The 2026 "I'm the Boss of My Life" Youth Conference: A Movement in Motion
This is what community looks like in action.
The Overtown Children & Youth Coalition brought together over 400 young leaders from across Miami-Dade for the 2026 I’m the Boss of My Life Youth Conference (ITBOML) — a day built around growth, connection, and purpose. Through powerful conversations, hands-on breakout sessions, and genuine moments of community, these students walked away equipped with the tools and confidence to take ownership of their futures.
From leadership development and career exploration to self-discovery and community building, every moment of this conference was intentional. Watch the recap above and see the energy for yourself.
This is what happens when a community invests in its youth. When we create spaces where young people feel seen, heard, and empowered — they rise to meet it every time. ITBOML is proof of that.
The 2027 conference is on the horizon, and there are so many ways to be part of it. Attend. Volunteer. Sponsor. Spread the word. Every level of involvement makes a difference in the lives of the young leaders in our community.
Together, we are building the next generation of change-makers. Let’s keep going.
Rooted in Overtown Documentary
A Legacy Still Being Written
Overtown is more than a place — it’s a living testament to resilience, culture, and the enduring power of community. For decades, the neighborhood has shaped the lives of generations of children and families who call it home. Now, the Overtown Children and Youth Coalition (OCYC) invites you to witness that story told with honesty, warmth, and purpose.
“Overtown is more than a place — it’s a legacy still being written.”
Rooted in Overtown: The Power of One Future is a short documentary that captures the heart of OCYC’s collective work — the partnerships forged, the programs that sustain young lives, and the community members who show up every single day. It’s a film about what it means to invest in a child’s future and what happens when an entire neighborhood decides to do it together.
The film made its debut at the historic Clyde Killens Pool Hall on November 12, bringing together partners, advocates, and community leaders for an evening of storytelling, reflection, and recommitment. Attendees heard partner highlights, experienced the documentary’s premiere, and joined in a collective pledge moment — a powerful send-off just ahead of Give Miami Day.
As OCYC continues to fuel programs for children and youth across Overtown, this documentary stands as both a celebration of what has been built and a call to action for what’s still ahead.