EPISODE 002 - Fail Forward: Turning Setbacks into Stepping Stones

BRIDGING THE DIVIDE with Rolando Bonilla by Rolando Bonilla

Episode notes

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.

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