[EP 17] A Legacy Born From A Voiceless Past | Pivotal Moments Podcast with Greg Carlson
We trace the extraordinary path of a woman who, amid the shadows of her mother's addiction and the trials of poverty, forged a legacy for today's young girls. Our guest, Rebecca Contreras, has professional achievements that span across both the public sector serving iconic Texas political leaders including Ann Richards and George W. Bush and today in the private sector as a women entrepreneur. She is the CEO of AvantGarde, LLC (AG), a 120+employee award-winning consulting firm she co-founded in 2011.
Recent awards include 2023 “Small Business Person of the Year” – SBA TX District and the 2022 Women in Business Gold & Silver Stevie Awards. Rebecca is a #1 Best Seller Author of LostGirl “From the hood to the White House to Millionaire Entrepreneur”. She also co-founded LaunchPad (LP), a 501c3 that serves disadvantaged inner-city youth through educational programs and mentoring. Rebecca’s signature initiative, through LP, empowering young girls is Girls of Legacy. Tune in now and be a part of our expedition into the awe-inspiring story of Rebecca Contreras!