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You vs You w/ Lex Borrero

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 19

In the podcast "You vs You," host Lex Borrero dives into the personal battles and triumphs of entertainment's most accomplished figures.

Through candid discussions, the show aims to unveil the human side of these celebrated individuals, stripping away their heroic facades. By sharing their stories of vulnerability and resilience, "You vs You" seeks to motivate listeners to confront their own challenges, unlock their potential, and pursue their dream lives with newfound freedom and inspiration.

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🇨🇦 Canada - mentalHealth
04/10/2025
#62
🇨🇦 Canada - mentalHealth
03/10/2025
#59
🇨🇦 Canada - mentalHealth
22/06/2025
#82

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Celebrity Stylist: Grief Took Everything… But Gave Me My Purpose

Season 1 · Episode 2

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 • Duration 01:02:27

Rebuilding After Loss – Sarah Akiba on Grief, Identity & Purpose

In this episode of You vs You, host Lex Borrero sits down with Sarah Akiba — a celebrity stylist, entrepreneur, and founder of AWOM (Angel Watching Over Me), a nonprofit created in honor of her late father. From working with some of the biggest names in fashion and entertainment to helping young women navigate grief and mental health, Sarah’s story is one of loss, identity, and radical transformation.

But this isn’t just about grief. It’s about becoming.

Sarah opens up about:
◽️ Losing her father — and the pain that followed
◽️ The fear of being forgotten
◽️ Performing confidence to survive as an immigrant woman
◽️ How building a persona protected her from pain
◽️ The hidden weight of success when self-worth is wounded
◽️ Why healing begins when you finally stop running

From styling celebrities to creating spaces for women to feel seen, Sarah reveals the story behind the smile — and how grief didn’t just break her… it rebuilt her.

Whether you’re processing loss, questioning your purpose, or hiding behind a version of yourself you no longer recognize — this episode will help you begin again, from the inside out.

🔗 Connect with Sarah Akiba
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sarahakiba
AWOM – https://www.awom.org

🔗 Connect with Lex Borrero
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lexborrero
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@lexborrero16

🔗 Join the You vs You Community
https://linktr.ee/YOUVS.YOUPODCAST

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Polo Molina - Music Industry Insider on Fame, Ego & Finding True Worth

Season 1 · Episode 1

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 • Duration 01:20:57

Behind the Spotlight – Polo Molina on Ego, Purpose & Reinvention

In this episode of You vs You, host Lex Borrero sits down with Polo Molina — a visionary music executive and Emmy Award-winning producer whose legacy spans pop, Latin, and hip-hop. From shaping the careers of Black Eyed Peas, will.i.am, and Fergie to working with Ty Dolla $ign, Tyga, Afrojack, Gerardo Ortiz, Joan Sebastian, and Paulo Londra, Polo has spent decades at the center of culture and innovation.

But this isn’t just about music. It’s about identity.

Polo opens up about:
◽️ Why he resented being introduced only by his job title
◽️ How success can trap you in someone else’s image
◽️ The emotional toll of tying your self-worth to fame
◽️ Processing grief, trauma, and the loss of both parents
◽️ Why helping kids from East L.A. get into Ivy League schools means more than any Grammy
From throwing parties in East L.A. to co-founding global movements like Grassroots Music, Cali Kings, and FreeStyle Session, this is the untold story of a man who redefined what success means on his own terms.

Whether you're chasing greatness, maintaining success, or rediscovering your purpose, this episode will challenge how you define your worth and inspire you to build something bigger than your title.

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Introducing: You vs You w/ Lex Borrero

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 • Duration 01:16

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Redefining Success: Presence, Peace & Purpose with Ishmael

Season 1 · Episode 14

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 • Duration 01:12:25

Success isn’t “more.” It’s presence, peace, and the stories we choose to believe. In this conversation with Ishmael, we unpack the real metrics of success: feeling love at home, self-kindness over self-punishment, willingness to sit with discomfort, and building a life that moves at the pace of peace.

What you’ll learn:

- Why “more” ≠ happier (and how to measure success differently) The ocean vs. wave mindset for deep safety
- How to rewrite the stories that keep you stuck
Grief as a doorway to love (and how to feel without storing) Practical starting points: willingness & self-love.

- Boundaries, slowing down, and building purpose that lasts

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From Jay-Z to Meditation: Why Jesse Kirshbaum Walked Away from Artists

Season 1 · Episode 17

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 • Duration 01:13:38

In this episode of You vs You, Jesse Kirshbaum shares his powerful journey of authenticity, spirituality, and personal growth in the age of AI and digital transformation.

From the world of artist management and music culture to building brand partnerships with purpose, Jesse reveals how life’s challenges and synchronicities reshaped his path.

We dive into how the rise of artificial intelligence pushed him closer to God, why authentic expression matters more than ever, and how tools like meditation, therapy, and the ocean became anchors in his spiritual and creative life.

Jesse also opens up about living with ADHD, transforming pain into purpose, and learning to face fear with courage.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creative, or seeker on a journey of self-discovery, this conversation will inspire you to trust your path, embrace authenticity, and find meaning in the moments that connect us all.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

How AI unexpectedly deepened Jesse’s faith and spirituality
The role of authenticity in leadership, creativity, and branding
Why meditation, therapy, and nature are essential tools for clarity
Transitioning from artist management to brand partnerships with purpose
Turning ADHD into a creative superpower
The real difference between pain vs. suffering in growth
How to face fear, sit in the fire, and trust synchronicity

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YesJulz: "Kanye Fired Me, And I’m Glad He Did"

Season 1 · Episode 8

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 • Duration 01:16:11

In this powerful episode of You vs You, host Lex Borrero sits down with the one and only YesJulz aka Juliana Goddard to dive deep into the journey from her chaotic early life in foster care to becoming a powerful force in music, fashion, and cultural movements.

🔥 From managing artists like 070 Shake, working with Kanye West, helping launch Travis Scott, and building digital platforms that shifted the culture, YesJulz shares her raw truth about burnout, imposter syndrome, motherhood, and the cost of chasing the dream.

Whether you know her from Yeezy, Beats by Dre, or her viral social media presence, this is the most vulnerable and unfiltered you’ve ever seen her.

🔑 Topics Covered:
+ Growing up in the foster care system
+The origin of “YesJulz”
+ Working with Kanye West & the Yeezy fallout
+ Early Travis Scott industry stories
+ Facing failure, reinvention & imposter syndrome
+ Mental health, motherhood & detoxing from hustle culture
+ Vipassana, healing, and rediscovering her voice

+ The duality of Jules vs Juliana

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Lecrae: I Had to Lose Everything to Find Myself | You vs You

Season 1 · Episode 7

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 • Duration 01:00:25

In this episode of You vs You, Grammy Award-winning artist and cultural disruptor Lecrae shares his raw journey through faith, trauma, identity, and self-acceptance. From growing up with unspoken family rules to redefining masculinity, Lecrae opens up about therapy, parenting, navigating fame, and what it really means to hear, “You’re accepted.” This conversation is full of soul, healing, and powerful truths that will shift your perspective—on yourself and your place in the world.

Takeaways:

> “You have the right to say no to the rules that no longer serve you.”
> “Your mind doesn’t care what’s real—it believes what you tell it.”
> “You're accepted.”

💬 Join the conversation:
What’s one “unwritten rule” you inherited that you’re ready to break? Drop it in the comments—we’d love to hear your story.

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La historia que escondí toda mi vida… hasta hoy | Daniella Durán

Season 1 · Episode 6

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 • Duration 01:01:24

En este episodio de You vs You, el anfitrión Lex Borrero conversa con Daniella Durán, periodista, emprendedora y ganadora de un Emmy, que está revolucionando el mundo de los deportes en Latinoamérica. Aunque desde fuera parece tenerlo todo —éxito profesional, reconocimiento, oportunidades—, Daniela revela el peso invisible que ha cargado desde niña: la ausencia de su padre, la presión de “ser alguien” y el miedo constante a no cumplir sus propios estándares.

Pero esto no es solo sobre dolor. Es sobre despertar.
Daniela se abre sobre:
◽️ El vacío interno que ni el éxito ni el dinero logran llenar
◽️ Cómo su infancia marcada por la ausencia paterna moldeó su carácter
◽️ Su impulso obsesivo de resolver todo y ser autosuficiente
◽️ La adicción a lo exclusivo para sentir que vale más
◽️ El duelo no vivido tras perder un embarazo
◽️ Y el mayor reto que la vida le sigue poniendo: aprender a parar

Desde cubrir eventos deportivos hasta soñar con la maternidad, Daniella comparte la verdad detrás de su coraza —y cómo está aprendiendo que el verdadero trabajo es sentarse en silencio, escucharse y dejar de huir.

Si te exiges demasiado, si sientes que tu valor depende de lo que logras, o si también temes quedarte quieto, este episodio te mostrará cómo empezar a sanar desde adentro.

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Oliver Trevena: Succes In Hollywood Isn't What You Think

Season 1 · Episode 5

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 • Duration 01:00:22

British actor, producer, and entrepreneur Oliver Trevena joins You vs You for a raw, heartfelt conversation about the pursuit of happiness, the illusion of success, and the lifelong journey toward self-acceptance. From his early days in a small English town to the highs and lows of Hollywood, Oliver opens up about battling feelings of inadequacy, the search for purpose, and the lessons life keeps trying to teach him. Through candid reflections on mental health, identity, and redefining what it means to be "enough," this episode explores how embracing our vulnerabilities can lead to genuine fulfillment.

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The Hidden Cost of Success in The Music Industry: Jorge Mejia

Season 1 · Episode 4

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 • Duration 01:05:04

In this episode of *You vs You*, host Lex Borrero sits down with Jorge Mejia, President and CEO of Sony Music Publishing for Latin America and U.S. Latin, and a Latin Grammy-nominated composer and pianist. Jorge shares his extraordinary journey from his childhood in Colombia, navigating cultural shocks in Spain and Miami, to becoming a trailblazer in the Latin music industry.

Jorge opens up about the profound impact of losing his father at a young age, how music became his emotional anchor, and the fearless drive that led him to practice piano for eight hours a day. He reflects on the balance between artistic passion and pragmatic career choices, offering insights into how he connects with his inner child and finds freedom in creativity. Together, Lex and Jorge explore themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the transformative power of embracing your authentic self.

This episode is packed with inspiring lessons about overcoming personal struggles, parenting oneself, and achieving success while staying true to your passions. Whether you're an aspiring artist or simply looking for motivation to pursue your dreams, Jorge's story will leave you inspired to face your own "You vs You."

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