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

Brené Brown, Emma Chamberlain, and Taylor Swift: My Journey with Emotional Self-Regulation

Puja Satish

Oct 13, 20225 min read

Brené Brown, Emma Chamberlain, and Taylor Swift: My Journey with Emotional Self-Regulation

We’ve all been dealing with the stressors of the pandemic for over 2.5 years now. Whether it be due to uncertainty, the loss of loved...

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Kendra Scott WEL Institute

Sep 9, 20222 min read

My Top 10 Interviewing Tips & Tricks

Interviewing is hard. It can be time-consuming, stressful, overwhelming, and oftentimes feel impossible. The hardest part can simply be...

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Puja Satish

Sep 9, 20222 min read

The Art of Thoughtful Leadership

What does it mean to be a great leader? We’ve seen this crucial skill everywhere, from development workshops to job postings and even in...

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If you can see HER, you can be HER - Fermata Reeds (FoundHER Talk)

Puja Satish

Aug 30, 20222 min read

If you can see HER, you can be HER - Fermata Reeds (FoundHER Talk)

Fermata Reeds was started by four UT Austin students that focused on developing synthetic bassoon reeds that are longer lasting while not...

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Puja Satish

Aug 21, 20222 min read

My Study Abroad Experience in Cuba

“My team is going to beat yours,” said one Cuban boy to another. They were getting ready for their third soccer game of the day. It was...

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Puja Satish

Aug 21, 20222 min read

Cher: An Ever-Evolving Icon

I have been a huge fan of Cher for as long as I can remember. Images of her always seem to pop up in the most random places. Over spring...

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3 Essential Things to Remember as a Woman in Entrepreneurship and Leadership

Puja Satish

Aug 21, 20222 min read

3 Essential Things to Remember as a Woman in Entrepreneurship and Leadership

After a semester’s worth of trial, error, and learning about both entrepreneurship and how I can become a more successful female...

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20 Ways to Take Care of YOU in Your Twenties

Puja Satish

Aug 21, 20223 min read

20 Ways to Take Care of YOU in Your Twenties

Throughout my time at UT, I have learned many lessons that have significantly shaped who I am. I have learned that you don't jump into...

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You live in Austin. But have you experienced it?

Sydney F Key

Aug 21, 20224 min read

You live in Austin. But have you experienced it?

My first year of college is officially over in a week. I have learned so much inside and outside the classroom about myself, my passions,...

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Puja Satish

Aug 21, 20223 min read

4 Things to Know Before Your 20's

Your college years can be a scary thing. While it's supposed to be one of the most fun times of your life, a lot goes on, and every...

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Sydney F Key

Aug 21, 20223 min read

A Guide To Finding Your Own Happiness

What is happiness truly? Literally, yes, it is the state of being happy, but what does that feel like, what does that mean, and the...

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If you can see HER you can be HER - Melodies for Math

Swetha Tandri

Apr 24, 20222 min read

If you can see HER you can be HER - Melodies for Math

In March 2020, I launched Melodies for Math as a YouTube channel and uploaded one song explaining a calculus concept (along with...

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If you can see HER you can be HER - Project Xylem

Nikita Patil

Mar 24, 20221 min read

If you can see HER you can be HER - Project Xylem

Project Xylem was born from a crazy what if that I had no clue whether it would be possible. I saw firsthand the effects of climate...

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If you can see HER you can be HER - fruitleatherNYC

Emily Silver

Feb 18, 20221 min read

If you can see HER you can be HER - fruitleatherNYC

In Spring of 2020, I had the opportunity to study abroad at London College of Fashion. During this time, I spent tons of time in the...

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3 Attainable Goals You Should Set in the New Semester

Kendra Scott WEL Institute

Dec 13, 20212 min read

3 Attainable Goals You Should Set in the New Semester

1. Find a mentor. One of the best things you can do right now in your college career is to look for people who can help guide you to...

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Common Misconceptions About Failure in Entrepreneurship

Jasmine Lopez

Dec 3, 20213 min read

Common Misconceptions About Failure in Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship entails risk and passion. The risk of failure, and the fear of it, is sometimes so great that we don’t try at all....

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Insight into the Accessory Design, Development & Merchandising Course from a past student turned TA

Katelyn Roy

Nov 11, 20212 min read

Insight into the Accessory Design, Development & Merchandising Course from a past student turned TA

I had the pleasure to interview Maddison, who took the course TXA365 Accessory and Design, Development, and Merchandising and is now the...

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Jasmine Lopez

Oct 20, 20213 min read

KS WEL Institute Sponsored Courses

With Spring semester registration around the corner, students are once again confronted with the dilemma of crafting a schedule with...

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Joyce He

Oct 14, 20212 min read

Leadership Experience Fall ’21

The Kendra Scott WEL Institute student advisory board dedicated a Saturday morning to testing a pilot program that delved into...

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Rachel Shen

Jun 5, 20214 min read

The Party is Finally Over

It’s officially been a week since I walked across the stage at graduation. It’s crazy how time flies and things have changed since I...

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