We’re joined by Tom Nolan, CEO of Kendra Scott, to talk leadership, growth, and what it’s like to lead a female-driven brand. From Ralph Lauren to Condé Nast to Kendra Scott, Tom’s journey is all about purpose, people, and staying true to your values.
We’re celebrating three more incredible seniors — Kayla Akly, Vanessa Chen, & Kirsten Shin — and their amazing journeys with KS WELI and beyond. Kayla, Vanessa, and Kirsten share their leadership experiences, advice for future Student Board members, and what’s next after graduation.
We’re celebrating three incredible seniors — Puja Satish, Kena Desai, and Grecia Angeles — and their amazing journeys with KS WELI and beyond. Puja, Kena, and Grecia share their leadership experiences, advice for future Student Board members, and what’s next after graduation.
We’re joined by Amira Khatib, Principal at Bluestein Ventures, a venture capital firm transforming the future of food, wellness, and commerce. Amira shares her journey to venture capital, how she’s empowering founders to reshape the food system, and the lessons she’s learned about staying curious, owning your story, and building an authentic career.
In this episode, we’re joined by Lieutenant Colonel Alma K. Hernandez, Commander of the 566th Intelligence Squadron at Buckley Space Force Base. With over 15 years of service, including roles with the NSA, DIA, and multiple combat deployments, she shares her passion for empowering women in leadership and offers insights on overcoming imposter syndrome, setting boundaries, and thriving in high-pressure …
Alejandra Acosta, a sophomore at UT Austin, shares insights from KS WELI’s EmpowerHer Hour on storytelling during interviews. Dr. Chela White, Senior Executive Advisor at Indeed, emphasized storytelling’s role in job interviews. The STAR method, focusing on Situation, Task, Action, and Result, helps craft concise yet compelling stories. Audience participation and feedback empowered listeners, while Dr. White advised addressing bias …
Ryan Levin, KS WELI’s Co-VP of Marketing, discusses her role in managing branded content and enhancing the institute’s Instagram feed via Student Board Content. Learning to facilitate branding while staying true to KS WELI’s style has been rewarding. Leading a committee has honed her leadership skills, boosting creativity.
Lauren Sitrin, a sophomore at UT Austin, recounts the recent SheReads workshop hosted by SB on March 25th, featuring Tiffany and Leon Chen’s “It’s Not Just Cookies.” Participants engaged in a scavenger hunt inspired by the book’s chapters, fostering teamwork and social interaction. The workshop provided insights into Tiff’s Treats’ entrepreneurial journey, igniting excitement for the upcoming panel and book …
