About 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 the who you know show, host Trevor Houston sits down with Rebecca Contreras, an influential figure in business and child advocacy. They address the serious and growing issue of online child exploitation, with a particular focus on Texas' unfortunate ranking as the second state in the nation for human trafficking and sex exploitation of children. Dive into an engaging conversation that explores practical steps for awareness, prevention, and the potential for political involvement to catalyze change in this crucial arena.

Contreras shares poignant personal experiences of exploitation and abuse, highlighting the importance of engaging women in business and families across Texas to take a stand against such atrocities. As the conversation progresses, the topic shifts to Contreras's potential political aspirations, examining the power of grassroots mobilization and the importance of every Texan having access to the American dream.

Resources:

• Rebecca Contreras LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-contreras-98059013/
• Career Transition Summit: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/67/04404igv 
• LinkedIn e-book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://online.flippingbook.com/view/714118097/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Subscribe: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/who-ya-know-show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Trevor Houston is a licensed financial professional offering insurance/financial products through various carriers. For more info visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://cpwstrategies.com

Chapters:

(0:00:00) Introduction to the show and guest, Rebecca Contreras  

(0:01:16) Rebecca shares her personal experience with exploitation  

(0:02:15) Reasons why Texas ranks second in human trafficking  

(0:03:43) Engaging women in business to raise awareness  

(0:06:02) The American Dream and the benefits of living in Texas  

(0:07:07) Discussion on the political divide and healthy dialogue  

(0:09:37) Rebecca Contreras talks about changing the tone regarding child trafficking  

(0:10:13) Rebecca Contreras discusses the tendency to ignore the issue and shares a disturbing story  

(0:10:55) The psychological reasons behind ignoring the issue  

(0:11:13) Trevor’s personal experience related to child exploitation  

(0:12:46) Trevor concludes the show and thanks Rebecca for her involvement.