About Us
We believe young people are not lacking ability or ambition - they are often lacking perspective. Many are navigating life with limited guidance, conflicting messages, and unspoken rules. Young and Mentored creates space for honest conversations and shared wisdom, helping young people make more intentional choices about who they are becoming.
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At its heart, Young and Mentored is a bridge between generations: those who have walked ahead speak with clarity, not superiority, and those coming behind can listen, reflect, and grow without shame.
From the Convener
Young and Mentored is a global mentorship movement helping young people navigate life with clarity and confidence. Through conversations, summits, and digital content, it connects young people with mentors who share real experiences, practical guidance, and hard-earned insight on identity, purpose, relationships, and direction.
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We believe young people are not lacking ability or ambition - they are often lacking perspective. Many are navigating life with limited guidance, conflicting messages, and unspoken rules. Young and Mentored creates space for honest conversations and shared wisdom, helping young people make more intentional choices about who they are becoming.
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At its heart, Young and Mentored is a bridge between generations: those who have walked ahead speak with clarity, not superiority, and those coming behind can listen, reflect, and grow without shame.
Bukky Smith
Convener
Young people equipped to make informed choices about their lives and futures.
Young and Mentored exists to give young people access to perspective they were never taught, at a stage of life where insight can still meaningfully change direction
Have questions or want to get involved?
We’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us with any inquiries, to express interest in speaking at an upcoming summit, or to explore opportunities to co-create a future summit with us. Let’s build something impactful together.