The ultimate compliment to any young person working or studying.
Relationships in your early 20’s is one of the most important things in life.
Having met hundreds of people who claim to have no decent friends we decided to create a program that focused on building quality friendships.
Young people are more disconnected than ever. Making friends as an adult is hard. How do you meet people who are like minded and share similar beliefs as you?
University used to be a place where people would move out, become independent, socialise, make friends all while studying. But now thanks to online learning very few people are creating these friendships.
“If all you did in your 20’s was build quality relationships, you’re a head of the game” and this has never been more difficult.
Get access to a community of young Australians equally as lost as you, looking to connect and support one another.
Get access to exclusive events such as our harbour boat party, black-tie formal night, Empower U program, bush hikes, house parties and more
A community of young people sharing a common goal connecting with each other growing together.
Interested in joining the next program or finding out more?
Come along to the free information night where Byron will take you through all the details, logistics and everything you need!
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:
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 500,000 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 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.
We asked past graduates what they would say to anyone thinking about signing up.
Do it!!
It will change your life and you’ll make lifelong friendships.
– Annie Nguyen
You either know what you’re here for, or you signed up because why not. But at the end of it, you’ll be surprised at how amazing it was. And trust me, my good word is worth gold. I don’t throw away suggestions of good experiences and references like it’s nothing; I only say things are good if they truly are. And this program is one of those truly golden good things.
– Lily Wang
I feel like I’ve taken away so much more than I thought I would have when I signed up months ago. I feel like I’ve grown as a person and learnt so many things I wouldn’t have bothered learning previously. It made me curious again. I’ve also gained an incredible community of people and that’s probably one of the best things.
– Lauren Crossley
18 & Lost? So Were We brings together the stories of 9 everyday young people who could not be more different to show that there is no perfect path after high school.
The years after leaving high school are difficult to navigate — now more than ever.
Byron Dempsey is one of the co authors of the best selling book 18 & Lost? So were we. Sign up to the Information Night to find out more! (Q&A Included)
“Essential reading for anyone in high school
(and their parents)”
Seth Godin
Founder of altMBA and Akimbo. Daily blogger,
teacher, speaker, 20 bestsellers as well…
Interested in joining the next program or finding out more?
Come along to the free information night where Byron will take you through all the details, logistics and everything you need!