In this powerful New Year’s episode of Bridging the Divide, host Rolando Bonilla delivers an energizing message for young and aspiring entrepreneurs ready to transform dreams into action. As the calendar resets, Rolando challenges listeners to stop overanalyzing, start executing, and turn every idea into forward momentum. Through personal insight, storytelling, and tough-love motivation, he reminds us that success isn’t born from planning — it’s built through consistent, courageous steps.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to turn your New Year goals into actionable, achievable daily steps.
• Why waiting for the “perfect time” holds you back more than failure ever could.
• What it takes to build resilience, focus, and discipline as an entrepreneur — especially in uncertain times.

Take this episode as your cue to move — because 2026 isn’t just another year, it’s your year to build something great.

In this heartfelt holiday episode of Bridging the Divide, host Rolando Bonilla shifts from holiday hustle advice to a powerful reflection on gratitude amid the entrepreneurial grind. Drawing from his own journey, from overwhelmed City College days juggling fatherhood, bouncer shifts, and big dreams to building a thriving reputation today, Rolando reminds listeners that exhaustion is the price of progress.

Perfect for Christmas week, this solo talk urges young founders to pause, reconnect with their "dreamer" self, and recharge with appreciation for the path, people, and opportunities that got them here.

What You'll Learn:

• How to re-frame overwhelming days by channeling gratitude for the very struggles that signal you're on the right path.
• The power of reflecting on your past self to fuel resilience and overcome self-doubt during tough seasons.
• Practical ways to spot the "community" around you—mentors, customers, even podcasts—that sustains long-term success.

Let's dispel one of the biggest myths about entrepreneurship:

That success starts with going it alone.

Drawing from personal experience, iconic business stories, and the lessons learned from building his own company, Rolando breaks down the real meaning of partnership. Whether formal or informal, collaboration is the lifeblood of growing a business and a founder’s mindset.

Discover why the right partnerships don’t just build stronger companies — they build better leaders.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to recognize when you need a partner — and when you don’t.
• Why collaboration and feedback are your greatest tools for growth.
• What the “iron sharpens iron” mindset means for building lasting success.