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.

I had the privilege of engaging with two exceptional students from Success High School who have read "Lost Girl". Accompanied by my...

RC Blog December 2024 When we launched Girls of Legacy, it wasn’t just about providing scholarships—it was about building a movement to...

This week, I was asked to participate as a panelist with TX small business CEOs/Owners at the U.S. Small Business Administration  annual...

This afternoon, I am deeply moved and profoundly enriched. Today, I had the privilege of meeting the family of my exceptional Girls of...

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...

Launchpad is proud to contribute $8,000 to the Principal Fund, which will be used for special campus projects aimed at enhancing...

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...

Rebecca received the El Paso in Austin Trailblazer Award and joined the annual reception in October 2024 to receive the award in person...

Rebecca ContrerasPresident & CEO of AvantGarde LLC Was featured in Champions of Adult Education, From Extraordinary Story to Champions...

Rebecca was delighted to join Dell Technologies in Round Rock Texas for the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. She delivered a...

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, I am reminded of the incredible resilience, strength, and determination that define our community.

"Get ready to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our milestone 100th episode of Latino Business Report! We're bringing you an...

RC Blog for Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 Latina Business Owners By Rebecca Contreras – CEO and Co-Founder of AvantGarde LLC As we...

RC September 2024 Blog The tragedy and loss of September 11th is still with us all, 23 years later. Even those too young to remember the...

Incredible evening last night kicking off the new school year at Success High School and meeting the new leadership. Principal Valencia...

Rebecca delivered a keynote for inspiring the graduates of the entrepreneur leadership event, Jefas on the Move, hosted by the Latina...

RC Blog August 2024 Leading with Purpose and Positivity: Insights from Rebecca Contreras My journey – that I’ve been honored to share...

In this episode, Rebecca shares her inspiring journey from growing up in poverty with a drug-addicted mother to becoming a successful...

RC Blog July 2024 On June 20th, the annual Girls of Legacy fundraising event was held at the Headliners Club in Austin, Texas,...

Rebecca Contreras Welfare Mom to Mogul: Overcoming Adversity to Build a $25M Business EPISODE #883 Listen Here:...

We are all leaders in our sphere of influence with the ability to affect change, no matter how small or large in scale. If we realize...

RC June 2024 Blog In March 2022, I launched a transformative initiative, the Girls of Legacy Scholarship and Mentorship Program, under my...

How do you approach forgiveness and self-forgiveness in your journey? What role does it play in shaping your personal growth and...