Real Deal Revolution Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Awards, Partnerships

The nonprofit organization had its most impactful year working with iconic brands and hosting dozens of women-led, hands-on workshoppes at motorcycle and automotive events nationwide.

LOS ANGELES, CA – January 8, 2025 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Hundreds of men, women and children learned how to weld, pinstripe, and rebuild their carburetors at this year’s biggest motorcycle and automotive events, thanks to Real Deal Revolution, a powerful collective of skilled tradeswomen fueled by passion and driven by a shared legacy, who empower others to break boundaries and achieve extraordinary feats.

Co-founded by the legendary Jessi Combs, the fastest woman on Earth and first female Grand Marshal of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, and renowned automotive painter and bike builder Theresa Contreras, Real Deal Revolution is thrilled to announce its most impactful year yet. It has launched several new programs, including a Moto scholarship with Doffo Winery, been awarded a VF Foundation grant, and recognized by Event Marketer amongst its “Top Experiential Exhibit Trends.”

With support from iconic brands such as Dickies, Harley-Davidson, Lincoln Electric, and Industrial Metal Supply Co., and assistance from the Jessi Combs Foundation, Real Deal Revolution has brought its traveling workshoppes to over 13 industry events, from The One Moto Show in Portland out to Babes Ride Out in New York, back through the midwest for the Harley-Davidson Homecoming, to the Four Corners Rally, to Biker Belles Woman’s Day in Sturgis, The SEMA Show, and more.

“Dickies is incredibly proud to support Real Deal Revolution and their mission to champion the vital role of women within the skilled trades,” said Troy Kerr, Director of Marketing for Dickies. “Their passion and energy while breaking down barriers and fostering an inclusive environment is truly inspirational.”

Some of Real Deal Revolution’s packed 2024 workshoppes and instructors include:

– Shayna Guy – kustom painter on Netflix’s Resurrected Rides

– Theresa Contreras – co-host of Auto Revolution’s “High Octane Hustle” podcast

– Tamara Robertson – engineering expert for Discovery Channel’s “Mythbusters Jr.”

– Riley Schlick – “Riley’s Rebuilds” started as a teenager

– Bobbi Prueter – award-winning bike builder

– Hannah Stout-Ortega, Zoe Carmichael, Lindsey Hover, and Sana Abbas – and other scholarship recipients of The Jessi Combs Foundation

“As we celebrate our tenth year, we’re even more driven heading into our next decade of empowering others through hands-on skilled trades,” said co-founder Theresa Contreras. “Working with partners like Dickies and being awarded the VF Foundation grant has played a pivotal role in not only us looking good while doing what we love, but by supporting us in our mission to help supercharge our future. With support like theirs, we look forward to making Real Deal Workshoppes even more accessible to everyone.”

Be part of the revolution and learn more about the organization’s history and mission by heading to www.realdealrevolution.org.

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About Real Deal Revolution

Co-founded in 2014 by Jessi Combs and Theresa Contreras, Real Deal Revolution is a 501c3 CA nonprofit organization whose mission is to revolutionize the perception of skilled trades and women’s roles in them. Through educational outreach, community-building, and hands-on traveling workshoppes, Real Deal Renegades create opportunities that focus on empowering women to learn new skills such as welding, pinstriping, and automotive or motorcycle repair in a supportive environment, empowering them to pursue their passions in automotive and industrial arts industries. Visit www.realdealrevolution.org for more information. IG: @realdealrevolution.

Source: Real Deal Revolution

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