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Texas Impact's Weekly WitnessWeekly Witness Ep. 458 Spaghetti Map: Elections, Redistricting, and Closed Primaries ConvergeThis week we are recording during early voting before election day next Tuesday, November 4, and we know that all of you are doing everything you can to make sure your friends, neighbors and communities of faith are taking this election season. For many of us, the policy implications of what's going on in the world right now are hitting close to home. The government shutdown and corresponding freeze of SNAP benefits, and so many other vital programs, is impacting our communities, and that requires our attention. There are important elections on the ballot right now...
2025-10-3140 min
Sidewalk ConversationsWhere do you go from the White House? with Rebeccas ContrerasRebecca Contreras returns to share her remarkable journey from the barrio to the White House and now as a successful business owner who has built a $20 million company. Her story demonstrates how relationships, surrender to God's plan, and continuous learning can transform lives regardless of one's starting point.• Building relationships that make or break your success• Surrendering to God's guidance and living out biblical principles• Developing yourself through continuous learning• Moving from government employee to entrepreneur after being pushed out of a comfortable position• Creating a business culture of "leading with love" that puts peopl...
2025-08-2838 min
The Storehouse Media PodcastFrom the Hood to the White House: The Remarkable Story of Rebecca ContrerasIn one of the most powerful and inspiring episodes to date, host Sherrie Price Clark and co-host Neil Haley welcome Rebecca Contreras, author of Lost Girl: From the Hood to the White House to Millionaire Entrepreneur. Rebecca’s life story is one of unimaginable hardship, relentless resilience, and ultimate triumph.From growing up in abject poverty in a border town, abandoned by her heroin-addicted mother at the age of five, to becoming a teen mom on welfare and later rising through the ranks to serve as a White House advisor to President George W. Bush, Rebecca’s story is a...
2025-06-2527 min
Style and SubstanceAn International Womens Day SpecialThis special episode, created in honour of International Women's Day is a pulling together of just a glimmer of the wisdom held in our wonderful community of inspiring and empowered entrepreneurs. Rather than hearing from us, in this episode, we hear from you. Thank you to everyone who sent in a submission to be included we have tried to feature as many of you as we can, and whilst it hasn't been possible to feature everyone (we were inundated) we are so grateful to have read your stories and found them utterly inspiring....
2025-03-1229 min
The Reason RoundtableWhy MAGA Is Fighting Over High-Skilled ImmigrationIn this week's The Reason Roundtable, editors Matt Welch, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Peter Suderman chime in on the ongoing online debate over a federal visa program for high-skilled workers and look back at the legacy of former President Jimmy Carter.
04:04—H-1B visa debate
21:07—Biden blocks sale of U.S. Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel
30:49—Weekly listener question
41:13—Former President Jimmy Carter dead at 100
57:59—This week's cultural recommendations
Mentioned in this podcast:
"Can Nativists and Dynamists Coexist Within Trump's MAGA Coalition?" by Eric Boehm...
2025-01-061h 10
Latino Business ReportFrom the Hood to the White House, to Millionaire EntrepreneurEpisode 100 - Get ready to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our milestone 100th episode of Latino Business Report! We're bringing you an exciting conversation with the incredible Rebecca Contreras—a powerhouse Latina, entrepreneur, public servant, and author. Rebecca's inspiring journey from the hood to the White House to becoming a millionaire entrepreneur is the American Dream come to life. Tune in for an inspiring story of faith, determination, and success!
Website: Rebecca Contreras | Home
Lost Girl - https://www.rebeccacontreras.com/lostgirl
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2024-09-1747 min
Office Hours with David MeltzerRebecca Contreras, Brandy Gillmore, Rachel Scheer, Jose BerlangaRebecca ContrerasRebecca Contreras' journey from poverty to business success is marked by her grit, determination, and unwavering commitment. As a high school dropout and welfare-dependent teenage mother, Rebecca defied the odds and transformed her life, eventually becoming a successful business leader. She is the founder and CEO of AvantGarde, a consulting firm based in Austin, Texas, that has earned numerous local and national awards. Rebecca's exceptional leadership has also been recognized with personal accolades, including being named the 2023 Austin Business Woman of the Year and receiving a golden Stevie award for Best Female Entrepreneur in 2022.
2024-08-2947 min
Christian Entrepreneurs Rise Up| Faith in Business | Family First BusinessA Faith-Fueled Rise from Welfare to the White House (With Rebecca Contreras) - Episode 489In this episode, we're talking to Rebecca Contreras, founder and CEO of Avant Garde, LLC. Rebecca shares her inspiring journey from growing up in poverty with a drug-addicted mother to becoming a successful entrepreneur and advisor to President George W. Bush. The conversation dives into Rebecca's transformative encounter with God at age 19, her rise through the ranks of government, and her passion for empowering others through her business and nonprofit initiatives. Tune in for some incredible insights into leadership, overcoming adversity, and the power of faith and mentorship. This episode includes a deep dive into s...
2024-07-2933 min
LAArtist PodcastChit-chatting about unfinished works with Rebecca ContrerasYou are listening to the LA Artist Aftershow! Where we chat with artists about anything and everything, most of which we probably forgot to mention during the podcast, so this is all bonus content just for you!
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2024-06-2641 min
Wings of Inspired BusinessWelfare Mom to Mogul: Entrepreneur Rebecca Contreras on Overcoming Adversity to Build a $25M BusinessRebecca Contreras is the founder and CEO of AvantGarde, an Austin-based consulting firm federal agencies depend upon to help them transform their leadership and grow their organization through holistic and sustainable approaches. Born into poverty, Rebecca transformed herself through grit, resolve, and steadfast commitment from a high school dropout and welfare-dependent teenage mother to a successful business leader. Author of the bestselling Lost Girl, Rebecca has received a number of accolades for her exceptional leadership such as being named the 2023 Austin Businesswoman of the Year and having received a golden Stevie Award for Best Female Entrepreneur in 2022. Rebecca also founded...
2024-06-2539 min
LAArtist PodcastThe fun and dangers of wood burning with Rebecca ContrerasThank you for listening to the LA Artist Podcast, where we chat with local artists about their works, style, what influenced them to start their artist journey and more.
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2024-06-191h 12
Exploring the MarketplaceFrom Poverty to the White House: Rebecca's Contreras Journey of Faith and Resilience on Exploring the Marketplace (S:4 - Ep 9)Welcome to Exploring the Marketplace with your hosts, Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson. In this episode, we feature Rebecca Contreras, an inspiring entrepreneur whose journey from poverty to advising a U.S. president is remarkable.As a 19-year-old single mom and high school dropout, Rebecca rebuilt her faith, connecting with God as her true Father. She shares how scripture and faith helped her overcome fear during her early days at the White House. Rebecca’s integrity led her to end a million-dollar contract for her company, AvantGarde LLC, resulting in greater growth. As CEO, she ha...
2024-06-1941 min
Crown YourselfJourney of a Lost Girl: A Path to Resilience and Success with Rebecca ContrerasHow do you approach forgiveness and self-forgiveness in your journey? What role does it play in shaping your personal growth and resilience?
Rebecca Contreras is currently the President & CEO of AvantGarde LLC (AG), a consulting firm she cofounded in 2011 as the majority owner. AvantGarde has grown to over 120 employees across nine states including a team in the great State of Texas where Rebecca resides. AG's Offices are in the Austin and Washington DC area with clients in 26 different government agencies. AG offers a one-stop-shop approach to addressing complex organizational issues, AGs capabilities center around four key areas: Hum...
2024-06-121h 05
Anchored by the SwordRebecca Contreras's Freedom Story!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 ov...
2024-05-3135 min
Who Ya Know ShowRebecca Contreras | From Victim to Advocate: Rebecca Contreras' Inspiring JourneyAbout the Guest(s):
Rebecca Contreras is the accomplished CEO of AvantGarde, showcasing her leadership and commitment to excellence. A business leader with a strong sense of advocacy, she also serves as a dedicated board member of the not on our watch Texas event and movement. Her personal experiences have shaped her into an advocate for children's safety, particularly in the online space. Contreras's professional background is marked by service to three iconic Texas leaders, including Ann Richards, Kay Bailey Hutchison, and George W. Bush.
Episode Summary:
In this compelling episode of...
2024-04-1313 min
The Fallen State TV (Video)'Lost Girl: From the Hood..' Author Rebecca Contreras Joins Jesse! (#348)On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Rebecca Contreras—A trailblazing entrepreneur, CEO, and the author of 'Lost Girl: From the Hood to the White House, to Millionaire Entrepreneur,' Rebecca unfolds her remarkable life story in this compelling episode. Join Jesse and Rebecca as they delve into the intricate chapters of Rebecca's life, from humble beginnings to her triumphant ascent as a millionaire entrepreneur. The discussion unfolds organically, offering viewers a window into the resilience, determination, and sheer grit that defined Rebecca's path to success. The conversation takes a fascinating turn as Re...
2024-02-241h 01The Fallen State TV'Lost Girl: From the Hood..' Author Rebecca Contreras Joins Jesse! (#348)On this week's episode of TheFallenState TV, host Jesse Lee Peterson is joined by Rebecca Contreras—A trailblazing entrepreneur, CEO, and the author of 'Lost Girl: From the Hood to the White House, to Millionaire Entrepreneur,' Rebecca unfolds her remarkable life story in this compelling episode. Join Jesse and Rebecca as they delve into the intricate chapters of Rebecca's life, from humble beginnings to her triumphant ascent as a millionaire entrepreneur. The discussion unfolds organically, offering viewers a window into the resilience, determination, and sheer grit that defined Rebecca's path to success. The conversation takes a fascinating turn as Re...
2024-02-241h 01
Who Ya Know ShowRebecca Contreras | From Lost Girl to Millionaire Entrepreneur: A Journey of Transformation**About The Guest(s):**Rebecca is a successful entrepreneur, author, and speaker. She has overcome a challenging upbringing and has gone on to achieve great success in her career and personal life. Rebecca emphasizes the importance of the family unit and the role of fathers in society.
**Summary:**Rebecca and Trevor discuss the significance of the family unit and the role of fathers in society. They highlight the power of having both parents present in a child's life and the importance of structure and strictness in raising children. Rebecca shares her personal...
2023-12-2956 min
Those Wrestling GirlsKING TROI STRIKES AGAIN, TAYLOR SWIFT & IRON CLAW RED CARPETThe stars were out this week for the LA premiere of the Iron Claw, John Cena supports MJF, Mick Foley calls Becky Lynch's book "the most important wrestling book in 10 years", Lauren Alaina brings the US Championship belt to Big Loud!, King Troi styles Seth Freakin Rollins to perfection...AGAIN! and so much more in this edition of where wrestling meets pop culture!
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2023-12-1737 min
The Elite League Podcast with Greg CarlsonA Legacy Born From A Voiceless Past with Rebecca ContrerasIn this episode, we get to hear the voice marked by transformation, resilience, and the profound impact of deliberate choices.
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...
2023-09-161h 02
The Mosaic Life PodcastSeason 3 | Discovering Resilience with Rebecca ContrerasWelcome to the Mosaic Life Podcast. In this third season our conversations and stories are centered around resilience, transformation, and unwavering hope. We will discuss narratives of individuals who have encountered the liberating power of recovery and have overcome difficult circumstances. The primary goal of this collection of conversations is to inspire, inform, and instill hope in you, and cultivate a deeper understanding that freedom and healing are obtainable. Today's episode is a special one for me, my friend. For over 25 years, Rebecca Contreras is joining us. She is a powerhouse and immediately she gives us a...
2023-09-1338 min
Recently LoggedMission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) [S5E22]This week we’re running with Ethan and the gang as they scramble for a MacGuffin or two so they can kill the seemingly omniscient Entity. Hop a train (or a plane) as we covertly discuss Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One!
Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BtZ7XDHUMCI
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56:38 - WHAT WE WATCHED
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2023-07-251h 40
Tiene que haber algo más#86: Rebecca Cox: Trabajar generando impacto social como Fundadora de Project Olas en Guatemala. Dar herramientas a mujeres para su empoderamiento.Rebecca creció en Estados Unidos, pero a sus 16 años decidió estudiar en España. Ella es fundadora de Project Olas. Es un proyecto social donde emplean a madres de la ciudad de Guatemala para que den clases de conversación en español. Esto les da a las mujeres un ingreso mucho más seguro que les permite trabajar mediante su celular.
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Contenido:
- Éxito
- Qué rol ocupa la fé en su vida
- Por qué eligió Guatemala para el proyecto Olas
- El objetivo del proyecto
- Los cambios en las personas que forman p...
2023-07-251h 07
Decisions: A Dunham+Company PodcastBest of the Decisions Podcast with Dr. Gary Chapman and Rebecca ContrerasOn this "Best Of" episode of the Decisions Podcast, we revisit our time this season Dr. Gary Chapman and Rebecca Contreras. Best Selling Author, Dr. Chapman, discusses how the Five Love Languages shape leadership and show appreciation in the workplace. Contreras, who spent nearly twelve years working with the George W. Bush team, shares about her life, faith, and the decisions she has made to position her for success!
2023-06-2939 min
Capital Life ChurchLife Purpose Pastors Bill and Lisa Shuler welcome David and Rebecca Contreras as they share together in a discussion that focuses on life purpose.
2023-05-0751 min
Hello Gorgeous MamaEP 6: Let’s Talk About…Grief!The hardest part of life is dealing with loss and grief. People say time heals wounds but would if it’s not about getting over Grief but learning to live with it. Before we can even heal though, we must accept and have to go through the process which might look all over the place for some. Grief is not a one-size fits all and there is no finish line. The ongoing process though doesn’t have to feel alone, hopeless and like you’ll never be able to remove the dagger from your heart. You are not alone.
Some helpfu...
2023-03-3140 min
Secoue ton taf ! Le podcast de l'Agence HERAEpisode spécial 8 mars - Journée Internationale des droits des femmesLe 8 mars, on manifeste, on lutte, on agit pour les droits des femmes dans le monde.
L'agence HERA consacre donc son premier épisode hors série à cette thématique qui nous est chère puisque depuis janvier, nous proposons des formations sur les thématiques des Violences Sexistes et Sexuelles au Travail (VSST).
Pour l'occasion, Aurélie a laissé sa place à Sophie Nonnenmacher, formatrice spécialisée en diversité, inclusion et harcèlements en entreprise (notamment !).
Marion et Sophie ont choisi des œuvres littéraires incontournables, éclairantes pour questionner la place des femmes dans l'entreprise...
2023-03-0815 min
SheVenturesFrom Single Mom to Millionaire EntrepreneurHow does a single mother battling substance abuse end up pivoting to a career in the White House? How does she then become founder and CEO of her own seven-figure business? The answer is within Rebecca Contreras herself. The CEO of Avant Garde, a human resources consulting firm, and author of a memoir, Lost Girl (in which she describes her childhood, her decisions as a young adult, and how she turned her life around), Contreras gives new meaning to perseverance, dedication, ambition, and humility. Contreras’ life has been anything but easy. Though she has been suc...
2023-01-3129 min
Women CEO In ReflectionRebecca ContrerasRebecca Contreras is an accomplished business leader, philanthropist, and author who connects with audiences through her inspirational story and leadership principles. From a welfare-to-work receptionist to an advisor to a sitting president, Rebecca is the founder and CEO of AvantGarde, an HR consulting firm that has grown into a thriving 100+ employee practice with clients among some of the largest federal agencies. Rebecca is also a founder of LaunchPad, a nonprofit organization that serves disadvantaged inner-city youth through educational programs and mentoring and Girls of Legacy, an initiative to fund scholarships for students selected from underserved...
2023-01-3023 min
Fermented Adventure The Podcast2SP Brewing - Mike ContrerasThis episode features Mike Contreras of 2SP Brewing Company.
2SP was conceived in 2015. Mike is the director of sales and marketing. While he was working at Dogfish Head Brewing, the owner of 2 Stones Pub, Mike Stiglitz gave him a call. He shared that he was thinking about starting a brewery. He was already filling out his team with Bob Barrar, who at the time was already a highly decorated brewer. It was an easy decision for Mike to come on board. The focus has been to build a nice regional brewery that provides local beer for the commun...
2023-01-111h 09
Let's Go To Court!A Bank Robbery & SoHo KarenHate ads? The entire LGTC catalog is available ad-free on Patreon!
A gunman rushed into the Texas Commerce Bank, barking orders. He wore a mask. He disguised his voice. Bank tellers Kelly McGinnis and Lisa Silvas were terrified. It had finally happened. The bank was being robbed. The young tellers had asked management to increase security measures. But management said that the motor bank, which only provided drive-thru service, was secure enough. The gunman proved them wrong.
Then Kristin tells us about Keyon Harrold and his 14-year-old son, Keyon Harrold Jr, who were staying at the...
2022-12-142h 26
Fresh Art InternationalGlobal Appalachia—Where Culture and Geography Shape CommunityIn 2022, members and guests of the International Association of Curators of Contemporary Art (IKT) travel from around the world to Kentucky, in the Appalachian region of the United States. The uninitiated might consider this a remote context for conversations around international contemporary art. Instead, we find Appalachia a nuanced cultural and geographic space.
The third episode in our IKT Kentucky series explores the evolving and inclusive concept of “Global Appalachia” presented during IKT’s 2022 gathering. Generations of curators, poets, and artists from a world of cultures have found their way across time and space to build communities in this region. Here a...
2022-12-0838 min
Fresh Art InternationalGlobal Appalachia—Where Culture and Geography Shape CommunityIn 2022, members and guests of the International Association of Curators of Contemporary Art (IKT) travel from around the world to Kentucky, in the Appalachian region of the United States. The uninitiated might consider this a remote context for conversations around international contemporary art. Instead, we find Appalachia a nuanced cultural and geographic space.
The third episode in our IKT Kentucky series explores the evolving and inclusive concept of “Global Appalachia” presented during IKT’s 2022 gathering. Generations of curators, poets, and artists from a world of cultures have found their way across time and space to build c...
2022-11-3038 min
The Inside Story Podcast with April Adams PertuisFrom the Hood to the White House to Multi-million Dollar Success with Rebecca ContrerasWhen someone goes from the hood to the White House and ultimately has multi-million dollar success, you know there’s bound to be more than a few inside stories there that will just blow your mind. Rebecca Contreras went from hitting her lowest of lows to reaching amazing success -- the kind that so many of us also dream of. Her book, titled “Lost Girl”, details this journey and shows the reader the kind of perseverance and faith Rebecca had to get to where she is today.Get all the links a...
2022-11-0255 minDecisions: A Dunham+Company PodcastHow a Lost Girl Found Her Story with Rebecca ContrerasRebecca Contreras is a social and business entrepreneur who spent nearly twelve years with the George W. Bush legacy, first in Texas as his Director of HR then in DC in the White House as a Commissioned Officer supporting the Presidential transition. Rebecca Contreras is the author of Lost Girl – From the Hood to the White House to Millionaire Entrepreneur, which recounts her journey from becoming a welfare-dependent teenage mother to advising a sitting president, to building and driving a successful 110+person company. Rebecca shares about her life, faith, and the decisions she has made to position her for success!
2022-10-2031 minSidewalk ConversationsFrom the Barrio to the Whitehouse with Rebecca Contreras God. Grit. Good friends. And success no one would have expected.Send us a textSupport the show
2022-07-2930 min
Time To Rise & Thrive with Jackie MottStarting Over with Rebecca Contreras ~ Jackie MottTime to Rise & Thrive with Jackie Mott This week, we have a VERY special guest, Rebecca Contreras, who will be sharing one of her personal starting over stories! Rebecca is an author, entrepreneur, and thought leader. Her book “Lost Girl” shares her journey from growing up in the hood, to serving in an influential role in the White House, to becoming a Millionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist through her and her husband’s not for profit organization. On this journey, Rebecca reached many places where starting over was necessary in order to move forward and ultimately achieve most success than she'd ever be...
2022-07-2200 min
Time To Rise & Thrive with Jackie MottStarting Over with Rebecca Contreras ~ Jackie MottTime to Rise & Thrive with Jackie Mott This week, we have a VERY special guest, Rebecca Contreras, who will be sharing one of her personal starting over stories! Rebecca is an author, entrepreneur, and thought leader. Her book “Lost Girl” shares her journey from growing up in the hood, to serving in an influential role in the White House, to becoming a Millionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist through her and her husband’s not for profit organization. On this journey, Rebecca reached many places where starting over was necessary in order to move forward and ultimately achieve most success than she'd ever be...
2022-07-2255 minTime To Rise & Thrive with Jackie MottStarting Over with Rebecca Contreras ~ Jackie MottTime to Rise & Thrive with Jackie Mott This week, we have a VERY special guest, Rebecca Contreras, who will be sharing one of her personal starting over stories! Rebecca is an author, entrepreneur, and thought leader. Her book “Lost Girl” shares her journey from growing up in the hood, to serving in an influential role in the White House, to becoming a Millionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist through her and her husband’s not for profit organization. On this journey, Rebecca reached many places where starting over was necessary in order to move forward and ultimately achieve most success than she'd ever be...
2022-07-2255 min
Her Dinero MattersRising Above Generational Poverty | HDM 312Generational poverty is very real and changing this cycle can start with you! When we come from a money journey where there is not much or the scarcity mindset abounds, it is easy to follow that same course, because “we are supposed to” and we believe that “it is all we got”. However, we can change this and our guest in this episode is a big testament to this. In this episode, Rebecca Contreras, author of the book “Lost Girl – From the Hood to the White House to Millionaire Entrepreneur” and a social and business entrepreneur, shares with us her expe...
2022-07-1428 min
The Truths We HideSeason 3 Episode 142Born into poverty to a drug-addicted mother, Rebecca Contreras had been a “lost girl” for almost two decades when, at age 19, she found herself to be a drop out, welfare-dependent teenage mother. As a high school dropout with substance-abuse and emotional trauma tendencies, she was well on her way to perpetuating the generational cycle of destruction and becoming a statistic lost to the system and her upbringing. Her new book, Lost Girl: From the Hood to the White House to Millionaire Entrepreneur (Boss Media, released Oct 2021), recounts this journey from getting off welfare to advising a sitting U.S. presid...
2022-06-3042 min
Tennis UnfilteredFrench Open, Day 2: Naomi Osaka's Wimbledon bombshell, Emma Raducanu's comeback win plus Djokovic, Swiatek and moreToday's Roland Garros wrap includes:
Amanda Anisimova beating Naomi Osaka
Osaka's Wimbledon bombshell and reaction from Iga Swiatek and Novak Djokovic
Emma Raducanu almost slipping on a first-round banana skin
Novak Djokovic standing up for players' rights
Here is Tuesday's order of play(All courts start at 10am BST unless stated; British players in bold)Court Philippe ChatrierPlay starts at 11am
Alize Cornet vs Misaki Doi
Casper Ruud (8) vs Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
Paula Badosa (3) vs Fiona Ferro
Not before 7.45pm: Lorenzo Musetti vs Stefanos Tsitsipas (4)
Court...
2022-05-2424 minTennis UnfilteredFrench Open, Day 2: Naomi Osaka's Wimbledon bombshell, Emma Raducanu's comeback win plus Djokovic, Swiatek and moreToday's Roland Garros wrap includes:
Amanda Anisimova beating Naomi Osaka
Osaka's Wimbledon bombshell and reaction from Iga Swiatek and Novak Djokovic
Emma Raducanu almost slipping on a first-round banana skin
Novak Djokovic standing up for players' rights
Here is Tuesday's order of play(All courts start at 10am BST unless stated; British players in bold)Court Philippe ChatrierPlay starts at 11am
Alize Cornet vs Misaki Doi
Casper Ruud (8) vs Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
Paula Badosa (3) vs Fiona Ferro
Not before 7.45pm: Lorenzo Musetti vs Stefanos Tsitsipas (4)
Court...
2022-05-2424 min
I Love You 3000 Reviews: THE MCU reviews podcastMoon Knight ep 5 "It Rings True"This was a wild one, y'all! What are your theories? (which was nothing I expected, wow!)
This is the podcast dedicated to the 3000 pieces of MCU awesome releasing every week! This is gonna go on forever! So buckle up, grab your gauntlet, & let's do this!
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2022-05-0251 min
Defenders on TV Podcast IndustriesMoon Knight Episode 5 Asylum Podcast from Defenders on TV Podcast IndustriesIt is the penultimate episode as as we chat about Moon Knight Episode 5 Asylum. A highly emotional look back through Marc and Steven's history.
Moon Knight Episode 5 "Asylum" Synopsis
Moon Knight Character created by: Doug Moench
Executive Producers - Kevin Feige, Louis D'Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Grant Curtis, Brad Winderbaum, Oscar Isaac, Mohamed Diab, Jeremy Slater
Head Writer: Jeremy Slater
Episode Written by: Rebecca Kirsch and Matthew Orton
Episode Directed By: Mohamed Diab
After their murder at the hands of Arthur Harrow, Steven and Marc are stuck in an afterlife with the Egyptian god Tawaret. This afterlife is a death barge...
2022-04-291h 50
TV Podcast IndustriesMoon Knight Episode 5 Asylum Podcast from TV Podcast IndustriesIt is the penultimate episode as as we chat about Moon Knight Episode 5 Asylum. A highly emotional look back through Marc and Steven's history.
Moon Knight Episode 5 "Asylum" Synopsis
Moon Knight Character created by: Doug Moench
Executive Producers - Kevin Feige, Louis D'Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Grant Curtis, Brad Winderbaum, Oscar Isaac, Mohamed Diab, Jeremy Slater
Head Writer: Jeremy Slater
Episode Written by: Rebecca Kirsch and Matthew Orton
Episode Directed By: Mohamed Diab
After their murder at the hands of Arthur Harrow, Steven and Marc are stuck in an afterlife with the Egyptian god Tawaret. This afterlife is a death barge...
2022-04-291h 50
Christian Podcast™#56 - LOST GIRL BECOMES BADASS MILLIONAIRE // REBECCA CONTRERASChristian Podcast PRESENTS Rebecca Contreras.
Born into poverty to a drug-addicted mother. A lost girl for almost two decades. Once a victim, now a Boss. Presidential special advisor and millionaire entrepreneur.
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2022-04-1855 min
New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)Primary Election Preview, Analyzing Latinx Voting Trends & BQ Proposes Homeless Encampments | 4.18.22Election season is inching closer and Republican candidates for governor are ratcheting up their campaigns. Our Line Opinion Panelists will debate the political tactics of some of those candidates, and what the most recent round of campaign finance reports tell us about who could come out on top.
Correspondent Russell Contreras sits down with an expert on Latinx voting trends to talk about what we learned from 2020, and how it could translate into the 2022 primary season.
Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller has a new plan to consolidate homeless encampments into city-sanctioned areas. Our Line Opinion Panelists...
2022-04-1843 min
My Favorite Mistake: Business Lessons from Failures and SuccessCEO Rebecca Contreras Talks About Her Mistakes as a Young Woman, Working as a White House StafferEpisode page: https://markgraban.com/mistake155
My guest for Episode #155 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Rebecca Contreras. She is President & CEO of AvantGarde LLC, an SBA certified 8a and Women Owned Small Business firm she co-founded as Majority Partner in May 2011. Her firm offers a “one stop shop” approach to addressing complex organizational, people and technology needs.
Rebecca Contreras is the author of the book Lost Girl – From the Hood to the White House to Millionaire Entrepreneur, which recounts her journey from becoming a welfare-dependent teenage mother to advising a sitting president, to drivin...
2022-04-0731 min
Christian Podcast™ Latino#26 La Gasolina Cara, Que no te deprima!Te contamos una historia que te animará. Rebecca Contreras fue de Víctima a Millonaria en los Estados Unidos. Beto recién platicó con ella en el Christian Podcast en Inglés...
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2022-04-0739 min
Eternal LeadershipLost Girl | Rebecca Contreras 407Born into poverty to a drug-addicted mother, Rebecca Contreras had been a “lost girl” for almost two decades when, at age 19, she found herself to be a drop out, welfare dependent teenage mother. As a high school dropout with substance-abuse and emotional trauma tendencies, she was well on her way to perpetuating the generational cycle of destruction and becoming a statistic lost to the system and her upbringing. But a sudden, transformative embrace by God, filling the trenches dug by rejection in her past, changed everything and put her on a journey to her unbelievable “God Story” and transformation! Fi...
2022-04-0641 min
The Christian Entrepreneurs Podcast[Ep#366] Leaning into GodMy guest today says: “Focus on your thoughts, so your thinking goes, there your being goes - choose who is in control of you.” Joining me today's show is Rebecca Contreras. Rebecca Contreras is the author of Lost Girl — From the Hood to the White House to Millionaire Entrepreneur, which recounts her journey from becoming a welfare-dependent teenage mother to advising a sitting president, to driving a successful 100-person company. Rebecca is a social and business entrepreneur who spent nearly twelve years with the George W. Bush legacy...
2022-03-2439 min
The Wine & Chisme PodcastFrom the Hood to the White House and Beyond with Rebecca ContrerasWine: 2019 Pinot Noir, Fathia WinesBIO: Rebecca Contreras is the author of Lost Girl – From the Hood to the White House to Millionaire Entrepreneur, which recounts her journey from becoming a welfare-dependent teenage mother to advising a sitting president, to driving a successful 100-person company. Rebecca is a social and business entrepreneur who spent nearly twelve years with the George W. Bush legacy, first in Texas as his Director of HR then in DC in the White House as a Commissioned Officer supporting the Presidential transition. She started her fifteen-year service in government in a...
2022-03-231h 03
Chicana and Latina MomsSeason 6. Ep.8: Rebecca Contreras From Poverty to the White House to Millionaire Entrepreneur.Quick links:
ABOUT THE BOOK: Amazon | Book Website
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Hi-Res Headshot | Author LinkedIn
SOCIAL LINK: Website www.rebeccacontreras.com; Facebook @RebeccaAnnContreras; Instagram @RebeccaAnnContreras
Born into poverty to a drug-addicted mother, Rebecca Contreras had been a “lost girl” for almost two decades when, at age 19, she found herself to be a drop out, welfare-dependent teenage mother. As a high school dropout with substance-abuse and emotional trauma tendencies, she was well on her way to perpetuating the generational cycle of destruction and becoming a statistic lost to the system and her upbringing.
Her new book, Lost...
2022-03-2138 min
The Level Up Latina PodcastFrom the Hood to White House to Millionaire, with special guest and author, Rebecca ContrerasToday we have Rebecca Contreras, the author of “Lost Girl-From the Hood to the White House to Millionaire Entrepreneur” as our guest. Rebecca has a very powerful story. Everyone will leave this episode feeling so inspired and ready to build a legacy.
As an author, entrepreneur, and change agent, Rebecca's goal is to help women transform the way they see themselves and to have them empower those around them. We very much align with that goal. There are so many different ways in which Latinas transform their lives, no matter the odds against them, and Rebecca is livi...
2022-03-1640 min
Simply YouS2:E9 Eating Disorders with Rebecca Glenski CoppageI am joined by friend, Rebecca Glenski Coppage, and author of "100 Days to Self-Love" as we start the conversation about eating disorders. Rebecca is in recovery, which we learn is a life-long battle/journey, for an eating disorder, and she shares her story and gives advise on what you can do if you feel yourself heading towards the rabbit hole of an eating disorder.
2022-03-1549 min
Nutrition with Judy | Carnivore Diet163. From Homelessness to Running a Multi-Million Dollar Business - Rebecca ContrerasI had the pleasure of sitting down with Rebecca Contreras. We talked about her struggles and how she overcame insurmountable odds to achieve the success she has today.Rebecca Contreras had been a “lost girl” for almost two decades when, at age 19, she found herself to be a dropout and a welfare-dependent teenage mother. Her new book, Lost Girl recounts her journey from getting off welfare to eventually advising President George W. Bush. After serving in government for 15 years, and cutting her teeth in consulting for ten years, Rebecca is now the owner of AvantGarde, which currently has...
2022-03-1144 min
The Imprint Weekly“Decolonization Is Only The Beginning”: Indigenous Child Welfare in CanadaOn this week’s podcast we discuss what was on Senators’ minds during the confirmation hearing for Biden’s top child welfare officials; more federal scrutiny on for-profit colleges; and the human consequences of family court shutdowns during the coronavirus pandemic.Last month, the Canadian government announced a historic, $31.5 billion agreement with Indigenous people to compensate them for three decades of discriminatory treatment by the child welfare system. Chief Cadmus Delorme of Cowessess First Nation joins to discuss the long, dark history that led to this settlement. Reading RoomDuring Confirmation Hearin...
2022-02-1451 min
The Fearless Mujer Podcast - Latina Empowerment, Cultura, Fearless Mujer, Christian Latina, Release Shame, Healing, Latina Sisterhood,S2.EP.40 // Don't focus on where you started focus on where you're going! with Rebecca Contreras, Author, philanthropist and President and CEO, AvantGarde LLCThis week’s episode of The Fearless Mujer is LIVE! I had the honor of sharing a virtual cup of Cafecito with Rebecca Contreras, Author, philanthropist and President and CEO, AvantGarde LLC.Rebecca joins me to tell us what inspired her to write her book, Lost Girl: From the Hood to the White House to Millionaire Entrepreneur which recounts her journey from becoming a welfare-dependent teenage mother to advising a sitting president, to driving a successful 100-person company.In this Cafecito chat Rebecca also shares how she overcame imposter syndrome and why believing in...
2022-02-0232 min
Simply YouS2:E1 Diving into Self-Love with Rebecca Glenski CoppageIn this episode, I sat down with the author of “100 Days to Self-Love: Devotions for Learning to Accept and Find Peace with Your Body”, to discuss her book and everything about what self-love is and how to show it. “Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.“ – Lucille Ball 100 Days to Self-Love https://www.amazon.com/dp/1087945232/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_6W85FWZN7DV85QRGZFYT?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
2022-01-0439 min
Unique Leaders PodcastUnique Leaders: Rebecca ContrerasRebecca was born in El Paso Texas. She grew up in a border town. There were a lot of challenges in the area. She was one of 4 children. Her siblings all had different fathers. Her mother struggled with addiction, with drugs and alcohol. She had her identity with men and drugs. One day her mother left her and her siblings. Her younger sister was 6 months at the time. They were all living in their apartment for 3 days alone before their grandmother came to get them.Her mother did come to knowJesus and became clean when Rebecca was 9. She took...
2021-11-3041 min
Unique Leaders PodcastUnique Leaders: Rebecca ContrerasRebecca was born in El Paso Texas. She grew up in a border town. There were a lot of challenges in the area. She was one of 4 children. Her siblings all had different fathers. Her mother struggled with addiction, with drugs and alcohol. She had her identity with men and drugs. One day her mother left her and her siblings. Her younger sister was 6 months at the time. They were all living in their apartment for 3 days alone before their grandmother came to get them.Her mother did come to knowJesus and became clean when Rebecca was 9. She took...
2021-11-3041 min
Global Investment VoiceDispelling Direct Pooled Project ConcernsMona, Rebecca and Mark are joined by FIVE leaders of various opportunities to discuss direct pooled project and dispel common concerns.Projects and people appearing in this episode include:1. Silvercare Nursing & Rehabilitation Center – Dr. Xiaobin Li & Jeff Wang 2. Houston EB-5 – Roberto Contreras3. Tesla Direct Pooled Project – Robert Pearson4. The Catskills Hotel/NYC Restaurants EB5 – Vishal Dhar5. Tada - Krishna GarimellaHave a topic or question you would like covered on a future episode of EB-5 Investment Voice? Let us know over at https://mshahlaw.com/contact-us/ or using the contact details below.
2021-09-0245 min
KIROSLeading Through Turbulence05/14/2021
Rebecca Contreras
// President & CEO
// AvantGarde LLC
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2021-05-1948 min
How Are You Doing Today?College Spotlight: Colorado School of MinesListen as Rebecca Miller, Mead High School Counselor, interviews Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Luke Contreras, at Colorado School of Mines. Interested in connecting with CU Boulder Admission, check out their website: https://www.mines.edu/undergraduate-admissions/
2021-04-0824 min
The Refined HippieCancer: Alternative Therapies, Nutrition, and the Power of Hope with Dr. Francisco ContrerasEp 63: Dr. Francisco Contreras is a cancer specialist renowned for integrating alternative therapies with conventional cancer treatment. He's treated tens of thousands of patients from over 60 countries seeking alternative cancer treatment at his Oasis of Hope Hospital in Mexico. On this episode we chat all about Dr. Contreras' hospital, how he got into medicine, the hospitals' philosophy, and alternative cancer treatments. We also get into the role diet plays on cancer, animal based foods versus plant-based nutrition, and sugar. Dr. Contreras explains to us the impact of our minds, emotions, and the power of simply having hope!
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2021-02-181h 03
The New Century MultiverseUncivil Outlaw: Chapter 22 – Lost SoulsAgent Wolf and Major Butler arrive at the Citadel to recover what remains.
· Rebecca Wolverton performed by Sharon Shaw
· Doctor James Penrose performed by Alex Shaw
· Major Frank Butler performed by Spencer Leeb
· Truth Arlington performed by Theo Leigh
· Harry Arlington performed by Laureta Sela
In the Black composed and performed by Marian Call
Uncivil Outlaw Theme: True Greatness performed by Bjorn Lynne of Shockwave Sound.
Make your decision by Dan Phillipson of Shockwave Sound
All other music, including Overheat and Thund...
2020-10-1521 min
OBSCENEEqual Access: Disability Community And Voting #2020ElectionRebecca Cokley is the director of the Disability Justice Initiative at American Progress, where her work focuses on disability policy. Most recently, she served as the executive director of the National Council on Disability (NCD), an independent agency charged with advising Congress and the White House on issues of national disability public policy. She joined the NCD in 2013 after serving in the Obama administration for four years, including time at the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services, as well as a successful stint at the White House where she oversaw diversity and inclusion efforts.
Learn...
2020-07-2947 min
Cinema Tempo: HistoriaHistoria - Capítulo 1: Cine e historia - recomendaciones en líneaPara este primer episodio de Cinema Tempo - Historia, Enrique Figueroa Anaya, Diana Rodríguez y Rosario Ochoa les traen 6 recomendaciones de películas con temáticas en línea que podrán ver en línea.Las cintas que comentamos son: KamchatkaTítulo original: "Kamchatka" Año: 2002 Duración: 104 min. País: Argentina Dirección: Marcelo PiñeyroDónde ver: YouTubeReparto: Ricardo Darín, Cecilia Roth, Héctor Alterio, Fernanda Mistral, Tomás Fonzi, Mónica Scapparone, Milton de la Canal, Matías del Pozo, Evelyn Domín...
2020-03-3134 minOBSCENERecapping the 2020 South Carolina Primary, and what comes next.Maya Contreras interviews political wonk Stephen Robinson. Stephan is a writer and social kibbitzer based in Portland, Oregon. He's on the board of the Portland Playhouse theater and writes for the immersive theater Cafe Nordo in Seattle. "Wonkette is an American online magazine of topical satire and political gossip, established in 2004 by Gawker Media and founding editor Ana Marie Cox. The editor since 2012 is Rebecca Schoenkopf, formerly of OC Weekly. Wonkette covers U.S. politics from Washington, D.C. to local schoolboards. Taking a sarcastic tone, the site focuses heavily on humorous breaking news, rumors, and the downfall of the...
2020-03-011h 43
The Wild IntuitiveCultural Appreciation...or Appropriation? An EssayHello and welcome back to the Wild Intuitive Podcast!
Today, to give you a break from the Valentine's Day madness, I am doing a reading of an essay I wrote two years ago about the appropriation of Indigenous American practices in white spiritual spaces. Why is it a problem? In what ways does it manifest? All of that & more in this short episode for the day.
Don't forget to support the Wet'suwet'en land protectors: http://unistoten.camp/supportertoolkit/
Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @thewildintuitive and my occasional...
2020-02-1530 minOBSCENE4th of July Special Episode: What's Patriotism Got to Do with It?Excerpt from this episode:
"It’s the 4th of July, and I know a lot of folks out there aren’t feeling very patriotic, and I completely empathize. It’s difficult to feel patriotic given what is happening at the border, with reproductive rights, and when there are military tanks rolling down the streets of DC that took over $2.5 million dollars away from protecting our parks, but I digress. One of the reasons I wanted to do a fourth of July podcast episode is because I wanted to touch on a few issues that are keeping many in our country from fu...
2019-07-051h 01
Diabetes Digital Podcast by Food HeavenAnswering all Your Questions: Part 1Today we are really excited to answer your most pressing questions related to nutrition & wellness. We cover topics from ranging from troubleshooting intuitive eating & HAES, addressing food preferences, to switching careers, and more!
Don’t forget to leave a review!! Find the full post over at foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast
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Lizzo https://www.instagram.com/lizzobeeating/?hl=en
SELF https://www.instagram.com/selfmagazine/?hl=en
Amber Karnes https://www.instagram.com/amberkarnesofficial/?hl=en
Ivy Felicia https://www.instagram.com/iamivyfelicia/
Rebecca Scritchfield https://www.instagram.com/rebeccascritchfield/?hl=en
Yera Gomes h...
2019-05-1537 minOBSCENEVote Her Into The White House #2020Excerpt from Episode:
What we need in 2020 is something that we’ve never had in the history of this country, a Women President and a Women Vice President. Its clearer than ever that we need a woman at the top of the ticket, and you won’t find anyone who agrees with that notion more than Rebecca Sive. Rebecca Sive is a speaker and commentator on women’s political leadership and power, a past lecturer at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy, and the author of two books, Vote Her In: Your Guide to Electing Our First Woman P...
2019-05-1145 min
New York City Bar Association PodcastWorkers - Sexual Harassment & the Law: A Call to Action for Lawyers in the Era of #MeTooPart 3: Challenges and Strategies for Low-Wage and Immigrant Workers in Reporting Harassment - Where Criminal, Administrative, and Regulatory Remedies Intersect
Sexual Harassment & the Law: A Call to Action for Lawyers in the Era of #MeToo
Speakers: Danielle Alvarado, Daniela Contreras, Rebecca Nathanson, Hon. Laura Safer Espinoza, Marrisa Senteno, Cristina Velez
Topics:
Sexual harassment in agricultural work and how to prevent
What does sexual harassment look like in domestic workplaces and what rights do domestic workers have that differ from workers in other settings?
What is a U visa and how may someone who has been a victim of workplace sexual...
2019-05-071h 01OBSCENEAccess Violations: The Disability Community's Fight for Equity, Equality, and Equal AccessInterviews with Dustin Jones, board member for the Center for Independence of the Disabled, NY (CIDNY) and Rebecca Cokley, a leading disability rights activist in the United States. Rebecca is the Director for Disability Policy at the Center for American Progress policy institute in DC. She previously served as the Executive Director of the National Council on Disability and served as an appointee in the Obama administration.
In this episode, we remember disability rights activist Carrie Ann Lucas. We also discuss transportation accessibility issues, ADA violations, and what’s next for disability rights.
This episode is fully transcribed and available here...
2019-03-041h 03
The Go-Giver Podcast040 Crushing Mediocrity - Lisa CopelandBusiness, Entrepreneurs, Excellence, Women, Empowerment Summary Is mediocrity a worthy goal to shoot for? I think most of us would say “no.” We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And later in our interview segment, Lisa Copeland will share with us her principles for Crushing Mediocrity, which is the name of her new book, as well as something she has lots of personal experience doing. That and more on today’s show. Bob's Thought of the Day You’ll disco...
2016-10-1826 min
KUCI: Orange County News and Safety TipsOrange County News and Safety Tips: Rebecca Contreras Seg. 2This PSA explains the police auxiliary citizen's team and volunteer opportunities.
2010-12-0500 minKUCI: Orange County News and Safety TipsOrange County News and Safety Tips: Rebecca Contreras Seg. 1This PSA explains the administrative deputy duties and the citizen's academy.
2010-11-2800 min