Season 4, Episode 25: #EHSCareerMonth - Jackie Bassett, Class of 2018, Founder & CEO of FD Market The 9th Grade Experience

We close out #EHSCareerMonth with a focus on Emmaus High School Class of 2018 graduate Jackie Bassett. She is the Founder and CEO of FD Market, which is a “a sustainable goods shop and zero-waste refillery. We're on a mission to make sustainable living obtainable and beautiful for everyone.” She does not have a linear path to business ownership, rather through a collection of experiences, both good and bad, established her values and ideas to create a thriving store, which is getting ready to open a second location in Easton.

Some of the topics discussed in this episode include:


Jackie's EHS experience and how it didn't always work for her
Inspiration for her business while on a trip with the National Parks Club
The path Jackie took to business ownership
Sustaining a business during the pandemic
What people don’t know about owning their own business
Satisfaction of giving back to your high school and the local community
Career advice for current students

To find out more about Jackie and the FD Market, visit https://fdmarketco.com/ or check out the store at 348 Main St., Emmaus, PA 18049

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Musical Credit

Thanks to Eli Heckman, Class of 2025 for providing the music in today's episode!