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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