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Copy of Coalition for Adult Basic Education (COABE), Dallas TX March 2025
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...
Apr 111 min read
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Key Truths for Your Life Pivot #1: Embracing Change
Key Truths for Your Life Pivot #1: Embracing Change
Apr 35 min read
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Coalition for Adult Basic Education (COABE), Dallas TX March 2025
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...
Mar 311 min read
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Celebrating International Women’s Day – Paying it Forward – NexGen Goodness
Celebrating International Women’s Day – Paying it Forward – NexGen Goodness On this International Women’s Day, we celebrate the power of...
Mar 84 min read
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Not On Our Watch (NOWTX) Advocacy Day in Austin
On March 6th, Not on Our Watch Texas (NOWTX) brought together 15+ women at the Texas Capitol for a powerful day of advocacy, raising...
Mar 61 min read
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Women: A Force to Be Reckoned With
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...
Mar 12 min read
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Rebecca Contreras Event Highlight at BUA Chapel
Loved being with the students and faculty at Baptist University of the Americas in San Antonio alongside my husband, David, where I...
Feb 271 min read
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Love Blog – Learning to Love – Good, Bad, or Indifferent
Love Blog – Learning to Love – Good, Bad, or Indifferent
Feb 78 min read
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Rebecca Contreras on "Office Hours with David Meltzer" Podcast
To learn more about the host: https://dmeltzer.com/ About the host: "David Meltzer is the Chairman of the Napoleon Hill Institute and...
Jan 301 min read
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Rebecca at the Minority Business RoundTable (MBRT)
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...
Jan 211 min read
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Embracing 2025: A Mind, Body, and Spirit Perspective
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.
Jan 35 min read
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Girls of Legacy Holiday Event Highlight: At Domain Maggiano's
Girls of Legacy Holiday Event Highlight: At Domain Maggiano's
Dec 23, 20241 min read
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Success High School Girls Session, December 2024
I had the privilege of engaging with two exceptional students from Success High School who have read "Lost Girl". Accompanied by my...
Dec 16, 20241 min read
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Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders Today: The Impact of the Girls of Legacy
RC Blog December 2024 When we launched Girls of Legacy, it wasn’t just about providing scholarships—it was about building a movement to...
Dec 5, 20244 min read
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U.S. Small Business Administration, 8a Retreat's Graduate Panel
This week, I was asked to participate as a panelist with TX small business CEOs/Owners at the U.S. Small Business Administration annual...
Nov 8, 20242 min read
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Girl of Legacy Alaiysha's family visits the states for the first time from Jamacia, November 2024
This afternoon, I am deeply moved and profoundly enriched. Today, I had the privilege of meeting the family of my exceptional Girls of...
Nov 8, 20242 min read
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Grateful for the Gift of Mentorship: A Journey with Sharon
Mentorship is a powerful thing. In my journey, I’ve learned that it’s not just about sharing knowledge or advice but about opening doors...
Nov 6, 20244 min read
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LaunchPad gives to Success HS Principal Fund for special campus projects, October 2024
Launchpad is proud to contribute $8,000 to the Principal Fund, which will be used for special campus projects aimed at enhancing...
Oct 24, 20242 min read
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Success Highschool Girls Presentation, October 2024
My heart is full! I spent the last couple of days engaging with the incredible girls at Success High School, which is one of our valued...
Oct 24, 20242 min read
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Rebecca wins "El Paso in Austin Trailblazer Award", October 2024
Rebecca received the El Paso in Austin Trailblazer Award and joined the annual reception in October 2024 to receive the award in person...
Oct 24, 20241 min read
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Champions of Adult Education (COABE) Feature
Rebecca ContrerasPresident & CEO of AvantGarde LLC Was featured in Champions of Adult Education, From Extraordinary Story to Champions...
Oct 17, 20242 min read
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Keynote at Dell Technologies, Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Rebecca was delighted to join Dell Technologies in Round Rock Texas for the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. She delivered a...
Oct 10, 20242 min read
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Embracing Transformation and Leading with Resolve: A Hispanic Heritage Month Reflection
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, I am reminded of the incredible resilience, strength, and determination that define our community.
Oct 9, 20244 min read
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Rebecca on Latino Business Report Podcast for Hispanic Heritage Month
"Get ready to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our milestone 100th episode of Latino Business Report! We're bringing you an...
Sep 17, 20241 min read
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