Off The Comma

In this episode, we talk to Richard Blank. He is empathetic, confident and has “old school grit”. Richard lives in Costa Rica. 

Richard tells us about getting off the comma created by familial and societal expectations. Growing up in a world where he was expected to follow a prescribed path, Richard describes feeling like he didn’t fit in and appearing as a failure to those around him. Allowing himself to “fail out” led him to find a new path and surprise himself with what he would find along the way. Paying attention to his instincts and the signs along the way, he ultimately found himself in another country, speaking a different language, and enjoying a success he never imagined. Tune in to hear what Richard means when he says “friends tell me they wish they had tried”. 

You can find Richard on:

• Website:  https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/videos/

https://www.contactcenterworld.com/profile/richard.blank/

• YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ST99AEp7COEWS4q4VUw4Q

• Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/costaricascallcenter/

Richard 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:

"Shine like the Sun" by Igni Ferroque  https://youtu.be/wnQX8TEagis?si=XtJsaPrlWSznZ-gV  Igni Ferroque is a Costa Rican rock group that was born at the end of 1978. Igni Ferroque, which from Latin means iron and fire, performed its first concert in the Colegio La Salle auditorium on September 15, 1978. Roberto "Ferroque" Ruiz leads all the weight of the direction of the group and marked the beginning of a process of musical growth and development of relevance inside and outside of Costa Rica.

Garry Gary Beers INXS bassist performance video. "Shine Like The Sun" rock song by Igni Ferroque.  https://youtu.be/ieGjN5H4xPQ?si=Om43wjxtkf9w8VTP  I highly recommend Mr. Garry Gary Beers. The working relationship was easy and stress free. My firsthand knowledge involved the attention to detail, clarity to avoid miscommunication and the generosity of his sincere efforts. Experiencing a comfortable first time business deal was a pleasure. The financial investment in working with Mr. Beers was worth the extemporaneous chance to meet a multi-platinum bass guitarist. Most importantly, the bonus of sharing his music and imagination with fans.

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/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 talk to Lynn Mull. She is an organizer, seeker and a leader. Lynn lives in the United States. 

Lynn tells us about sitting on a comma with a fast-paced career and lifestyle that she no longer identified with. Life interrupted Lynn’s story when she had to become a caregiver for her mother, when a beloved boss/mentor was murdered and when her vision for herself was challenged in profound ways. Facing these losses and more, she began to search for other ways to live and work. Over time, she found the ability to make choices based on what matters to her. Tune in to hear what Lynn means when she says “I took a real zoom out”. 

You can find Lynn on:

• Website:   lynnmull.com

• Instagram:  @_lynnmull  https://www.instagram.com/_lynnmull/

• Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnmull/

Lynn 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:

Mary Beth Larue, my embodied teacher:  https://marybethlarue.com/

Kristine Gardner, birthday motivational pal:  @kgcaliglow  https://www.instagram.com/kgcaliglow/

Sue Longo, friend and founder of Element 50:  @element_50  https://www.instagram.com/element_50/?hl=en

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/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 talk to Lilia Bogoeva. She is an “inner demon crusher” with courage and resilience. Lilia lives in the United States. 

Lilia tells us about getting off the comma with self reflection and making her own decisions. When trying to decide how to express her experience and expertise, Lilia chose her own path and wrote a comic book about crushing inner demons. Having experienced a life of dark and light intermixed, she learned that she could acknowledge the dynamic aspect of herself and pursue multiple creative outlets and leave the interpretation of her messages to the receiver. Tune in to hear what Lilia means when she says “we are responsible for finding the light”. 

You can find Lilia on:

Website:  https://www.liliademoncrusher.com/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/Lilia_bogoeva/

Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilia-bogoeva/

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@LiliaTheInnerDemonCrusher

Comic Book:  https://mailchi.mp/a6066a8396a5/comic-demo-freebie

Lilia 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:

Montgomery Area Musicians Association  https://montgomerymusicians.org/  Montgomery Area Musicians Association (MAMA) is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that celebrates the area’s rich musical heritage, operates with charitable and educational purposes and promotes the interests of musicians through networking, partnerships, and musical performances and collaborations that will elevate their craft.

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/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 talk to Anna Schmidt & Donald Osborn. They are brother and sister who are resilient writers and storytellers. Anna & Donald live in the United States. 

Anna & Donald tell us about how they write about sitting on commas. These siblings describe how a series of tragic deaths in their family brought them together and revealed their shared love of storytelling and writing. When the opportunity to collaborate on Don’s memoir presented itself, they found new connection in the different aspects of bringing the story to life in pages. As they navigated their roles and expectations, Anna found resilience in reconnecting with her dream, while Don reflected back on a fun and interesting life. Tune in to hear what Don means when he says “knowing what you want is a huge advantage”. 

You can find Anna & Donald on:

Instagram:  https://instagram.com/where_we_land_book

TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@where_we_land_book

Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY8XSG1Z?ref=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_SVHQGF1Z02D63HBPQTE6&ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_SVHQGF1Z02D63HBPQTE6&social_share=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_SVHQGF1Z02D63HBPQTE6&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=2

Anna & Donald 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:

Poe Ballantine: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Poe-Ballantine/author/B001K8VHL2?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Jennifer Carr: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/connected-conversations-for-creatives/id1669326303

Kerwin Donis: https://www.instagram.com/donisbrothers

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/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 talk to Jack Glennon. He describes himself as authentic, adventurous and pushing boundaries. Jack lives in Australia. 

Jack tells us about sitting on a comma with having strokes in his thirties. As a young man who pushes boundaries, Jack climbed mountains and dived oceans. He never planned on strokes and TIAs that would challenge his boundaries and his purpose. As he navigated his recovery journies, Jack found a well of resilience that brought him calm as he bounced back each time. Tune in to hear what Jack means when he says  “it forced me to face myself at a deeper level”. 

You can find Jack on:

Website:  www.glennonpc.com

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/glennonpc/

Linkedin:  www.linkedin.com/in/jack-glennon-936634118

Jack 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:

I’d like to acknowledge: 

My mum

My wife Amy

My friend Rick for being with me in hospital

My friend Sean for always being there to “pick me up”

People who step up are not often the people you expect.  

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 call and see what getting off your comma can look like! 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 talk to Rhonda Parker Taylor. She is resilient, compassionate and driven. Rhonda lives in the United States. 

Rhonda tells us about what it’s like for her to experience commas and then choose the path forward. As a resilient person, Rhonda tells us about how she’s learned from the commas in her life and after each one, she allows herself to explore what path forward she can choose. Through the use of a number of mindset strategies, Rhonda finds strength and positivity that creates openness to the world for her. Tuen in to see what Rhonda means when she says “we are built as humans to be strong”.

You can find Rhonda on:

• Website:  www.rhondaparkertaylor.com

• Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rhondaparkertaylor/

• Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaparkertaylor/

• Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/rhondaparkertaylor/

• Barnes and Noble:  https://bit.ly/bncrossroads

Rhonda 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 husband Dana and my sister Brenda, who are my accountability partners

Noble Industries  https://www.nobleindustries.com/about  Crafting precision is not incidental at Noble Industries; it's the result of coordinated efforts from our engineering team, skilled craftsmen, dedicated inspectors, and cutting-edge fabrication and inspection equipment. Ethical principles are ingrained in our culture, evident in the trust given to us by our longstanding clients. Together, we strive for excellence, serving our customers and families with unparalleled workmanship supported by state-of-the-art fabrication and inspection equipment.

Mindstir Media https://mindstirmedia.com/  MindStir Media™ is an Inc. 5000 self-publishing company partnered with Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington. We offer Mind-Stirringly Easy Book Publishing™ options created by WSJ bestseller J. J. Hebert. 

Mariel Hemingway  https://www.facebook.com/marielhemingwayofficial

J.J. Hebert  https://www.facebook.com/authorjjhebert

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/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 talk to Dr. Jaime Raygoza. He is ambitious, audacious and bubbly. Jaime lives in the United States. 

Jaime tells us about sitting on a comma in his twenties when fulfilling expectations for those around him stretched him to his limits. After working, studying, volunteering and operating on little sleep each day, Jaime found himself in a life-altering car accident that profoundly changed his trajectory. He questioned the things he was pursuing in life and found new ways to connect with what he wanted to accomplish. Tune in to hear what Jaime means when he says “I learned that I matter”. 

You can find Jaime on:

• Website:  www.rainbowcareercoaching.com

• Linktr.ee:  https://linktr.ee/jgraygoza

Jaime 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:

Maria Mendoza, Luscious Beauties Cosmetics  https://www.lusciousbeautycosmetics.com  Luscious Beauty Cosmetics was created and founded by a Hispanic woman named Maria in her late 20's who was brought to the United States at only 9 years old by her single mother in hopes of a better life and a chance to a better future due to the hardships they would endure in Mexico. As Maria always dreamed of one day owning her own business and as a result of losing her job in a company she had been working for a few years due to the hardships everyone endured in the middle of a pandemic known to be caused by the now very well known Corona Virus, Maria though it was a great time and perfect opportunity to create a business of her own in the cosmetic industry as she was a certified makeup artist and was very familiar with what worked the best and what people loved most in products. 

Laughter Yoga International: https://www.laughteryoga.org/  Learn Laughter Yoga For Health and Happiness. Are you stressed out, depressed and having health problems? Do you want to bring more laughter and joy into your life? Laughter Yoga is the right choice for you. Laughter Yoga (LY) is not a comedy. It is an exercise program developed by Indian physician Dr Madan Kataria where anyone can laugh without relying on humour, jokes or comedies. It is practised in more than 110 countries.

#startingover #questionwhoyouare #doingitfornothing #otherpeoplesexpectations #survivor #ADHDsuperpower #achievewhatIwant #doingitforme #patienceandtrust #useyourresources #runningforfun #marathon #Imatter #offthecomma

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/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 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/B0C24R71G9

Amy 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/catiereadsandwrites

Kay Dee, KDTime Podcast  https://www.instagram.com/kdtimepodcast

Women in Publishing Community  https://www.instagram.com/womeninpublishingsummit

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/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 talk to Jaymes Buckman. He describes himself as weird, queer, neurodivergent and a sparkly poet. Jaymes lives in Canada. 

Jaymes tells us about sitting on a comma with his mind/body connection. Jaymes describes living with autism and being unable to interpret his body’s signals. This led to overusing his strengths and pushing himself past his body’s natural boundaries. While learning to follow a plan for building physical strength and capability, Jaymes experienced an improvement in his mindset and personal beliefs. This led him on a journey of discovery, testing boundaries, and experimenting with new skills and experiences. Tune in to hear what Jaymes means when he says “don’t focus only on mastery”. 

You can find Jaymes on:

• Linktr.ee:  https://linktr.ee/HotApollo 

• Website:  hotapollo.com 

• Instagram, TikTok, X:  @hotapollo

• Spotify:  Hot Apollo

Jaymes 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 band members of Hot Apollo, Jamie, Dan, Carlo, Julian, for making incredible art with me and helping spread positive energy through the world. 

Then I’ll give it up to my mother, Patricia Shaw, for always supporting me in all my life’s paths, even the ones she doesn’t understand. 

And my boyfriend, Tobias, for not only being the person I’ve dreamed of all my life, but going beyond that to help me in ways I never thought to ask for.

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/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, our guest shares about his experience with suicide. If this is a sensitive topic for you, please consider this before listening. 

In this episode, we talk to Sheridan Taylor. He describes himself as caring, honest and a man who tries to help. Sheridan lives in Canada. 

Sheridan tells us about sitting on a comma with a lifetime of experienced and inherited traumas. He describes carrying cumulative layers of trauma and PTSD that left him feeling trapped in pain and loneliness. At one point, Sheridan felt his only way out was to end his life. At that critical moment, his inner voice directed him toward the future of his family and he started to see himself in it again. His journey of hard work to deprogram his self hatred led him from being a trained killer, to a trained feeler. Tune in to hear what Sheridan means when he says “we broke the cycle!”

You can find Sheridan on:

• Website:  https://sheridantaylor.ca/

• Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sheridantaylorauthor/

• Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheridan-taylor-7759b282/

• Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/sheridantaylorauthor

• X:  https://x.com/sheridanftaylor

Sheridan 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:

Veterans Transition Network https://vtncanada.org/  Since its inception, the Veterans Transition Program has maintained the belief that soldiers are best served by other soldiers. The researchers found that many of the veterans they worked with were reluctant to participate in programs or access resources that were provided by the government or military, for fear that their information would not be kept confidential. Many veterans fear the consequences an operational-stress injury could have on their military record and future career prospects. Thus, it was important to ensure in the expansion of the VTP that this confidentiality was protected, and that though grants were sought to enable the growth of the program, the Veterans Transition Network (VTN) would remain an independent organization.

Wounded Warriors Canada https://woundedwarriors.ca/  Wounded Warriors Canada (WWC) is a national mental health service provider dedicated to serving: Trauma Exposed Organizations (TExO), Trauma Exposed Professionals (TExP), and their Trauma Exposed Families (TExF). WWC specializes in providing culturally informed services that utilize a combination of education, counselling, and training approaches to support resiliency and recovery from post-trauma injuries.

Wayfound Mental Health Group Before Operational Stress Program https://www.wayfound.ca/mental-health-training 

Higher Ground Counseling and Wellness  https://highergroundcounselling.ca 

Alberta Critical Incident Peer Network https://abcism.ca/ 

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/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!