
Everyday Reform
Everyday Reform explores culture through the lens of criminal justice reform. Host Lea Nepomuceno engages in conversations about justice, reform, and societal change. The podcast is available on Substack.
Episodes

how to be human in the age of AI
this episode was inspired by a conversation with my friend kat. two filipinas at a filipino café in washington, dc asking ourselves one question:how do we become more human this year?technology has made almost everything instantly accessible. we can order food from restaurants we’ve never stepped inside, tour million-dollar homes we’ll never visit, and watch someone climb mount everest without eve

how to build GENUINE confidence (in who you are & who you’re becoming)
confidence isn’t something you wake up with.it’s something you build.in this episode of everyday reform, we’re talking about the kind of confidence that doesn’t disappear the moment someone criticizes you, unfollows you, rejects you, or misunderstands you.we cover:• why everything you’ve been searching for is already within you• how to stop relying on external validation and start validating yours

you got to slow down to speed up: faith & ambition with cherie animashaun
how do you stay ambitious without burning out?this week on everyday reform, i sat down with cherie animashaun to talk about something i think more of us are wrestling with: how to pursue big goals without letting ambition become your identity.we discuss why sometimes you have to slow down to speed up, what faith looks like in high-achieving seasons, overcoming the pressure to constantly produce, a

how to stand up for yourself (in work + life + love)
for years, i believed being “nice” meant being endlessly accommodating. saying yes when i wanted to say no. avoiding difficult conversations. staying silent when someone crossed a boundary.but here’s what i’ve learned: clarity is kindness. confusion is cruelty.whether it’s an unpaid work opportunity, a friend who consistently shows up late, a boss pushing past agreed-upon boundaries, or someone yo

when did love become so punitive?
welcome to everyday reform, for the love of change.love nowadays is all too punitive for my liking.we live in a culture obsessed with cutting people off. don’t double text. if they don’t text back in three days, block them. one mistake and suddenly someone is permanently disqualified.but what happens when we begin treating relationships like courtrooms instead of places for growth?as a criminal ju

how to become a better conversationalist 101: the art of asking
welcome to everyday reform — for the love of change. 🎙️this week, we’re talking about how to become a better conversationalist and why the quality of our lives is often dictated by the quality of our questions.my love language is curiosity. some of the most meaningful moments of my life — from a conversation with a formerly incarcerated woman at 13 that changed my entire trajectory, to the friends
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