Nexus Pods

We designed Nexus Pods to support you through the joys and challenges of young adulthood—together.

What are Nexus Pods?

Nexus Pods are small mentoring groups (3–4 young adults) co-led by experienced Nexus Mentors. Designed for those in their 20s and early 30s, these pods meet regularly over 9 months to walk through the LEAD Life Design Journey—a transformative process of reflection, self-discovery, and growth.

What is life design?

Designers approach complex challenges with creativity, collaboration, and generative dialogue. At Nexus, we believe the same principles can be applied to life’s most significant questions.

We developed the LEAD Life Design Journey©—a thoughtfully structured process that guides individuals through reflective group experiences. Through meaningful conversations and purposeful action, participants move toward clarity, growth, and lasting transformation.

How Nexus Pods work

  • When you sign up for a Nexus Pod, we’ll thoughtfully match you with a group of 2-3 peers and two experienced mentors.

  • Your journey begins at our Welcome Reception in January, where you’ll meet your mentors and fellow Pod members.

  • From February to October, you’ll gather regularly to walk through the LEAD Life Design Journey© - engaging in meaningful conversations, personal reflection, and intentional next steps toward growth.

  • Time commitment:

    • 2-4 hours/month for Pod meetings

    • 1-3 hours/month for reflection and assignments

  • Your experience culminates in November at the Nexus Summit - a one-day gathering featuring powerful speakers, celebrating your transformation, and inspiring you to lead with clarity and purpose.

Why should I join?

Are you navigating big questions about your life—your career, shifting relationships, or adapting to a new season or place? Do you feel uncertain about the future and want clarity about where you're headed?

Are you seeking to grow your identity, deepen your self-awareness, and live with greater purpose? Are you longing for a close-knit community of peers and mentors to support and challenge you along the way?

If so, we invite you to take the next step and join us.

FAQ’s

  • The Nexus Pod experience combines the powers of mentorship and supportive community to guide you on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and empowerment.

    We take a fresh and holistic approach to mentoring. We address all areas of our well-being (professional, personal, spiritual, and more) with design methods that encourage group creativity and conversation.

    Two Nexus mentors co-lead a Pod of 3-4 young adults.

  • If you are a young adult (21 to 35 years-old) seeking clarity, joy, and community, join a Nexus Pod! We have a place for you!

  • The Nexus Mentor has spiritual, emotional and cultural maturity, professional credibility, and experience in mentoring. They are carefully selected and trained to foster safe spaces for vulnerability, active listening, and powerful questions in their Nexus Pods. All Nexus Mentors are volunteers who care deeply and want to help guide young adults on their life journeys.

    Interested in becoming a mentor? Submit an interest form.

  • Nexus Pods meet regularly over 9 months. Each pod will determine its own meeting times, duration, and locations to ensure full attendance and participation.

    We have in-person (Bay Area, CA + Dallas, TX) and online options!

  • Nexus Pods are backed by generous donors who understand the complexities and challenges of early adulthood and truly care for people to find their identity and purpose.

    We have a pay it forward culture where we believe that when we receive help and kindness, we want to pass it on to others.

    While the Nexus Pod is fully funded (a $1000+ value!), we require a $99 registration fee.