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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. Economics
Episodes
  • Nobody Told You This About Success: Harvard Exec Reveals How to Win at Work

    Nobody Told You This About Success: Harvard Exec Reveals How to Win at Work
    Apr 26 2026
    What does it really take to succeed at work? In this episode of the Give and Receive Podcast, Brian Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov sit down with Chris Simmons, Harvard Business School graduate, former PwC executive, and bestselling author of Nobody Told You, to break down the unwritten rules of career success that most people never learn. From navigating corporate politics to building powerful relationships, Chris shares the strategies that helped him rise to the top, and how you can apply them immediately. 🚀 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why “friendship comes before favors” (and how it pays off long-term) The Respect, Protect, Project framework for winning with your boss How to position yourself for promotions before you’re ready Why “smart people don’t always win," and what actually matters How to overcome bias and control your professional narrative The real power of giving without expecting anything in return Chris also shares unforgettable real-life stories - from bringing pillows to work on day one to reshape perceptions, to helping others succeed and seeing it come back in unexpected ways. This episode blends career advice, psychology, leadership, and real-world experience into a conversation that will change how you approach your work and relationships. 👤 About the Guest: Chris Simmons is a former PwC leader, executive coach, speaker, and author of Nobody Told You: What Black, Asian, and Latino Professionals Must Know to Succeed at Work. He has led thousands of professionals and is known for his practical, no-nonsense approach to career growth. 🎯 Who This Is For: Professionals looking to get promoted faster Entrepreneurs and leaders building influence Anyone navigating corporate environments People interested in leadership, mindset, and personal growth 🔔 Don’t Forget: Subscribe for more conversations on success, mindset, leadership, and personal growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • How to Get a Better Job: Career Advice, Job Search Tips, and Mindset Strategies

    How to Get a Better Job: Career Advice, Job Search Tips, and Mindset Strategies
    Apr 14 2026
    In Episode 13 of the Give & Receive Podcast, Brian Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov break down how to get a better job without losing your confidence in the process. Brian shares practical job search strategies, networking tips, interview insights, and career advice based on mentoring thousands of professionals. Elizabeth brings the inner-work perspective, offering mindset tools, mindfulness, and encouragement for handling rejection, uncertainty, and the stress of looking for a new job. This episode covers how to find a job, how to build meaningful professional connections, why most jobs come through people you know, and how to stay grounded while navigating career change. Whether you are searching for your first job, trying to leave a role you hate, or looking for a new career opportunity, this conversation offers practical and emotional support to help you move forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • 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 mins
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