MEET THE VISIONARY

Denzell Small is a passionate leader, creative innovator, and relentless advocate for youth empowerment. As the Founder & CEO of Youth Empowering Services (Y.E.S.), Denzell has built a movement that began in Columbia, South Carolina, and now thrives in Saginaw, Michigan — impacting countless lives through mentorship, training, and opportunity.

A serial entrepreneur, Denzell’s vision extends far beyond one organization. He has successfully launched multiple businesses and initiatives that merge creativity, technology, and community service. His ventures span fashion design, media production, marketing, and event creation — each serving as a platform to equip young people with real-world skills and confidence to succeed.

As a youth pastor, author, community activist, and youth advocate, Denzell leads with both faith and action. His words inspire, but it’s his hands-on involvement that leaves a lasting impact. Whether he’s teaching leadership principles, mentoring a teen entrepreneur, or organizing large-scale community events, Denzell is committed to developing the next generation of leaders.

A talented designer and music recording artist, Denzell uses art and culture as powerful tools to reach and relate to young people. His creative projects often carry messages of hope, identity, and purpose — giving youth and their families not just inspiration, but also tangible resources to grow.

Through Youth Empowering Services, Denzell provides a wide range of programs from job training, entrepreneurship workshops, and workforce development to creative arts, technology, and life skills. His approach is unique: blending business savvy with compassion, innovation with faith, and creativity with structure.

Denzell Small’s mission is clear — to train, teach, inform, uplift, enlighten, and empower youth, their parents, and the broader community. His work is a testament to the belief that when you invest in the next generation, you transform the future.