Brahm van Wyk, Author at I Am Youth

Pitch Your Business Competition: Prepare, Stand Out and Seize Your Moment!

Calling all aspiring young entrepreneurs! The Pitch Your Business competition is an incredible opportunity to bring your ideas to life, showcase your creativity, impact a community, and grow your network. Founded in 2023, Pitch Your Business is all about giving entrepreneurs a chance to present their business concepts to a panel of judges and an eager audience. It’s like your big moment in the spotlight, where you can snag mentorship, get some serious exposure, and maybe even score funding or resources to […]

11 April 2026 15 1

Career

The “AI-Plus” Worker: How To Use AI to Improve Your Productivity at Work?

The year is 2026, and artificial intelligence has become more than just a buzzword. It has become a partner in the modern workplace. The traditional worker has given way to the "AI-Plus" worker, a professional who seamlessly integrates AI tools into their day-to-day tasks to enhance productivity, creativity, and decision-making. AI is changing the workplace—but it’s not the enemy. Learn how to become an AI-Plus worker and use technology with wisdom, purpose, and faith So, […]

31 March 2026 8

Featured

Pursuing Spaces of Belonging: Finding Your Place in God’s Story

The Noise of the World We live in a world overflowing with voices. Opinions compete for our attention, expectations pull us in different directions, and the pressure to fit in can feel relentless. In all that noise, the deeper question often rises quietly in our hearts: Where do I truly belong? For many believers, this tension is especially real. Staying rooted in faith while navigating culture, friendships, and personal identity […]

11 March 2026 15

Highlights

From Home to Campus: Building a Christ-Centered Support System That Lasts

Leaving home for campus is a strange mix of freedom and fragility. One moment you’re excited about independence; the next, you’re missing the comfort of people who know you without explanation. For many first-year students, the hardest part isn’t the coursework — it’s building a new support system from scratch. But you’re not as alone as you feel. “Independence is powerful — but community is what sustains you.” Step Forward […]

3 March 2026 12

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Soft Life or Hustle Culture? Finding God’s Rhythm for 2026

In 2026, young adults are standing at a crossroads. On one side is the relentless drive of hustle culture. On the other hand, the calm boundaries of the soft life. Both promise fulfilment. Both have their appeal. But as believers, we’re called to something deeper than trends — we’re called to wisdom. So, is there a better way? “Your worth was settled at the cross — you don’t have to […]

24 February 2026 7 1

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The Art of Saying No: Setting Boundaries as a New University Student

I wish someone had really sat me down and told me just how much of a whirlwind university would be. People mentioned it, sure. But I didn’t realise how much resilience it would demand from every area of my life — especially as a recovering people-pleaser. University life bursts open with opportunity. New friends. New freedom. New invitations. It’s tempting to say yes to everything — every club, every party, […]

20 February 2026 15 1

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Finding Your People: Building a Faith-Filled Support System on Campus

Moving from home to campus is exhilarating. New freedom. New faces. New opportunities. But for many first-year students, it also means leaving behind a built-in support system — family dinners, childhood friends, youth leaders who know your story. And when the excitement settles, the absence can feel real. Thriving at university isn’t just about passing exams. It’s about building a community that strengthens you spiritually, emotionally, and socially. “You were […]

20 February 2026 9 1

Highlights

Digital Content Consumption in 2026: Finding Peace in a Hyperconnected World

Let’s be honest — this conversation isn’t going away. We live in a hyperconnected world where our devices are alarm clocks, offices, entertainment hubs, prayer playlists, and social lifelines. The global village sits in our pockets. And while technology is a gift, it can quietly become a weight. Endless notifications. Social media pressures. Constant comparison. Digital noise that never quite switches off. Sometimes we don’t realise how overwhelmed we are […]

20 February 2026 13

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The Quiet Achievements: How to Celebrate the Unseen Wins This Year

We live in a world that applauds the loud, the viral, and the visibly successful. Milestones get the spotlight. Highlight reels get the applause. But what about the quiet victories — the ones no one claps for? As teens and young adults navigating faith, friendships, studies, work, and identity, it’s often the unseen wins that shape us most deeply. The early morning you chose prayer over scrolling. The moment you […]

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