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Encouraging the World to Follow.
The Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (KS WELI) at The University of Texas at Austin will strengthen the next generation of courageous, creative leaders who will change the world - in business and beyond.
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A new episode is out now! In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Adriana Carrig, the Founder and CEO of Little Words Project, an incredible entrepreneur and advocate for kindness. Adriana shares her remarkable journey, starting from her struggles with childhood bullying and finding solace in crafting bracelets. Her story of resilience and determination unfolds as she transforms her personal coping mechanism into a powerful movement, promoting self-love and community. From her college sorority to becoming a renowned lifestyle brand, Adriana`s inspiring narrative showcases the impact of her Little Words Project, reminding us all of the profound effect small gestures of kindness can have on individuals and communities.🤘💛✨
Listen in on Spotify and Apple Podcasts today! 🎙️
#KSWELIxUTAustin #empoweringwometolead #encouragingtheworldtofollow #thenextgeneration #KSWELIfoundingfearlesspodcast
Dec 7

A new episode is out now! In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Adriana Carrig, the Founder and CEO of Little Words Project, an incredible entrepreneur and advocate for kindness. Adriana shares her remarkable journey, starting from her struggles with childhood bullying and finding solace in crafting bracelets. Her story of resilience and determination unfolds as she transforms her personal coping mechanism into a powerful movement, promoting self-love and community. From her college sorority to becoming a renowned lifestyle brand, Adriana`s inspiring narrative showcases the impact of her Little Words Project, reminding us all of the profound effect small gestures of kindness can have on individuals and communities.🤘💛✨
Listen in on Spotify and Apple Podcasts today! 🎙️
#KSWELIxUTAustin #empoweringwometolead #encouragingtheworldtofollow #thenextgeneration #KSWELIfoundingfearlesspodcast
Vote today for your favorite student design from KS WELI Sponsored Course: Accessory Design, Development & Merchandising 🤘💛✨
Use the link in our bio and our stories to vote for your favorite student design that captures the fall 2023 brief of creating a statement piece! The winning design will be selected to be manufactured and sold in select Kendra Scott stores.
Voting ends TONIGHT at 11:59 pm
#KSWELIxUTAustin
#empoweringwometolead
#encouragingtheworldtofollow
#thenextgeneration
Dec 6

Vote today for your favorite student design from KS WELI Sponsored Course: Accessory Design, Development & Merchandising 🤘💛✨
Use the link in our bio and our stories to vote for your favorite student design that captures the fall 2023 brief of creating a statement piece! The winning design will be selected to be manufactured and sold in select Kendra Scott stores.
Voting ends TONIGHT at 11:59 pm
#KSWELIxUTAustin
#empoweringwometolead
#encouragingtheworldtofollow
#thenextgeneration
KS WELI Sponsored Course Accessory Design, Development & Merchandising is closing out this Fall 2023 by showcasing the amazing designs by students! Join us this Wednesday to vote on YOUR favorite ✨
The winning design will be selected to be manufactured and sold in select Kendra Scott stores. Stay tuned to learn more about the designs and the students behind them! 🤘💛✨
#KSWELIxUTAustin
#empoweringwometolead
#encouragingtheworldtofollow
#thenextgeneration
Dec 4

KS WELI Sponsored Course Accessory Design, Development & Merchandising is closing out this Fall 2023 by showcasing the amazing designs by students! Join us this Wednesday to vote on YOUR favorite ✨
The winning design will be selected to be manufactured and sold in select Kendra Scott stores. Stay tuned to learn more about the designs and the students behind them! 🤘💛✨
#KSWELIxUTAustin
#empoweringwometolead
#encouragingtheworldtofollow
#thenextgeneration
We want the Kendra Scott Women`s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (KS WELI) to be shaped by you! 🤘💛✨
Tell us what worked, what didn`t, and what you`re hoping to see next semester. The KS WELI is for you, and we want your voice to be heard.
As a thank you for being a part of the KS WELI community and providing feedback, we will be giving away limited edition Rose Gold Longhorn Cuff Kendra Scott jewelry pieces to two people who complete this survey- winners will be contacted by email.
Click the link in the bio to access the survey!
#empoweringwomentolead
#encouragingtheworldtofollow
#thenextgeneration
#ifyoucanseeheryoucanbeher
Dec 1

We want the Kendra Scott Women`s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (KS WELI) to be shaped by you! 🤘💛✨
Tell us what worked, what didn`t, and what you`re hoping to see next semester. The KS WELI is for you, and we want your voice to be heard.
As a thank you for being a part of the KS WELI community and providing feedback, we will be giving away limited edition Rose Gold Longhorn Cuff Kendra Scott jewelry pieces to two people who complete this survey- winners will be contacted by email.
Click the link in the bio to access the survey!
#empoweringwomentolead
#encouragingtheworldtofollow
#thenextgeneration
#ifyoucanseeheryoucanbeher
Ways to get involved with KS WELI this month! Swipe to view the breakdown details of each day! 🤘💛✨
Mark your calendars for December 6th and join us to vote for your favorite jewelry design crafted by students in the Accessory Design, Development, and Merchandising Course! Additionally, this month, the Founding Fearless Podcast will release two new episodes featuring Adriana Carrig, Founder of Little Words Project, and Carla Taylor, a photographer and makeup artist. Lastly, dive into the festive spirit by exploring our holiday guide (link in bio)!
Follow along for a fun month ahead at KS WELI!
#KSWELIxUTAustin
#empoweringwometolead
#encouragingtheworldtofollow
#thenextgeneration
Dec 1

Ways to get involved with KS WELI this month! Swipe to view the breakdown details of each day! 🤘💛✨
Mark your calendars for December 6th and join us to vote for your favorite jewelry design crafted by students in the Accessory Design, Development, and Merchandising Course! Additionally, this month, the Founding Fearless Podcast will release two new episodes featuring Adriana Carrig, Founder of Little Words Project, and Carla Taylor, a photographer and makeup artist. Lastly, dive into the festive spirit by exploring our holiday guide (link in bio)!
Follow along for a fun month ahead at KS WELI!
#KSWELIxUTAustin
#empoweringwometolead
#encouragingtheworldtofollow
#thenextgeneration
Happy Thanksgiving! The KS WELI is grateful and thankful for YOU and our KS WELI community as we empower women to lead and encourage the world to follow. Join us and the KS WELI Student Board in sharing what you’re thankful for in the comments below! 🤘💛✨
#KSWELIxUTAustin
#KSWELIxSB
#empoweringwometolead
#encouragingtheworldtofollow
#thenextgeneration
Nov 23

Happy Thanksgiving! The KS WELI is grateful and thankful for YOU and our KS WELI community as we empower women to lead and encourage the world to follow. Join us and the KS WELI Student Board in sharing what you’re thankful for in the comments below! 🤘💛✨
#KSWELIxUTAustin
#KSWELIxSB
#empoweringwometolead
#encouragingtheworldtofollow
#thenextgeneration
In celebration of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, we are proud to announce the 2023 KS WELI Holiday Guide. 🤘💛✨
This Holiday Guide highlights the KS WELI FoundHER Program as we showcase FoundHERs from various cohorts and their emerging businesses and services.
We love featuring these KS WELI FoundHERS each holiday season as a visual representation that "if you can see her, you can be her." The guide also includes activities created by our Student Board members, features from our staff and interns, and blog posts from some of our sponsored course students.
Stay tuned throughout the month of December to see more pages and activities from the 2023 KS WELI Holiday Guide, or view the full version now on the KS WELI website in our bio!
#KSWELIxUTAustin #empoweringwomentolead #encouragingtheworldtofollow #thenextgeneration #WED2023 #IEW2023 #GEW2023
Nov 19

In celebration of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, we are proud to announce the 2023 KS WELI Holiday Guide. 🤘💛✨
This Holiday Guide highlights the KS WELI FoundHER Program as we showcase FoundHERs from various cohorts and their emerging businesses and services.
We love featuring these KS WELI FoundHERS each holiday season as a visual representation that "if you can see her, you can be her." The guide also includes activities created by our Student Board members, features from our staff and interns, and blog posts from some of our sponsored course students.
Stay tuned throughout the month of December to see more pages and activities from the 2023 KS WELI Holiday Guide, or view the full version now on the KS WELI website in our bio!
#KSWELIxUTAustin #empoweringwomentolead #encouragingtheworldtofollow #thenextgeneration #WED2023 #IEW2023 #GEW2023
A new episode is out now! In this episode, we sit down with Chelsea Kramer, founder and designer of Parke. We delve into Chelsea’s inspiring journey of starting Parke, a woman-owned business that has a mission to create high-quality clothing that can elevate your closet, and live with you forever. Her company has been extremely successful and her clothing has gained immense popularity. Chelsea Kramer has limitless drive and passion which has helped her grow her brand into what it is today 🤘💛
Chelsea highlights all about starting this brand from just denim products and now she has grown to include a versatile mix of clothing articles. Her unwavering dedication fuels her success and has developed Parke into what it is today. Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts today! 🎙️
#KSWELIxUTAustin #empoweringwometolead #encouragingtheworldtofollow #thenextgeneration #KSWELIfoundingfearlesspodcast
Nov 16

A new episode is out now! In this episode, we sit down with Chelsea Kramer, founder and designer of Parke. We delve into Chelsea’s inspiring journey of starting Parke, a woman-owned business that has a mission to create high-quality clothing that can elevate your closet, and live with you forever. Her company has been extremely successful and her clothing has gained immense popularity. Chelsea Kramer has limitless drive and passion which has helped her grow her brand into what it is today 🤘💛
Chelsea highlights all about starting this brand from just denim products and now she has grown to include a versatile mix of clothing articles. Her unwavering dedication fuels her success and has developed Parke into what it is today. Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts today! 🎙️
#KSWELIxUTAustin #empoweringwometolead #encouragingtheworldtofollow #thenextgeneration #KSWELIfoundingfearlesspodcast