RD is homeless and talks about homeless people using smartphones and technology.

Her name is RD, but many of you already know her on twitter as @lostawareness [ / lostawareness ]. I first met RD this summer while I was traveling the country through this tweet #!/lostawareness/s.... Because most of my homeless services contacts are in Los Angeles I was able to help RD rather quickly. I wish they all worked out that way.
RD and I took the stage at 140 Conference LA a few months back. She rocked it and I was so proud of her. You can watch here www.blip.tv/file/4230272/
Unfortunately, RD is still homeless. She now has disability income but that is not enough to afford adequate housing.
Please watch this powerful interview and share with everyone you know. She is facing the biggest crisis in her life with a positive attitude. Rd is an encouragement to many.
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[@uniworkhorse]

RD is so charismatic and fun to listen to. Wish her the best.

[@alexd6024]

she could be a good professor

[@oltorf520]

BAHAHAHAHAHA there are thousands and thousands of professors just like her already out there.. thats the problem

[@craigstock7471]

On Gilligan's Island.

[@thelastfreedomfighter2646]

Or she could be FUCKING NUTS!!!! haha signed- A former addict

[@travis358]

oltorf520 your obviously a total loser and a virgin nobody with friends says bahaha fucking loser also ur thumbnail dude ur a total fucking nerd virgin

[@itsjustrenee1320]

It's pathetic that most of the people you interview are smarter & seemingly better than the average person I know. It's actually remarkable how highly intelligent most homeless people are, so thanks to you & others like you, we now know homelessness doesn't have anything to do with intelligence.

[@MrWhite-pn7ui]

If they were so intelligent they wouldn't have lived so close to the edge that simply losing a job would quickly lead to homelessness and no chance of recovery. There's almost always more to these stories then they're letting on.

[@poopoopapa7236]

Mr. White Yes, that's true.. there is always a backstory but that doesn't always make these people unworthy, it makes them human. At the very least, 100% of homeless people have some level of mental health trouble. The healthcare system and field of psychiatry is a total mess kind of like government politics and the increasing prison population our taxes are supporting. As a nation, we don't take care of our own families or our communities enough. We are too busy judging instead of caring. Sure, people do fall and make huge mistakes that brings this upon themselves. Yet some really are victims of tough circumstances out of their control. I don't want to be one to kick a horse when its down, it's ignorant and solves nothing. It also goes against what a healthy community really consists of. This homeless epidemic is yet another red flag that our country is in trouble and needs social reform.

[@MrWhite-pn7ui]

+Poopoo Papa And there it is. All this phony compassion is just a front put on by libtards so they can usher in european-style socialism. God forbid Americans embrace the concept of personal responsibility which allowed this nation to grow into the world's number one superpower. You can go to hell.

[@poopoopapa7236]

Mr. White Such a smart feller ..oops I meant fart smeller..

[@gothamghost390]

Theres more to the story, many of these people suffer from terrible drug abuse and mental dilusion.

[@IThinkItsForYou]

It's so sad. I hope nobody hurts her out there. So many decent people living homeless. Disgrace on our rich nations

[@thewickinator]

god this woman is so intelligent and amazing

[@DokisKalin1]

yes I do enjoy her glowing personality.

[@sharonrebibo6015]

You'r right. And what is even more amazing is that, if I understand correctly from Twitter, shortly after this video was made she managed to get a home. Bravo! May she go on from strength to strength, a brave, fearless, brilliant eccentric. The world needs more of them.💙💚💜

[@marykeith47]

I love this woman - I hope I can have an attitude like hers, and be half as articulate as she is

[@terencehennegan1439]

Strange, this women is a born leader yet she’s fallen on hard times, talk about being strong and intelligent, that she is. Admirable.

[@Hunter7023]

I am absolutely in love with her personality.

[@FusRoDah2]

She is great. I hope for the best. One of my favorite answers to the three wishes from someone, was that young guy who said I would give one of them to someone else. What a big heart.

[@scrimdaddy]

8 years ago I really hope she got off the streets so clever

[@coreblue762]

I hope she has a better future! She's awesome for having a positive attitude!

[@ldswife5339]

She’s an amazing person I’d love to have her as a therapist

[@tranceprince9217]

how is someone so smart ended up homeless is what bothers me.

[@jshipp6756]

Homelessness, can happen to anyone. Keep listening to the videos of the peple Mark interviews. People from all walks if life. It has nothing to do with how smart or intelligent you are.

[@Tyrfingr]

People can be exploited by people that they love. Trust have led many people down very dark paths. Not saying it is her story, but there are plenty of them. And even the most intelligent among us have went that way. Murder out of jealousy and over money, you name it. All because they ended up with a person with very sinister sides.

[@ronniemead805]

INABILITY to manage money wisely and plan ahead. She had a lot of high paying jobs, so if she had saved and plan ahead she would have been able to weather the storms of unemployment and poverty.

[@Ublomor]

Wonderful Lady, wish all the best

[@lastkingbabytyga]

Wow that women is kind and educated and has got Computer skills. Hope someone would hire her and get her out of homeless. Beautiful lady and those wishes were awesome!

[@Bracknoidgaming]

I like her, she has a great personality.

[@veganc5028]

Its hard to believe a woman as smart and accomplished as this could be homeless. It just shows that it can happen to anyone

[@petrofilmeurope]

Great interview!

[@angelaviolet]

Wow, RD is so bright and vivacious, I hope she's managed to get out of her homeless situation. In the right job, she'll be an amazing employee.

[@barbaramatthews696]

What a great positive outlook she has

[@Iworkwithnitwits]

She is so well spoken. The next time you have to speak in Washington she should tag along.

[@DestinyQx]

hey, i have a good idea, Mark, when u see an intelligent homeless person, use this video not just shed light on the invisible side of homelessness, but as a resume, an interview, an asset for the homeless person so they can share this with potential employers, i'd hire this woman, need i remind everyone about the golden radio voice homeless man guy :)

[@E.Valley]

Facebook, Google....please hire the talented lady and help her end up homeless life.

[@ronniemead805]

I hope you know that it takes a lot more than an ability to project a positive image and speak intelligently to land and keep a job.

[@susanbrown2909]

She’s a positive lady...which certainly helps her from sinking completely. Hope someone important sees this and invests in her skills.

[@kuddlykoala896]

Ur cool. Love u Rd. Prayers sent.

[@VnfvitYGhozT]

Please update!

[@Sameoldfitup]

"Death is one moment, and life is so many of them. " Tennessee Williams

[@Iworkwithnitwits]

RD needs her own podcast.

[@kumarillo1]

Wow. thank you. this made my day

[@sheenagriffith2635]

Such a beautiful and articulate woman with a spunky personality. Dont give up mam, there is much hope for you.

[@davidexperiment916]

I loveeeeee this one

[@christaguariglia3241]

Super super smart lady. Whoa. Mental health really impacts EVERYTHING

[@johng4250]

After six years where is she?

[@lauriecobain9604]

She talks just like my Dad. She's so bright. I hope they all manage to get outta this.

[@jesusluvsme12345]

I dont understand how this brilliant lady became homeless! I dont get it! :(

[@kuddlykoala896]

"I can do depression real easy" rd

[@julielarson3107]

Where is this brilliant woman now? Would love to hear an update!

[@1980keb]

Is she still homeless after all these years?

[@thehomelesshelper9852]

Don’t give up!!

[@25457037]

its very hard to watch.i hope she lived a good life in future.

[@glitter503]

Any updates on her ? I hope she’s got a home and job

[@aarongranda7825]

She's a f+++in orator and well spoken.

[@shanefsr6609]

This is my favorite, where is she, where did you interview her, I bet if she had $1,000,000.00 she'ld still be riding that trike.

[@kittenclawsguitarvideos6147]

i wonder where she is now.this was six years ago.she is very articulate.

[@daljitsinghchhatwal5831]

Kittenclaws Guitar Videos she is really amazing and great. Definitely something better is waiting for her. God is great

[@dominicegan4547]

I like her alot. She reminds me of Amanda from this very channel. And she did well in getting off the streets.

[@vikidobe]

Excellent

[@crimsonstar9445]

You should have your own show on tv 😊👍

[@franciswoon2130]

It is win win to be positive.

[@bagobeans]

Why didn't anyone hire her? The question is how does she get the money? How is she able to live? She has a haircut, an arm splint, technology? She has money for a cell phone? How does she pay for services?

[@thehomelesshelper9852]

Good luck rd

[@heathweather5995]

Impossible she's homeless. She has communication skills.

[@am2023]

Still you can be on the streets

[@ShanBan00]

Something tells me she won’t be homeless for long. What a splendid person .

[@caw7542]

You should take her place

[@marcelaoyarce5384]

This isn't right, how can this brilliant person not even have a home? So many brilliant people homeless... We better start wondering what we're doing wrong

[@louisetaylor6611]

She wants a home, and that every homeless person has a home, she wants to make it happen for them and 3rd wish she made: is to have a motorcycle. I am putting faith that her 3 wishes come true. God bless her beautiful heart. I am keeping her and all Homeless in my prayers...

[@blancherobinson5040]

There are a lot of details of someone being homeless that we will never know or understand....walk a mile in there shoes first....From one who has experienced homelessness.

[@yungstreetz2573]

💜🙏🏾

[@SA77888]

Nice woman, but ya can understand ppl being wary of dealing with the homeless, cant ya? They are more likely to be an addict than the general population, addicts are more likely to rip you off than the general population, ppl have to protect themselves, and if that offends others then imho, tough luck.......best wishes to her though.

[@santiagopino2407]

If this can happen to her seems to me that ALOT of people are one or two bad luck happenings away from this. Scary.

[@kevenalvarado9192]

Where can I find this woman?

[@doulikeswag]

I wonder how she is off the camera. It's hard out there.

[@AgouraMo]

How did she get homeless?? That is usually covered in the first few minutes.

[@happypickle244]

AgouraMo She is obviously far too brilliant and people were jealous of her brilliance so they made her homeless. Just another Victim of Life.

[@joeyjohnson4987]

Hi, does someone knows what "shotty" means? (Although I'm from the UK I've never heard this word, but however, it was mentioned in the video)

[@SF-ob8tj]

Shoddy. Craptastically made stuff.

[@vonkauentheforbidden9589]

I had a lot of people look surprised that I had a phone. People seem to not realize you weren't always homeless. At one point you had a job and a normal life. And phones aren't that expensive. You can get a decent smartphone at Target for $40. I've bought them for the homeless out if pocket. Service on it can be as cheap as 30 a month. For 60 you get unlimited data. So basically for as little as $100 you can have a smartphone with unlimited data. If a homeless person saves up, they can get it. I know many homeless folks who have phones. And I intend to expand that number in my area. :)

[@mycheesesteak]

I feel for all homeless people but this woman's personality really grates on me. Anyone else feel that way ? I mean people that aren't against the homeless in general. Thx for trying to help the homeless.

[@happypickle244]

mycheesesteak She's an insufferable narcissist.

[@houseofsolomon2440]

Happy Pickle She might be a big bowl of a little too much...

[@denisemayosky1955]

Would you rather she be moping and down-in-the-mouth? And if she did that, you'd probably say well, no wonder she ended up on the streets with THAT crappy attitude! Face it, you just want to pick on the homeless.

[@JohnDoe-zz7on]

She absolutely should not be jobless. Somebody take her. I dont even know her but either she is great at BS or she knows a ton of stuff and her talent is not being utilized and thats a great loss to society. Easily she can play the part of a director or boss or some executive role.

[@aarongranda7825]

Is she still posting?

[@scottkelly6949]

Why does this ladt sound like she is doing an InfoMercial?...Strange!

[@mcorleone77]

she should be a trainer , she's built for it

[@missuncongenial1843]

She looks like Bill Gates. Good luck dear.

[@vanessaherber7799]

She is insane. Intelligent and lovable and eccentric. Or really bad with money

[@youdevil6]

@PrestonBeckerMusik ...then why did you watch??? If someone pisses me off I just walk away or stop watching whatever is upseting me. Learn some common sense man. Shes seems very, very happy with no money at all practically. You probably have clean cloths and a roof over you head and your still miserable. Im sorry happy people make you pissed off. Good luck in life.

[@DokisKalin1]

well said.

[@MrWhite-pn7ui]

Did you not watch the video? She starts off by rambling down a laundry list of complaints and bitterness against normal people. "I can do depression real easy." Only an naive liberal would be fooled by that phony smile.

[@okas425]

Mr. White, No wonder your name is Mr. White you are just a privileged selfish white.

[@jeffthompson303]

befor the United States became a country George Washington,Thomas Jefferson and others were the homeless but when there environment changed they thrived.This lady wasn't homeless until her environment changed it would be nice if the government could change the situation for these people and let them thrive.

[@slushihushy9295]

she is a different level smart!

[@vinniedeluca2188]

I love how he said well atleast your happy right after she spent the first minute and a half complaining about everything hahaha Be real man this lady is miserable, not saying it’s her fault but let’s call it for what it is.

[@Bullet-ShawnSak]

How come she didn't have some money to survive till she gets a new job? Why do they become homeless right after he she lost his job?

[@calistoner3169]

Savings wipes out really fast,when you have to live off of it.

[@MamaKnoesEverything]

does she have children or family anywhere? I would NEVER allow my family members to sleep on the streets. Some of my family members have gone through SO MUCH but we never gave up on them. This is just so sad : (

[@francis6610]

Ok this kinda freaks me out because I'm going into IT as a career. Why is she homeless? It's a good industry. Having a messed up hand doesn't mean you can't work in IT. How did she become homeless after all the experience she's had? Am I goona end up homeless? I thought this was a good industry with good job outlook

[@petersdagboek]

courageous people, again and again so great people with such a good mood...respect...respect for them. In a way they are richer than Trump

[@EYTPS]

Damn, she sounds like she could do an audiobook voiceover of a novel.

[@laura3619]

Does this lady have a KZbin channel?

[@beealexanderbeautycosmetic7682]

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[@mycheesesteak]

@jeffro1234567891 You're right of course. What is going on in America? A lot of us are just a few short steps away from homelessness.

[@ericogle4159]

Hope she gets a job and housing

[@youdevil6]

@mycheesesteak Nope, its just you.

[@kevenalvarado9192]

I have a SUV in case of a plan B but here in Calif is ilegal to sleep In ur car witch is stupid

[@modestinemungo4661]

All meds don't make you feel more depressed than you might already be.. But if that's what it did for her then ok. Got it. Smh

[@aspiringrunner4796]

It's *EXTREMELY* difficult for me to see someone going from I.T. to being homeless involuntarily for lengthy periods of time. I.T. is an insanely large and very very broad field with lots and lots of opportunities to branch into. People just get intimidated to learn new stuff. 6 months is all you need to put your mind into it, to study and get the bottom CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Security+ certification. In a low cost economy that could start you off at $35,000-$40,000/year. Work your way up from that. Prove yourself consistent to your employer and work hard for that pay raise....BUT YOU HAVE TO WORK!!!! Your climb to success won't be overnight!! As time goes by branch off into Systems Administration or Network Engineering for the bigger bucks. AND...don't forget to improve your social skills in the work environment. Its a very crucial skill to have in the I.T. field that gets overlooked too often.

[@sa819]

I have met homeless IT people in my city, Atlanta. In fact, one homeless person I met fixed my cell phone, and gave me a lesson in just what the Cloud was ( a new concept at the time) after I brought him some hand warmers. He had experience building internet systems in developing countries. It really doesn't matter how able one is or how intelligent one is---- once access to shelter is lost, everything else falls away. One is left naked and alone in the concrete jungle. I believe that we humans, as hairless primates with tender skin, feel the lack of shelter far more acutely than other species of social mammals.

[@jeffthompson303]

1979 yamaha rd400

[@oscarma1908]

she could be a librarian

[@suxcesss]

110 words per minute?

[@mycheesesteak]

@youdevil6 Possibly, and I hope so.. But when you let people go from work you let the odd balls and the ones you don't like go 1st. I hope the best for her and everyone else. Btw apparently the guy who posted right above me (prestonbeckermusik) also finds her annoying.

[@tashadenise9400]

What ever happend with RD

[@jeffthompson303]

they later on made a rz 350 then the epa made them illegal so yamaha took the engine and put it in the banshees.

[@goetia13]

OMG SHE IS SO AMAZING!!!! SO FULL OF HERSELF FOR NO REASON AT ALL!!! CIVILIZATION NEEDS EVERYONE TO LISTEN TO HER AND PAY HER BILLS AND RENT AND DRUGS AND WHATEVER SHE DESIRES!! uncool

[@yashwanthdhakshana4220]

it's not about paying for her things. it's about giving her a job or some money each month so she can take care of her bills. we all need help sometimes and this woman clearly needs the help. nothing is wrong with showing kindness to someone less fortunate then yourself.

[@DokisKalin1]

Yashwanth, yes well said. Don't know why some people are so offended by the homeless

[@MrWhite-pn7ui]

+Yashwanth Dhakshana So are you going to do anything personally to help her or just sit on your computer and pretend that you care?

[@yashwanthdhakshana4220]

no but i do help the homeless whenever i can. whether it's buying them food or giving them money. on my birthday in november, i gifted a homeless a brand new $50 sleeping bag. he was grateful because he was sleeping on cardboard.

[@MrWhite-pn7ui]

+Yashwanth Dhakshana That's not the same as givng them a job or money to pay the bills.

[@pleasedontdestroythiseither]

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[@caw7542]

Is she really so intelligent if she’s homeless

[@goetia13]

yeah right - homeless are just forced into this. just priced out of their home...too expensive. right. so brilliant she is. i think a billion tax dollars should fund all homeless to do as they please all day everyday o

[@DokisKalin1]

OMG we do owe them. They are our fellow citizens!!!

[@MrWhite-pn7ui]

+Kalin Dokis I'm a fellow citizen too! Give me some of your money.

[@DokisKalin1]

Mr. White, if there was a welfare office where you qualified for benefits then there you go.

[@MrWhite-pn7ui]

+Kalin Dokis Afraid not, I'm a white male. No handouts for me. :(

[@michaeleric6170]

Kalin Dokis you're a beautiful person! May God continue to Bless and Enrich your soul! 🌹

[@marcd8252]

You would think that all those homeless people would somehow come together and build on each others. A divided country is a one track mind of self destruction. Together, is the only way forward.

[@bevcrusher4177]

You've hit on exactly what's wrong with them. They absolutely don't can't to know about the compromise and hard work of collective living. If they could do that stuff they would have done it. They can't. They're like outrageously spoiled children.

[@mycheesesteak]

@HappyHooker83 Hi HH. No not because she is a strong female. I have nothing against strong females. I guess some personality types just don't mix. Or maybe I just need to get to know her. Regardless of whether or not I like her I still hope the best for her. As for my Mom she is most likely stronger than anyone you probably know. She survived the Nazi death camps. BTW I subscribed to this channel because I care about people. Homeless and other wise. Have a nice day.

[@dianebach1301]

It’s unfortunate employers seem to want to hire these cute young girls with their pedicures.

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