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

20 Things I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me in College

Sydney F Key

Dec 26, 20223 min read

20 Things I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me in College

1.Be social! Put yourself out there and make friends. The person next to you could be your maid of honor or your go to study partner!...

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A Deeper Look Into Why We Don’t Do The Things We Want To Do

Sydney F Key

Dec 26, 20225 min read

A Deeper Look Into Why We Don’t Do The Things We Want To Do

Have you ever found yourself saying something along these lines: “I'll start that podcast tomorrow. I'll begin my workout journey next...

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How to Live Life to the Fullest Everyday

Sydney F Key

Dec 26, 20222 min read

How to Live Life to the Fullest Everyday

Utilizing curiosity to ignite joy in the simple things... Slow down. Truly. Slow down. Life is way too precious and way too quick to...

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Sydney F Key

Dec 26, 20223 min read

Self-compassion: Reality or Fantasy?

When I thought about writing this blog, I decided to organize my thoughts through the format of answering questions because why not?...

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Mistakes I’ve Made in My College Career And How to Avoid Them

Sydney F Key

Dec 26, 20223 min read

Mistakes I’ve Made in My College Career And How to Avoid Them

Although I have only been in college a little shy of three semesters, I feel as though I have already committed a large number of...

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Sydney F Key

Dec 26, 20222 min read

The Importance of Knowing Yourself

“What is your biggest weakness?” The infamous interview question. Maybe you work too hard, care too much, and can sometimes be too...

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The Playlist of Female Leadership: Trials, Friendships, Flaws, Successes, and Growth

Sydney F Key

Dec 25, 20224 min read

The Playlist of Female Leadership: Trials, Friendships, Flaws, Successes, and Growth

After four years of leaving my hometown, chasing my dreams, failing multiple times, and picking myself back up, I learned vital lessons...

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Sydney F Key

Dec 25, 20222 min read

The Cursed F Word: Failure

Sometimes, we royally F it all up, fail of course… Failure is quite simple: you missed the mark. Your goal wasn’t met. If we all settled...

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The Art of Slowing Down (Mindfulness and Ikigai)

Sydney F Key

Dec 25, 20222 min read

The Art of Slowing Down (Mindfulness and Ikigai)

In a world where everything is speeding up and the pressure of maximizing every single minute of your time increases, one of the most...

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How Seeking Discomfort Can Change Your Life

Sydney F Key

Dec 25, 20224 min read

How Seeking Discomfort Can Change Your Life

If you had told me two years ago that I would successfully complete a half marathon, I would have simply told you: “That doesn’t make any...

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Legally (Not) Blonde: Elle Wood’s Wisdom For Women Regardless Of Their Hair Color

Sydney F Key

Dec 25, 20224 min read

Legally (Not) Blonde: Elle Wood’s Wisdom For Women Regardless Of Their Hair Color

During my teens, my idol was Elle Woods, the leading lady of the movie “Legally Blonde”. In many ways, her influence on my life is very...

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Sydney F Key

Dec 25, 20222 min read

Quality over Quantity

Quality over Quantity. That is something I’ve heard for a good portion of my life. I learned the true meaning of it this semester....

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Puja Satish

Oct 27, 20222 min read

Celebrating Our Student Jewelry Winners

Prior to the UT Student Designer Celebration, I had never stepped foot inside the Kendra Scott Flagship Store on Congress Avenue. Three...

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Kendra Scott WEL Institute

Oct 19, 20222 min read

Announcing JVF Partnership with KS WELI

The Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (KS WELI) is pleased to announce our partnership with the Jessica Vollman...

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If you can see HER, you can be HER - Q&A with the founder of Sanrekhana

Kendra Scott WEL Institute

Oct 19, 20222 min read

If you can see HER, you can be HER - Q&A with the founder of Sanrekhana

We are incredibly honored to interview Vaishali Jadhav the founder of Sanrekhana whose mission is to develop mission-driven leaders for...

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Puja Satish

Oct 14, 20222 min read

Navigating The College Experience

One thing I wish I knew before college is that I really know nothing at all. Deciding to attend UT was a last-minute switch on decision...

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Puja Satish

Oct 14, 20222 min read

Here's to Trying New Things

This summer, I was a part of a program designed to increase female involvement within the asset management industry. From classes taught...

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KS WELI Takes on Central Texas Food Bank

Puja Satish

Oct 13, 20222 min read

KS WELI Takes on Central Texas Food Bank

About Central Texas Food Bank: Central Texas Food Bank is the largest hunger-relief charity in Central Texas with a mission to provide...

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EmpowHER Hour: Market Validation & Idea Generation

Puja Satish

Oct 13, 20222 min read

EmpowHER Hour: Market Validation & Idea Generation

The Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (KS WELI) focuses on curricular and co-curricular programs that will...

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Puja Satish

Oct 13, 20222 min read

Celebrating The KS WELI's 3rd Birthday!

The Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (KS WELI) works to strengthen the next generation of creative and...

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