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.

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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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