Rebecca Contreras Inspires Austin Women Entrepreneurs at NAWBO Luncheon | AvantGarde Leadership Insights

Rebecca Contreras, CEO of AvantGarde, Featured Speaker at NAWBO Austin November Luncheon

In November 2025, AvantGarde CEO Rebecca Contreras joined the Austin Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) as the featured speaker for their monthly luncheon. Her keynote, “Leading in Unprecedented Times: Embrace Change, Dream, Plan & Execute,” delivered a timely and empowering message for women entrepreneurs navigating today’s complex business landscape.

The event brought together dynamic women business owners from across Central Texas, creating a powerful space for connection, learning, and authentic conversations about leadership through uncertainty.

Drawing from her decades of experience building and scaling a national firm, Rebecca shared practical strategies and leadership principles for thriving in times of change—emphasizing vision, resilience, and intentional planning.

The luncheon also provided an opportunity for attendees to network with Austin founders and business leaderscommitted to growing with purpose and creating lasting impact in their communities.