About Byron

Podcaster, Speaker & Youth Wellbeing Expert helping organisations understand and engage the younger generations.

I've spent the last five years working directly with over 1,500 young Australians, conducting the nation's largest independent youth wellbeing research, and building one of Australia's most influential voices on Gen Z and Millennial engagement. Hosting high level personal development weekends and over seas retreats.

400K+

Social Media Followers

250M+

Views Online

16,688

Research Participants

1,500+

Program Members

300+

Events Hosted In Person

135+

Podcast Interviews

THE STORY

Who Am I?

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.

What started as conversations in 2018 has grown into Australia's most comprehensive independent research on youth wellbeing, a top podcast with 130+ episodes, a published book and personal development programs/retreats that have directly impacted over 1,500 young Australians.

My work centres 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.

Today, I work with organisations like LinkedIn, TikTok, and PWC to help them understand, engage, and support the next generation.

Whether through keynote speaking, corporate consulting, or data-driven insights from my research, my mission remains the same: help young Australians thrive.

My company Driven Young, focuses on hosting personal development retreats for all kinds of people, from young business owners to father and sons. The goal of these retreats is to disconnect, work on yourself and connect with amazing people.

RECOGNITION & MEDIA

Achievements & Accolades

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Sydney Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Nominee, 2024

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Published Author

Co-author of "18 and lost so were we"

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Leading Researcher

One of Australia's largest independent youth wellbeing study (16,688 participants)

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Celebritiy Interviews

Including John Krasinzki, Michael Kelly, Jack Quaid and more

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Hosted Overseas Retreats

Hosted 3 luxury oerseas personal development retreats to over 60 people

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Media Presence

250M+ views across platforms, 1M followers across three accounts.

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IMPACT

Let's work together

Looking for a speaker who truly understands the next generation?

Let's talk about how I can help your organisation connect with young Australians.

Keynote talks, interactive workshops, online sessions, just reach out and lets chat.

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