that focuses on using the power of education to lift historically underrepresented groups out of poverty. Jay and Octavia also get into why, in spite of success as an actor, she evolved into an actor and producer and is driven by her desire to create authentic narratives and provide opportunities for Black and underrepresented groups in Hollywood.



Episode Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(03:25) Octavia's Early Life and Career

(06:44) Breaking into Hollywood

(14:00) Challenges and Triumphs in Hollywood

(18:32) ‘The Help’ and Other Iconic Roles

(28:13) Passion for Education: City Year and Giving Back

(30:18) Becoming a Producer

(35:10) Future Aspirations and Final Thoughts

(38:27) Conclusion and Credits



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Octavia Spencer is an Academy Award and Golden Globe award-winning actor and film producer, but her story has many different turns. Octavia thought studying law would be her path to change the world. But when a movie started production in her hometown of Montgomery, Alabama, her persistence landed her an internship that set her on a path to a successful career in Hollywood.
Octavia joined host Jay Ruderman to talk about her inspiration to become an actor and producer, as well as the challenges she has faced as a Black woman in the entertainment industry. Octavia also shares her passion for giving back through her involvement with City Year Los Angeles, an organization that focuses on using the power of education to lift historically underrepresented groups out of poverty. Jay and Octavia also get into why, in spite of success as an actor, she evolved into an actor and producer and is driven by her desire to create authentic narratives and provide opportunities for Black and underrepresented groups in Hollywood.
 
Episode Chapters
(00:00) Introduction
(03:25) Octavia's Early Life and Career
(06:44) Breaking into Hollywood
(14:00) Challenges and Triumphs in Hollywood
(18:32) ‘The Help’ and Other Iconic Roles
(28:13) Passion for Education: City Year and Giving Back
(30:18) Becoming a Producer
(35:10) Future Aspirations and Final Thoughts
(38:27) Conclusion and Credits
 
For video episodes, watch on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation"> www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation</a>
 
Stay in touch:
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Octavia Spencer - A Catalyst for Change in Hollywood

Sophie Gregoire Trudeau has spent much of her adult life in the public eye as a broadcaster and political leader. And, as someone who has been public about her own struggles with mental health, Sophie believes that the key to restoring trust in our institutions lies in our leaders reckoning with emotional awareness and their own traumas. 

Sophie joined host Jay Ruderman to discuss the complexities of mental health and the power of vulnerability and connection, topics she also explores in her new book, ‘Closer Together.’ Sophie opens up about her struggle with bulimia, the importance of breaking generational cycles of trauma, and the significance of asking for help. Jay and Sophie get into how self-awareness, love, and presence are needed to effectively address the global mental health crisis. 



Episode Chapters

(00:00) Intro to Sophie Trudeau

(01:49) Understanding Early Childhood Development and Trauma

(04:33) Sophie’s Personal Journey and Spirituality

(05:45) The Challenges of Modern Parenting

(09:07) Dealing with Hate and Bullying

(09:37) Mental Health in Politics

(14:27) Sophie Breaks the Silence on Her Struggle with Bulimia

(27:16) Breaking Generational Cycles of Trauma

(29:34) The Importance of Transparency and Connection

(31:31) Conclusion and Final Thoughts



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Stay in touch:

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Sophie Gregoire Trudeau has spent much of her adult life in the public eye as a broadcaster and political leader. And, as someone who has been public about her own struggles with mental health, Sophie believes that the key to restoring trust in our institutions lies in our leaders reckoning with emotional awareness and their own traumas. 
Sophie joined host Jay Ruderman to discuss the complexities of mental health and the power of vulnerability and connection, topics she also explores in her new book, ‘Closer Together.’ Sophie opens up about her struggle with bulimia, the importance of breaking generational cycles of trauma, and the significance of asking for help. Jay and Sophie get into how self-awareness, love, and presence are needed to effectively address the global mental health crisis. 
 
Episode Chapters
(00:00) Intro to Sophie Trudeau
(01:49) Understanding Early Childhood Development and Trauma
(04:33) Sophie’s Personal Journey and Spirituality
(05:45) The Challenges of Modern Parenting
(09:07) Dealing with Hate and Bullying
(09:37) Mental Health in Politics
(14:27) Sophie Breaks the Silence on Her Struggle with Bulimia
(27:16) Breaking Generational Cycles of Trauma
(29:34) The Importance of Transparency and Connection
(31:31) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
 
For video episodes, watch on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation"> www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation</a>
 
Stay in touch:
X:<a href="https://x.com/JayRuderman"> @JayRuderman</a> |<a href="https://x.com/RudermanFdn"> @RudermanFdn</a>
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Ronald E. Richter - Fighting for Children at Risk

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