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Empowering Women to Lead.
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.
No matter what you are studying, where you are in your entrepreneurial journey, or when you are graduating—we believe that everyone has a place at KS WELI. Learn more about where you can find your fit!
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Season 3, Episode 12 of the Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute Student Board Founding Fearless Podcast is live! In this episode, Susan Sarich, founder of SusieCakes, shares her journey of turning her baking hobby into a national brand.
As a community advocate, Forbes 50 Over 50 Award recipient, and Dean’s Distinguished Lecturer at Cornell University, Susan is dedicated to inspiring future generations of female professionals. Tune in for an extra sweet episode on entrepreneurship, leadership, and making an impact! 💛🤘✨
Listen to Susan’s episode now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!🎙️
#KSWELIxUTAustin #empoweringwomentolead #encouragingtheworldtofollow #KSWELIfoundingfearlesspodcast #susiecakes #susiecakesbakery @kswelinstitute
Feb 13

Season 3, Episode 12 of the Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute Student Board Founding Fearless Podcast is live! In this episode, Susan Sarich, founder of SusieCakes, shares her journey of turning her baking hobby into a national brand.
As a community advocate, Forbes 50 Over 50 Award recipient, and Dean’s Distinguished Lecturer at Cornell University, Susan is dedicated to inspiring future generations of female professionals. Tune in for an extra sweet episode on entrepreneurship, leadership, and making an impact! 💛🤘✨
Listen to Susan’s episode now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!🎙️
#KSWELIxUTAustin #empoweringwomentolead #encouragingtheworldtofollow #KSWELIfoundingfearlesspodcast #susiecakes #susiecakesbakery @kswelinstitute
Looking for the perfect study spot? Step inside the Kendra Scott Center and hear from some of KS WELI’s Student Board members as they share what SB means to them and highlight their favorite events! 🤘💛✨
#KSWELIxUTAustin
#KSWELIxSB
Feb 12

Looking for the perfect study spot? Step inside the Kendra Scott Center and hear from some of KS WELI’s Student Board members as they share what SB means to them and highlight their favorite events! 🤘💛✨
#KSWELIxUTAustin
#KSWELIxSB
The first Empower Hour of the semester is only ONE WEEK away!
Life isn’t about avoiding obstacles—it’s about learning to navigate them. Join us for an inspiring session with Dr. Ashley Kuchar, a mental performance coach, researcher, and founder of Fail Better Training, as she shares strategies to help you build resilience, manage stress, and thrive in high-pressure environments.
Use the link in our bio to RSVP today!
Feb 11

The first Empower Hour of the semester is only ONE WEEK away!
Life isn’t about avoiding obstacles—it’s about learning to navigate them. Join us for an inspiring session with Dr. Ashley Kuchar, a mental performance coach, researcher, and founder of Fail Better Training, as she shares strategies to help you build resilience, manage stress, and thrive in high-pressure environments.
Use the link in our bio to RSVP today!
Meet Aagna Patel, founder of nomfinder🤘
Nomfinder’s mission is to create a world where dietary restrictions don’t limit the joy of dining out or discovering new places to eat.
Learn more about KS WELI’s Founder Program and Aagna`s business by clicking the link in bio!
#KSWELIxUTAustin
#empoweringwomentolead
#encouragingtheworldtofollow
#thenextgeneration
Feb 7

Meet Aagna Patel, founder of nomfinder🤘
Nomfinder’s mission is to create a world where dietary restrictions don’t limit the joy of dining out or discovering new places to eat.
Learn more about KS WELI’s Founder Program and Aagna`s business by clicking the link in bio!
#KSWELIxUTAustin
#empoweringwomentolead
#encouragingtheworldtofollow
#thenextgeneration
Introducing our KS WELI Founder Program Spring 2025 Cohort! 🤘💛✨
Starting this Friday, we’ll feature our KS WELI Founders on our socials, website, and newsletter! Keep an eye out for weekly social posts to learn more about their entrepreneurial journeys and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.
#KSWELIxUTAustin
#empoweringwomentolead
#encouragingtheworldtofollow
#thenextgeneration
Feb 5

Introducing our KS WELI Founder Program Spring 2025 Cohort! 🤘💛✨
Starting this Friday, we’ll feature our KS WELI Founders on our socials, website, and newsletter! Keep an eye out for weekly social posts to learn more about their entrepreneurial journeys and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.
#KSWELIxUTAustin
#empoweringwomentolead
#encouragingtheworldtofollow
#thenextgeneration
Join us for our first Empower Hour of the semester!
In this interactive workshop, students can expect to understand their inner critic better, learn how to respond rather than react, and apply effective strategies for handling setbacks.
Hear from Dr. Ashley Kuchar, a lecturer at The University of Texas at Austin, a mental performance coach, and the founder of Fail Better Training.
Save your spot TODAY and add it to your calendar by clicking our bio!
Feb 4

Join us for our first Empower Hour of the semester!
In this interactive workshop, students can expect to understand their inner critic better, learn how to respond rather than react, and apply effective strategies for handling setbacks.
Hear from Dr. Ashley Kuchar, a lecturer at The University of Texas at Austin, a mental performance coach, and the founder of Fail Better Training.
Save your spot TODAY and add it to your calendar by clicking our bio!
Looking for ways to grow as a leader this semester? Swipe to view our upcoming events! 🤘💛✨
Join us on February 18th at the Kendra Scott Center for our first Empower Hour! This month, we’re exploring resilience, learning how to navigate setbacks, and finding ways to thrive in distress. Open to all!
Meanwhile, our Student Board and Founder programs are kicking off with exciting opportunities for members. Stay tuned for updates, and don’t miss out!
#KSWELIxUTAustin
#empoweringwomentolead
#encouragingtheworldtofollow
#thenextgeneration
Feb 4

Looking for ways to grow as a leader this semester? Swipe to view our upcoming events! 🤘💛✨
Join us on February 18th at the Kendra Scott Center for our first Empower Hour! This month, we’re exploring resilience, learning how to navigate setbacks, and finding ways to thrive in distress. Open to all!
Meanwhile, our Student Board and Founder programs are kicking off with exciting opportunities for members. Stay tuned for updates, and don’t miss out!
#KSWELIxUTAustin
#empoweringwomentolead
#encouragingtheworldtofollow
#thenextgeneration
Today, we celebrate Jess January in memory of Jessica Vollman on what would’ve been her 39th birthday.
As a proud UT Alum, Jessica discovered KS WELI when it first launched in the Fall of 2020. Aligned with KS WELI’s mission to “empower women to lead,” Jessica’s family believes she would have been involved with championing the next generation of courageous and creative leaders today.
Jessica was an avid writer who used her talent to spread her entrepreneurial knowledge using avenues like Forbes and Medium. Her article titled “Five Rules for Building an Empathetic Culture” in Forbes stands out to us as one of her most relatable pieces and reminds us at KS WELI to always leave room for empathy in the workplace.
Use the link in our bio to read her article and learn more about the Jessica Vollman Foundation.
Jan 30

Today, we celebrate Jess January in memory of Jessica Vollman on what would’ve been her 39th birthday.
As a proud UT Alum, Jessica discovered KS WELI when it first launched in the Fall of 2020. Aligned with KS WELI’s mission to “empower women to lead,” Jessica’s family believes she would have been involved with championing the next generation of courageous and creative leaders today.
Jessica was an avid writer who used her talent to spread her entrepreneurial knowledge using avenues like Forbes and Medium. Her article titled “Five Rules for Building an Empathetic Culture” in Forbes stands out to us as one of her most relatable pieces and reminds us at KS WELI to always leave room for empathy in the workplace.
Use the link in our bio to read her article and learn more about the Jessica Vollman Foundation.