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
Episode 304: Donald Mason episode
2019 NLC Kentucky Fellow Donald Mason joins The Zag to share more about his work in cultural programming, historical preservation and community engagement. In January 2020, Donald was named the first…
00:11:53 |
Sun 30 Jan 2022
Episode 303: David Rozen episode
We continue our series featuring NLC alums serving as LEAD Facilitators for our new 2022 NLC Fellows. Tune in to hear more from David Rozen, 2013 NLC NY Capital District Fellow, about why he still co…
00:04:50 |
Fri 21 Jan 2022
Episode 302: Stephanie Moniz episode
Our series featuring NLC alumni serving as LEAD Facilitators continues as we catch up with Stephanie Moniz from NLC Rhode Island. Tune in to hear what she remembers from her LEAD experience in 2019 a…
00:04:15 |
Thu 13 Jan 2022
Episode 301: Belle Bocal episode
2020 NLC Maine Fellow Belle Bocal joins The Zag to talk about your upcoming LEAD Facilitation adventures. LEAD is the key training experience for the NLC Institute and kicks off this month. Tune in t…
00:06:45 |
Fri 07 Jan 2022
Episode 300: Igor Tregub episode
The Zag is back after the new year. Excited to feature several of our alumni who are serving as LEAD Facilitators for our new 2022 Fellows. We're joined by 2009 NLC Los Angeles Fellow Igor Treub, who…
00:07:31 |
Thu 06 Jan 2022
Episode 299: Stephanie Castellanos episode
Stephanie Castellanos, 2018 NLC LA Engaged Fellow, is an Inglewood-grown talent leader whose lifework is centered around decolonizing career development and the workplace. She's a Talent Advisor at O…
00:12:23 |
Mon 04 Oct 2021
Episode 298: Karlo Marcelo episode
Karlo Marcelo, 2010 NLC Chicago, returns to The Zag. He shares details behind the concept of a newly created impact fund designed to support the food, health, and tourism sector. Tune in to learn mor…
00:09:03 |
Wed 29 Sep 2021
Episode 297: Cheryl Leahy episode
Excited to be joined by NLC Los Angeles Fellow Cheryl Leahy. She shares more about a just released investigation conducted by the organization she leads called Animal Outlook. In 2021, a brave Animal…
00:11:40 |
Wed 22 Sep 2021
Episode 296: Michael Lemus episode
2019 NLC Sacramento Fellow Michael Lemus join The Zag on our latest episode. He is the Program Outreach and Marketing Manager for the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), the largest statewide s…
00:10:07 |
Sun 19 Sep 2021
Episode 295: Episode 295 w/ Michael Zaytsev
We're talking the cannabis industry today on The Zag. 2017 NLC New York Fellow Michael Zaytsev. He is the author of The Cannabis Business Book, Founder of High NY, one of the world's largest Cannabis…
00:10:15 |
Wed 15 Sep 2021
Episode 294: Episode 294 w/ Seth Palmer
2018 North Carolina Fellow Seth Palmer joins The Zag to breakdown the latest political happenings in his state. Tune in to hear his thoughts on how this purple state can continue to trend progressive…
00:09:54 |
Mon 13 Sep 2021
Episode 293: Episode 293 w/ Micah Morris and Alexa Hanna
Leadership matters. NLC alumni Micah Morris and Alexa Hanna stop by to share more about how and why to apply to the New Leaders Council Fellowship before the September 3, 2021 deadline. New Leaders C…
00:07:57 |
Sun 29 Aug 2021
Episode 292: Episode 292 w/ Lelia Gowland
The Zag returns after a short summer break with 2015 NLC Fellow Lelia Gowland. Speaker, author, coach, Lelia turned her NLC capstone idea into a thriving business that supports women professionally a…
00:13:12 |
Fri 13 Aug 2021
Episode 291 w/ Uriel Berrum
We're talking digital strategy and activism with 2019 NLC Denver Fellow Uriel Berrum. Tune in to hear about the organization he co-founded and learn more the impact he's having at Effct.org.
00:13:07 |
Thu 03 Jun 2021
Episode 290 w/ Leroy Adams
Loved catching up with 2020 NLC San Antonio Fellow Leroy Adams on today's episode of The Zag. focused on Black men and Mental Wellness. In the past few months, Leroy's been leading conversations via …
00:13:54 |
Thu 20 May 2021
Episode 289 w/ Tevin Ali
2021 NLC Palm Beach Fellow Tevin Ali joins The Zag to share his unique journey that has him working with college students as a facilitator, motivational speaker, and supporter of higher education. Do…
00:09:31 |
Thu 06 May 2021
Episode 288 w/ Eric DeSobe
New logo. New leaders. New episodes. The Zag has rebranded its look (and added an Instagram page). Same great, short and sweet content from amazing NLC alums. Download and subscribe.
00:03:58 |
Tue 04 May 2021
Episode 287 w/ Laura McGuire
We're talking consent education with 2019 NLC Orlando Fellow Dr. Laura McGuire. Learn more about her work and recently published book on the topic. Details below:
https://rowman.com/ISBN/97814758509…
00:08:40 |
Wed 28 Apr 2021
Episode 286 w/ Joshua Walker
We love chatting with NLC alumni authors and this episode of The Zag we chat with 2014 Orlando Fellow Joshua Walker. His book, Venti Fried Chicken, chronicles his experiences and journey in tech. Don…
00:09:11 |
Fri 26 Mar 2021
Episode 285 w/ Kristina Kus
2021 Orlando Fellow Kristina Kus joins The Zag to talk about the importance of mental health awareness and actions we can take to breakdown the stigma that prevents from seeking support. Tune in!
00:08:55 |
Tue 09 Mar 2021
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