First Messy Draft
First Messy Draft is a reflective podcast about identity, growth, and the quiet shifts that happen as we move through adulthood.
Hosted by Erica Person, each episode explores the moments when we begin to outgrow old expectations, titles, and versions of ourselves. Through thoughtful reflection and real-life observations, this space invites listeners to slow down, look inward, and consider what it means to keep becoming.
This podcast is for women who are evolving quietly.
Not in crisis. Not falling apart. Just… changing.
If you’ve been feeling more reflective lately, outgrowing old versions of yourself or searching for language for what you're experiencing—you may find yourself at home here.
Because the truth is, most of us are still writing our first messy drafts.
Episodes
9 episodes
Episode 9 I Didn't Say Much
Sometimes people don’t remember the exact words you said, but they do remember how safe they felt around you.This episode is a reflection on quiet presence, listening, emotional safety, and realizing that not every impactful person is th...
Episode 8 Still Learning to Celebrate Myself
This past weekend, I attended an event surrounded by inspiring, accomplished, and transparent women and somehow the moment that stayed with me most was a simple question I couldn’t answer:“How do you celebrate yourself?”In ...
I Said "No New Friends"... But That Was Fear Talking
There was a time when “no new friends” felt like protection. Less people, less problems… right? But what happens when that mindset starts to feel more like a wall than safety? In this episode, I’m unpacking my o...
When The Lights Go Out
Who are you when you remove the titles?In this episode of First Messy Draft, I sit with a question that’s been lingering, who am I without the roles I play or the things I’m responsible for?Not the job title.Not w...
We're All Just Winging It!
Have you ever looked around and wondered how everyone else seems to have adulthood figured out? Bills get paid. Responsibilities get handled. People show up to work, raise families, and keep moving forward. But behind th...
Pocket Note: A note to myself
A quiet note to myself… about pace, softness, and becoming. I’m still learning to trust it. I’m still learning to trust me. Maybe it's for you too. becoming is messy. Growth is real.
Gratitude Feels Different Now
What starts as a simple habit can sometimes lead to deeper reflection. In this episode of First Messy Draft, Erica shares how receiving a gratitude journal from a coworker unexpectedly opened the door to something she didn’...