You were
Made For More!
To Grow. To Lead. To Inspire.
The Made For More Youth Leadership Summit equips emerging youth leaders through workshops and career exposure that prepare scholars to excel in school, the workforce, and leadership roles. Rooted in the understanding that every scholar is made for more and created with purpose for a purpose, the summit sparks hope and direction for both students and their families.

We seek to remind students that they are more than their circumstances, more than what they've been told, and more than they can even imagine right now!
Our Youth Need Us
Here's why we do what we do:
  • Building Leadership Skills
    We help teens develop confidence, communication skills and decision-making skills that prepare them for college, careers and life challenges. Strong leadership empowers them to positively influence their peers and communities while building resilience and independence.
  • Increase Belonging and Connection
    About 73% of teens aged 16-24 struggle with loneliness which increases risks for depression, anxiety, and substance use. We know that strong relationships provide support, build resilience, and create communities where teens feel valued and understood.
  • Workforce Development
    Early exposure to diverse career clusters helps teens discover their passions, make informed educational choices, and develop relevant skills. Understanding various career paths increases opportunities, reduces uncertainty, and prepares them to enter the workforce confidently and competitively.
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Our Conference is Different...

With a middle school, high school and parent track – We want to expose scholars and their parents to the opportunities available to them, helping them connect their unique gifts to real-world experiences.

  • Leadership Sessions

    Crew leaders will walk students through fun, engaging development exercises.

  • Explore Career

    From healthcare to trades to the world of civics and government, students will be able to talk to industry professionals.
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Our Team
We're coming together with the common goal to be who we needed when we were younger!
  • Justus Cox
    Founder of Young Brothers Academy
    Justus Cox is a dynamic, inspirational speaker and the Executive Director of Young Brothers Academy, a mentoring organization in Greenville, SC that empowers middle and high school young men through education, exposure, and leadership development. A former teacher and school administrator, Justus is passionate about inspiring youth and equipping the adults who lead them to spark lasting change in homes, schools, and communities.

    Rooted in faith, family, and service, Justus is a proud husband to Brittney Cox and father to Tylar Renee, Ryan Denise and Avery Marie. He is a member of the Call Me MISTER program and a 2018 Fulbright-Hays Scholar who studied the cultural and historical ties between Ghana and African American communities.

    His leadership has earned numerous honors, including the Upstate Diversity Leadership Award, Henrietta Sullivan Mentoring Excellence Award, Greenville’s Best and Brightest 35 and Under, and the Emerging Leader Community Award. Justus believes in the transformative power of education,locally and globally, and is committed to breaking cycles and building brighter futures.
  • Brandon Montgomery
    Founder of Forward and Beyond
    Brandon Montgomery is a passionate youth advocate, national speaker, and founder of Forward and Beyond Outreach and Forward With Brandon LLC. With over a decade of experience in mentoring and youth development, Brandon has led nonprofit initiatives focused on empowering students and educators through his signature “Four Pillars of Success”: Perception, Possibility, Process, and Progress.

    A graduate of Oakwood University with a background in business administration, Brandon combines corporate experience at Turner Broadcasting and AT&T with a deep commitment to community engagement. He speaks nationwide, inspiring youth and school professionals to lead with purpose and unlock their full potential.

    Brandon also serves on the board of the B.O.L.D. Leadership Network and is a brand ambassador for Zumba4Education. Above all, he is a devoted husband and father, dedicated to making a lasting impact through education, leadership, and mentorship.
  • Jada Samuel
    Founder of iShapeMe + Shaping Her Future
    Jada is a creative communicator, change agent and champion for girls. Since graduating, from the University of South Carolina in 2018, Jada has worked as a lifestyle producer and reporter, on-air host and a digital strategist in the world of politics.

    Jada was crowned Miss South Carolina 2023 after five years of competing at the state pageant. She spent her year of service as implementing her community service initiative on mentorship. Through her platform, iShapeMe: Empowering Girls To Lead Through Mentorship, Jada connects students, specifically disadvantaged youth, to mentoring programs and provides adult mentors the opportunity to reshape girls' self esteem and shape lives!
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