Give & Receive

Are you a people-pleaser, or are you simply a compassionate person? In this episode of Give & Receive, hosts Brian Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov explore the critical difference between healthy compassion and unhealthy people-pleasing. Elizabeth explains why constantly seeking approval from others can leave you feeling drained, disconnected from your values, and stuck in fear, while authentic living cr...

In Episode 17 of Give & Receive, Brian Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov tackle a feeling so many people are struggling with right now: overwhelm. From nonstop headlines and uncertainty in the world to stress about work, politics, finances, and the future, how do we stay grounded when everything feels unpredictable? Brian and Elizabeth explore why today’s news cycle can leave us anxious, exhausted, and em...

How do you resolve conflict without losing your mind... or your energy? In this episode of Give & Receive, Brian Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov dive into the art of mediation, conflict resolution, and navigating difficult conversations in relationships, business, and everyday life. Brian shares real-world experiences mediating disputes in both his legal practice and personal life, while Elizabeth bring...

How do you set healthy boundaries without feeling guilty? When should you say no? And how do boundaries actually help you give more to the people you care about? In this episode of the Give and Receive Podcast, Brian Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov dive into one of the most important (and hardest) life skills: setting healthy boundaries. From work-life balance and difficult personalities to family time,...

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 relation...

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 encoura...

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 ex...

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, brea...

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’l...

What if the true measure of success isn’t return on investment—but return on relationships? In this powerful episode of the Give and Receive Podcast, hosts Brian Potts and Elizabeth Peidrope sit down with global business leader Paul Gyra, a former CEO, COO, and managing partner with more than three decades of experience across international banking, asset management, and executive leadership. Paul...

In Give & Receive Podcast Episode 8, hosts Brian Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov take a practical turn into the real-world startup playbook—covering the fundamentals most founders don’t think about early enough. Brian breaks down startup terminology in plain English, including services vs. product businesses, why product companies are often harder to scale, and what people actually mean when they say Sa...

In this powerful and wide-ranging episode of the Give and Receive Podcast, hosts Elizabeth Pajove and Brian Potts sit down with Dorian Nunez, a 50-year Wall Street veteran, Harvard Business School graduate, investor, mentor, and community leader. Dorian shares his extraordinary journey from Harlem to Harvard to Wall Street, reflecting on how mentorship, education, and service shaped his career — a...

In Episode 6 of the Give and Receive Podcast, hosts Brian Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov sit down with health-science leader and venture capitalist Urvashi Bhatnagar to explore how giving can reshape healthcare, business, and our inner lives. Urvashi shares her journey from physical therapist in India treating post-polio patients to founding the Good Science Fund, a venture fund focused on population h...

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Give and Receive Podcast with Brian Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov—a powerful, uplifting conversation all about gratitude: what it really is, why it matters, and how it can literally transform your health, your relationships, your work, and your daily life. In this episode, Brian and Elizabeth break down: ⭐ What gratitude truly means Not just a mood or reaction — but a trai...

In Episode 4 of Give & Receive, hosts Brian Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov explore how self-compassion isn’t just about feeling better—it’s a scientifically grounded way to reduce anxiety and unlock professional success. Elizabeth shares powerful research-based practices for calming the nervous system, shifting from self-criticism to self-kindness, and creating the kind of inner safety that fuels both...

In Episode 3 of Give & Receive, hosts Brian H. Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov sit down with entrepreneur and former lawyer Paul Rosen—a founder behind multiple ventures including Skypad and a unicorn company—to explore a bold idea: long-term success is driven less by grind and more by connection, giving, and inner alignment. What you’ll learn: Why success tracks relationships and intuition more than st...

In Episode Two of Give & Receive, hosts Brian H. Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov take a deep look at the most relentless voice in your head — the inner critic. Elizabeth explains how this voice develops, why our brains are wired to focus on negativity, and how to retrain your mind through mindfulness and self-compassion. Brian shares personal stories about how silencing his inner critic changed his life...

Welcome to the Give and Receive Podcast! 🎙️✨ Hosted by Brian H. Potts, a serial entrepreneur and lawyer, and Elizabeth Pyjov, a leading expert in self-compassion and leadership of self, this podcast is all about teaching you how to be both successful and happy. In our very first episode, Brian and Elizabeth introduce themselves, share their unique journeys, and explain why they teamed up to creat...

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 world-renowned wellbeing coach, Elizabeth Pyjov, this podcast will teach you how to be successful—and be happy. Episodes drop every other week, starting September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices