The Zag
The Zag is a volunteer-led production from New Leaders Council. The Zag highlights NLC’s 10,000 alumni: local cross-sector leaders who are united in making social and political change in their communities.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 10 minutes
- Episodes
- 200
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2023
The Zag: Episode 196 w/ Dr. Theresa Cheng
There is in fact a doctor in the house (and on the frontlines of the COVID pandemic). 2020 NLC LA Fellow Theresa Cheng joins The Zag to share her experience supporting patients in emergency rooms and…
00:14:08 |
Tue 14 Apr 2020
The Zag: Episode 195 w/ Richard Leong
2019 NLC LA Fellow Richard Leong joins The Zag to share his thoughts on the increase of Asian American racism since COVID-19 took hold. We also talk empathy, vulnerability, productivity, and board ga…
00:13:51 |
Sat 11 Apr 2020
The Zag: Episode 194 w/ Danielle Tenner and Nick Melvoin
Little did they know when they met as 2015 NLC LA Fellows that 5 years later they'd still be working together to better educational outcomes for students in LAUSD.
But that's what happened and on th…
00:20:59 |
Thu 09 Apr 2020
The Zag: Episode 193 w/ AJ Jeedigunta
One of our favorite guests returns in latest episode of The Zag. AJ Jeedigunta, 2019 NLC Detroit Fellow, shares her thoughts on parenting, dating, and work during these quarantine times. Don't miss i…
00:16:03 |
Thu 09 Apr 2020
The Zag: Episode 192 w/ Clint Schaff
Clint Schaff, 2014 NLC Fellow and our resident podcast expert (he's a big creative contributor to all the LA Times shows), joins The Zag to share his content diet suggestions and why more than ever w…
00:18:31 |
Wed 08 Apr 2020
The Zag: Episode 191 w/ Evan Piekara
When you're in the change management business and the whole world is altered there's a lot to talk about. We're joined by 2011 NLC NYC Fellow Evan Piekara to discuss what business may be like going f…
00:13:08 |
Mon 06 Apr 2020
The Zag: Episode 190 w/ Ellie Bahrmasel
Don't miss 2015 NLC Chicago Fellow Ellie Bahrmasel talking the power of human centered design and its importance to problem solving. Plus, what's life like when you used to travel a bunch for work, b…
00:11:53 |
Wed 01 Apr 2020
The Zag: Episode 189 w/ Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell
Need some inspiration in these #socialdistancing times? Today's guest, Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell, recently published her latest book, 'Knocked Down, Set Straight', a motivational book on overcoming f…
00:08:11 |
Wed 01 Apr 2020
The Zag: Episode 188 w/ Jaime-Alexis Fowler
One of our favorite guests, 2009 NLC Boston Fellow Jaime-Alexis Fowler, joins The Zag to talk about her non-profit Empower Work. Timely and important.
For those who need support with work right now…
00:14:46 |
Tue 31 Mar 2020
The Zag: Episode 187 w/ Sarah Mostafa
Our #socialdistancing mini-series continues with 2019 NLC LA Fellow Sarah Mostafa. She's moving to the midwest and shares stories of packing up all your stuff in COVID-19 times. Plus, why she's not g…
00:12:50 |
Mon 30 Mar 2020
The Zag: Episode 186 w/ Tray Deadwyler
Caught up with nonprofit leader and 2012 NLC Atlanta alum Tray Deadwyler on latest episode in our #socialdistancing mini-series. Don't miss his work from home suggestions and how this crisis could be…
00:11:29 |
Fri 27 Mar 2020
The Zag: Episode 185 w/ Angie Jean-Marie
We're talking local politics in these #socialdistancing times with Angie Jean-Marie, 2018 NLC LA Fellow. We breakdown Super Tuesday (which was 10,000 days ago probably) and races to watch in November…
00:12:19 |
Fri 27 Mar 2020
The Zag: Episode 184 w/ Cat Shieh
Don't miss 2015 NLC LA Fellow Cat Shieh talking about her preparation plans for distance learning with students. One of our favorite longtime educators, Cat also shares how she's keeping busy during …
00:07:47 |
Thu 26 Mar 2020
The Zag: Episode 183 w/ Kylie Patterson
How can we support small businesses during COVID-19 crisis? Kylie Patterson, 2015 NLC New Jersey Fellow, shares her insights into this critical challenge and also how she's spending her alone time. P…
00:10:58 |
Thu 26 Mar 2020
The Zag: Episode 182 w/ Janos Marton
2014 NLC NYC Fellow Janos Marton joins The Zag to talk about an eerily quiet Big Apple and the impact COVID-19 is having on the prison and jail system. Download and subscribe.
00:12:33 |
Wed 25 Mar 2020
The Zag: Episode 181 w/ Allen Jeannette
Don't miss the latest episode in our #socialdistancing mini-series. We catch up with 2020 NLC Wisconsin (Madison) Fellow Allen Jeannette to hear this thoughts on how this moment is an opportunity to …
00:12:27 |
Mon 23 Mar 2020
The Zag: Episode 180 w/ Alyia Gaskins
We caught up with 2020 NLC Virigina Fellow Alyia Gaskins on latest episode of The Zag. Good thing too. She works in public health so ... guess what we talked about it. Tune in to hear more as we cont…
00:09:02 |
Fri 20 Mar 2020
The Zag: Episode 179 w/ MaryEllen Veliz
Sure times are tough in this #socialdistancing era, but that doesn't mean we can't argue about the NBA. We're joined by NLC San Antonio Chapter Director MaryEllen Veliz to talk about Spurs vs. Rocket…
00:10:48 |
Thu 19 Mar 2020
The Zag: Episode 178 w/ Juan Gavidia
Grateful that Juan Gavidia, NLC LA alumni and former Governing Board member, joined The Zag to talk about mental health in a time of #socialdistancing. He's a therapist by trade and shared important …
00:10:49 |
Thu 19 Mar 2020
The Zag: Episode 177 w/ Abril Dozal
How are teachers reaching their students in this #socialdistancing era of our lives? Current NLC Fellow and 4th grade teacher, Abril Dozal, joins The Zag to share how she's staying connected to her s…
00:09:31 |
Wed 18 Mar 2020
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