Her first draft

For my very first interview on Her First Draft, I brought on someone who knows me better than anyone, my mum. At 69, she’s lived through friendships, heartbreaks, big wins, and messy mistakes and she’s not holding back. We talk about her life, the lessons she learned the hard way, and the kind of advice only a woman with almost seven decades of experience can give. I’m so grateful I was able to si...

Sometimes life pulls the rug out from under you. Your motivation, your plans, your routine all changed in a blink. Lately, I’ve been in a rut. Between jaw surgery recovery, losing my car, and feeling like the universe was personally plotting against me, I didn’t want to work out, create, or even show up for myself. In this episode, I talk about the art of starting again, the blank canvas moments w...

In this episode, I’m spilling everything about my Jawtite experience. From the consult to the £4k procedure, the pain, the healing, and what I wish I knew before booking it. If you’re considering facial contouring or you’re just nosey like I am, this one’s for you. I walk you through the full process: the lipo, the radiofrequency tightening, the aftercare, and the real recovery, including pain no...

Let’s talk about the thing no woman wants to admit. The quiet jealousy that creeps in when another woman walks in and you suddenly feel worthless. In this episode, I why I believe women have been conditioned to compete since childhood. From patriarchal brainwashing to “pick me” culture and the damage of comparison. It’s not your fault, but it is your responsibility to break the cycle. 💭 Journal p...

This morning I woke up already feeling overwhelmed. The to-do list, the errands, the pressure to be get it done, all hit at once. Instead of spiraling (like I used to), I tried something different: I reframed it. In this episode, I’m sharing 5 simple mindset shifts that helped turn my stressful day into a soft, empowering one. We’re talking about romanticizing the mundane, being kinder to your ner...

We’re talking about that weird feeling where you finally get what you wanted, the job, the glow-up, the opportunity and suddenly you’re like… who do I think I am?! In this first-ever episode of Her First Draft, I’m diving into imposter syndrome: why it shows up when things start going right, how I’ve felt it in my own becoming era, and the quiet ways we downplay our success even while we’re living...

Ever felt like the career advice out there is all grind, no grace? Same. In this episode of Her First Draft, I’m taking you through my real-life, soft girl approach to building a career — from uni to marketing jobs to becoming a full-time tattoo artist and opening my own studio. I’ll tell you how I navigated jobs I didn’t love, negotiated pay rises, used one role to fund another dream, and why I b...

In this soft and honest episode, I talk about the version of me who used to stay quiet out of fear of rejection, fear of not being enough, fear of taking up space. For a long time I believed that shrinking myself was safer than being seen. But lately, I’ve been learning how to unlearn that. To let the woman I am now speak on behalf of the girl I used to be. This episode is for anyone who’s still f...

Welcome to Her First Draft, the podcast for those healing, spiralling and thriving. I’m Alis, your internet big sister, emotional support friend and girl just figuring it out, out loud. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the messy middle, between who you were and who you’re becoming this is a space for you. Grab your latte and hit follow. We’re talking all things imperfect and showing up anyway. Let fig...