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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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Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental health is a relevant topic amongst college students. More than 80% of college students feel overwhelmed, and 41% of college...
Rachel Shen
May 8, 20214 min read
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Para mi mamá: my strength and inspiration
I distinctly remember being 5 years old and patiently waiting at 3 AM for my mom to come home. She took the graveyard shifts at Wendy’s...
Evelyn Gomez Rivera
May 8, 20212 min read
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Zoom University
Attending everything this semester online has been nothing short of difficult moments. Between overcoming daily challenges sparked by ...
Rachel Shen
Apr 13, 20212 min read
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We Stand on the Shoulders of Giants
As Women’s History Month draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on all the women I look up to, their perseverance and perspiration,...
Jasmine Lopez
Mar 31, 20214 min read
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IWD Recap
March 8th marks International Women’s Day, a day to honor, commemorate, and celebrate women past and present. This year, the Kendra Scott...
Jasmine Lopez
Mar 15, 20214 min read
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#ChooseToChallenge
International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8th, and this year’s theme is captured by the #ChooseToChallenge campaign....
Jasmine Lopez
Mar 4, 20212 min read
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How I Reclaimed My Creativity
I had an unpleasant experience in my world literature class that I used as my motivation to continue being true to myself and my...
Katelyn Roy
Feb 27, 20213 min read
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A Chat with Cindy Lo of RED VELVET
“Founding my company was kind of a happy accident,” Cindy Lo, founder and CEO of RED VELVET, explained. “I started my event planning...
Eva Tirion
Feb 1, 20212 min read
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Measuring Progress and Keeping to Your 2021 Goals
With January well under way, it’s important to take the time to reflect on the goals we set for ourselves in the glamour and promise of a...
Jasmine Lopez
Jan 25, 20213 min read
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“Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that.”
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." - Martin Luther King...
Samantha Bryant
Jan 18, 20214 min read
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The 3 Free Things I Did in College to Prepare Myself for a Professional Photography Career
My name is Sarah. I graduated in 2018 from UT with a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering and now work as a professional photographer and social...
Sarah Wong
Jan 15, 20213 min read
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Turning A New Leaf
2021 is the breath of fresh air we have not just been waiting for, but hoping for. Here’s a guide on how to turn a new leaf and not look...
Gloria Akinnibosun
Jan 11, 20213 min read
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How to Increase Productivity as a Student
College students and working adults are slammed with commitments and to-do’s that can make day to day obligations stressful. Increasing...
Jasmine Lopez
Jan 5, 20213 min read
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Secrets of a Successful Brand: Passion and People
In November 2020, the Kendra Scott WEL Institute hosted the Women’s Summit, a virtual event featuring many seasoned voices in the realm...
Jasmine Lopez
Dec 21, 20205 min read
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Mastering the Entrepreneurial Mindset
Kendra Scott and other female entrepreneurs shared tips and insight into how to master the entrepreneurial mindset at the first Kendra...
Jasmine Lopez
Nov 27, 20206 min read
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Highlights from the 2020 Inaugural Women’s Summit
UT Austin’s President Jay Hartzell and Austin-based CEO Kendra Scott kicked off the inaugural Kendra Scott WEL Institute Women’s Summit...
Kendra Scott WEL Institute
Nov 23, 20203 min read
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Lean Startup Method
One of the hardest parts of founding a startup is the uncertainty associated and attached with every decision and idea you make and...
Harshika Jha
Nov 16, 20203 min read
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How to Build a Pitch Deck
A successful pitch deck begins with structure and design, and in most cases, consists of 10-20 slides that help summarize and explain...
Jessica Sutherland
Nov 13, 20204 min read
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Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude
As temperatures dip, leaves crinkle and fade into an auburn, red, yellow tint, and we cascade into the holiday season, our minds tend...
Jasmine Lopez
Nov 9, 20202 min read
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How to Be More Intentional
Often times, we back down from the challenges that could transform us inside out, into the person we wish to be. Whether it’s committing...
Gloria Akinnibosun
Nov 6, 20203 min read
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