You can achieve the dream and still wonder if you deserve it. Jason Scheff knows that feeling firsthand.
This episode features Kim Alexis in conversation with Jason Scheff, the songwriter, bassist, and longtime voice of Chicago. He shares how growing up around music, leaving school to pursue his career, and learning to perform under pressure shaped his path from working musician to performing on some of the biggest stages in the world.
Jason opens up about the fear that came with success, hearing himself on the radio, and the personal struggles that followed. He also shares how sobriety, discipline, and the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous helped him rebuild his life and stay grounded.
Key themes from the episode:
➡️ Building confidence in the music industry
➡️ Life inside a legendary rock band
➡️ Success, pressure, and self-doubt
➡️ Sobriety and personal growth
➡️ Choosing family and creating a new chapter
Listen to hear how Jason turned self-doubt into growth and built a life beyond the stage.