First Messy Draft
Erica
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About This Podcast
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.
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S1E10 Real Recognize Real
Most people think "real recognize real" is about spotting fake people.I did too. But after spending time journaling and reflecting on authenticity, I realized this conversation had very little to do…
S1E9 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…
S1E8 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…
S1E7 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…
S1E6 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…
S1E5 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…
S1E4 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. In process,…
S1E3 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…
S1E2 High-Functioning....but Tired
Many women are praised for being strong, capable, and dependable. The ones who can handle anything.But sometimes the ability to keep going hides the fact that we’re exhausted.In this short…
S1 The Space
In this first episode, Erica introduces the kind of space we’re building here. A space for women who are evolving quietly. Not in crisis. Not falling apart. Just… changing. If you’ve been feeling…
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First Messy Draft has published 10 episodes since March 2026, covering topics in Education, Personal Journals.
First Messy Draft is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 8m.
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