Off The Comma

In this episode, we talk to Kate Galli. She is passionate, focused and open-hearted. Kate lives in Australia. Kate tells us about sitting on a comma with championing a cause. Having chosen a vegan lifestyle out of compassion for animals, Kate found herself struggling between cycles of self-censorship and activism. While her position and choice were steadfast, she struggled with how to express herself in ways that didn’t create conflict. After losing her mother and role model, Kate found herself leading with compassion over confrontation. Tune in to hear what Kate means when she says “I was expecting them to meet me where I was”. You can find Kate on: Website:  www.strongbodygreenplanet.com Journal:  https://strongbodygreenplanet.lpages.co/plant-positive-journal/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/strongbodygreenplanet/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/StrongBodyGreenPlanet/Kate would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to her and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:Will Tuttle and his book: The World Peace Diet, https://www.worldpeacediet.com/Philip Wollen and his video: Animals Should Be Off The Menu, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQCe4qEexjc  Plus his foundation: Winsome Constance Kindness https://www.kindnesstrust.com/Chef Babette Davis, https://www.instagram.com/chefbabette/Jo-Anne McArthur, We Animals Media: https://weanimals.org/They advocate for animals through photojournalismAre you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Book an easy 1-session coaching session and see what getting off your comma can look like! https://www.offthecomma.com/programsWhile we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website www.offthecomma.com and linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley. I’ve curated my own Sponsor Community to help support the costs of production. Listen to my interviews with them and learn more about them on my YouTube and Website. Check them out! Donations are also always welcome. Donate here: venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Thank you!Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

In this episode, we hear from Paul again. With the beginning of the new year and season 2, it’s a good time to reintroduce the podcast for new listeners and share some highlights from the past year!  Paul talks about the What and the Why of the podcast: what the podcast is and why it is important. He shares about how creating this space has been a response to a huge life comma he has been on. Paul describes the How of the podcast and what guests and listeners can expect from the five questions. As a special treat in the 2nd half of the episode, Paul samples guest answers to the first question, “Where do you find yourself sitting on a comma?” Tune in to hear this rich montage of responses and consider how these answers mirror back parts of your own journey!Please interact with the podcast and help us grow this year! We believe that there is power in sharing stories, normalizing feeling stuck and getting inspiration not from the advice of others, but from their lived experience and example. Please follow/subscribe, listen, like and share the podcast episodes weekly on the following platforms:Youtube • Apple • SpotifyAnd be sure to look for weekly clips about each episode on Instagram @off_the_commaPaul would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to them and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:Sonny Etchell  https://www.podluxe.net  Sonny Etchell is founder of Podluxe - Professional Podcast Services, the solution for everything involved in the ‘back-end’ of podcasting. Sonny also offers a helping hand if you’re new to podcasting, with a full ‘Launch’ package in which he sets up your podcast from scratch including a consultation call, creating bespoke cover artwork, creating your trailer and getting you set up on a hosting platform so that we can start getting your dream podcast heard by others!Amina Mwongozi  am_creative_group_llc  Amina Mwongozi is the founding member of AM Creative Group LLC, a company offering  freelance services to small businesses, especially those in creative & wellness industries. A subject matter generalist, Amina has found success in a host of professions, including as a singer/ songwriter & songwriting mentor; a communications professional, specializing in government administration; a customer service specialist; a researcher; a program analyst; and an editor. She finds joy in the art of living and is committed to helping others bring their passions to their fullest potential. All of my guests from season 1 - you have each touched and inspired me! Be sure to check out their individual episodes and show notes for contact information. Listen and look them up! Austin, Jude, Sarah, Hector, Katrina, Emily H, Wendy, Carissa, Tony, Erin, Amina, Emily B, Joan, Ranger, Cami, Kris, Darniece, Casey, Amy, Avery & Brian, Enweazu, TS, Beverley, ArlesiaIf you are currently sitting on a comma and would like to explore how to get yourself moving again, check out my "Get Off Your Comma 5-Week Program". [https://www.offthecomma.com/programs]While we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley.My intention is to keep this channel ad-free and a safe container for uninterrupted storytelling. Donations are welcomed to help cover the costs of monthly editing and production fees only. Thank you!Until next episode, keep noticing!

In this episode, we talk to Arlesia McGowan. She describes herself as multifaceted, creative and a “certified hustler”.  Arlesia lives in the USA.Arlesia talks about changing lanes and challenging expectations. While in college studying for the life she thought she would have, her intuition revealed a conflict between a scientific path and a creative one. After checking in with her feelings, she took a bold leap into the unknown and redefined what a “path” means to her. Tune in to hear what Arlesia means when she says “the rigidness scared me”. You can find Arlesia on her Instagram @lifeoflesia.  https://www.instagram.com/lifeoflesia/  All of her links are available there. Arlesia would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to them and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:Christina Abiola (@christinaabiola) https://www.instagram.com/christinaabiola/?hl=en  She is the founder of @abiola_co and a beauty influencer who is focused on celebrating the diversity of makeup and also helping minority influencers with their content creation journey Raven Small  (@beautymavenraven)  https://www.instagram.com/beautymavenraven/  Raven is all about affordable accessible makeup finds and passionate about educating beginners who are just starting their makeup journey.Aditya Madiraju (@adityamadiraju)  https://www.instagram.com/adityamadiraju/?hl=en  Aditya is an LGTBQ+ makeup creator who Arlesia considers the “professor of makeup”. He’s all about the technique and prowess to achieve a flawless makeup look!    Book: The Dream Giver, by Bruce WilkinsonIf you are currently sitting on a comma and would like to explore how to get yourself moving again, check out my "Get Off Your Comma 5-Week Program". [https://www.offthecomma.com/programs]While we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley.My intention is to keep this channel ad-free and a safe container for uninterrupted storytelling. Donations are welcomed to help cover the costs of monthly editing and production fees only. Thank you!Until next episode, keep noticing!

In this episode, we talk to Amy Ayres. She is someone who is aware, honest and “cuts the crap”. Amy lives in the United States. Amy shares about her commas collectively and the types of themes that arise from sitting on them. When sitting on commas in her life, she describes big changes and shifts that she often tries to avoid…up to a point. Whether in grief, relationships, geography, career or more, she talks about the internal and external experiences and how she reflects on what they teach her. While allowing herself to feel all of the feelings, regardless of how positive/negative, she finds herself often saying “screw you” to what she feels she can’t have and “just taking it”. Tune in to hear what Amy means when she says “your pause will make people uncomfortable”.You can find Amy on: Website:  https://amymarieayres.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/amyayreswrites/ TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@amyayresauthor Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amy-Marie-Ayres/author/B0C24R71G9Amy would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to her and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:Catie O’Neill  https://www.instagram.com/catiereadsandwritesKay Dee, KDTime Podcast  https://www.instagram.com/kdtimepodcastWomen in Publishing Community  https://www.instagram.com/womeninpublishingsummitAre you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Book an easy 1-session coaching session and see what getting off your comma can look like! https://www.offthecomma.com/programsWhile we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website www.offthecomma.com and linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley. I’ve curated my own Sponsor Community to help support the costs of production. Listen to my interviews with them and learn more about them on my YouTube and Website. Check them out! Donations are also always welcome. Donate here: venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Thank you!Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

In this episode, we talk to Doug Noll. He is a lawyer-turned-peacemaker who lives to serve humanity. Doug lives in the United States. Doug tells us about sitting on a comma with a profound career shift. As a practicing lawyer with a reputation for ferocity, Doug began feeling that he wasn’t being of service to others. During a pivotal moment, he had an epiphany that changed his trajectory and brought him to a new way of studying, being and practice that centered on spreading peace. His journey takes him from becoming a student again, to becoming a teacher again, in the most surprising environment he could have imagined. Tune in to hear what Doug means when he says “I had been living a dis-integrated life”.You can find Doug on: Website:  https://dougnoll.com/podcast/off-the-comma Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougnoll/ Email:  doug@dougnoll.com  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DouglasNollDoug would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to him and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:My wife, Aleya, for all her support  https://www.7cupsofconsciousness.com  What if… You woke up every day with energy, hope, fire, passion, love, connection, strength, and courage. You were part of a community of like-minded people growing and evolving together, sharing, laughing, crying, connecting, loving. You started shifting, growing, deepening, releasing old patterns, and bringing in new patterns. You felt calm and peaceful instead of anxious, were happy instead of depressed, experienced hope manifested what you desired, and were living your dream life.Prison of Peace  https://prisonofpeace.org  Prison of Peace was established in 2010, in order to reduce violence and promote peaceful conflict resolution among prison inmates.Laurel Kaufer, my colleague and co-founder of Prison of Peace.All of our Prison of Peace students, in and out of prison, who, from places of darkness, shed new light on the world.Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Book an easy 1-session coaching session and see what getting off your comma can look like! https://www.offthecomma.com/programsWhile we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website www.offthecomma.com and linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley. I’ve curated my own Sponsor Community to help support the costs of production. Listen to my interviews with them and learn more about them on my YouTube and Website. Check them out! Donations are also always welcome. Donate here: venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Thank you!Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

In this episode, we talk to Paula Ahlberg. She is a mother and teacher who tries new things and adventures. Paula lives in the United Kingdom. Paula tells us about sitting on a comma with chronic pain after a surgery. While facing ongoing physical limitations and struggle, she came face to face with her own beliefs and self-imposed limitations in the past. Paula’s reflections on her relationship with holding back presented her with an opportunity to find acceptance and challenge her self doubts to move forward. Tune in to hear what Paula means when she says “I’ve come back and I can’t describe what it does for me”. You can find Paula on: Website:  https://www.wellbeing-warehouse.com Instagram  @theeverywhereyogi  https://www.instagram.com/theeverywhereyogi/ Facebook:  @theeverywhereyogi    Paula would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to her and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:Pema Clark  https://www.instagram.com/pema___clark/Samantha Ray  https://www.instagram.com/samray321/?hl=enMy husband and daughters, Hanna and EmmaWhile we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website www.offthecomma.com and linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley. I’ve curated my own Sponsor Community to help support the costs of production. Listen to my interviews with them and learn more about them on my YouTube and Website. Check them out! Donations are also always welcome. Donate here: venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Thank you!Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

In this episode, we talk to Michela Giordano Castro. She is empathetic, enthusiastic and curious. Michela lives in the United States. Michela tells us about sitting on two commas: leaving religion and finding spirituality. Growing up in a deeply established worldview shaped by religion, Michela experienced a sense of connection to God that was shaken by the introduction of a question. This opening sent her on a journey of curiosity, critical inquiry and challenge, that ultimately led her through phases of belief that shaped her views on spirituality and humanity. Though she lands in a different place from her childhood, there is a thread that connects her past and future. Tune in to hear what Michela means when she says “the pain of losing the benefits I experienced”. You can find Michela on: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/people/Michelas-Mind-Munchies/61551793713223/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/michelasmindmunchies/ Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@MichelasmindmunchiesMichela would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to her and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:Uplift Kids  https://upliftkids.org/  Uplift is a lesson library and curriculum that combines the best of the ancient wisdom traditions and modern science. We help families practice spirituality together using our approach, as well as a family camp.Carmel Temple  https://carmeltemple.org/  Often time referred to as “Houston’s best kept secret.” Carmel Temple is a quiet haven in South Houston far from the outer world. The majority of individuals who enter the sanctuary experience an almost overwhelming sense of peace. It is a quiet sanctuary far away from the outer world of seeming chaos. It is a place of peace, healing, study, teaching, meditation, love, warmth, and friendship. Unbound Faith  https://www.facebook.com/groups/754547713540210/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=834962035498777  Rediscovering Joy and Purpose Beyond Religion. Finding Spiritual Fulfillment and Connection without bounds. Gathering with likeminded Community!Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Book an easy 1-session coaching session and see what getting off your comma can look like! https://www.offthecomma.com/programsWhile we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website www.offthecomma.com and linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley. I’ve curated my own Sponsor Community to help support the costs of production. Listen to my interviews with them and learn more about them on my YouTube and Website. Check them out! Donations are also always welcome. Donate here: venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Thank you!Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

In this episode, we talk to Gessie Belizaire. She describes herself as a child of God, mother, and sister, who is “living on mission”. Gessie lives in the United States. Gessie recounts the time when she was sitting on a comma with an unplanned pregnancy and the changes that would be unearthed in her life and her identity. She describes feeling stuck, trapped and confused as she navigated the emotions and expectations that came with this life change. Through the power of surrender and presence, Gessie discovered finding herself and what it means to truly live on mission. Tune in to hear what the “phoenix fire” did to help on her journey. You can find Gessie on: Website:   https://tinyurl.com/5yu5whvj    Instagram:  @thislifeiliveintruth Facebook:  Gessie Belizaire Linkedin:  Gessie BelizaireGessie would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to her and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:Howard University  https://howard.edu  Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private research university comprised of 14 schools and colleges.Students pursue 143 programs of study leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University operates with a commitment to Excellence in Truth and Service and has produced one Schwarzman Scholar, three Marshall Scholars, four Rhodes Scholars, 12 Truman Scholars, 25 Pickering Fellows and more than 165 Fulbright recipients. Howard also produces more on-campus African American Ph.D. recipients than any other university in the United States. My church family at Redeemer City Church DC https://www.redeemerdc.orgMy family of origin My daughter. The Haitian community.~Without them I'm not sure where I would be.The Haitian Community and The Association of Haitian Professionals  https://haitianprofessionals.org  AHP is the fulfillment of concerned professionals of Haitian descent to establish an organization addressing professional, educational and cultural, social needs of their community wherever they reside. Our strength is based on the diversity and the commitment of our members.Are you sitting on a comma in your life? Work one on one with me to unpack what’s holding you back. Book an easy 1-session coaching session and see what getting off your comma can look like! https://www.offthecomma.com/programsWhile we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website www.offthecomma.com and linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley. I’ve curated my own Sponsor Community to help support the costs of production. Listen to my interviews with them and learn more about them on my YouTube and Website. Check them out! Donations are also always welcome. Donate here: venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Thank you!Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

In this episode, we talk to Risa August. She describes herself as genuine, kind and compassionate. Risa lives in the United States. Risa tells us about sitting on a comma with a rare pituitary tumor and disorder called acromegaly. After 8 long years of deep knowing that something wasn’t right within her body, but not being able to find the answers, her diagnosis brought her validation, affirmation and the sense of finally being heard. What followed for Risa was a journey of reconstruction, taking steps and grabbing onto as many experiences that life could bring her. Tune in to hear what Risa means when she says “what can me and my tumor do next”. You can find Risa on:​Website:  https://www.risaaugust.com​Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/risaunleashed​Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/risaunleashed/ ​Linkedin:  www.linkedin.com/in/risa-august-9b130524aRisa would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to them and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:Pituitary World News  https://pituitaryworldnews.org  Our mission is to bring you state-of-the-art and up-to-date information pertaining to health-related matters of importance to those with pituitary tumors and other related disease processes. By publishing this information about what happens when the pituitary gland starts acting up and how it affects people, we hope to increase awareness so more people are diagnosed properly and early.Christopher LaFleur of LaFleur Arts and Productions - https://www.christopherlafleurarts.com  ABOUT ME | My name is Christopher La Fleur. I’m a queertrepreneur, cultural event planner and visual fine artist living and working in Denver, CO. Touched By A Horse - https://touchedbyahorse.com  Melisa Pearce is a teacher, author, psychotherapist and pioneer in the field of the human/horse healing. Over the last three decades, she has coached and helped others through her private psychotherapy practice and partnership with horses. This partnership with horses led her to create the certified by Melisa Pearce Equine Gestalt Coaching Method™If you find yourself sitting on a comma in your life, remember you can also talk to me without a microphone. To explore coaching with me and getting off the comma in your own life, book a call with me at https://www.offthecomma.com/programs. While we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website www.offthecomma.com and linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley. I’ve curated my own Sponsor Community to help support the costs of production. Listen to my interviews with them and learn more about them on my YouTube and Website. Check them out! Donations are also always welcome. Donate here: venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Thank you!Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

In this episode, we take a break from the interviews for a conversation about the power of listening.Over the last few years, I’ve learned a lot about listening and I’m seeing more and more how it shows up as a central them in my world. In this conversation, I talk about my experience with 3 of the skills that I have (and have seen) be most underused. Through these skills, I’ve been able to practice more attentive listening, decenter myself so that others can be heard (and seen), and recognize how to accept people as they are, not as I want them to be. Three Listening Skills I’ve Underused in the Past: Reflecting Acknowledging Asking Curious QuestionsI would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to them and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:New Jersey Orators  www.oratorsinc.org  Our Mission is to teach the art of public speaking, an appreciation for literature, reading and media arts literacy, college readiness, and life skills to youth nationwide from 7 to 18 years of age in preparation for advance education.BIPOCC Coach Collective  https://www.bipoccc.org  The BIPOC Coach Collective was founded in June 2020, as an affinity space, with the mission to curate a brave and authentic space for coaches to connect in order to grow their businesses, advance professional development and elevate our voices globally in the coaching profession. Our community is built on a foundation that centers trust, transparency, and the unyielding commitment to pursue our mission daily.Transformative Coaching Essentials  https://mclarencoaching.com/coach-training/  We teach results-based coaching. This means we coach to the end goal of getting what your clients really want. We coach commitment. The feedback we receive is that we are straightforward and effective in supporting people in creating tangible and specific results, whether those be business results, financial results, relationship results, health results, or anything else.While we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website www.offthecomma.com and linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley. I’ve curated my own Sponsor Community to help support the costs of production. Listen to my interviews with them and learn more about them on my YouTube and Website. Check them out! Donations are also always welcome. Donate here: venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Thank you!Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

In this episode, we talk to Eric Tomme. He is objective, realistic and uses humor to bridge the gap between different people. Eric lives in the United States. Eric tells us about sitting on a comma with procrastination. While pursuing a passion project that pushes boundaries of social norms for a good cause, Eric found himself sidetracked by profound changes in family relationships. As he focused on the pain that personal loss created, his music languished. When he “finally felt like being funny again”, the social climate had changed and he was faced with questions about the direction of his work. Tune in to hear what Eric means when he says “boil away the divisive stuff”. You can find Eric on: Website:  www.theboobles.org Bandcamp:  theboobles.bandcamp.com Linkedin:  facebook.com/thebooblesEric would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to him and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:Thank you to my mother-in-law Denise (Didi) for encouraging me through my project, because, as she said, "What do I care if you sing about boobs? Those things tried to kill me!"  To my wife Christen who saw the humor in what I did and got me into recording this stuff. My father-in-law Glenn for recording it all. And a plethora of good people who donated their talent and time. And to the great Dr. Demento for all of the airplay.The Breast Cancer Research Foundation  bcrf.org  The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is dedicated to ending breast cancer by advancing the world’s most promising research.While we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website www.offthecomma.com and linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley. I’ve curated my own Sponsor Community to help support the costs of production. Listen to my interviews with them and learn more about them on my YouTube and Website. Check them out! Donations are also always welcome. Donate here: venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Thank you!Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

#vulnerability #belonging #selfacceptance #trust #betrayal #abandonment #questioning #challengethenarrative #whocanloveme #rolemodel #detaching #rewritethebook #offthecommaIn this episode, we talk to Stephen Horn. He describes himself as emotionally intelligent, resilient and compassionate. Stephen lives in the United States. Stephen tells us about sitting on a comma with self-love and belonging. While experiencing some major life transitions in his 30s, he came face to face with an apparition from his childhood that challenged the truth of many of his identity-forming stories. While retracing the steps to find the truth, Stephen learned to let go of blame and embrace forgiveness to resolve conflicts and rebuild relationships. Tune in to hear what Stephen means when he says “they are willing to stay in dysfunction”.   You can find Stephen on: Website (pensight): https://pensight.com/x/selfdiscoveryhd   Instagram:  @discoverywithstephenStephen would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to them and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:Brigitte Knight  www.brigitteknight.com  Brigitte is a Human Design Educator and Behavioral Life Coach. She helps people use Human Design in their everyday lives. They learn practical ways to improve their relationships with themselves, their families, and their colleagues.   Laveena Archers, DDP, CEC www.humandesignlifecoaching.com  I desire to empower you with a perspective that leads to you embracing your uniqueness, through comprehending information about yourself that can support an experiential self-discovery of your most fulfilling, aligned and authentic life possible. The BG5 Business Institute  www.bg5businessinstitute.com  The BG5® System (Base Group 5) is the official source of the Career and Business application of The Human Design System.  We train and certify BG5BI Instructors and Career & Business Consultants to utilize this leading-edge proprietary system to reveal the hidden potential in our work, career, teams, organizations and businesses.Standard Outro Text for Each Episode:While we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website www.offthecomma.com and linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley. I’ve curated my own Sponsor Community to help support the costs of production. Listen to my interviews with them and learn more about them on my YouTube and Website. Check them out! Donations are also always welcome. Donate here: venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Thank you!Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

In this episode, we talk to Gustavo Von Zeigler. He describes himself as a determined and hard-working teacher and a world traveler. Gustavo lives in Mexico. Gustavo tells us about sitting on a comma with being self-employed. While building his business and growing his client base, he has built a habit of putting in extreme hours to remain competitive, accessible to students and achieve his goals. However, this has come at a cost to his time with family, travel and exploring additional goals and ideas. While talking about his challenges and desired outcomes, Gustavo finds new awareness and the need for reflection. Tune in to hear what Gustavo means when he says “I would be a better teacher”. You can find Gustavo on: Preply Website: https://preply.com/en/tutor/767622  Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavovonziegler/Gustavo would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to them and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:Charles Adams  https://www.spellboundspells.com/  We deliver high-performing, solution focused creative, sites, and apps with your business goals as the project DNA.Spellbound only takes on projects we have the expertise for. This ensures our clients get the highest quality work, every time.Brandi Squillace   https://brinnygems.com/  All Brinny Gems jewelry is handmade in our Seattle studio by Brandi Squillace. Brandi finds inspiration in the beautiful Pacific Northwest and hopes to share that with you in her creations, from the lush green trees to the waters of the Puget Sound there is always something in nature to inspire.While we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website www.offthecomma.com and linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley. I’ve curated my own Sponsor Community to help support the costs of production. Listen to my interviews with them and learn more about them on my YouTube and Website. Check them out! Donations are also always welcome. Donate here: venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Thank you!Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

In this episode, we talk to Natalia Levin. She describes herself as empathetic, passionate and insightful. Natalia lives in the United States.  Natalia tells us about sitting on a comma with work environments that lack empathy for the people who fuel the companies. While witnessing mistreatment and abuse in the work setting, she was pulled back to her own past, where she felt powerless in the face of authority. Being forced to play small activated her super power of challenging current beliefs and norms. Tune in to hear what Natalia means when she says “I learned to unlearn”.You can find Natalia on: Website:  www.peak-empowerment.com Instagram:  @IamtheoneIamNatalia would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to them and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:My partner, supporter and teacher: Guido Levin.My spiritual mentor, Michael Beckwith:  @michaelbbeckwith  https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== iPEC  https://www.ipeccoaching.com/  Whether your interests center on life coaching, health & wellness, executive coaching, leadership development, sports & performance coaching, or some other specialty, iPEC has a program for you. Ready to create a powerful, lasting change in your own life and the lives of others? Choose from one of these options to take the first step.Opening Doors  https://openingdoorsinc.org/  We began in 1993 as a refugee resettlement organization called the Sacramento Refugee Ministry. In 2002, after a great deal of growth, we incorporated into our own 501(c)(3) non-profit organization known as Opening Doors, Inc. Today we serve a wide variety of newcomers – immigrants, refugees, and survivors of trafficking – as they establish lives of stability, self-sufficiency, and belonging. Front Street Animal Shelter  https://home-home.org/shelter/frontstreet    Home To Home is an online pet placement platform that helps pet owners find new homes (permanent or temporary) for their pets. Home To Home believes pets that need a new home do best if they can be transitioned directly from their current home to a new, loving home and avoid the stress of a stay at an animal shelter.While we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website www.offthecomma.com and linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley. I’ve curated my own Sponsor Community to help support the costs of production. Listen to my interviews with them and learn more about them on my YouTube and Website. Check them out! Donations are also always welcome. Donate here: venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Thank you!Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

In this episode, we talk to Steph Alston. She describes herself as a leader and a mover & shaker who is constantly reinventing herself. Steph lives in the United States. Steph tells us about sitting on a comma with pushing past her comfort zone. When the pandemic hit in 2020, Steph experienced an abrupt halt in her work, livelihood and identity. Like many others during this time, she came face to face with chaos, desperation and not feeling capable of change and adaptation. What she did next was reach out to others who shared a belief in possibility and lifting each other up. Tune in to see what Steph means when she says “this is a movement of loving-kindness”. You can find Steph on: Website:  SantoshaYogaCollective.com  Instagram:  @Steph_Teaches_Yoga Steph would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to them and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:Inner Peace Yoga Therapy School  https://innerpeaceyogatherapy.com  We educate yoga teachers and health professionals to apply the teachings and practices of yoga for client empowerment and healing.Placer County Latched https://www.instagram.com/placercountylatched/  As lactation specialists and RNs, let us offer educational support as you build your mom community. We can’t wait to meet you. Everyone Matters Ministries  https://everyonemattersministries.com/   Our mission is to provide refuge, restore lives, and rebuild community to families who are experiencing poverty and homelessness. Alexis Bernard  https://www.intentionallyme.org  As a Certified Professional Coach, I work with people to transform their lives by closing the gap between where they are today and where they want to be.  While we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website www.offthecomma.com and linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley.I’ve curated my own Sponsor Community to help support the costs of production. Listen to my interviews with them and learn more about them on my YouTube and Website. Check them out! Donations are also always welcome. Donate here: venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Thank you!Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

In this episode, we talk to Katie Kanowsky. She is inspirational, nurturing and “loosely” strategic. Katie lives in the United States. Katie tells us about sitting on a comma with choosing a path that best took care of her family’s needs. She found herself having to make a choice between her role as a mom and her chosen career path. As Katie sat on the comma, the universe decided to take action on her behalf and forced the decision for her. She found herself on an evolving journey of trust and taking audacious steps. Tune in to hear what Katie means when she says “no one should be that safe”. You can find Katie on: Website:  katiekanowsky.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/katherine.kanowsky/  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/katiekanowsky/  Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekanowsky/Katie would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to them and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:Yolo County Health & Human Services Agency  https://www.yolocounty.org/government/general-government-departments/health-human-services  The Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency provides services that advance our mission of ensuring Yolo County residents are healthy, safe and economically stable. Sacramento City College  https://scc.losrios.edu  Since 1916, Sacramento City College has provided outstanding academic and vocational training to the Sacramento region. The college serves more than 20,000 students.ICF Sacramento Chapter  https://www.icfsacramento.org/  We are a leading International Coaching Federation (ICF) Charter Chapter, in the Capital of California, SACRAMENTO. We have 350 affiliates and members in our region and are growing. We are committed to our community and the profession of coaching. We welcome all credentialed coaches, aspiring coaches, students, and organizations to expand their reach and grow professionally.Life Purpose Institute  https://lifepurposeinstitute.com/  Life Purpose Institute is dedicated to empowering our students to create a rippling effect for bringing greater good to the world. We are committed to providing the highest quality of training and support for those who want to serve others and make a positive and lasting contribution.  While we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website www.offthecomma.com and linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley. I’ve curated my own Sponsor Community to help support the costs of production. Listen to my interviews with them and learn more about them on my YouTube and Website. Check them out! Donations are also always welcome. Donate here: venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Thank you!Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

In this episode, we talk to DJ Stipe. He is thoughtful, creative and versatile. DJ lives in the United States. DJ tells us about sitting on a matrix of commas. During his early adulthood, he describes his life as “reckless” that involved alcohol, experimentation and the expression of a not-yet diagnosed bipolar disorder. After years of feeling like two different people, DJ’s path eventually brought him to find connection with others, his music and his confidence in himself. Tune in to hear what DJ means when he says, “who I am is a constantly changing thing”. You can find DJ on: Website:  www.isleofstipe.fun  Linktr.ee:  linktr.ee/isleofstipe  Instagram:  @_isleofstipe_ Facebook & Others:  @isleofstipeDJ would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to them and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:My children, for teaching me about allyship.Michelle Lockett, for modeling emotional maturity and supporting me through life’s difficult times. 916 Ink  https://www.916ink.org/  916 Ink is Sacramento’s arts-based creative writing and literacy nonprofit that provides workshops and tutoring to transform Sacramento youth into strong readers, confident communicators, and published authors.Hippie and a Veteran  https://www.hippieandaveteran.com/   Educating and Empowering Veterans to use natural & other alternative healing modalities for PTSD and other mental health conditions.Check out this week’s sponsor at: http://www.mclarencoaching.com/coach-training and email Cami at cami@mclarencoaching.comWhile we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website www.offthecomma.com and linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley. I’ve curated my own Sponsor Community to help support the costs of production. Listen to my interviews with them and learn more about them on my YouTube and Website. Check them out! Donations are also always welcome. Donate here: venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Thank you!Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

In this episode, we talk to Reina Hosier. She is open, free-spirited, resilient and loyal. Reina lives in the United States. Reina tells us about sitting on a series of commas with the freedom of choice in her life. Having been raised with expectations about gender roles and norms that boxed her in, she valued freedom, choice and voice in her life. After making a compromise about becoming a parent, Reina was faced with the responsibility of her choice and the commitment to see it through, while continuing to pursue the freedom that mattered to her. Tune in to hear what Reina means when she says, “I ended up being the stereotype”. You can find Reina on: Website: www.leorising.life (coming soon) Instagram @reinahosierReina would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to them and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:Planned Parenthood  wwww.plannedparenthood.com   Because body autonomy is important to me, and women should have the right to take care of their bodies in the way that is best for them.  Without asking permission from a man.  Charity:Water  www.charitywater.org  Because 100% of public contributions go directly to water projects, and because easy access to clean water creates opportunity and possibility for women and girls around the world.Check out this week’s sponsor at: http://www.mclarencoaching.com/coach-training and email Cami at cami@mclarencoaching.comWhile we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website www.offthecomma.com and linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley. I’ve curated my own Sponsor Community to help support the costs of production. Listen to my interviews with them and learn more about them on my YouTube and Website. Check them out! Donations are also always welcome. Donate here: venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Thank you!Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

In this episode, we talk to Louisa Fryer. She describes herself as intuitive, spiritual, creative and productive. Louisa lives in the United Kingdom. Louisa tells us about sitting on a comma with feelings of rejection and shame. After losing contact with her father, she found parts of herself splitting into two paths: “good me” and “reckless me”. While carrying self-doubt, shame and perfectionism, Louisa began a journey of seeking that brought her ultimately to a choice point around self-belief. Tune in to hear what Louisa means when she says “I was always good enough”. You can find Louisa on: Website - www.louisafryer.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/louisafryercoach/ Linktr.ee - linktr.ee/louisafryerLouisa would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to them and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:Emily Cary  https://www.emilycarydesign.co.uk  I’m a multi-disciplinary freelance graphic designer. I provide creative solutions, big, small and in-between. I bring a ‘human’ edge to everything I do, creating relatable and memorable designs.In Good Company  https://www.igcompany.co.uk  In Good Company was co-founded by us, Zoe Hawkins and Jo Wheatley, in 2011 and has become a global, world class, accredited coaching training organisation. The business is founded on courage, compassion and a drive to create a positive legacy through high quality coaching and coaching training. Joe Dispenza  https://drjoedispenza.com  We're here to demystify the process of creating change – for ourselves and, ultimately, for our lives. We’re here to learn about the science of possibility and the proof of what’s possible – in the scientific measurements we’re doing in our community, and through stories of personal change and transformation. He did a great podcast with Steven Bartlet - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Mf2TSEC6PG11TDVHy7uva?si=51476d4d77c14472Check out this week’s sponsor at: http://www.mclarencoaching.com/coach-training and email Cami at cami@mclarencoaching.com While we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my website www.offthecomma.com and linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley. I’ve curated my own Sponsor Community to help support the costs of production. Listen to my interviews with them and learn more about them on my YouTube and Website. Check them out! Donations are also always welcome. Donate here: venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Thank you!Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!

In this episode, we talk to Julie New. She describes herself as kind, caring and empathetic. Julie lives in the United Kingdom.Julie tells us about “hovering” on a comma with the distribution of a book she’s written. She describes feeling frustrated and feeling like she’s wasted time. As she unpacks what’s holding her back, Julie uncovers how beliefs about money and the expectations of others have influenced her energy and sense of freedom. Tune in to hear what Julie means by “having a voice again”.You can find Julie on: Website: Approved Personal Recovery Coach for Trauma and Loss (julienew.co.uk) Shop (includes the grief garden path gift book): the-shop | Julie New | Personal Recovery Coach Facebook (Julie New - personal recovery coach and author): (13) Facebook Instagram 1. Julie New (@the_grief_garden_path) • Instagram photos and videos Instagram 2. Julie New (@julienewpersonalrecoverycoach) • Instagram photos and videos X - (5) Julie New (@julienewcoach) / X (twitter.com)Julie would like to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and/or causes that matter to them and invite you to consider supporting them and/or sharing their messages:Good Grief Trust  Home – The Good Grief Trust  The Good Grief Trust exists to help all those affected by grief in the UK. Our vision is to help those bereaved from day one, acknowledge their grief and provide reassurance, a virtual hand of friendship and ongoing support.  Disability Resource Center  The Disability Resource Centre (drcbeds.org.uk)  The Disability Resource Centre is an independent organisation and a registered charity, that has disabled people at the centre of its decision making. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader.  If you are currently sitting on a comma and would like to explore how to get yourself moving again, check out my "Get Off Your Comma 5-Week Program". https://www.offthecomma.com/programs or book a complimentary call with me to talk! https://calendly.com/paulbriley/i-want-to-get-off-my-comma While we grow this podcast, you can learn more about me at www.offthecomma.com. All of my social media links, organizations I support and other ways to reach me can be found on my linktree at https://linktr.ee/paulbriley.My intention is to keep this channel ad-free and a safe container for uninterrupted storytelling. Donations are welcomed to help cover the costs of monthly editing and production fees only. Thank you!  https://venmo.com/u/Paul-Briley Until next episode, keep noticing and keep listening!