So I Was Thinking: A Podcast about Living Your Best Life

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An interview series with Basil (Bas) Jackson, we explore how to live your best life, and not necessarily the good life. Bas interviews guests on a range of topics including changing careers, moving cities, and mental health. Tune in for Season One! Recorded, Edited, and Produced by Basil Jackson

Basil Jackson


    • Apr 1, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 21 EPISODES


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    ... How Do You Make Room for Big (Brain) Ideas? A Chat with Jessi Sheridan, COO of Delta Phi Epsilon Headquarters International

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 39:35


    Join Bas as he chats with Jessi Sheridan, COO at Delta Phi Epsilon. The two discuss how the latter balances the pressures of being an emerging leader in Philadelphia with being a new parent in the city as well. They also dive into the origin of recurring meetups that Jessi has kicked off, dubbed "Big Brain Fridays." Lastly, Jessi and Bas delve into Jessi's passions and the steps that she takes to live her healthiest and of course, best life.Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on some great guests from co-founders and CEOs, to local legends, and overall just kick*ss people.Follow Jessi on social media:LinkedIn - @jessicamcpherrin⌚ Stay tuned for the next episode with guest, Justine Abigail Yu.

    ...2022 | How to Design a Future that You're O.K. with (aka Goal Setting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 4:12


    Join Bas as he sits down and kicks off the year by giving his review on 2021. He shares his highs, and lows, as well as the outcome of his goals. Additionally, Bas outlines his shift in thinking re: goal setting and one way he's rethinking his goals for 2022.Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on some great guests from co-founders and CEOs, to local legends, and overall just kick*ss people.Follow Bas on social media:LinkedIn - @basil-jacksonTwitter - @dropthebasInstagram - @dropthebas⌚ Stay tuned for the rest of Season 3.

    ...How Does One Become More Engaged? A Dialogue with Brenda Nguyen of the Center City District of Philadelphia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 41:24


    ...What Does It Mean To Lead While Serving? A Talk with Siah McCabe of Independence Blue Cross

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 58:41


    Bas (virtually) sits down with Siah McCabe, a Population Health Specialist with Independence Blue Cross, and former honoree of the Chamber of Commerce for the Greater Philadelphia/Young Professionals Council's Spotlight Award. The pair discuss adjusting to Philly, career development, and mental health. Siah and Bas end by examing how Siah lives her best life.

    … How Do We Strive for Impact? A Discussion with Melissa Thi Le of Strive With Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 67:08


    Bas hops on the mic with Melissa Thi Le, social entrepreneur and community leader behind Strive With Me. The two discuss community, hard conversations, and making an impact. Melissa ends by going through her daily habits and how she lives her best life.

    … How Do You Become Different, But Better? A Chat with Cass Bailey, CEO of Slice Communications

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 50:22


    Bas sits down with Cass Bailey, co-founder, and CEO of Slice Communications, a PR and Social Media agency operating in Philadelphia. The pair discuss the early stages of Slice, how Cass learned how to be a leader through umpiring little league games, and her advice for those looking to advance in their careers.

    ... How Do You Empower Your Community? A Conversation with Will Tyrone Toms, REC Philly co-founder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 53:14


    Bas talks with Will Tyrone Toms, Chief Creative Officer, and co-founder of REC Philly, a local startup that offers creators access to resources like space, education, and tools. The pair discuss REC Philly's beginnings, the impact that the organization has had on the Philly creative scene, and great daily habits.

    ...How Does One Do It All? An Interview with Sean Hand, the Awkward Networker

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 54:27


    Bas interviews Sean Hand, Business Development Leader at KMPG, and creator of the Furlough Network and Awkward Networker. The two discuss Sean's career at KPMG, building not one, but two brands, releasing a book, and balancing it all with family life.

    ...Why Not Do It Again? Season 2 Kick-off

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 10:22


    Bas official kicks-off Season 2. He also gives his thoughts on 2020, provides some life updates, and shares what drove him to a second season. Be sure to subscribe to hear upcoming episodes from the podcast.

    Episode 9: ...Epilogue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 5:18


    Episode 8: ...How do we strive for more?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 41:58


    Bas talks with his friend Naimah. The two talk about making decisions, creating simple habits for staying sane, and of course, Penn. They end by talking about how to best manage anxiety.

    Episode 7: ...How does one create something from nothing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 46:46


    Bas talks with Rachel, a friend from Penn. The two discuss start-up culture, e-sports, mentors, and life in New York. They wrap up with a conversation about mental health challenges.

    Episode 4: ...How does one practice patience and take their time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 39:21


    Bas interviews Zoey about being patient with your career, your life, and overall progress.

    Episode 3: ...What happens when success isn't guaranteed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 50:05


    Bas interviews his friend Tyler on his nearly year-long job search after graduating from a top-ranked university.

    Ep. Zero - ... I Should Start A Podcast (Teaser)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 3:45


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