Building connections in
a disconnected world.
Founder, Podcaster, Speaker, Author & Youth Wellbeing Expert
I've spent the last five years working with over 1,500 young Australians through immersive workshops, programs, retreats, deep conversations, and now, the largest independent research project on youth wellbeing in Australia.
Building connections in a disconnected world.
Founder, Podcaster, Speaker, Author & Youth Wellbeing Expert
I've spent the last five years working with over 1,500 young Australians through immersive workshops, programs, retreats, deep conversations, and now, the largest independent research project on youth wellbeing in Australia.
WHAT I DO
Multiple Platforms
One Mission.
Creating spaces where young Australians can connect, grow, and thrive.
Driven Young Podcast
130+ episodes of raw, unfiltered conversations about real struggles and real growth with young Australians navigating life, business, and identity.
Luxury Retreats
Immersive personal development experiences in locations like Bali, bringing together ambitious young people for deep connection and transformation.
Speaking & Consulting
Corporate workshops, keynotes, and consulting on youth engagement, wellbeing strategy, and building genuine connections/culture in teams and communities.
LATEST RESEARCH
State of Young Australia:
The Wellbeing Report 2025
The most comprehensive independent research on young Australian wellbeing. Based on survey data from over 15,000 Australians aged 18-35.
15,000+
Survey Participants
51%
Don't feel like they belong
73%
School failed to prepare them
ABOUT
More than research.
Real experience.
I founded Driven Young because I saw a gap. Young Australians are more connected than ever digitally, yet more isolated than any generation before. The loneliness epidemic isn't just a headline, it's something I've witnessed firsthand in every retreat, every podcast conversation, every workshop.
The Work
Over the past five years, I've worked directly with more than 1,500 young Australians through immersive retreats in places like Bali. I've recorded 130+ podcast episodes, facilitating conversations that go beyond the surface. And now, I've completed the largest independent research project on young Australian wellbeing, surveying over 15,000 people to understand what's really going on beneath the Instagram feeds.
The Mission
My work centers on one core belief: connection changes everything. When young people find genuine community, the isolation disappears. The stress becomes manageable. The path forward gets clearer. Young Australians don't need more information, they need each other.
Experience
Founder, Driven Young (est 2019)
Young entrepreneur of the year (nominee 2024)
Co-Author
Host, Driven Young Podcast (130+ Episodes)
1,500+ young Australians impacted through in person programs
15,000+ survey participants in 2025 research
3 Overseas Personal Development Retreats run
Speaker & corporate consultant (Linkedin, PWC, TikTok)
LET'S CONNECT
Ready to work together?
Whether you're interested in speaking engagements,
corporate consulting, retreat bookings, or media inquiries - let's talk.
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