I love today’s inspiring episode with Rebecca Contreras, author of “Lost Girl.” Rebecca’s life story is a testament to the power of resilience, faith, and determination. From growing up in challenging circumstances to becoming an advisor to President George W. Bush, and then a successful entrepreneur, Rebecca’s journey is both compelling and motivational. Tune in to hear how she overcame addiction, trauma, and poverty to achieve remarkable success and give back to her community.
Bio:
Rebecca is a successful entrepreneur and business leader whose company AvantGarde LLC—now over 120 strong—is built upon Godly principles that help both her clients and employees thrive.
Born into poverty to a drug-addicted mother and raised in a religious but totalitarian household, Rebecca’s first experiences with religion often left her with feelings of doubt and disdain. At age 19, Rebecca dropped out of high school and succumbed to substance-abuse and a generational cycle of destruction.
A fresh experience at a local church led her to surrender completely to God, adopting a position of humility, and entering into an active and intentional relationship with Him.
With God as her light, and surrounded by spiritual mentors, Rebecca dealt with the issues and mistakes of her past and embraced transformation in all areas of her life. God filled the trenches dug by rejection and she accepted God’s grace, forgiveness, and the promise of Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Rebecca’s remarkable transformation disproves the lie that anything other than God can be our source of hope and provision. God’s promises came to pass in both her personal and professional life. God rescued her from being a lost girl, brought her to advise a sitting U.S. president, and helped her found and lead a thriving company. God also gave her a loving family with whom she can grow in her faith.
Anchor Verses:
Psalm 139
2 Timothy 1:7
Jeremiah 29:11
Connect with Rebecca:
Website: https://www.rebeccacontreras.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaanncontreras/
Linktree:https://linktr.ee/rebeccacontreras
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