NLC Boston alum ('09) Jaime-Alexis Fowler continues our non-Los Angeles slate of guests on The Zag with a great discussion on her nonprofit www.empowerwork.org. The organization provides anonymous support to anyone in the United States who needs help with a work challenge. Peer counselors are available 8:30am - 8:00pm PT. Simply text 510-674-1414 or use their web chat and a peer counselor will respond within a few minutes. Amazing stuff.

The boss of NLC National joins The Zag to share details about the upcoming NLC Convention this summer in Houston. She provides insights on scouting locations for the event, programming decisions, and more. Don't miss it and stay tuned for registration link for the NLC Convention in the coming weeks.

The boss of NLC National joins The Zag to share details about the upcoming NLC Convention this summer in Houston. She provides insights on scouting locations for the event, programming decisions, and more. Don't miss it and stay tuned for registration link for the NLC Convention in the coming weeks.

The Zag branches out to the very cold midwest to talk with NLC Chicago alum Oren Jacobson. He shares updates on NLC's approach to fundraising and details his involvement with www.men4choice.org. Dont' miss it.

One of our all-time favorite Fellows, Bali Kumar from the 2016 class, joins The Zag right before 10 inches of snow falls in Detroit. Bali shares updates on his new job there and what's on tap for a NLC event he's planning in May in Vegas.

Have questions about how charter schools are authorized? Don't miss this episode of The Zag with 2015 NLC Fellow Lynnzi Brianza because that's her job in real life. We also chatted about neighborhoods in LA and why NLC was meaningful to her.

Back from an international adventure in Asia, 2016 Fellow Kelly Osajima joins The Zag for a live recording about what she learned and what she's doing now. Tune in to learn what peace economies are and about the importance of mindfulness.

2011 Fellow and our favorite intrepid traveler Patrick Furlong joins The Zag to discuss his interesting jobs over the years and the power of education when combined with immersion trips. He then shares his plan to raise a progressive child. Don't miss it.

Sure she's obsessed with dogs, but 2016 NLC Fellow Lucerito Ortiz is also kind of a devout believer in the power of data to solve system problems. She also shares lessons learned as a college admissions counselor and what's great about living in the Valley of Los Angeles.

New year and more new The Zag podcasts. Great conversation in this one with 2015 NLC Fellow Juan Vasquez as he shares how data innovations have improved city policy and services. He then recounts how not to get on a ski lift when snowboarding for the first time. Enjoy.