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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
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If you can see HER, you can be HER - Q&A with the founder of HostHelpr
How did you come up with the idea for your business? HostHelpr originally started as a different company, which was exclusively dedicated...
Kelsey Knigin
Feb 6, 20243 min read
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If you can see HER, you can be HER - Q&A with the founder of Farm-to-Truck
How did you come up with the idea for your business? I’ve always been really interested in Blue Zones. The whole idea of it is...
Kelsey Knigin
Feb 1, 20243 min read
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If you can see HER, you can be HER - Q&A with the founder of StemEQ LLC
How did you come up with the idea for your business? I had worked at many companies who had issues with communication which then led to...
Kelsey Knigin
Jan 30, 20244 min read
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How to Make the Most of Fall in Austin
We are officially knee-deep in fall and I’m sure most of you, like me, feel like you haven’t made the most out of everyone’s favorite...
molliejane3
Jan 24, 20242 min read
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Ranking Study Spots at The University of Texas at Austin
If you’re anything like me, studying in a dorm room is impossible, and finding a comfortable place to get work done can be tricky. In...
molliejane3
Jan 24, 20245 min read
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If you can see HER, you can be HER - Q&A with the founder of YouUnited
How did you come up with the idea for your business? With the pandemic, discussing with my friends internationally and working with...
Kelsey Knigin
Jan 23, 20242 min read
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If you can see HER, you can be HER - Q&A with the founder of One Love Beads
How did you come up with the idea for your business? My friend was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2018. I began creating beaded bracelets...
Kelsey Knigin
Jan 18, 20243 min read
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If you can see HER, you can be HER - Q&A with the founder of Hem Support Wear
How did you come up with the idea for your business? After the birth of my daughter, I started experiencing physical symptoms that caught...
Kelsey Knigin
Jan 18, 20243 min read
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If you can see HER, you can be HER - Q&A with the founder of COCO DE CHOM
How did you come up with the idea for your business? COCO DE CHOM was created out of the joy we get from traveling inspired by the...
Kelsey Knigin
Jan 14, 20243 min read
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It's Jess January at KS WELI
Jessica Vollman's family started the Jessica Vollman Foundation (JVF) to honor her legacy after her passing in 2020. As a UT alumna,...
Kendra Scott WEL Institute
Jan 5, 20242 min read
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5 Ways I Navigating College and Life with Purposeful Focus and Fearless Pursuit
By: Kennedy Walk The importance of diligence. With organizations, school work, the pressure of family expectations, and living at home...
Sydney F Key
Jan 4, 20242 min read
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Advice From a Recovering “People Pleaser”
By: Kendall Smith For most of my life, I have placed immense pressure on myself to be “liked” by others. Though wanting to be seen in a...
Sydney F Key
Jan 4, 20243 min read
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Reflections and Wisdom from a Graduate Student's Journey
By: Vasudha Singh I am a graduate student in the final semester of my Master's program, attending this undergraduate class among...
Sydney F Key
Jan 4, 20243 min read
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Finding Strength in Introversion: Navigating College and Beyond
By: Juliana Simonfalvi Introverts, unite! Well, maybe not in a big, boisterous rally, but certainly in the quiet corners of libraries,...
Sydney F Key
Jan 4, 20243 min read
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Dealing with Stress in College: How to Relax & Move-On
By: Zach Silver Section 1: The Rising Tide of Stress in College College life, an exciting yet thrilling period of life, has become more...
Sydney F Key
Jan 4, 20243 min read
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Q&A with Frances Boatwright, Founder of Frances Bryant Art
By: Lauren Shaffer What advice would you give to someone who wants to start their own business? Don’t take it too seriously. Life is long...
Sydney F Key
Jan 4, 20242 min read
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21 Things I Learned in my Twenties
By: Puja Satish Your twenties are a time filled with exploration, discovery, and adventure (in more ways than one!) Whether it’s figuring...
Sydney F Key
Jan 4, 20244 min read
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My Senior Year Journey at the University of Texas at Austin
By: Rochelle N Saenz As I stepped into my senior year at the University of Texas at Austin, a wave of uncertainty washed over me. The...
Sydney F Key
Jan 4, 20243 min read
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The Key to Happiness - Living According to Your Values
By: Miloni Patel Life is hard enough already to navigate. There are so many twists and turns and bumps that shape your path. Your values...
Sydney F Key
Jan 4, 20243 min read
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20 Lessons Learned: Reflections at 20
By: Eisha Patel 1. Don’t stress the little things or the big things, it’s not worth it It is easy to get caught up in short-term...
Sydney F Key
Jan 4, 20244 min read
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