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Give & Receive

Give & Receive

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Yes, it’s possible to be successful AND happy. This podcast will show you how. Hosted by serial entrepreneur and lawyer, Brian H. Potts, and top self-compassion and leadership of self expert, Elizabeth Pyjov, this podcast will teach you how to be successful—and be happy. Elizabeth Pyjov is a founder, CEO, theologian, lawyer, facilitator, published poet, and business school faculty who holds three Harvard degrees, speaks five languages, has lived in seven countries, and has created over a hundred different programs for happiness, energy, connection, and resilience. Through her organization Lead with Compassion, she has reached over 20,000 people. Brian H. Potts is a partner with Husch Blackwell but is best known for being a mentor and a connector. He serves as a resource to anyone he can help in any way. He loves connecting clients and potential clients with investors and likely business partners (as well as other lawyers), and as the founder and board chair of The Legal Mentor Network. As a law student, Brian was rejected by each of the top 100 law firms in the U.S.—including the one where he made equity partner less than a decade later. After posting about this experience on LinkedIn in 2020, he found himself inundated with requests for mentorship. Over the next few months, he built a nationwide network of attorneys willing to mentor law students and recent J.D. grads—which formed the beginning of the now-nationwide Legal Mentor Network. Brian has since connected thousands of mentors and protégés through the program, personally mentored more than 1,000 individuals, and helped thousands of others obtain mentorship.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Economía
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  • Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson on Skin Metal, Startup Risk, and the Power of Self-Care

    Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson on Skin Metal, Startup Risk, and the Power of Self-Care
    Mar 19 2026
    In this episode of Give and Receive, Brian Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov are joined by Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson—pediatrician, bioethicist, digital health leader, and founder of Skin Metal. Wendy shares the deeply personal story behind launching a prevention-focused skincare company designed to change how boys and men care for their skin, reduce skin cancer risk, and rethink self-care. The conversation explores what it really looks like to build a startup from the ground up, including the fear, uncertainty, financial pressure, and resilience that come with entrepreneurship. Wendy also reflects on meaningful work, Marty Seligman’s idea of using your greatest gift for the greatest good, and why confidence, health, and daily rituals matter more than we think. Plus, the episode touches on mindfulness, gratitude, parenting, behavior change, and the simple but powerful act of making children feel seen. In this episode: The mission and story behind Skin Metal Why men are often underserved in skincare and prevention What founders don’t realize about startup life until they’re in it The connection between self-care, confidence, and health Wendy’s perspective on giving, receiving, and seeing others—especially children Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 m
  • From Community College Dropout to VC: Joe Alalou on Rejection, Resilience, and Betting on Yourself

    From Community College Dropout to VC: Joe Alalou on Rejection, Resilience, and Betting on Yourself
    Mar 1 2026
    In Episode 11 of Give and Receive, Brian Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov sit down with Joe Alalou, Co-Founder and General Partner at Daring Ventures, a New York City–based pre-seed fund backing industry-insider founders building software for the industries they know best. Joe shares his non-traditional path—from community college struggles and washing cars at Enterprise to transferring to Columbia, breaking into investment banking, and ultimately launching a venture fund built on one core belief: the market consistently overlooks mispriced talent. This conversation blends entrepreneurship, career strategy, and mindfulness—plus a practical framework for evaluating your job, why founders must learn to say “I don’t know,” and how to outlast the competition by taking one more rejection than everyone else. In this episode: Why it’s a privilege to work hard—and how to reframe the “boring” tasks The “Am I learning or having impact?” test for deciding when to leave a job Late bloomer lessons: gap years, motivation, and why readiness matters more than timing Joe’s recruiting mentorship: Wall Street After Community College and breaking into banking Founder psychology: your relationship with adversity and why it predicts success Playing to your signature strengths (and why you can’t be world-class at what you hate) Rejection as proof you’re trying—and the mindset shift that changes everything If you’re a founder, investor, or anyone navigating a career pivot, this episode is a masterclass in resilience, self-belief, and building momentum when the odds don’t feel in your favor. Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, growth, and building a meaningful life through giving and receiving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 m
  • Energy Is Everything: How Focus, Sleep, Delegation, and Giving Back Fuel Success

    Energy Is Everything: How Focus, Sleep, Delegation, and Giving Back Fuel Success
    Feb 16 2026
    In this episode of Give and Receive, Brian Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov explore one of the most misunderstood drivers of success: energy. From mindfulness and sleep habits to delegation, authenticity, and even environmental responsibility, this wide-ranging conversation breaks down how energy shows up in our bodies, our work, and our relationships, and how to cultivate more of it intentionally. You’ll hear: A guided energy awareness practice you can use anytime Why where your attention goes, your energy flows Simple daily habits that increase physical and mental energy How honesty, gratitude, and forgiveness directly impact energy The hidden energy cost of gossip, overwork, and poor delegation Practical business advice on conserving energy by letting go A powerful Give and Receive story showing how generosity comes full circle Whether you’re a founder, professional, or simply feeling drained, this episode offers practical tools and mindset shifts to help you restore energy, protect your focus, and show up fully, at work and in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 m
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