In the premiere episode of Bridging the Divide, host Rolando Bonilla sets the tone for what this podcast is all about: breaking down the barriers that keep everyday people from building successful businesses. Drawing on over 15 years of entrepreneurial experience—and a lifetime of hustle—Rolando shares his personal journey from paperboy to Business Owner and explains why he's launching this podcast now.

You'll hear why mentorship, access, and community are the foundation of real business success, and how this show aims to provide exactly that. No fluff. No gimmicks. Just real-world advice from someone who’s been in the trenches.

What You’ll Learn:

• Rolando’s entrepreneurial roots and business philosophy
• The gaps that exist in access to capital, mentorship, and opportunity
• Why honest, experience-driven mentorship is more important than ever
• The vision behind Bridging the Divide and what’s coming in future episodes