Driven Young Program
THE TWO-MONTH PROGRAM TO GIVE YOU THE FOUNDATIONS OF FRIENDSHIPS THAT CAN LAST FOREVER: A STRONG SENSE OF SELF, A GROUP OF LIFELONG BUDDIES, NEW ADVENTURES AND A RENEWED PURPOSE IN LIFE
Feel part of a community again
THE TWO-MONTH PROGRAM TO GIVE YOU THE FOUNDATIONS OF FRIENDSHIPS THAT CAN LAST FOREVER: A STRONG SENSE OF SELF, A GROUP OF LIFELONG BUDDIES, NEW ADVENTURES AND A RENEWED PURPOSE IN LIFE
Feel part of a community again
 Hey There! 

I think I know what you're going through. You're young, and you're feeling lost.

You're trying to figure out what your next step is. You want to make a difference in the world, but you're not sure how. You feel like there's a big gap between who you are now and who you want to be in 5 years' time.

And then there are all these friends and family members telling you that life is about more than just yourself—that it's about helping others, making a difference in their lives and in the world at large.

But how do you do that? How do you make that happen? How can one person really make such a big difference?

Well, here's the thing: it's not one person's job to change the world. It takes a village.

Are you lost?
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You're not alone.
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We all are.
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But it doesn't have to stay that way...
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45%
of young Australians feel occasionally, frequently or always Lonely (Australia Talks)
54%
of young people lack companionship (Headspace)
43%
of young people feel isolated (Headspace)
45%
of young Australians feel occasionally, frequently or always Lonely (Australia Talks)
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54%
of young people lack companionship (Headspace)
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43%
of young people feel isolated (Headspace)
 Our program will help you get there - and help you start now. 

 The Driven Young Program is a two-month social program designed to help young people 18-30 years old grow as individuals by taking part in weekly challenges and meetups.

The program heavily focuses on personal development and will help you step out of your comfort zone so you can try new things, make new friends, and expand your horizons in a supportive community.

We'll teach you how to build your social circle from scratch. It doesn't matter if you're on the shy-side or if it's your first time moving away from home.

The Driven Young Program is here to give you the foundations of friendships that can last forever:

✅ A strong sense of self

✅ A group of lifelong friends

✅ New adventures

✅ Renewed purpose in life 

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 Our program will help you get there - and help you start now. 

 The Driven Young Program is a two-month social program designed to help young people 18-30 years old grow as individuals by taking part in weekly challenges and meetups.

The program heavily focuses on personal development and will help you step out of your comfort zone so you can try new things, make new friends, and expand your horizons in a supportive community.

We'll teach you how to build your social circle from scratch. It doesn't matter if you're on the shy-side or if it's your first time moving away from home.

The Driven Young Program is here to give you the foundations of friendships that can last forever:

✅ A strong sense of self

✅ A group of lifelong friends

✅ New adventures

✅ Renewed purpose in life 

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SELECT MY PROGRAM
Imagine if you had 100 friends in your 20's. How would this affect your life?
Whats included in the program?
Access to a community
Weekly in person meetups
Online workshops
Weekly challenges 
In person workshops
Mentorship and guidance
The Benefits
Imagine the possibilities when you are surrounded by like-minded friends who support each other's goals.
Exclusive events
Get access to exclusive events such as our harbour boat party, black-tie formal night, Empower U program, bush hikes, house parties and more
Mentorship
Get access to top experts across a variety of topics such as personal finance, networking, career guidance, storytelling, creativity so you can avoid making their mistakes.
Personal Development
This program isn't just a bush walk every week. We will teach you powerful new ideas and teach you how to fall back in love with your self.
Exclusive events
Get access to exclusive events such as our harbour boat party, black-tie formal night, Empower U program, bush hikes, house parties and more
Mentorship
Get access to top experts across a variety of topics such as personal finance, networking, career guidance, storytelling, creativity so you can avoid making their mistakes.
Personal Development
This program isn't just a bush walk every week. We will teach you powerful new ideas and teach you how to fall back in love with your self.
Whats included in the program?
Physical Social Activities 
Harbour Boat Party
Yoga & Mindfulness
Tyre changing workshop
In person workshops
Camping trip
Exploring the outdoors
Bushwalks 
Parties
Beach meetups
2-day Personal Development Program
Black Tie Formal Night
 Message from the founder 

I want to change the way we view community.

I want to bring back a sense of connection and contribution, where we can grow together, support each other and build stronger relationships whilst also building a better life for everyone.

One of the paths to success is to make quality friends, but life is short and we're all lazy. Luckily for you, I've got the answer.

I've taken the pain out of building a thriving young community by providing you with everything from weekly events filling your calendar and educational workshops.

My job is to help you figure out what's important to you and make sure you achieve it.

I hope to see you in the next program.

Stay Young, Stay Driven

 Message from the founder 

I want to change the way we view community.

I want to bring back a sense of connection and contribution, where we can grow together, support each other and build stronger relationships whilst also building a better life for everyone.

One of the paths to success is to make quality friends, but life is short and we're all lazy. Luckily for you, I've got the answer.

I've taken the pain out of building a thriving young community by providing you with everything from weekly events filling your calendar and educational workshops.

My job is to help you figure out what's important to you and make sure you achieve it.

I hope to see you in the next program.

Stay Young, Stay Driven

 
About Byron Dempsey
Byron Dempsey is the founder Driven Young (DYP) and host of the Driven Young podcast, the number one educational podcast in Australia for young people.

With over 1 million followers and over 700,000 podcast downloads Byron focuses on teaching practical life skills we didn't learn in school.

He is also a fully qualified presenter with the Empower U program, a two day life skills event for young adults and a published best selling co-author of the book "18 and lost? So were we"

He believes young people are most lost, overwhelmed and disconnected than ever before and aims to provide practical education and connect young people
around the country.
 
About Byron Dempsey
Byron Dempsey is the founder Driven Young (DYP) and host of the Driven Young podcast, the number one educational podcast in Australia for young people.

With over 1 million followers and over 700,000 podcast downloads Byron focuses on teaching practical life skills we didn't learn in school.

He is also a fully qualified presenter with the Empower U program, a two day life skills event for young adults and a published best selling co-author of the book "18 and lost? So were we"

He believes young people are most lost, overwhelmed and disconnected than ever before and aims to provide practical education and connect young people
around the country.
 
 Topics you will learn 

This program heavily focuses on preparing you for the modern workforce. Teaching you important life skills employers are looking for.

Get access to our online course with all past sessions as well as weekly live sessions teaching:

  • Limiting beliefs
  • Confidence Building
  • Growing a following online 
  • Financial Management
  • Finding a mentor
  • Growing your network
  • Starting a business
  • Communication skills
  • Goal-setting
  • How to change a tyre
 
 Topics you will learn 

This program heavily focuses on preparing you for the modern workforce. Teaching you important life skills employers are looking for.

Get access to our online course with all past sessions as well as weekly live sessions teaching:

  • Limiting beliefs
  • Confidence Building
  • Growing a following online 
  • Financial Management
  • Finding a mentor
  • Growing your network
  • Starting a business
  • Communication skills
  • Goal-setting
  • How to change a tyre
Introducing your new mentors

Each program is supported by a team of mentors who volunteer their time to help run events, keep you accountable and support you through your journey.

Our mentors are all "Driven Young" people and have been involved with the program since the beginning.

Annelise McCarthy
Annelise McCarthy is a Women’s Speaking Coach who empowers women to master the skills of confidence, communication, and Public Speaking.
Annelise is the owner and founder of ‘Her Speaking Coach’, a company that is on the mission to make speaking fun, empowering, and sexy for women globally. 


Pace Randolph

Pace Randolph is a musician, content creator and entertainer. With over 600K followers across social media and over 1 million streams on his music, Pace has built a dedicated community.

He is best known for collaborating with his fans to form The Choir Imperfect, with over 1500 people singing on his releases using the power of TikTok duets.

Eleanor Ivery

Eleanor Ivery (Elle) is an ambitious individual from Tasmania (lutruwita) who has a passion for helping others reach their full potential.

She is involved in the Driven Young Program and EmpowerU where she dedicates her time and energy to fostering success for others. She values community, personal growth and always looks for new adventures and good times.

Josh Van Zwieten

Josh is a mechanic, podcaster and adventure enthusiast.

He desires genuine conversations that are based on vulnerability and honesty. Whether it’s cycling through the Australian alps or training for a world record, know that Josh is always smiling and chasing the laughs

Lily Wang

Lily is a boss in the world of entrepreneurship and education, passionately involved in start-ups such as the Driven Young Program and Generational Entrepreneur.

Inspiring the next generation of leaders through workshops and tournaments, all while elbow deep in dirt at the local community garden, scaring the bejeezus out of stink bugs.

Andrew Riis

Andrew has spent the last decade experimenting with the simple power of saying hello. Along the way, he’s done everything from collaborate with Yes Theory, do comedy alongside a Noble Peace Prize Winner, bring an Uber driver in a helicopter, and even get Google to sponsor some of his events.

Beyond making the impossible possible, he’s passionate about the power of community and connection to create joy in our day to day lives.

 
 Who is the 2-month program for? 

Young people 18-30, who don't have a built-in community in their city.

Who want to find an inclusive and welcoming community that can help them grow both personally and professionally.

Who want to meet new like-minded people who are their age and have similar interests to them.

Make friends outside of just drinking
Create friendships and relationships outside of just getting drunk on the weekends. Build genuine connections, enjoy each others company in a variety of environments
No more stress organising events

Are you the events organising of the group? Struggling to get the girls out of the group chat?

Let us take the stress and headache away so you can focus on enjoying the moment.

LGBTQIA+ Friendly

Our program is for everyone!

We are LGBTQIA+ inclusive, so you can rest assured that we will have an environment where you can be yourself.

Still don't believe us? I don't blame you
 The majority of our members who join are sceptical at first and this is a good thing!
However to help put your mind at ease here are some testimonials from the end of our last program.

 
 
   Brodi | 23   
"Never in my life would I have expected to grow and be this inspired by people around me"
 
 Alex & Syama | 22, 24 
"I realised in this program that I can just be completely myself and everyone will love me for that"
 
  Beth | 23  
"My confidence has absolutely flourished and I am so happy to finish this, I am so proud of myself. People in my personal life can see the difference." 
 
 Elijah 
"I have become more intentional with my life, I want to go somewhere and I want to grab the steering wheel and take control of my life."
 
  Isa | 20  
"It has given me a reason to be here, it has given me people that I love and the opportunities to be better, my confidence and my happiness." 
 
 Nat | 25 
"The person who started this program is a complete shell of who i have become. Driven Young has just inspired me and made me a new person."
 
  Nicky  
"It has been the most amazing experience I could have imagined. It has been absolutely life changing, I feel like a better person and I have made so many life long friends." 
 
 Tori 
"Having a big group of friends is something I always wanted... In three months I managed to find a whole group. I am not afraid to show who I am around these people."
 
   Brodi | 23   
"Never in my life would I have expected to grow and be this inspired by people around me"
 
 Alex & Syama | 22, 24 
"I realised in this program that I can just be completely myself and everyone will love me for that"
 
  Beth | 23  
"My confidence has absolutely flourished and I am so happy to finish this, I am so proud of myself. People in my personal life can see the difference." 
 
 Elijah 
"I have become more intentional  with my life, I want to go somewhere and I want to grab the steering wheel and take control of my life."
 
  Isa | 20  
"It has given me a reason to be here, it has given me people that I love and the opportunities to be better, my confidence and my happiness." 
 
 Nat | 25 
 "The person who started this program is a complete shell of who i have become. Driven Young has just inspired me and made me a new person." 
 
  Nicky  
"It has been the most amazing experience I could have imagined. It has been absolutely life changing, I feel like a better person and I have made so many life long friends." 
 
 Tori 
 "Having a big group of friends is something I always wanted... In three months I managed to find a whole group. I am not afraid to show who I am around these people." 
Join One of Our Programs!
Interested in joining an upcoming program?

Choose which program suits your schedule best.

Know that if you purchase now you will lock in the price, so if it goes up in the future you won't pay any extra.
SYDNEY
Oct 6th - Dec 8th
Payment Plan ($2497)

✅ Welcome pack
✅ Membership portal
✅ Social Events
✅ 2 Day personal development program
✅ Regular Challenges
✅ In-person fortnightly Workshops
✅ Mentorship and guidance
✅ Dedicated photographer
✅ Weekly live Zoom sessions

Pay in full ($1997)
➡️ All the above
✅ Bucket Hat
✅ Priority Events Pass

SYDNEY
July 1st - Sep 2nd
Payment Plan ($2497)

✅ Welcome pack
✅ Membership portal
✅ Social Events
✅ 2 Day personal development program
✅ Regular Challenges
✅ In-person fortnightly Workshops
✅ Mentorship and guidance
✅ Dedicated photographer
✅ Weekly live Zoom sessions

Pay in full ($1997)
➡️  All the above
✅ Bucket Hat
✅ Priority Events Pass
MELBOURNE
Oct 7th - Dec 9th
Payment Plan ($2497)

✅ Welcome pack
✅ Membership portal
✅ Social Events
✅ 2 Day personal development program
✅ Regular Challenges
✅ Mentorship and guidance
✅ Dedicated photographer
✅ Weekly live Zoom sessions

Pay in full ($1997)
➡️ All the above
✅ Bucket Hat
✅ Priority Events Pass
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Join One of Our Programs!
Interested in joining an upcoming program?

Choose which program suits your schedule best.

Know that if you purchase now you will lock in the price, so if it goes up in the future you won't pay any extra.
SYDNEY
July 1st - Sep 2nd
Payment Plan ($2497)

✅ Welcome pack
✅ Membership portal
✅ Social Events
✅ 2 Day personal development program
✅ Regular Challenges
✅ In-person fortnightly Workshops
✅ Mentorship and guidance
✅ Dedicated photographer
✅ Weekly live Zoom sessions

Pay in full ($1997)
➡️ All the above
✅ Bucket Hat
✅ Priority Events Pass
SYDNEY
Oct 6th - Dec 8th
Payment Plan ($2497)

✅ Welcome pack
✅ Membership portal
✅ Social Events
✅ 2 Day personal development program
✅ Regular Challenges
✅ In-person fortnightly Workshops
✅ Mentorship and guidance
✅ Dedicated photographer
✅ Weekly live Zoom sessions

Pay in full ($1997)
➡️ All the above
✅ Bucket Hat
✅ Priority Events Pass

MELBOURNE
Oct 7th - Dec 9th
Payment Plan ($2497)

✅ Welcome pack
✅ Membership portal
✅ Social Events
✅ 2 Day personal development program
✅ Regular Challenges
✅ Mentorship and guidance
✅ Dedicated photographer
✅ Weekly live Zoom sessions

Pay in full ($1997)
➡️ All the above
✅ Bucket Hat
✅ Priority Events Pass
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