EmBOLDen Blog

For the Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute

This KS WELI community blog written by students for founders, leaders, and creatives covers a range of topics about entrepreneurial thinking, leadership, and starting a business from a woman’s perspective

Jasmine Lopez

Nov 2, 20202 min read

How to Become More Present

In our fast-paced world, with a sprawling to-do list and things commanding our attention from every direction, being authentically...

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Gloria Akinnibosun

Oct 29, 20203 min read

Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice

With Halloween tomorrow, it’s definitely time to get in the spooktacular holiday mood. If you’re wondering how you should spend the...

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Gloria Akinnibosun

Oct 28, 20203 min read

Embracing the New Normal

Although back-to-school season is feeling a little bleak, let’s make the most of this experience. With the coming of hot summer’s sun and...

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Recapping Fundraising for Female Founders

Kendra Scott WEL Institute

Oct 25, 20203 min read

Recapping Fundraising for Female Founders

Last month, the LaunchPad at UT Austin teamed up with the Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (WEL Institute) for a...

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Jasmine Lopez

Oct 22, 20204 min read

Big & Mini

The looming effects of social isolation and loneliness are detrimental. Loneliness has the equivalent health toll of smoking 15...

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Jessica Sutherland

Oct 19, 20204 min read

6 Tips to Decorate Your Zoom Home

Nine months ago, Zoom was a quick way to plan for when to meet up; now, it’s how I talk to family, interact with friends, go to work, and...

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Gloria Akinnibosun

Oct 15, 20202 min read

Making Your Room a Haven

A haven is a place of safety or refuge. It’s where you feel the most centered and charged. This is a guide to help you find the perfect...

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Jasmine Lopez

Oct 11, 20206 min read

Roots-Deep: Tackling Hair Identity

According to a 2018 study by Statista on the U.S. Hair Care Market, the industry is evaluated to be worth an estimated 87.9 billion...

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Jasmine Lopez

Oct 8, 20202 min read

How to Become Your Most Confident Self

Self-confidence can break belief barriers and spur us to become the best version of ourselves. Yet so many people lack confidence in...

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Celebrating the 1st Year of the KS WEL Institute!

Jessica Sutherland

Oct 4, 20204 min read

Celebrating the 1st Year of the KS WEL Institute!

On September 24th, We celebrated the first birthday of the Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute! Even in just one...

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Isabella Droz

Oct 1, 20203 min read

Taking Care of Yourself

Self-care tips while in school this Fall during the pandemic. 1. Eat well Enforcing healthy eating habits at home is essential to...

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Jasmine Lopez

Sep 27, 20204 min read

Battling Imposter’s Syndrome

The phenomenon known as imposter’s syndrome refers to the experience where students and professionals alike feel that their achievements...

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Channeling the Best Version of Ourselves

Harshika Jha

Sep 24, 20203 min read

Channeling the Best Version of Ourselves

“You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anyone.” - Maya Angelou We may not be taught to love ourselves in fear that we will...

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Moving Past Toxic Positivity to Find Hope

Julia Lee Harter

Sep 22, 20203 min read

Moving Past Toxic Positivity to Find Hope

The world is crumbling. The job market is crashing. All hope appears to be lost, and you are inside your bedroom eating chips and trying...

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Importance of Becoming a Sustainable Consumer

Jasmine Lopez

Sep 18, 20204 min read

Importance of Becoming a Sustainable Consumer

When it comes to shopping, affordability can be a bottom line factor that guides and determines where we as consumers shop. Whether we’re...

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