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EPISODE · Jul 23, 2025 · 1H 12M

#100 What's The Point of it All? with Paul Briley

from Off The Comma · host Paul Briley

Episode 100 is a special “milestone” episode where we turn the tables and our host, Paul Briley, becomes the guest! We welcome back Austin Skelton from Episode 2. As the first person Paul interviewed on the podcast, he now gets to be the person who interviews Paul for the first time! Check out his episode at: https://youtu.be/qtNoUXjlwx0?si=NXNmzSNxdRZ9ihm- In this episode, we talk to Paul Briley. He describes himself as caring, exploring and curious. Paul lives in the United States. Paul tells us about living on a comma with questioning the point and meaning in everything. Throughout life, Paul has often felt like he lives on the outside and has always been curious about life and existence. However, since the pandemic, he has found himself disconnected and wondering where he fits in; especially in times of stress or difficulty. Ultimately, he finds himself in a place of not knowing and wondering where it will take him. Tune in to hear what Paul means when he says “I need to explore my relationship with suffering.”You can find Paul on:Website:  www.offthecomma.com Instagram:  @off_the_comma Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulbriley/Paul 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:Our Editor and Producer, Sonny Etchell. Without him, we wouldn’t have arrived at this milestone! Many thanks, Sonny! https://www.podluxe.net  Podluxe is the solution for everything involved in the ‘back-end’ of podcasting. Just record your episode, send it over and we will take care of the rest!The creator community (especially online) who are brave enough to speak out and serve as our collective conscience. Those creator share about history, society and possibility, and they invite exploration and critical thinking without looking down on others.  I’ve learned much from them and continue to do so today.NAACP LDF  https://www.naacpldf.org  All of our work—including litigation, advocacy, education, and organizing—is powered by people like you. Now, more than ever, we must act collectively to protect and advance civil rights. We hope we can count on you.New Jersey Orators  https://www.oratorsinc.org  New Jersey Orators, Inc. is a non-profit 501(C) 3 youth organization that teaches the art of public speaking, an appreciation for literature, reading and media arts literacy, civic engagement, college readiness and life skills to youth from 7 to 18 years of age in preparation for advance learning. The organization is a national organization with state chapters and a national Advisory BoardMcLaren Coaching  https://mclarencoaching.com/about-us/  The McLaren Coaching objective is to elevate the practice of coaching and facilitate the growth and transformation that is achieved through coaching, by training coaches and bringing coach-style leadership to organizations, providing public and in-house trainings and coaching individuals.ICF Sacramento Chapter  https://www.icfsacramento.org  We are a leading 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.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.

Episode 100 is a special “milestone” episode where we turn the tables and our host, Paul Briley, becomes the guest! We welcome back Austin Skelton from Episode 2. As the first person Paul interviewed on the podcast, he now gets to be the person who interviews Paul for the first time! Check out his episode at: https://youtu.be/qtNoUXjlwx0?si=NXNmzSNxdRZ9ihm- In this episode, we talk to Paul Briley. He describes himself as caring, exploring and curious. Paul lives in the United States. Paul tells us about living on a comma with questioning the point and meaning in everything. Throughout life, Paul has often felt like he lives on the outside and has always been curious about life and existence. However, since the pandemic, he has found himself disconnected and wondering where he fits in; especially in times of stress or difficulty. Ultimately, he finds himself in a place of not knowing and wondering where it will take him. Tune in to hear what Paul means when he says “I need to explore my relationship with suffering.”You can find Paul on:Website:  www.offthecomma.com Instagram:  @off_the_comma Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulbriley/Paul 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:Our Editor and Producer, Sonny Etchell. Without him, we wouldn’t have arrived at this milestone! Many thanks, Sonny! https://www.podluxe.net  Podluxe is the solution for everything involved in the ‘back-end’ of podcasting. Just record your episode, send it over and we will take care of the rest!The creator community (especially online) who are brave enough to speak out and serve as our collective conscience. Those creator share about history, society and possibility, and they invite exploration and critical thinking without looking down on others.  I’ve learned much from them and continue to do so today.NAACP LDF  https://www.naacpldf.org  All of our work—including litigation, advocacy, education, and organizing—is powered by people like you. Now, more than ever, we must act collectively to protect and advance civil rights. We hope we can count on you.New Jersey Orators  https://www.oratorsinc.org  New Jersey Orators, Inc. is a non-profit 501(C) 3 youth organization that teaches the art of public speaking, an appreciation for literature, reading and media arts literacy, civic engagement, college readiness and life skills to youth from 7 to 18 years of age in preparation for advance learning. The organization is a national organization with state chapters and a national Advisory BoardMcLaren Coaching  https://mclarencoaching.com/about-us/  The McLaren Coaching objective is to elevate the practice of coaching and facilitate the growth and transformation that is achieved through coaching, by training coaches and bringing coach-style leadership to organizations, providing public and in-house trainings and coaching individuals.ICF Sacramento Chapter  https://www.icfsacramento.org  We are a leading 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.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.

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