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

Basil Jackson
  • 5.0 (19)
  • MENTAL HEALTH

In 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 Two! Recorded, Edited, and Produced by Basil Jackson

  1. 04/01/2022

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

    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.👍 Show support on Twitter (@dropthebas) or Instagram (@siwtpod).✉ Subscribe to the Newsletter for more insights, tips, and tricks on how to live your best life.🔗 ALL of the links. 🎵 for the Outro/Intro: Half Past Love - Dylla THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Ali Abdaal | How I Set Goals - Goal Setting VideoYoung Professional Council - a non-profit organizationChamber of Commerce for the Greater Philadelphia - a non-profit organizationDelta Phi Epsilon - a women's empowerment organizationArts + Business Council for Greater Philadelphia - a non-profit organizationEssentialism - book by Greg McKeownThe Art of Gathering - book by Priya ParkerLive Your Best Life Journaling Document - Digital downloadBetter Ideas | Inaction is a Slow Death - Youtube video

    40 min

  2. 01/12/2022

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

    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.👍 Show support on Twitter (@dropthebas) or Instagram (@siwtpod).✉ Subscribe to the Newsletter for more insights, tips, and tricks on how to live your best life.🔗 ALL of the links. 🎵 for the Outro/Intro: Half Past Love - Dylla THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Ali Abdaal | How I Set Goals - Goal Setting Video

    4 min

  3. 04/09/2021

    ... How Have Things Changed? A Parley with Phil Davis, Foreign Affairs Officer for the State Dept.

    So I Was Thinking…How Have Things Changed? In this episode, we hone in on this with returning guest and friend, Phil Davis, currently a Foreign Affairs Officer for the Department of State. We catch up with Phil about some of the changes in his life since we last chatted, how moving back to the East Coast has impacted him, in addition to recapping the pandemic and his perspective on some critical moments as a Black man in the states. We end the episode by discussing Phil's hopes for 2021. 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 Phil on social media:LinkedIn - @phildavisiiTwitter - @PhilosophyD17Instagram - @phildavis17 ⌚ Stay tuned for a bonus episode to wrap up Season 2.👍 Show support on Twitter (@dropthebas) or Instagram (@siwtpod).✉ Subscribe to the Newsletter.🔗 ALL of the links. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: David Guetta - A musical artistGeorge Floyd - A black US citizenMichael Jordan - A professional athlete and business ownerAmanda Gorman - A professional poet

    38 min

  4. 03/23/2021

    ...How Does One Build Intentional Success? A Chit-Chat with Robert Cui, Management Consulting Senior Associate at PwC

    So I Was Thinking…How Do You Build Intentional Success? In this episode, that's exactly what we discuss with guest and dear friend, Robert "Tree" Cui, currently a Senior Associate at PwC. We talk about why Robert chose the consulting life, what actions drive his current success, his thoughts on grad school, and tips cold emailing people for opportunities. We end by discussing how Robert lives his 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 Robert on social media:LinkedIn - @robert-cui ⌚ Stay tuned for the April 6th interview with Phil Davis, returning Season 1 guest and Foreign Affairs Officer for the Department of State.👍 Show support on Twitter (@dropthebas) or Instagram (@siwtpod).✉ Subscribe to the Newsletter.🔗 ALL of the links. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Cal Newport - An authorDeep Work - A bookSo Good, They Can't Ignore You - A bookScott Galloway - A professor, writer & speakerThe Third Door - A book

    39 min

  5. 03/09/2021

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

    So I Was Thinking…How Do You Become More Engaged? In this episode, Bas covers exactly that with, Brenda Nguyen, a former Young Involved Philadelphia Board member and current Manager of Retail & Economic Development for the Center City District of Philadelphia. We talk about how she got involved upon returning to Philly, how she tries to strike a balance in life, and her thoughts on how one should never be afraid to use their platform. We end by discussing how Brenda lives her 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 Brenda on social media:LinkedIn - @brenda-nguyenPortfolio - @brenda-nguyen.com ⌚ Stay tuned for the March 23rd interview with Robert Cui, Management Consulting Senior Associate at PwC👍 Show support on Twitter (@dropthebas) or Instagram (@siwtpod).✉ Subscribe to the Newsletter.🔗 ALL of the links. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Young Involved Philadelphia - A Civic & Social OrganizationFour Burners Theory - A TheoryGreg McKeown - A writer & speakerEssentialism - A bookCarol Dweck - A PsychologistStep Brothers - A 2008 movie featuring Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly

    41 min

  6. 02/24/2021

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

    So I Was Thinking…What Does It Mean To Lead While Serving? In this episode, Bas and fellow YPC Spotlight Award honoree, Siah talk about a range of topics including how Siah first adjusted to her move to Philadelphia from Ohio, her tips and advice for career development/advancement, how she maintains her mental health, and her thoughts on the word "servant leader". The two end their conversation by examing Siah's daily habits and how she lives her 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 Siah on social media:LinkedIn - @siahmccabeInstagram - @see_yahhh AND @a.be_be ⌚ Stay tuned for the March 9th interview with Brenda Nguyen, Manager of Retail & Economic Development with Philadelphia's Center City District👍 Show support on Twitter (@dropthebas) or Instagram (@siwtpod).✉ Subscribe to the Newsletter.🔗 ALL of the links. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Independence Blue Cross - Healthcare ProviderEquity Project - Non-profitYoung Professionals Council - AssociationAlex Hillman - Philadelphia Business LeaderTiny MBA - Book Rob Wonderling - CEO of the Chamber of Commerce for the Greater PhiladelphiaSean Hand - Season 2, Episode 2 GuestZoey Toy - Season 1, Episode 4 GuestHappy Lamp/Glad Light - Seasonal Depression AidSAMSHA - Mental Health ResourceNAMI Philadelphia - Mental Health Resource

    59 min

  7. 02/09/2021

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

    So I Was Thinking… How Do We Strive for Impact? In this episode, Bas and Melissa discuss how to make an impact on the community, diving through Melissa's time in the Philly and Jersey startup scene, why she created Strive With Me, and its impact, and how others can be ruthless about the impact the outside world has on their own happiness. The two end their conversation by going through her daily habits and how she lives her 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 Melissa on social media:Twitter - @melissathileLinkedIn - @melissathileInstagram - @melissathile ⌚ Stay tuned for the February 23rd interview with Siah McCabe, a former YPC Spotlight Award Honoree.👍 Show support on Twitter (@dropthebas) or Instagram (@siwtpod).✉ Subscribe to the Newsletter.🔗 ALL of the links. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Daniel Sloss - ComedianStrive With Me - Self-Development PublicationHow to Deal with Emotions in Uncertain Times - Video

    1h 7m

  8. 01/26/2021

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

    So I Was Thinking...How Do You Become Different, But Better? In this episode, Bas discusses this idea with Cass Bailey, someone who embodies this in everything she does. The two cover Cass's early days of starting Slice Communications, a PR and Social Agency, going through an acquisition and then re-acquiring the company. Cass details her experience of taking on the CEO role while connecting her current leadership skills to her previous experience being an umpire for little league baseball games. Bas also explores some of the ways Cass is helping to address the needs of various underserved communities in Pennsylvania. The two end by examining what drives Cass and how she is able to live her 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 Cass on social media:Twitter - @cassapedia or @SliceComm LinkedIn - Cassandra Bailey ⌚ Stay tuned for the February 9th interview with Melissa Thi Le from Strive With Me.👍 Show support on Twitter (@dropthebas) or Instagram (@siwtpod).✉ Subscribe to the Newsletter.🔗 ALL of the links. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Lisa Peskin - Sales CoachPablo Picasso - Spanish artistEntrepreneurs' Organization - Global Non-profit organization2SDBC COVID-19 Taskforce - Community taskforceSocial Media Day - Annual event hosted by Slice Communications

    50 min
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In 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 Two! Recorded, Edited, and Produced by Basil Jackson

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