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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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