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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, 2024
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Powerful Leadership as a Woman of Faith | Propel Women Article by Rebecca Contreras
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...
Jun 25, 2024
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RC Exeleon Feature: Building a Successful Business with the Tools You Already Have
Read the feature here Following is an article written by Rebecca Contreras, Founder and CEO of AvantGarde, on building a successful...
Apr 3, 2024
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Enterprising Women Spring Article, Leading with Resolve
Enterprising Women Article Leading with Resolve: A Journey of Empowered Leadership for Women.
Feb 16, 2024
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"Girls of Legacy" was recently featured in Enterprising Women Magazine.
Rebecca's scholarship and mentorship signature initiative, "Girls of Legacy," was recently featured in Enterprising Women Magazine....
Jan 13, 2024
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CEO Rebecca Contreras, Girls of Legacy featured in Forbes and Fortune Magazines
This past month AvantGarde CEO Rebecca Contreras and her Girls of Legacy were featured in both Fortune and Forbes magazines. The feature...
Oct 31, 2023
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GAHCC Celebrando Gala - AG CEO wins Austin Businesswoman of the Year Award – Oct 2023
There are times in life when you face insurmountable challenges that you think will knock you down, then times when you stand back and...
Oct 26, 2023
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SXSW Round Table
Rebecca was apart of a SXSW round table hosted by the SBA Administrator Guzman, Secretary of Education Dr. Cardona and Congressman Casar....
Oct 10, 2023
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Interview with National Day of Prayer Task Force- Sept 2023
The National Day of Prayer Task Force designated September of 2023 to be primarily focused on business. 'If you prayed along through the...
Sep 1, 2023
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She'D Moments at Enterprising Women Annual Event – Clear Water FL – May 21-23, 2023
Rebecca and AG Managing Director Susan Bradberry attended the annual awards gala for Enterprising Women Magazine. Rebecca shared her...
Aug 22, 2023
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Serving the State of Texas – what a treat!
I have the honor of serving our great Texas Governor Greg Abbott as an appointed and senate confirmed Commissioner of the Texas Racing...
Aug 1, 2023
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The CONNECT Network TV Show
REBECCA CONTRERAS TALKS ABOUT HER NONPROFIT FOR GIRLS & PAVING THE PATH FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS "The CONNECT Network is the #1 TV Network...
Jun 2, 2023
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The Christian Post Article: Texas millionaire shares inspirational journey from poverty to success
Texas millionaire shares inspirational journey from poverty to success through faith By Nicole Alcindor, CP Reporter: CP LIVING | MONDAY,...
May 31, 2023
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National Day of Prayer – Capitol Hill - Washington DC May 4, 2023
Rebecca attended the National Day of Prayer on Capitol Hill which gathered together with church, political leaders and business leaders...
May 19, 2023
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Come Home with Jen Mallan - Rebecca Contreras | Eps 2
Come Home with Jen Mallan Website: https://www.ctnonline.com/comehome.html Todays guest is Rebecca Contreras and hers is a story, a life...
Jan 3, 2023
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Rebecca Reflects on the Wins for the 2022 Stevie Awards – Women In Business
December 2022 Blog Last month women around the world were recognized at the 19th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business held at...
Dec 1, 2022
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GOLD STEVIE® WINNER: Best Female Entrepreneur | Rebecca Contreras with AvantGarde
Last month women around the world were recognized at the 19th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business held at Caesars Palace in Las...
Dec 1, 2022
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SILVER STEVIE® WINNER: Woman of the Year - Business Services | Rebecca Contreras with AvantGarde
Last month women around the world were recognized at the 19th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business held at Caesars Palace in Las...
Nov 30, 2022
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Rebecca on The Christian Television Network - Come Home With Jen Mallan | Eps 1
Christian Television Network "Come Home with Jen Mallan" A program dedicated to the family...today's most vital roles in society... As...
Oct 17, 2022
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Rebecca Contreras Named Finalist in 19th Annual Stevie® Awards For Women in Business
AvantGarde (AG) CEO Rebecca Contreras has been named a Finalist in not one but two categories for the 19th annual Stevie® Awards for...
Sep 27, 2022
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From Lost Girl to Texas Success Story : Texas CEO Magazine
Recently I spoke with Texas CEO Magazine about my journey serving under POTUS George W Bush as well as the tremendous privilege I have...
Jun 22, 2022
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Shifting careers? Rebecca shares four keys to creating the change and achieving your goals
Blurb: Thinking of making a major career change? Here are four ideas for overcoming imposter syndrome to achieve your goals as a woman in...
May 4, 2022
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Rebecca Wins KXAN "Texas Remarkable Woman of 2022"
Posted: Mar 30, 2022 / 07:07 PM CD ‘How can we not pay it forward?’: Remarkable Woman winner Rebecca Contreras reflects on community...
Mar 30, 2022
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KEYE News | Girls of Legacy | Rebecca Contreras
Girls of Legacy was featured on CBS Austin KEYE News
Mar 30, 2022
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“How Mentoring Changed a Life for Impact” - Forbes Magazine March 2022
"From The Hood To The White House: How Good Mentoring Changed A Life" It’s an understatement to say that Rebecca Contreras had a rough...
Mar 28, 2022
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KXAN News Feature "Remarkable Woman: Rebecca Contreras"
Mar 8, 2022 ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — To understand how Rebecca Contreras climbed the ladder to millionaire entrepreneur, you must...
Mar 8, 2022
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Rebecca in Hutto Living Magazine "Lost Girl Found in Hutto"
Find Rebecca’s piece on page 6 of March 2022 issue of Hutto Living.
Mar 1, 2022
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Rebecca Featured in Enterprising Women Magazine
Winter 2021 Issue "Rebecca’s overcoming life story continues to be shared through various outlets around the nation. Her story of faith,...
Feb 26, 2022
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Rebecca Featured In The "Greater Works ABS Alumni Newsletter"
Issue 1 Winter 2022 Excerpt from the article: CHANGEMAKER PROFILE: REBECCA CONTRERAS In October of 2021, former American Bible Society...
Feb 25, 2022
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Meet Rebecca Contreras of AvantGarde, LLC - Voyage Austin Article, Feb 22, 2022.
Meet Rebecca Contreras of AvantGarde, LLC - Voyage Austin Article, Feb 22, 2022. Check out the article by clicking the link below! Voyage...
Feb 22, 2022
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Purpose on Fire Radio Show - “How to ReSet You ”
Rebecca on The Shaunna & Laura show Austin , Georgetown, Round Rock and surrounding areas KGTN 106.7 Radio Station Show tune in here
Feb 21, 2022
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Authority Magazine | 1/21/22 "Power Woman Rebecca Contreras"
Power Women: Rebecca Contreras of AvantGarde On How To Successfully Navigate Work, Love and Life As A Powerful Woman. An Interview With...
Jan 27, 2022
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Rebecca on "Valley Por Vida" Lifestyle Show" Episode 214
Tune into Rebecca's TV interview with NBC’s “Por La Vida”. Go to 8:06 on YouTube to check out my segment about Lost Girl. If you’re...
Dec 13, 2021
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Latina Style feature - November 2021 issue
Rebecca was featured in this Latina Style Magazine article. click here to read
Nov 9, 2021
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Austin Business Journal Feature : Rebecca Contreras, CEO of AvantGarde LLC
Rebecca Contreras, CEO of AvantGarde, was recently featured in the Austin Business Journal this October 2021. Rebecca Contreras has...
Oct 12, 2021
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Rebecca Contreras named in the 2019 top 50 “Women 2 Watch” by Women’s President Organization
This announcement below shows WPO’s new ranking of Women 2 Watch annually; the list highlights WPO members from around the world (10,000...
Apr 29, 2019
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Women Profiles In Power Awardee August 2017 – Central Texas
Austin Business Journal’s released their “Women Profiles in Power” Nominees for 2017, a list of 85 amazing business women and...
Aug 1, 2017
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