In 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 testimony to the power of mentorship, community, faith, and sheer grit.
In this episode, Rebecca shares behind-the-scenes insights about her book Lost Girl, how she broke generational cycles, her journey through public service, her transition to entrepreneurship, and her life’s mission to empower the next generation of underserved youth through her nonprofit work. She also announces her plans for a documentary adaptation of her book and upcoming collaborations with Storehouse Media Group.
Rebecca’s early life: trauma, abandonment, poverty, addiction, and growing up in public housing
Teen motherhood and hitting rock bottom before a life-changing intervention
Her rise through Texas government to the White House under George W. Bush
Leading over 128,000 employees as a senior U.S. Treasury official
Leaving government to become a successful entrepreneur and founder of a consulting firm
Creating nonprofits and scholarship programs for inner-city youth and young women of color
The power of mentorship, coachability, and community support
Behind-the-scenes of writing Lost Girl with Sherrie Price Clark
Her next big goals: a documentary series and $500,000 in scholarships over three years
Encouragement to anyone ready to turn pain into purpose and rise above adversity
“I didn’t come from ground zero—I came from below ground zero.”
“Our success is not for hoarding—it’s meant to be paid forward.”
“Investing in human potential is the greatest investment you’ll ever make.”
“If you're going to write a book, make it a message that matters. That was Lost Girl.”
“Surround yourself with people who see your future—not just your past.”
Lost Girl: From the Hood to the White House to Millionaire Entrepreneur
By Rebecca Contreras
An honest, gritty, and inspiring memoir that reveals how one woman overcame incredible odds to become a public servant, successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and voice of hope for countless others.
Available on: Amazon (Paperback, Kindle, and Audiobook narrated by Rebecca herself)
Website: rebeccacontreras.com
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Website: rebeccacontreras.com
Nonprofit: launchpadthecenter.org – Empowering underserved youth with mentorship and scholarships
Sherrie Price Clark – Award-winning writer, book developer, and founder of Storehouse Media Group
Neil Haley – Syndicated podcast host, media expert, and founder of Media Giant Productions
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