Live Your Values

Do you overanalyze everything? Feel like you're constantly "spinning your wheels" without actually making progress on the things that matter? You may be experiencing analysis paralysis. In this episode, Bagel walks you through an eight-step framework to lean on your values and move from analysis paralysis into decisive action. Have a comment or suggestion for the show? Leave us a voice message or email us at contact@liveyourvalues.coMentioned in this Episode:fytLive Your Values PodcastLYV on FacebookLYV on InstagramLYV on TwitterGuest Bio: Mike "Bagel" Barugel, passionate about bringing your focus to values. Values are the things that matter to us. The trick is that you define and live yours in your own way. Taking the time to identify and connect with your own set of core values can help you in many ways, big and small, and everything in between. Our values can help us through life's challenges, guide our decision making and remind us why we do the things we do on a daily basis.

Bagel extends gratitude, shares some celebrations and lessons learned, and teases some news for 2021.Mentioned in this Episode:FYT Virtual AssistantsLive Your Values PodcastLYV on FacebookLYV on Instagram

Brooklyn-born. Jersey-raised. Educator. Fitness lover. Rocker. Husband. Father. Son. Ancona shares his take on IG bios.This doozy of a conversation with Bagel's "8th best friend" is for anyone out there who has resisted starting something, struggles with follow through, sets goals and sometimes doesn't stick to them, or even feels overcommitted. We break down the importance of both, "just starting," and "showing up," and why it's crucial to give and get feedback. "Unless you get started, you're always going to remain where you are."Contact:Check out The Monarch Experience wherever you listen to podcastsMentioned In This Episode (in addition to the usual links):The Monarch ExperienceThe Count Rockula PodcastThe Arnold Quote about Working Out Live Your Values - Caring vs. Giving a Sh*t with Joel LindenfeldLive Your Values - Making and Maintaining Friendships with Age (Pt. 1 of 2) with John Gray Williams

Jess Hainsworth, owner of Honest Thrift Studio and Garden Coffee in San Diego, CA, walks us through her journey of starting two people-focused businesses in her new home of San Diego. In this episode, you'll hear about her:Deciding to travel and work abroad, and making a gut decision to move to San DiegoStarting an honest, accessible thrift store that has evolved over timeEmbracing the space to allow customers to engage and business to thriveCreating a culture of community by putting people firstSocial Accounts: @honestthriftstudio (IG)@gardencoffee.sandiego (IG)Mentioned in this Episode:FYT Virtual AssistantsLive Your Values PodcastLYV on FacebookLYV on Instragram

In part two of this lively and passionate episode, you'll hear Justin continue his real-life text bombs on:Differentiating transparency and honestyThriving BECAUSE of the hardships you face, not IN SPITE of them, like the Blues musicians of the 1930sDoing right by your natural talents instead of curating an image of successConsidering both sides to all things and living your life in the balanceWe neatly wrap up the episode talking about finality, and how it can give us the perspective we need to give life meaning.Guest Bio: Described by those who know him as: creative, quick-witted, a character, good-hearted, layered, eclectic, Wide-ranging, "duality of man", exuberant, edgy, counter-culture, uniquely mustachioed, a metaphysical anomaly, bro, hysterical, enterprising, amicable, all-around-good-timeSocial Accounts: a_record_of_my_quarantineMentioned in this Episode:FYT Virtual AssistantsLive Your Values PodcastLYV on FacebookLYV on InstragramDavid Bowie The Oral HistoryJoe Rogan's podcastBeatles and Rolling StonesMorning in the Morning - Otis RushJustin's LYV Playlist Other links to check out:Bruce Springsteen interview with Trevor NoahGood Artists Copy; Great Artists Steal

In this lively and passionate episode, you'll hear Justin's real-life text bombs on:Looking at your life through both the telescope and the microscope.Harnessing the power of the yin & the yang.Chasing other people's successes never adding up to your own.Acting truly selflessly, and whether it provides a benefit to us one way or another?Guest Bio: Described by those who know him as: creative, quick-witted, a character, good-hearted, layered, eclectic, wide-ranging, "duality of man", exuberant, edgy, counter-culture, uniquely mustachioed, a metaphysical anomaly, bro, hysterical, enterprising, amicable, all-around-good-timeSocial Accounts: a_record_of_my_quarantineJustin's LYV PlaylistMentioned in this EpisodeFYT Virtual AssistantsLive Your Values PodcastLYV on FacebookLYV on Instragram

In this special crossover episode LYV host, Mike "Bagel", joins Sharon Tewksbury-Bloom on the Do Good, Be Good podcast. Mike opens up about the impact of the economic crisis on his current role as a Small Business Counselor, and the two share some success stories of how some local businesses have adapted to stay afloat. Bagel also reflects on his career to-date and how it led him to launching the Live Your Values podcast. The episode rounds out with some practical advice to those who need some guidance in the next step of their career.Host Bio: The Do Good, Be Good podcast is about helpful people, and the challenges they face in trying to do good. The host, Sharon Tewksbury-Bloom is a career do-gooder, who also enjoys craft beer, and a good, hard tackle in rugby. Sharon speaks to everyday people about why they do good, and what it means to be good. You can find the Do Good, Be Good Podcast here, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Guest Bio: Mike Barugel, or "Bagel", is the Founder of the Live Your Values podcast, and Free Your Time Virtual Assistants. His primary role is as a Business Counselor with the NC Small Business & Technology Development Center, where he advises existing business on growing, scaling, and working through challenges. Bagel lives for connection, harmony, and making everything around him just a little more efficient.Social Accounts (Host): Do Good Be Good, FacebookSocial Accounts (Guest):@lyvshow (IG)Live Your Values (FB)Contact:info@sharonspeaks.com (Host)mike@liveyourvalues.co (Guest)

Quinn and Bagel uncover the story of the early days in their career and how they both left the same job that was dragging them down. Quinn shares her journey of discovering what type of work mattered to her and how she pursued opportunities that brought her fulfillment from things like skill based training for women in Honduras to nonprofit and community development work in the triangle of North Carolina. She emphasizes the value of networking and how it's been an integral tool in advancing her career. We even get to hear Quinn's novel advice to her 22 year old self.Guest Bio: Quinn strives to be the best version of herself. She has quirks and flaws, but has passion, knowledge, and amazing experiences to share. Quinn believes in making an impact by showing kindness and consideration, continuously learning, and taking each day as a challenge to be a better human. Social Accounts: @mightyquinn22 (IG)@mightyquinn22 (Twitter)Contact:Quinn Novels, www.qengrantconsulting.comMentioned in this EpisodeFYT Virtual AssistantsLive Your Values PodcastLYV on FacebookLYV on InstragramOther LinksLeadership TriangleCaring vs. Giving a SH*T with Joel LindenfeldMaking and Maintaining Friendships with Age (Pt. 1 of 2) with John Gray Williams Making and Maintaining Friendships with Age (Pt. 2 of 2) with John Gray Williams

In this interview, Andrew shares many personal anecdotes about little and big ways he's both given and received acts of kindness. We also explore the world of Couchsurfing and hostels, and the uniqueness it can provide to travelers. "Beard" also shares his perspective on leading with trust and when to put your guard up. Overall, Andrew has a truly unique perspective on the world and how we connect with other humans, and I can't wait to share this conversation with you. Guest Bio: Andrew thinks it is important to live life to the fullest and have great experiences with wonderful people. He loves traveling and meeting new people, as well as having deep discussions with friends old and new. Andrew also enjoys building community and thinks that is important to treat others with respect, regardless of their status or ability to help your interests. Social Accounts: @yanks157Contact:yanks157.wordpress.comMentioned in this EpisodeFYT Virtual AssistantsLive Your Values PodcastLYV on FacebookLYV on InstragramOther LinksCouchsurfing

In part two of this two-part conversation with John Gray Williams on making and maintaining friendships with age, this conversation features a deep dive into maintaining friendships as an adult. What we look for in friends as we get older, discussing gender and family norms. Dig in for this open, honest, and insightful dialogue between two close friends.Guest Bio: John Gray Williams currently serves as the Director of Recruitment for the College of Natural Resources and Environment at Virginia Tech, and has been in that role since 2015. Prior to that, he worked for five years as a Career Counselor, and had a brief three year stint as an Urban Planner for a civil engineering firm. He holds an M.A. in Counseling from the University of Delaware and B.A.s in Geography and Urban Planning, both from Virginia Tech. He is passionate about social justice work, especially as it relates to LGBTQ, women, and people of color, as well as increasing college access for first-generation and low-income students. He is also a self-identified "map nerd" who loves to travel. He has been on two cross-country road trips, and visited 47 US states and 10 foreign countries. He is passionate about people and hookah, and often finds that the two go hand-in-hand.Social AccountsJohn Gray Williams (Facebook) Mentioned in this EpisodeFYT Virtual AssistantsLive Your Values PodcastLYV on FacebookLYV on InstragramOther LinksMedium 5 Easy Ways to Make More Friends

How do you work on making and maintaining friendships as you age? Do you have the same type of friends in your 30s as you did in college or high school? In this two-part episode, we hit on a number of deep and insightful points on how we've made and maintained our friendships, what we value in others, the challenges and burden of toxic relationships and so much more.Guest Bio: John Gray Williams currently serves as the Director of Recruitment for the College of Natural Resources and Environment at Virginia Tech, and has been in that role since 2015. Prior to that, he worked for five years as a Career Counselor, and had a brief three year stint as an Urban Planner for a civil engineering firm. He holds an M.A. in Counseling from the University of Delaware and B.A.s in Geography and Urban Planning, both from Virginia Tech. He is passionate about social justice work, especially as it relates to LGBTQ, women, and people of color, as well as increasing college access for first-generation and low-income students. He is also a self-identified "map nerd" who loves to travel. He has been on two cross-country road trips, and visited 47 US states and 10 foreign countries. He is passionate about people and hookah, and often finds that the two go hand-in-hand.Social AccountsJohn Gray Williams (Facebook) Mentioned in this EpisodeFYT Virtual AssistantsLive Your Values PodcastLYV on FacebookLYV on InstragramOther LinksMedium 5 Easy Ways to Make More Friends

What does it actually look like to pursue a passion for music? Listen to Justin's story about scrapping together gigs, finding a community, landing steady stand-ins, and all of the challenges and successes along the way. We also explore SoFar Sounds, an intimate music experience in over 400 cities and growing, and learn about Justin's newest project to bring musicians together in the Charlotte area. Full of applicable lessons to any craft, this conversation will inspire beginners to take the first step and the experienced to master their art form.Guest Bio: In high school, Justin sang in the choir and the a-cappela group. At Bucknell, he joined and led an A Cappela group and sang in a shitty cover band, while he majored in business and went on to work a sales job after school. A year later, he moved to Chicago to focus on music full time - he started writing music, started a rock band, played weddings, corporate gigs and proposals. Justin was paying the bills through tutoring, substitute teaching, playing weddings and other hired gigs. Then, he was lucky enough to come across a great opportunity in Charlotte.Social Accounts: @jmbxmusicJamBox (Facebook)@honeystonemusic @justinelliotmusicJustin Elliot (Facebook)Justin Elliot - Spotify Justin Elliot YouTubeJustin Elliot on Apple MusicMentioned in this Episode:Middle C JazzThe Evening MuseNeighborhood TheatreCOVID Music Relief FundSoFar SoundsSoFar Sounds Listening RoomGig SaladThe BashAqua BuildingMandolin OrangeThe Count Rockula PodcastChicago DinerLula CafeMercury LoungeFYT Virtual AssistantsLive Your Values PodcastLYV on FacebookLYV on InstragramConnect with us @lyvshow on social to continue the values conversation!

What does freedom look like for you? Does it relate to allowing yourself to genuinely be you? What happens when you shed the expectations of others in favor of tuning into your own goals, dreams, and expectations? In this tell-all interview, our guest Danielle Gelber gets deep and vulnerable, and shares her remarkable story of stepping outside of her comfort zone to build a better life - one that she creates for herself. Guest Bio: Born and raised in Jersey, with the honesty and sass to prove it, Danielle is currently living in San Diego trying to mellow the f*#$ out and discover her life’s purpose. After uprooting her life on the east coast then subsequently quitting her long-time (and not to be cocky but very successful) career, Danielle is now just a girl trying to figure out her life one sunny day at a time.Mentioned in this Episode:@danielle_robynFYT Virtual AssistantsLive Your Values PodcastLYV on FacebookLYV on InstragramConnect with us @lyvshow on social to continue the values conversation!

Be honest, be appreciative, provide value. What if these 3 simple rules guided your life? Can it be that straightforward? In this episode, our guest and long-time friend, Scott Kaplan shares how these powerful values guide him through life's relationships. With no shortage of stories, quotes, and real aha moments, this conversation left me feeling grounded and inspired to keep aligning my actions to what matters most in my life - those human connections. Dig in for some real talk and a whole lot of fun.Guest Bio: Scott Kaplan graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in Management Information Systems. Seeing the intersection of two disciplines (business and technology) taught Scott to always look for commonalities between seemingly unrelated topics. He spent almost a decade freelancing as an Operations Consultant for small businesses and as a Personal Trainer for CEOs and other executives. In December 2018, he gave up the freelance lifestyle to join a 30 person start up that has grown 10x since.Mentioned in this Episode:Dare2BAnnual Walk for the Kids - Route@a_record_of_my_quarantineKrumboltz Planned Happenstance Theory (Video)FYT Virtual AssistantsLive Your Values PodcastLYV on FacebookLYV on InstragramConnect with us @lyvshow on social to continue the values conversation!

In this episode Bagel & guest, Brittany Canaski break down the benefits of coaching, how it differs from other helping relationships and share their own stories about personal and professional growth. Brittany brings a warm and authentic voice to her work, as well as a unique perspective both hiring a coach and now training to become a certified one herself. Listen in for a deep conversation on how coaching can help you tap into your strengths, remove roadblocks, and align with your values to live a more meaningful life.Guest Bio: Brittany is the founder of Hello Velocity, a coaching and consulting business that empowers ambitious professionals and small business owners to get unstuck. After feeling stuck last year, she hired a life coach and transformed her life in ways she hadn't even dreamed of yet. Brittany enjoys yoga, traveling, trying new beers at local breweries, and thinks that both cats and dogs are pretty great.You can find Brittany and connect with her on Instagram @HelloVelocityCo You can also connect with Brittany on Facebook at Hello Velocity Co. or email her at brittany@hellovelocity.co.Mentioned in this Episode:FYT Virtual AssistantsLive Your Values PodcastLYV on FacebookLYV on InstragramConnect with us @lyvshow on social to continue the values conversation!

Navigating a Career Transition can be a daunting thought without the right guidance. Have you ever felt like you're not happy in your job, but you don't really know what else is out there or how to even start thinking about the next step?In this episode, Darrell and I put on our Career Coaching hats and discuss practical strategies for identifying what matters to you in a job, and how to go for it. With no shortage of personal examples, this conversation will give you some serious motivation and real action steps to take if you're ready for your next move.About Our Guest:Darrell Fincher is a father, brother, son, friend and Sr. HR Leader at a Fortune 100 company. At 31 he began a professional journey of self discovery that led him to a career in which he loves and is able to leverage this strengths to help leaders win. He is now on a new journey of personal discovery that honors his authentic self, creatIng space for vulnerability and compassion, and being present for all that life has to offer. You can connect with Darrell on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dfincher/)Mentioned in this Episode:FYT Virtual AssistantsLive Your Values PodcastLYV on FacebookLYV on InstragramConnect with us @lyvshow on social to continue the values conversation!

What does it mean to care, and is it the same as truly giving a sh*t? Have you had friendships that have drifted? What about ones that have strengthened with age? In this episode, Bagel and Joel get deep and explore the benefits of being vulnerable, opening up to therapy, why it's important to have tough conversations, and what it looks like when you care vs. giving a sh*t about the important people in your life. About Our Guest:Joel is from Caracas, Venezuela, and has been living in the US since 2001, he and his wife live in Pasadena, California with their 6 year old Pitbull and have been in IVF treatments for 3 years. An avid traveler whose life goal is to visit every country in the world, and ironically is most proud of ALMOST reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro. You can find Joel's podcast, You, Me, and the Embryologist Make 3 here (https://www.buzzsprout.com/878143) or wherever you listen to podcasts, and connect with them on Instagram @Vali_YME3You can also connect with Joel on Instragram @jo.el_not_joelMentioned in this Episode:You, Me, and the Embryologist Make 3 PodcastFYT Virtual AssistantsLive Your Values PodcastLYV on FacebookLYV on InstragramConnect with us @lyvshow on social to continue the values conversation!

What are values and why do they matter? In this inaugural episode of the LYV podcast, Bagel and colleague Michael Robert Moore explore the topic of values and dig into their significance in our personal and professional lives. A serial entrepreneur turned business advisor, Michael shares some practical tools and strategies for identifying your own mission-vision-values as well as those for your professional brand or organization. There's even a hot debate on values and personal hygiene. We dive into it all in this can't miss first episode.About Our Guest:Michael began his career as an award-winning serial entrepreneur at the age of 23. He has since built multiple million-dollar businesses in various industries. Over the past 10 years, he has trained, coached, and consulted over 4,000 entrepreneurs from around the world helping them to create the life they want, funded by a business they love.You can see what Michael is up to at his website www.michaelrobertmoore.comMentioned in this Episode:Gallup StrengthsFinderBalconies & BasementsEnneagramUniversity of Texas at Austin 2014 Commencement Address - Admiral William H. McRaven (YouTube)FYT Virtual AssistantsLive Your Values PodcastLYV on FacebookLYV on InstragramConnect with us @lyvshow on social to continue the values conversation!

Welcome to the Live Your Values Podcast! Helping you do more of what matters by connecting with your values and living a more meaningful and fulfilling life. In this trailer, Mike "Bagel" introduces the podcast, intended audience, and purpose. Connect with us on social @lyvshow to continue the conversation!