You vs You w/ Lex Borrero
Celebrity Stylist: Grief Took Everything… But Gave Me My Purpose
17 Jun 2025
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. 🔗 Connect with Sarah AkibaInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/sarahakibaAWOM – https://www.awom.org 🔗 Connect with Lex BorreroInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/lexborreroTikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@lexborrero16 🔗 Join the You vs You Communityhttps://linktr.ee/YOUVS.YOUPODCASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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