discover the wrong you were
born to make right.
You want to live a life that matters. We can help.
Have you ever thought, "I want to change the world...but I don't know where to start?" You're not alone. Generation Distinct was born from this very question. Our founder, Hannah Gronowski Barnett, saw that many young adults were full of big dreams, ideas, and aspirations for making a positive impact—but few were turning those dreams into action. There was a clear gap between passion and action. Hannah began asking, "What is missing?" With a team of leaders around her, she realized the answer: strategy. The gap between passion and action is a clear plan to move forward.
This revelation ignited a deep passion in Hannah to ensure that every young adult with a desire to make an impact would have the strategy, resources, and mentorship needed to take real steps toward change. Together, they built a process to guide young adults through discovering their purpose, creating a plan to live it out, and finding support along the way.
Today, Generation Distinct has reached young adults in nine countries and across the U.S., helping them uncover the wrong they were born to make right—and providing the strategy to set it in motion. Not only that, we offer the support of a global community and leadership training to help young leaders sustain their purpose. Our vision is to reach thousands of young adults worldwide and equip them to create lasting change.
We help young leaders take their big dreams and turn them into clear, actionable plans.
Many young adults carry world-changing ideas that are bursting with creativity and impact—whether it's starting a company, producing music, building a non-profit, launching a podcast, breaking into a creative career, filming movies, creating art, designing a fashion brand, planting a church, writing a blog, preaching the Gospel, or becoming a leader in the workplace. Yet, many of these dreams remain unrealized.
Why? Because while the passion is there, the roadmap isn’t. That’s where we come in.
At Generation Distinct, we understand the power of dreams paired with strategy. We help young leaders take those big dreams and turn them into clear, actionable plans. Through our community of fellow dreamers, we provide support, encouragement, and accountability. We guide you in clarifying your vision, building a comprehensive three-year strategy, and taking the first steps toward making your idea a reality.
But it doesn’t stop at creation—our online community, the Coalition, offers monthly coaching opportunities to equip you as you begin living out your vision.
One of the most significant challenges young adults face is a lack of access to mentors, training, resources, and opportunities. The untitled Conference is designed to fill these gaps, bringing young adults with callings into contact with mentors, practical training, and essential resources, all in a creatively inspiring environment.
From there, leaders who are actively living out their purpose can join our Leadership Development Program, where they’ll gain the leadership skills needed to sustain and grow their vision for the long haul.
The Four Steps of Generation Distinct
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COHORTS
Our immersive, four-month Cohorts are where your journey begins. You’ll discover the unique wrong you were born to make right, develop a strategy to pursue it, and join a community of young leaders passionate about change. With guidance from experienced leaders, you’ll take the first step toward living with purpose.
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coalition
After completing the Cohort, you’ll be invited to join the Generation Distinct Coalition — a community of action-driven leaders committed to ongoing growth and collaboration. As a Coalition member, you’ll have access to exclusive content, leadership development opportunities, and continued support as you live out your mission.
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the untitled_ experience
This in-person experience in Chicago will offer an immersive and transformative time of growth, connection, and deep learning. You’ll gather with other young leaders to explore the next level of your purpose and mission, and engage in hands-on leadership training that will equip you for even greater impact.
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The Leadership Development Program
For those ready to step up as leaders within Generation Distinct, our Leadership Development Program offers advanced training and mentorship. This program is designed to empower you to lead others through their own journeys, whether within your community, in your career, or as a guide in future Generation Distinct cohorts. You’ll grow as an innovative missionary and lead with excellence in every sphere of society
I’m Jairo & I have discovered the wrong I was born to make right.
Before entering this program I was a guy with many aspirations and dreams. I've always had a dream to impact my generation. The problem was that I always asked myself, "How can I do it?" "How can I create a plan for my dream?" When I finally got to the U.S, the dreams only accumulated. I finally found Generation Distinct and joined their Cohort that helped me organize my dreams and find how to map my vision that God had given me. Thanks to Generation Distinct, my entire life changed.
With this program, I have learned more than I could have ever imagined. With this program, I learned the wrong I was born to make right. After finishing this program, I launched a non-profit organization, a 501c-3 & created a program that is in schools in Latin America.
We’re generation distinct.
We. Get. You. Because we are you.
We’re a team of passionate, driven young leaders who are creating the kind of community we would want to be part of. A place where purpose is found, dreams are turned into reality, and the desire to change the world is met with real, actionable steps.
We all have that deep desire to make a lasting impact. To fight for justice. To be part of something bigger than ourselves. But too often, we’re left wondering, Where do I even begin? The vision is there, but the path seems unclear. It’s frustrating to feel that fire inside and not know how to direct it.
Here’s the good news — we’ve been there too, and we’ve found a solution. We’ve built a process that gives you the strategy, mentorship, and tools you need to take your passion and turn it into real, world-changing action. Generation Distinct is your starting point, your roadmap, and your community of like-minded leaders ready to support you every step of the way. You don’t have to figure it out alone—we’re in this together.
Did you know that 80% of young people say they
don't know what their purpose is? We want to change that forever.
At Generation Distinct, we are dedicated to helping young leaders uncover the unique wrong they were born to make right. Through intentional experiences, mentorship, and leadership development, we guide them to discover their purpose and equip them with the strategy to bring it to life. We believe that when young people are empowered to understand their calling, they become unstoppable forces for good, igniting a movement that has the power to transform communities, industries, and the world.