What’s the *real* cost of success?

In this emotional and raw conversation, **Lex Borrero** sits down with **Qiana**, a powerhouse

entrepreneur who built five businesses from the ground up, to explore what success truly means

beyond money, titles, and recognition.

Together, they unpack the hidden cost of ambition, the fear behind achievement, and how to find

peace when “enough” is never enough.

**Topics:** ambition, emotional burnout, purpose, happiness, fear, redefining success

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Welcome to Intimate Sessions, a deeply personal segment of You Vs. You where we explore the truths behind our greatest internal battles. In this episode, Lex opens up about one of the most powerful and misunderstood forces in our lives: success. We grow up believing success means achievement, wealth, status, the perfect partner, or a flawless life, yet many of us reach those milestones only to feel empty, anxious, and disconnected from ourselves.

Through raw reflection and real-life stories, Lex reveals how a lifetime of chasing external validation left him trapped in a cycle of “never enough.” He shares how that belief system collapsed, and how redefining success from something we pursue to something we already are changed everything.

This conversation is an invitation to question the narratives you’ve been taught:

+ What if success isn’t about doing more, but about being more present?
+ What if you didn’t need to “earn” love, peace, or self-worth?
+ What if your biggest goal wasn’t a trophy, but wholeness?

If you’ve ever felt stuck chasing the next achievement or wondered why external wins don’t bring internal peace, this episode will challenge your perspective, and may just free you to build a life aligned with purpose, joy, and authenticity.

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El perdón no es debilidad: es el hack más poderoso que transforma la mente, el alma y la realidad. En este episodio de You vs You, Lexx Borrero conversa con el escritor y conferencista internacional Daniel Habif, uno de los líderes más influyentes de habla hispana en temas de propósito, espiritualidad y liderazgo emocional.

A través de una conversación profunda y vulnerable, Daniel explora cómo el silencio, el perdón y la fe sin religiosidad pueden convertirse en caminos hacia la libertad interior. Desde su perspectiva, el éxito no se mide por los aplausos, sino por la capacidad de estar bien contigo mismo.

En esta conversación se desarrollan distintos ejes de transformación personal:

1. Cómo reprogramar tu realidad desde tus decisiones diarias y asumir responsabilidad sobre tu vida.

2. La diferencia entre propósito y ambición, y por qué el éxito sin propósito se siente vacío.

3. Cómo sanar la relación con los padres y liberar las ataduras del pasado.

4. El poder del silencio interior como espacio de claridad, fe y revelación personal.

5. La fe sin religiosidad: conectar con lo espiritual sin caer en estructuras dogmáticas.

6. La vulnerabilidad, la amistad verdadera y el amor consciente como pilares de crecimiento real.

7. El dominio propio y la paz interior como resultados del perdón y la reconciliación interna.

“El perdón es un hack que cambia tu realidad.” – Daniel Habif

Este episodio invita a mirar hacia adentro, a reconciliarse con la historia personal y a redefinir el concepto de éxito. Comparte este episodio con alguien que necesite recordar que sanar también es una forma de avanzar. Escúchalo completo, suscríbete y sé parte de esta comunidad que redefine lo que significa ganar la batalla de You vs You.

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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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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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In this inspiring episode of You Vs. You, host Lex Borrero sits down with global music icon, entrepreneur, and innovator Will.i.am (Black Eyed Peas) to dive deep into purpose, creativity, and the mindset needed to thrive.

From growing up in the projects to performing at the Super Bowl and studying at Harvard, will.i.am shares powerful lessons on:

- Life Purpose: Why joy and optimism drive everything he does

- Creativity as Currency: How he built a career by trusting his imagination and ideas

- Overcoming Obstacles: The importance of embracing failure as “Professor Failure” and learning from it.

- Leadership & Teamwork: The balance between collaboration, criticism, and lifting others up
Legacy & Responsibility: Why education and discipline matter when trailblazing for others

This episode is full of wisdom, raw stories, and authentic reflections on how to stay focused, build resilience, and never abandon your dreams.

Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or just someone searching for more meaning in your life, this conversation will challenge and inspire you.

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Intimate Talks - The Matrix of Reality

In this special solo episode of You vs You: *Intimate Talks— Lex dives deep into the concept of **reality and perception, drawing inspiration from *The Matrix to challenge the belief systems that shape our daily lives. Are we living in a loop, repeating routines without questioning if they serve us? Are our “truths” actually illusions shaped by society, upbringing, and fear?

Through powerful reflections and practical tools, Lex breaks down:

•⁠ ⁠The difference between needs and wants—and why self-love is the foundation of clarity.
•⁠ ⁠How questioning your beliefs can help you redefine success, love, and fulfillment.
•⁠ ⁠The courage it takes to step outside the matrix of routine and limitations to unlock infinite possibilities.

This episode is an invitation to *look in the mirror*, confront your perceptions, and make the daily choices that free you from mental prisons. Whether it’s in relationships, career, or personal growth, Lex challenges you to take the “red pill” and step into a life designed by your own truth.

If you’re ready to bend your reality and step into your power, this episode will leave you inspired to question everything—and love everything.

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