In this powerful kickoff to the Bridging the Divide Podcast, host Rolando Bonilla gets real about one of the biggest fears entrepreneurs face: failure. Drawing from his own journey, including failed ventures, personal setbacks, and a non-traditional path to earning his law degree. Rolando shares how embracing failure as learning opportunities, not defeat, can be a catalyst for growth.

He reflects on the importance of focus, resilience, and surrounding yourself with the right support system. Listeners will walk away with a mindset shift: failure isn’t the end—it's part of the process. Whether you're building a business or rebuilding your confidence, this episode will remind you that the road to success is never a straight line, and that’s okay.