This episode explores something most business podcasts won’t talk about: the role of luck in entrepreneurship. From securing scholarships to getting into college to chance encounters that shaped my academic and professional careers—I reflect on how “small wins of luck” have opened doors for me (while shutting ones that probably weren’t right), and how you can position yourself to receive more of them.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why luck and hard work both play a role in entrepreneurial success
• How a simple error in a college admissions office nearly changed Boryana’s life path
• The unexpected ways people, timing, and opportunities shape your journey
• What it means to “create your own luck” by showing up and staying ready
• Why trusting in the process (and a little faith) matters—especially during uncertain times

Key Takeaways:

• Luck isn’t random—it often rewards preparation, persistence, and presence
• Your network and small interactions can have a massive long-term impact
• Faith, mindset, and resilience are just as vital as strategy in business
• Delays or rejections may be blessings in disguise—timing is everything