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

Rachel Shen

May 7, 20214 min read

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...

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Para mi mamá: my strength and inspiration

Evelyn Gomez Rivera

May 7, 20212 min read

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...

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Rachel Shen

Apr 12, 20212 min read

Zoom University

Attending everything this semester online has been nothing short of difficult moments. Between overcoming daily challenges sparked by ...

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Jasmine Lopez

Mar 30, 20214 min read

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,...

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Jasmine Lopez

Mar 14, 20214 min read

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...

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Jasmine Lopez

Mar 4, 20212 min read

#ChooseToChallenge

International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8th, and this year’s theme is captured by the #ChooseToChallenge campaign....

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Katelyn Roy

Feb 27, 20213 min read

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...

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Eva Tirion

Feb 1, 20212 min read

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...

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Measuring Progress and Keeping to Your 2021 Goals

Jasmine Lopez

Jan 25, 20213 min read

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...

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“Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that.”

Samantha Bryant

Jan 18, 20214 min read

“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...

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The 3 Free Things I Did in College to Prepare Myself for a Professional Photography Career

Sarah Wong

Jan 15, 20213 min read

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...

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Gloria Akinnibosun

Jan 11, 20213 min read

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...

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How to Increase Productivity as a Student

Jasmine Lopez

Jan 5, 20213 min read

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...

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Jasmine Lopez

Dec 21, 20205 min read

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...

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Jasmine Lopez

Nov 27, 20206 min read

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...

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Highlights from the 2020 Inaugural Women’s Summit

Kendra Scott WEL Institute

Nov 23, 20203 min read

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...

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Harshika Jha

Nov 16, 20203 min read

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...

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Jessica Sutherland

Nov 13, 20204 min read

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...

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Jasmine Lopez

Nov 9, 20202 min read

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...

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Gloria Akinnibosun

Nov 6, 20203 min read

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...

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