Find clarity for what’s next...
…with people who will walk with you.
Your 20s and 30s bring some of life’s biggest questions:
Who am I becoming? What do I want to do? Where am I headed? Who will walk with me?
Nexus Pods give young adults (21-35 years) a fully funded nine-month journey, two trained mentors, and a small community of peers to explore those questions—and turn insight into action.
New in 2027: A pilot pod for adults 35+ (See FAQs below).
Locations: Bay Area, CA + Dallas, TX + Virtual
Program Duration: 9 months (Late Jan - October)
Your Cost: $99 registration fee. The rest is fully funded!*
*Donors and volunteer mentors cover the full cost of your nine-month journey, so the $99 registration fee is all you pay.
**Scholarships are available upon request: info@nexusmentoring.com
How to Join a Pod
Key Dates
Apply by: January 8, 2027, or as space allows
Virtual Pod Reception: January 22, 2027, 5:00 pm PST
In-Person Pod Reception (SF Bay Area): January 29, 2027, 7:30 pm PST
Pods meet: Late January – October 2027
01 - Apply
Submit your application.
Registration fee: $99 (nonrefundable). Everything else is fully funded.*
*Donors and volunteer mentors cover the rest of the cost of your Pod experience.
**Scholarships are available upon request: info@nexusmentoring.com
Explore Nexus Pods and mentor teams.
02 - Connect
A Nexus team member will follow up to learn more about you and your goals during a 15-minute Zoom conversation.
03 - Get Matched
You’ll be matched with mentors based on your preferences, goals, and fit, then join a Nexus Pod.
04 - Begin Your Journey
Your Nexus experience begins with a Pod Reception, where you’ll meet your podmates, mentors, and the broader Nexus community.
Fully funded for you!
Your only cost is a $99 registration fee.
The Nexus Pod Journey includes:
9 months in a Nexus Pod
Two trained mentors who have personally experienced the Nexus Life Design Journey
3-4 peer mentees
Complete LEAD Life Design Journey Assessments and a 75-minute coaching session
Nexus Summit access
Community resources
Ongoing Nexus connections and networking
Nexus Pods may be right for you if…
You're in a transition or significant season of change
You're thinking about career, relationships, identity, faith, or purpose
You want more clarity about what's next
You want relationships that go deeper than networking
You're willing to invest time in reflection and honest conversation
You want people who will encourage and challenge you
New 35+ pilot pod: You’re mid-career, an empty nester, or planning your next chapter
Nexus Pods may not be right for you if…
You're looking for one-on-one professional coaching
You need a short-term program
You're primarily looking for career networking
You aren't able to commit to regular meetings
“I became more aware of what I value most and how I can work to achieve my goals, both personally and professionally.”
-Nexus Pod Mentee
“Nexus offers a safe place where people can discuss the details of their lives without fear of judgment. [This] safe place promotes conversation and encourages dreams and actions.”
-Randy, Mentor in Training
“I have learned more about who I am at my core, what I value, what I am passionate about, and what I dream and hope for…”
-David, Nexus Pod Mentee
“More than just a mentoring program, the Nexus Pod became like family…”
-Arnita, Nexus Pod Mentee
FAQs
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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.
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Our mentors are selected not only for professional experience but also for character, emotional maturity, spiritual maturity, and their ability to listen deeply and to create a respectful space for people with different beliefs and backgrounds.
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.
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You can expect to spend 1-3 hours on Life Design reflection and exercises between meetings.
Pods meet weekly for one hour or bi-weekly for two hours.
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There are three main components to a Pod Meeting:
CONNECT - The Pod will engage in creative icebreaker activities to deepen connections.
PROCESS - Members will process assignments from the LEAD Life Design Journey.
ASSIGN - Mentors will instruct Pod members on the next assignment to work on.
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Yes. In 2027 we’re piloting our first pod for adults 35 and up, with no upper age limit. It uses the same proven Life Design Journey we’ve used successfully with our young adult mentees and with our mentors-in-training, who are 35 and older. Mentors from our current Nexus mentor teams lead the 35+ pod, and where possible we match each participant with a mentor who fits their industry or life stage.
If you’re 35, you’re welcome to join either pod. Choose the one that best fits your current season of life.
Meet Our 2026 Mentors & Pods
Our mentors have personally experienced the Nexus Life Design Journey during their yearlong training. They don’t just mentor because they have all the answers - they mentor because they’ve experienced the power of intentional relationships and want to invest in you!
Mentoring at Nexus is personal and intentional.
Assistant Professor
University of Texas, Dallas
Pharmacist
Senior Vice President
DTS
Fractional Startup Sales Leader
