
![]()
Launched in BETA on January 1, 2010, I Am Young Detroit is not just a blog, it’s a movement that highlights Detroit’s young and upcoming Visionaries, Innovators, Community Leaders, Philanthropists, and Young Professionals under 40. We profile Young Detroiters who are making their mark on the City of Detroit through their accomplishments and service to the community. We also publish positive news clips from our favorite sources and brief insights into other cool things happening in Detroit. It is our hope that this resource will be used to retain and attract young people to the city. Every Monday is something new! Eventually, we’d like to feature original news stories and articles like this. If you are interested in writing for IAYD contact us. Find out more about some of our current regular features:

Featured Profiles
Our featured profiles are the backbone of our blog and critical to the growth and strength of the I Am Young Detroit movement. We feature outstanding young people under 40 from the Metro Detroit area representing a variety of backgrounds and possessing a broad range of interests and goals. Through sharing the stories and accomplishments of our young locals we hope to encourage other young people to make their mark on the city of Detroit.
See it >>
Something Newsworthy
Local news from our favorite news sources. See it >>
Something Viral
We scour the web for online buzz about Detroit. See it! See it >>
D+Style
Recession-friendly fashion, style, decor, and beauty…all with a local shopping twist! See it >>
How We Live
We look inside Young Detroiters’ homes and meet the faces, design, and inspiration behind their dwellings. See it >>
Home Grown
We ask successful home-grown Detroiters the same 5 questions. [Coming Soon]
Link’D
Each weekend we bring the goods from our favorite local news blogs and websites. See it >>
![]()
The Big Book of Young Detroit

I Am Young Detroit will be publishing our first ever The Big Book Of Young Detroit in 2011. As you know twice monthly we profile Young Detroiters who are making their mark on the City of Detroit through their accomplishments and service to the community right here at iamyoungdetroit.com. We’d like to take that a step further by publishing a comprehensive listing recognizing the many Young Metro Detroiters making their mark. The book will also feature tons of other surprises and resources, so make sure you and your company are not missing out! Learn more >>
![]()
IAYD IN THE NEWS!

Check out Time Magazine’s Podcast Interview with IAYD Publisher Margarita Barry. Listen Now >>

Meet the Contributors

Margarita produces most of the content you see on the blog each week and designs all of the graphics and layout. She loves you.

Elisse is not only a fabulous writer and actress, but she’s one of IAYD’s strongest supporters! She has contributed two terrific feature stories so far: Local Tech Scenesters Come Together To Change The Region’s Future and A Brighter Future Starts Here.

Rochelle is the hostess with the mostess! Check out her first video hosting gig over at IAYD.tv. Rochelle hopes to some day get into news broadcasting…we just hope she doesn’t forget about us when she’s famous.

Asia has managed to get IAYD featured on Channel 7, Model D, The Michigan Citizen, and Observer & Eccentric all in a matter of weeks. As if being the best PR Director in the world wasn’t enough, this fashionista also publishes her own popular blog.

Mike is our newest addition! Check out his first video hosting gig over at IAYD.tv. Mike has an infectious positive spirit and passion for Detroit art and culture. Check out his growing blog/enterprise over at Street Culture Mash.
![]()
Advertising & Collaboration Opportunities
We have partnership opportunities available for businesses and organizations looking to reach Young Detroiters, including advertising, promotional sponsorships, and more! Please fill out the form below for more information:
![]()
Social Networks
Find us across the web!
http://www.facebook.com/iamyoungdetroit
http://www.twitter.com/iamyoungdetroit
General Contact Form
Submit breaking news, press releases, or let us know what else is on your mind.
























