Ricky Montaner exposes the fake side of the music industry, from red carpet pretenders to so-called “friends” who disappear when you need them.

In this candid You vs You interview with Lex Borrero, Ricky opens up about fame, grief, love, and finding himself beyond the Montaner legacy.

In this raw and revealing conversation, Ricky Montaner (of Mau y Ricky) sits down with Lex to share the unfiltered truth about life in the music industry. From growing up in the Montaner family legacy to carving his own path, Ricky opens up about the fake friendships, red carpet pretenders, and the hidden politics of fame.

He dives deep into personal struggles with grief, fear of failure, and the constant pressure to live up to expectations, both as an artist and as a man. Ricky also reflects on love, marriage, and how his priorities have shifted over time, offering lessons that go far beyond music.

🎯 Topics include:

+ The truth about fake people in the music industry

+ Growing up in a famous family and finding your own voice YouTube & Podcast Tags

+ Dealing with grief and loss in the public eye

+ How fear of failure shapes creative work

+ Marriage, love, and building a life outside the spotlight

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La historia real detrás del no-hitter, la Serie Mundial y todo lo que nadie vio.

En este episodio de You vs You, Lex se sienta con Aníbal Sánchez, pitcher venezolano, autor de uno de los logros más grandes en la historia del béisbol y campeón de la Serie Mundial, para hablar de lo que no sale en las noticias: la ansiedad, la presión, las pérdidas personales y la lucha silenciosa detrás del éxito.

A los 20 años llegó a Estados Unidos como imigrante sin hablar inglés. A los 22 lanzó un no-hitter en su debut con los Marlins. Y tras 16 temporadas, se despidió del juego como campeón con los Nationals en 2019.

Pero este no es solo un episodio sobre béisbol. Es una conversación sobre fe, familia, dolor y propósito.

Hablamos de:
•⁠  ⁠La presión invisible que viven los atletas profesionales 
•⁠  ⁠La ansiedad, las lesiones y el miedo al fracaso 
•⁠  ⁠La pérdida más dolorosa en su vida
•⁠  ⁠El poder de la fe, la familia y la reinvención personal 🙏

Una conversación que toca fondo y al mismo tiempo eleva. Si estás atravesando tu propio fuego, este episodio es para ti.

 Timestamps destacados:

00:00 Intro
02:00 La presión de ser un pitcher
06:00 Cuando entendí que no controlo nada
14:00 El miedo a volver al inicio
20:00 Mi mayor debilidad: la familia
26:00 Perder un hijo… y encontrar la fe
33:00 El amor que me salvó
45:00 El poder de la mente
49:00 Soy una creación perfecta de Dios

 “Nuestro peor enemigo… son nuestros pensamientos.”

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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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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.”

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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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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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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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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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Esto no es sobre éxito; es sobre lo que sucede detrás del éxito. Es sobre esos momentos en los que estás a punto de rendirte, pero algo en tu interior dice: sigue adelante. Porque tu mayor fortaleza nace justo cuando sientes que todo está perdido.

En este episodio de You vs You, exploramos la increíble travesía de Marko, uno de los comediantes e influencers más influyentes de habla hispana, con más de 42 millones de seguidores y una colección de premios virales. Marko revela el lado humano detrás del éxito digital: desde sus inicios como director de teatro en Venezuela, su salto al manejo de artistas, hasta la dura decisión de dejarlo todo y emigrar, enfrentando la incertidumbre, el miedo y noches durmiendo en un carro.

En esta poderosa conversación, Marko revela:
•⁠  ⁠Cómo transformar el dolor en tu mejor versión.
•⁠  ⁠Por qué la fe, no la estrategia, es clave cuando todo se derrumba.
•⁠  ⁠La razón por la que el éxito sin propósito no significa nada.
•⁠  ⁠Cómo ayudar a otros se convierte en tu mayor legado.
•⁠  ⁠Cómo la presión del éxito puede convertirse en una cárcel y la necesidad de reconectar con el propósito personal

Este episodio es una conversación íntima sobre los riesgos de perseguir sueños, el costo emocional de la reinvención y la resiliencia necesaria para transformar la adversidad en oportunidad. Si alguna vez has sentido que la vida te saca de tu zona de confort para llevarte a un mejor lugar, esta historia te inspirará a confiar en tu propio proceso y a encontrar propósito más allá del éxito visible.

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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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