By   Gloria Park   Featuring insights from  Rebecca Contreras , entrepreneur, mentor, and founder of  AvantGarde When Rebecca Contreras made the leap to start her own firm, she wasn’t chasing a dream. She was waking up from one. “I was generating 90% of the revenue,”   she told me, describing her role as a senior executive at a private firm.   “But I wasn’t a partner. I didn’t own anything.” The numbers were great. The title sounded impressive. But none of it was hers. So she

Girls of Legacy Recap 2025!  What a night Girls of Legacy 2025 Fundraiser Recap On July 17th, the annual Girls of Legacy fundraising...

Back in March 2022, I launched the Girls of Legacy Scholarship and Mentorship Program  through my nonprofit, LaunchPad , right here in...

On June 26th, Rebecca attended the 2025 Governor’s Small Business Summit in Bastrop, an inspiring gathering dedicated to celebrating and supporting entrepreneurs across Texas. Hosted by the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Office of the Governor, Texas Economic Development & Tourism , the event brought together small business owners, community leaders, and civic partners for a full day of dialogue on economic priorities, community growth, and the opportunit

Sponsorship: Latina Foundation’s “Jefa on the Move” Pitch Competition Rebecca was proud to sponsor the Latina Foundation’s “Jefa on the Move” Pitch Competition, a fantastic event focused on empowering the next generation of Latina entrepreneurs. The event brought together amazing women to share their ideas, connect, and build community all to help grow Latina-owned businesses. Rebecca is passionate about supporting and investing in future Latina leaders, and we’re excited to

“A dream without a plan is just a wish.”   In Part 1 of my series on the topic of Pivot released on April 3rd, we tackled...

Mothers are the heart of every home and the force behind every dream. This Mother's Day, our team celebrates you and all that you make...

The LaunchPad team is once again honored and excited to celebrate the true heroes of our community—our educators! This year, for...

Post Event: Tim Tebow, Jimmy Garza, Adrienne Peña Garza, Rebecca and David Contreras Rebecca Contreras returned to Washington, D.C., for the 2025 National Day of Prayer, joining national leaders for a powerful week of prayer, unity, and reflection across Capitol Hill. Rebecca delivering the prayer on Capitol Hill This year, Rebecca was honored to once again deliver the Business Sector Prayer  during the National Day of Prayer Ceremony—speaking into the needs, challenges, and

“The truth will set you free—but first, it will make you uncomfortable.”

Key Truths for Your Life Pivot #1: Embracing Change

I was honored to be a part of this year’s conference in my home state of Texas in Dallas, to welcome and address participants as a...

Rebecca participated as a featured panelist at “Beyond the Badge: Turning Federal Experience into Entrepreneurship,”  hosted by the SBA’s San Antonio District Office at LaunchSA inside the San Antonio Central Library. The morning session— “From Federal Employee to Entrepreneur” —focused on the challenges, advantages, and lessons learned when transitioning from federal service into business ownership. Moderated by Georgia Gabriella , Outreach & Marketing Specialist for the San

Celebrating International Women’s Day – Paying it Forward – NexGen Goodness On this International Women’s Day, we celebrate the power of...

Panel: Navigating Values in a Borderless World: Leadership, Ethics, and Impact SXSW 2025: Faith, Leadership & Global Impact Rebecca Contreras joined global innovators and purpose-driven leaders at SXSW 2025, serving both as a featured speaker and sponsor  for two standout SVC at SXSW sessions exploring values-based leadership on a global stage. Navigating Values in a Borderless World Featuring: Henry Kaestner  — Entrepreneur and Co-Founder, Sovereign’s Capital Ilaria Chan  —

Rebecca Contreras was honored to serve as the Friday evening keynote speaker for the Generations Church Women’s Conference in Leander, Texas, a beautifully curated gathering hosted by her longtime friend and Co-Pastor, Tammy Brydon . Rebecca shared her journey of reinvention and leadership, offering practical insights on purpose, resilience, and stepping into new seasons with confidence. The conference brought together a passionate community of women whose faith, authenticity

On March 6th, Not on Our Watch Texas (NOWTX) brought together 15+ women at the Texas Capitol for a powerful day of advocacy, raising...

RC Blog March 2025 March is Women’s History Month – a time to honor the trailblazing women who have shaped our world and continue to push...

Loved being with the students and faculty at Baptist University of the Americas in San Antonio alongside my husband, David, where I...

Love Blog – Learning to Love – Good, Bad, or Indifferent

To learn more about the host: https://dmeltzer.com/ About the host: "David Meltzer is the Chairman of the Napoleon Hill Institute and...

Rebecca had the honor of moderating an expert panel discussion at an event hosted at the Army-Navy Club in Washington, D.C., on January...

As the calendar flips to January and we step into 2025, we are greeted with a sense of restart and renewal – a clean slate, a fresh start.

Girls of Legacy Holiday Event Highlight: At Domain Maggiano's