Live Your Values
Live Your Values
Mike "Bagel"
What are values? In a nutshell, 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. Through this interview style podcast, we share real conversations with real people about what matters to them and what it means to live your values. Our hope is that each episode will inspire and help you discover or uncover your own set of core values as well as provide useful tools and strategies to help you align and practice them more consistently. In a nutshell, our goal is to help you do more of what matters so that you can live a more meaningful and fulfilling life, and who doesn't want that? Host and Jersey boy, Mike "Bagel", brings his own stories and experiences to the table in this insightful and entertaining podcast. Bagel has done everything from pulling an "Office Space" and leaving an anxiety-ridden corporate job, to moving to a completely new state to start a new life as a Career Counselor, only then to pursue his lifelong dream of hitting the road and traveling cross-country. This led him to discovering his new path of entrepreneurship, founding Free Your Time Virtual Assistants, and now primarily he works as a Small Business Counselor in the Charlotte, NC area. More important than any of these "credentials,” Bagel truly loves getting to know people on an individual level, and believes all are connected in some way. Whether through the lens of career and business, big life choices, or just casual water-cooler conversation, he finds joy in providing a platform for people to share their stories and helping them figure out what matters most, so they can do more of it and feel fulfilled.
LYV 2020 Recap with Bagel
Bagel extends gratitude, shares some celebrations and lessons learned, and teases some news for 2021.Have a comment or suggestion for the show? Leave us a voice message or email us at [email protected] in this Episode:FYT Virtual AssistantsLive Your Values PodcastLYV on FacebookLYV on Instagram2 Guys, 1 Popcorn Podcast
Dec 16, 2020
27 min
Just Start, Show Up, and Ask for Feedback with Mike Ancona
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: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
Dec 9, 2020
1 hr 31 min
Passion, Opportunity, Pivot with Jess Hainsworth
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
Nov 11, 2020
1 hr 5 min
Do you live in the 1st or the 3rd Person? (Pt. 2 of 2) with Justin Bennardo
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
Nov 4, 2020
1 hr 3 min
Do you live in the 1st or the 3rd Person? (Pt. 1 of 2) with Justin Bennardo
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
Oct 28, 2020
56 min
Helping Small Businesses and Living Your Values with Mike Barugel ("Bagel")
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:[email protected] (Host)[email protected] (Guest)
Oct 21, 2020
31 min
Moving Towards a Values-Based Career with Quinn Novels
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
Oct 14, 2020
1 hr 10 min
Faith in the Kindness of Strangers with Andrew Braunstein (aka Beard)
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
Aug 12, 2020
1 hr 24 min
Making and Maintaining Friendships with Age (Pt. 2 of 2) with John Gray Williams
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 
Aug 5, 2020
1 hr
Making and Maintaining Friendships with Age (Pt. 1 of 2) with John Gray Williams
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 
Jul 29, 2020
1 hr 6 min
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