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.

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QUIANA: What Success Really Costs You

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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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What happens when one of the internet’s biggest comedy creators finally slows down and looks inward? 

In this episode of You Versus You, Lex Borrero sits down with Lele Pons to explore the woman behind the viral videos: the immigrant child who didn’t speak the language, the only child craving validation, the creator battling OCD and mental health, and now the mother learning to love her imperfections and slow down. 

Lele opens up about: 
• How physical comedy and dark humor became her survival tools 
• The moment Will Smith told her she inspired him 
• Leaving Venezuela, culture shock in the U.S., and feeling completely alone 
• OCD, intrusive thoughts, and why mental health is an explanation, not an excuse 
• Fame, loneliness, and becoming a “character” instead of herself 
• How her husband taught her to love her imperfections 
• Motherhood, legacy, and the one word that defines her today: “unbreakable.” 

If you’ve ever struggled with validation, burnout, or feeling “not enough,” this conversation will hit home. This is not a highlight reel – this is the real Lele Pons, in a safe space, facing her own battle of you versus you. 

■ Subscribe to You Versus You for more conversations on purpose, mental health, and the human condition.

What happens when one of the internet&rsquo;s biggest comedy creators finally slows down and looks inward? In this episode of You Versus You, Lex Borrero sits down with Lele Pons to explore the woman behind the viral videos: the immigrant child who didn&rsquo;t speak the language, the only child craving validation, the creator battling OCD and mental health, and now the mother learning to love her imperfections and slow down. Lele opens up about: &bull; How physical comedy and dark humor became her survival tools &bull; The moment Will Smith told her she inspired him &bull; Leaving Venezuela, culture shock in the U.S., and feeling completely alone &bull; OCD, intrusive thoughts, and why mental health is an explanation, not an excuse &bull; Fame, loneliness, and becoming a &ldquo;character&rdquo; instead of herself &bull; How her husband taught her to love her imperfections &bull; Motherhood, legacy, and the one word that defines her today: &ldquo;unbreakable.&rdquo; If you&rsquo;ve ever struggled with validation, burnout, or feeling &ldquo;not enough,&rdquo; this conversation will hit home. This is not a highlight reel &ndash; this is the real Lele Pons, in a safe space, facing her own battle of you versus you. ■ Subscribe to You Versus You for more conversations on purpose, mental health, and the human condition.

 Lele Pons: The Truth About Validation, Hate & Mental Health Online

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From the streets of Bushwick, Brooklyn to Marvel, Transformers and Hollywood billboards, Anthony Ramos has lived the dream many people fantasize about. But behind the campaigns, the premieres and the posters, he was still asking himself a brutal question:“Am I enough?”


In this episode of You vs You, Anthony sits down with Lex Borrero to have a raw, honest conversation about success, identity, family and the work it takes to heal the stories you grew up with.
He opens up about:
Growing up in Bushwick and carrying childhood trauma into his adult life
The complicated relationship with his father, not feeling “good enough” and the moment he tried to protect his mom as a kid
Wrapping his identity in campaigns, likes and comments, and how one negative comment used to destroy his day
What really happened when it felt like everything came crashing down online
Booking Marvel’s Ironheart, going on the Transformers press tour, and realizing his career was not over – it was evolving
How he started working with his inner child: reframing memories, naming patterns and learning to see his parents with compassion
The simple mantra that changed everything for him: “Be where your feet are”, and why your emotions should not be driving the car of your life
His no-BS advice for actors and creatives who haven’t had their “break” yet, and why you should stop waiting for permission and start creating with the phone you already have.
This is not just a conversation about Hollywood.It is a conversation about narratives: the stories we tell ourselves about who we are, what we deserve and what we’re capable of.

From the streets of Bushwick, Brooklyn to Marvel, Transformers and Hollywood billboards, Anthony Ramos has lived the dream many people fantasize about. But behind the campaigns, the premieres and the posters, he was still asking himself a brutal question:&ldquo;Am I enough?&rdquo;
 In this episode of You vs You, Anthony sits down with Lex Borrero to have a raw, honest conversation about success, identity, family and the work it takes to heal the stories you grew up with. He opens up about:
<ul>
<li>Growing up in Bushwick and carrying childhood trauma into his adult life</li>
<li>The complicated relationship with his father, not feeling &ldquo;good enough&rdquo; and the moment he tried to protect his mom as a kid</li>
<li>Wrapping his identity in campaigns, likes and comments, and how one negative comment used to destroy his day</li>
<li>What really happened when it felt like everything came crashing down online</li>
<li>Booking Marvel&rsquo;s Ironheart, going on the Transformers press tour, and realizing his career was not over &ndash; it was evolving</li>
<li>How he started working with his inner child: reframing memories, naming patterns and learning to see his parents with compassion</li>
<li>The simple mantra that changed everything for him: &ldquo;Be where your feet are&rdquo;, and why your emotions should not be driving the car of your life</li>
<li>His no-BS advice for actors and creatives who haven&rsquo;t had their &ldquo;break&rdquo; yet, and why you should stop waiting for permission and start creating with the phone you already have.</li>
<li>This is not just a conversation about Hollywood.It is a conversation about narratives: the stories we tell ourselves about who we are, what we deserve and what we&rsquo;re capable of.</li>
</ul>

 Your Story Does Not Define Your Destiny: Anthony Ramos on Pain, Ego & Healing

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