Empowering women to lead. Encouraging the world to follow.
Empowering women to lead. Encouraging the world to follow.
The Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute will strengthen the next generation of courageous, creative women leaders who will change the world.

Kendra Scott Endowment Announcement
Kendra Scott’s Philanthropic Investment in UT Austin Expands Support for Future Women Business Leaders
“Kendra’s investment will transform the lives of thousands of future leaders, and all of society will reap the benefits,” said Jay Hartzell, president of UT Austin. “I am thrilled she is expanding her partnership with UT to attract top talent and leverage the strength of our city and university as an engine for entrepreneurship.”

International Women's Day 03.08.23
2023 IWD theme DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality. This event will give you the opportunity to explore the “Voice of Women” theme and hear and learn from other experiences.
Programs & Events
Join us for KS WELI sponsored programs & events designed to equip students with the tools needed to gain intentional skills and practice.
Curriculum
Learn more about the newly launch Women in Entrepreneurship specialization and KS WELI sponsored courses that offer interdisciplinary opportunities in management, design, and entrepreneurship.
Community
Become part of a vibrant, diverse, and supportive community to kick-start your future through internships, leadership training, mentoring, funding opportunities, and more. Learn about Student Board and Alumni Board.

About // Kendra Scott
Kendra Scott is a loving mom, a driven entrepreneur and a passionate designer who believes the truest form of success is giving back in a meaningful way.
10 things I wish someone told me in college! A new #emBOLDen blog is live! Learn something bold in 5 minutes! ✨
KS WELI senior, Sara Rodríguez, shares with us the best pieces of advice she’s learned throughout her time in college! 🤘💛 Click the link in our bio to read more from Sara!
#KSWELIxUTAustin #empoweringwomentolead #encouragingtheworldtofollow #thenextgeneration
Introducing our KS WELI 2023 - 2024 Student Board! 🤘✨💛
The Student Board (SB) constitutes the student voice of the KS WELI. These campus leaders set an example across the Forty Acres and beyond. They implement and ensure that the KS WELI’s mission is aligned with student-led initiatives and needs.
SB members come from all different schools, majors, classifications, and backgrounds at UT Austin.
#KSWELIxUTAustin #KSWELIxSB #thenextgeneration#empoweringwomentolead #encouragingtheworldtofollow
Important things to know for finding your place in college! A new #emBOLDen blog is live! Learn something bold in 5 minutes! ✨
KS WELI student, Sabrina Flores, writes about the importance of self love, getting out of your comfort zone, and exploring your interests! 🤘💛 Click the link in our bio to read more from Sabrina!
#KSWELIxUTAustin #empoweringwomentolead #encouragingtheworldtofollow #thenextgeneration
Members of the KS WELI Student Board capped off this semester's BuildHER program with Vaishali Jadhav.
BuildHER is KS WELI’s personal and professional development program that guides Student Board members on a journey during which they will discover their personal values, strengths, and authentic leadership style. The experience will leave students with the ability to leverage a variety of methods (data, frameworks, case studies, reflection opportunities) to equip them with the skills they need to thrive as leaders and entrepreneurs through a gender-smart perspective.
Here's what some SB members had to say about their experience. 🤘💛✨
#KSWELIxUTAustin #KSWELIxSB #empoweringwomentolead #encouragingtheworldtofollow #thenextgeneration
The Beauty in the Gray Space! A new #emBOLDen blog is live! Learn something bold in 5 minutes! ✨
KS WELI student, Mallory Malonson, shares her advice on navigating uncertainty and how it can lead to self-discovery, growth, and better decision-making! 🤘💛 Click the link in our bio to read more from Mallory!
#KSWELIxUTAustin #empoweringwomentolead #encouragingtheworldtofollow #thenextgeneration
It’s two weeks away! Join us in welcoming the FFTX Community to KS WELI with a coffee meet-up on June 2nd from 9:00am -10:30 am at the Kendra Scott Center. ✨
Female Founders TX is a group of over 600 female founders hailing from across the country with high-growth, scaleable ventures.
RSVP to our Coffee Meet-Up today by clicking the link in our bio. We hope to see you there!
You can also join the FFTX community and experience intergenerational peer support, timely information and resources, and events designed specifically for women by using the link in our bio. 🤘💛
Join now by May 31st!
Thank you to everyone who filled out our End of Year survey! We are grateful for your thoughts and ideas on how to continue making KS WELI programming the best it can be. We are excited to announce the winners of this year’s End of Year Survey Raffle!
The winners listed below will also be receiving an email with instructions on how to pick up their prize!
Winners✨:
Catherine P.
Hemanti M.
Kevin G.
Sara K.
Ximena D.
Nina V.
Amelia N.
Michele H.
Sara R.
Ishya K.
Thank you all for your participation and stay tuned for any future surveys.🤘💛✨
#KSWELIxUTAustin #empoweringwomentolead #encouragingtheworldtofollow #thenextgeneration
What my non consistent but consistent everyday looks like: as a female student and CEO! A new #emBOLDen blog is live! Learn something bold in 5 minutes! ✨
KS WELI student, Lauren Saucedo, shares with us her productive daily routine! 🤘💛 Click the link in our bio to read more from Lauren!
#KSWELIxUTAustin #empoweringwomentolead #encouragingtheworldtofollow #thenextgeneration