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.

What&rsquo;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 &ldquo;enough&rdquo; is never enough.

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.

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.

You vs You w/ Lex Borrero

QUIANA: What Success Really Costs You

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In this episode of You vs You, Lex Borrero sits down with Pink Sweat$ for a conversation that starts in Philadelphia church culture and ends in the quiet, daily work of healing, accountability, and becoming whole.

Pink opens up about growing up behind a drum kit, watching people show up to church week after week yet rarely transforming, and how that shaped his relationship with faith, truth, and identity. Together, they unpack the tension between organized religion and a personal connection with God, the way power and money can distort systems, and why real growth often requires you to challenge what you were taught… even when it came from people you love.

 

As the conversation deepens, Pink connects the dots between songwriting and spirituality: how words create emotion, how they can also become mental prisons, and why the discipline behind “softness” is actually a form of strength. Lex shares his perspective on self-worth, inner battles, and the modern craving for validation, and Pink reflects on what it means to stay grounded in a world that rewards noise, attention, and performance.

They also touch on childhood wounds, the fear of letting people in, and how small moments can quietly shape your entire life, until you finally close the loop and choose to heal. The episode ends with a simple but powerful question: what’s the one word you need to hear to win the battle of you versus you? Pink’s answer is raw, human, and unforgettable.

If you’re navigating anxiety, identity struggles, trauma, faith, people-pleasing, creative pressure, or the need to be understood, this is the kind of episode that doesn’t just motivate you—it sits with you.

Watch now, then ask yourself:


What belief did I inherit that I’ve never questioned?


Where am I still creating from lack instead of wholeness?


What part of me is asking to be understood—and by who?

 

In this episode of You vs You, Lex Borrero sits down with Pink Sweat$ for a conversation that starts in Philadelphia church culture and ends in the quiet, daily work of healing, accountability, and becoming whole.
Pink opens up about growing up behind a drum kit, watching people show up to church week after week yet rarely transforming, and how that shaped his relationship with faith, truth, and identity. Together, they unpack the tension between organized religion and a personal connection with God, the way power and money can distort systems, and why real growth often requires you to challenge what you were taught&hellip; even when it came from people you love.
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As the conversation deepens, Pink connects the dots between songwriting and spirituality: how words create emotion, how they can also become mental prisons, and why the discipline behind &ldquo;softness&rdquo; is actually a form of strength. Lex shares his perspective on self-worth, inner battles, and the modern craving for validation, and Pink reflects on what it means to stay grounded in a world that rewards noise, attention, and performance.
They also touch on childhood wounds, the fear of letting people in, and how small moments can quietly shape your entire life, until you finally close the loop and choose to heal. The episode ends with a simple but powerful question:&nbsp;what&rsquo;s the one word you need to hear to win the battle of you versus you? Pink&rsquo;s answer is raw, human, and unforgettable.
If you&rsquo;re navigating anxiety, identity struggles, trauma, faith, people-pleasing, creative pressure, or the need to be understood, this is the kind of episode that doesn&rsquo;t just motivate you&mdash;it sits with you.
Watch now, then ask yourself:
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What belief did I inherit that I&rsquo;ve never questioned?
</li>
<li>
Where am I still creating from lack instead of wholeness?
</li>
<li>
What part of me is asking to be understood&mdash;and by who?
</li>
</ul>
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Pink Sweat$ Reveals the Truth About Faith, Trauma, and Self-Worth

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What happens when you get everything you worked for  and it still doesn’t feel right?

In this episode of You Versus You, we explore the internal conflict many high performers never talk about the gap between achievement and fulfillment.

From thriving in chaos, to redefining failure, to confronting the false promises of success, this conversation unpacks why hustle alone can’t bring peace and why learning to rest, trust, and listen inward may be the most powerful skill of all.

This episode isn’t about titles, money, or status.
It’s about identity, perception, and the quiet internal battle between who you’ve been conditioned to be and who you actually are.

Key themes explored:
    •    Why winners fail more than anyone else
    •    The illusion of control and future happiness
    •    How chaos becomes a coping mechanism
    •    Success, burnout, and the cost of never slowing down
    •    Learning to trust your intuition instead of external validation

If you’ve ever thought, “I should feel happier than this,” this episode is for you.

What happens when you get everything you worked for &nbsp;and it still doesn&rsquo;t feel right?
In this episode of You Versus You, we explore the internal conflict many high performers never talk about the gap between achievement and fulfillment.
From thriving in chaos, to redefining failure, to confronting the false promises of success, this conversation unpacks why hustle alone can&rsquo;t bring peace and why learning to rest, trust, and listen inward may be the most powerful skill of all.
This episode isn&rsquo;t about titles, money, or status. It&rsquo;s about identity, perception, and the quiet internal battle between who you&rsquo;ve been conditioned to be and who you actually are.
Key themes explored: &nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Why winners fail more than anyone else &nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;The illusion of control and future happiness &nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;How chaos becomes a coping mechanism &nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Success, burnout, and the cost of never slowing down &nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Learning to trust your intuition instead of external validation
If you&rsquo;ve ever thought, &ldquo;I should feel happier than this,&rdquo; this episode is for you.

Success Still Feels Empty (And What No One Warns You About)

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In this You Vs You conversation, Lex sits down with Eif, a Bronx raised artist and director who went from graffiti and album art to shaping some of hip hop’s most iconic visuals, to talk about the question that quietly breaks high performers: what is “enough”?

They unpack the invisible cost of success: the chase that never ends, the pressure of staying relevant, the loneliness behind the work, and the moment you realize you can “have it all” and still feel unsettled. Eif shares how his creative journey moved from the streets of New York to major music videos, commercials, and film, and what he learned the hard way about time, family, and peace.

If you’ve ever wondered why ambition can feel like a roller coaster and how to build a life where your work doesn’t own you, this episode is for you.

Subscribe for conversations that aren’t about the highlight reel, they’re about the inner battle behind it.

In this You Vs You conversation, Lex sits down with Eif, a Bronx raised artist and director who went from graffiti and album art to shaping some of hip hop&rsquo;s most iconic visuals, to talk about the question that quietly breaks high performers: what is &ldquo;enough&rdquo;?
They unpack the invisible cost of success: the chase that never ends, the pressure of staying relevant, the loneliness behind the work, and the moment you realize you can &ldquo;have it all&rdquo; and still feel unsettled. Eif shares how his creative journey moved from the streets of New York to major music videos, commercials, and film, and what he learned the hard way about time, family, and peace.
If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered why ambition can feel like a roller coaster and how to build a life where your work doesn&rsquo;t own you, this episode is for you.
Subscribe for conversations that aren&rsquo;t about the highlight reel, they&rsquo;re about the inner battle behind it.

The "Hustle" Trap: Director Eif on Fame, Money, and the Moment You Realize It’s Not Enough

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QUIANA: What Success Really Costs You

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