In this episode, we sit down with Whitney McElwain, KS WELI’s new Director and a founder, investor, and advocate for female entrepreneurs. From her early days at Red Bull, working in venture capital, to launching her own brand, Daybird, Whitney shares her journey, passion for empowering women, and insights into creating a more equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem. 💛🤘✨

We hope you enjoy!

CONNECT WITH WHITNEY!

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠@whitneygonzales

[email protected]

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"Empowering women to lead and encouraging the world to follow while increasing the number of women-owned and women-led businesses"

This podcast is empowered by the Student Board of the Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at The University of Texas at Austin.

Co-hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Priscilla Olivarez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sydney Key⁠⁠⁠⁠

 In this episode, we explore Sophia Cuerquis' inspiring journey from the Philippines to Austin, where she’s transformed her passions into successful ventures. Sophia, a dynamic entrepreneur, content creator, and personal creative director, shares her path to success, highlighting the importance of family, launching a clothing brand, and hosting a podcast. Tune in to hear her story of fearless entrepreneurship, creativity, and the drive to inspire future women leaders. 🌟🎙️✨

We hope you enjoy!

CONNECT WITH SOPHIA!

Instagram: ⁠@sophiacuerquis

TikTok: @sophiacuerquis⁠

[email protected]

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"Empowering women to lead and encouraging the world to follow while increasing the number of women-owned and women-led businesses"

This podcast is empowered by the Student Board of the Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at The University of Texas at Austin.

Co-hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Priscilla Olivarez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sydney Key⁠⁠⁠⁠

This episode explores Sheena Wilde's journey and her impactful role at Kendra Scott. As the Senior Vice President of Corporate Philanthropy & the Kendra Scott Foundation, Sheena is responsible for all philanthropic strategy, growth, and implementation. She oversees local and national programs, including the Kendra Scott Foundation, which aims to empower women and youth in health, wellness, education, and entrepreneurship. Additionally, Sheena serves on advisory boards for Derrick Johnson's Defend the Dream Foundation, the KS WELI, and the JC7 Foundation. Sheena exemplifies how to make a difference within and excel as an intrapreneur within an organization!🤘💛✨

We hope you enjoy!

CONNECT WITH SHEENA!

LinkedIn: @sheena-wilde-4082314

[email protected]

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"Empowering women to lead and encouraging the world to follow while increasing the number of women-owned and women-led businesses"

This podcast is empowered by the Student Board of the Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at The University of Texas at Austin.

Co-hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Priscilla Olivarez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sydney Key⁠⁠⁠

This episode highlights the power of partnership in achieving business success. Janie Cooke and Caroline Nix fused their skills to found Oventure, a company that offers hands-free accessories to help women everywhere. Their mission and teamwork set a powerful example for aspiring female entrepreneurs. 🤘💛✨ 

We hope you enjoy!

CONNECT WITH JANIE & CAROLINE!

Oventure IG: @shopoventure

Oventure Website: https://oventure.com/

[email protected]

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"Empowering women to lead and encouraging the world to follow while increasing the number of women-owned and women-led businesses"

This podcast is empowered by the Student Board of the Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at The University of Texas at Austin.

Co-hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Priscilla Olivarez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sydney Key⁠⁠⁠⁠

This episode explores Kristin Jacobson’s journey and discovers how she transformed a passion project into a successful venture. Kristin Jacobson is the visionary founder behind Austin Flea, the city's premier curated flea market experience. What began as a whimsical idea back in 07', Austin Flea has blossomed into full-time operation celebrating the city's vibrant community of vendors, artisans, and makers.🤘💛✨

We hope you enjoy!

CONNECT WITH KRISTIN!

Austin Flea IG: @originalaustinflea

Austin Flea Website: https://www.austinflea.net/

[email protected]

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"Empowering women to lead and encouraging the world to follow while increasing the number of women-owned and women-led businesses"

This podcast is empowered by the Student Board of the Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at The University of Texas at Austin.

Co-hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Priscilla Olivarez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sydney Key⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, we highlight Elizabeth (Liz) Findlay’s story and gain insight into her journey of establishing Albion. Raised in Guatemala, her family owned and operated a clothing factory where they manufactured technical apparel for top U.S.-based fashion brands. However, Liz and her husband, Dave (Co-CEO), had to make a hard decision to close the factory and start their new brand. At that moment of risk, Albion was born. Now, Albion is an internationally recognized clothing brand with a focus on high-quality products, designed with the everyday woman in mind. Liz’s enlightening story is a journey of rebounding and building an empire!  🤘💛✨

We hope you enjoy!

CONNECT WITH LIZ!

Albion IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@albionfit

Liz IG: @liz__findlay

[email protected]

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"Empowering women to lead and encouraging the world to follow while increasing the number of women-owned and women-led businesses"

This podcast is empowered by the Student Board of the Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at The University of Texas at Austin.

Co-hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Priscilla Olivarez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sydney Key⁠⁠⁠⁠

This episode dives into Maggie Brown’s Story and gains insight into how she turned a pandemic passion project into a successful business. Maggie is the CEO of Recess Pickleball, an innovative pickleball gear company aiming to elevate the game experience while fostering a community of passionate consumers. Maggie's founding fearless approach serves as inspiration for aspiring women entrepreneurs everywhere. 🤘💛✨

We hope you enjoy!

CONNECT WITH MAGGIE!

Recess IG: ⁠@recesspickleball

Maggie's IG: @itsmaggiebrown

[email protected]

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"Empowering women to lead and encouraging the world to follow while increasing the number of women-owned and women-led businesses"

This podcast is empowered by the Student Board of the Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at The University of Texas at Austin.

Co-hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Priscilla Olivarez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sydney Key⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, we dive deep into Samantha Leonard’s story and gain insight into how Samantha turned a passion project into a successful business. Samantha founded ATX Brunch Girls, a local Austin social group aiming to elevate the brunch experience while fostering a community of passionate women. Samantha has built a thriving business by founding fearlessly, inspiring future generations of women entrepreneurs.🤘💛✨

We hope you enjoy!

CONNECT WITH SAMANTHA!

ATX Brunch Girls IG: @atxbrunchgirls

TikTok: @atx.brunch.girls

Geneva: ATX Brunch Girls

[email protected]

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kswelinstitute.utexas.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

"Empowering women to lead and encouraging the world to follow while increasing the number of women-owned and women-led businesses"

This podcast is empowered by the Student Board of the Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at The University of Texas at Austin.

Co-hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Priscilla Olivarez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sydney Key⁠⁠⁠⁠

This episode explores the journey of graduating seniors, Jessica Yang and Vani Jain, from UT Austin and the KS WELI Student Board share their journey from students to graduates, reflecting on their time in leadership roles and discussing their plans for the future. They offer advice for incoming college freshmen while envisioning their entrepreneurial leadership journey ahead.🤘💛✨

We hope you enjoy!

CONNECT WITH JESSICA AND VANI!

Jessica IG: @jessicayang._._

Jessica LinkedIn: @jessicayangg

Vani IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@_vanijain_⁠

Vani LinkedIn: ⁠@jainvani⁠

[email protected]

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kswelinstitute.utexas.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

"Empowering women to lead and encouraging the world to follow while increasing the number of women-owned and women-led businesses"

This podcast is empowered by the Student Board of the Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at The University of Texas at Austin.

Co-hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Priscilla Olivarez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sydney Key⁠⁠⁠⁠

This episode explores the journey of Emily Ramshaw, President and CEO of The 19th*, the nation’s first independent nonprofit newsroom at the intersection of gender, politics, and policy. The 19th* levels the playing field with politics and politics so that everyone feels engaged and heard regardless of gender or race.

Emily shares the mission of the news outlet, which aims to elevate the voices of women and LGBTQ+ people with daily journalism, newsletters, and live events. As a trailblazer in her field, Emily Ramshaw embodies the spirit of innovation and inclusivity, shaping the future of media for generations to come.🤘💛✨

We hope you enjoy!

CONNECT WITH EMILY!

IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@eramshaw

[email protected]

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kswelinstitute.utexas.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

"Empowering women to lead and encouraging the world to follow while increasing the number of women-owned and women-led businesses"

This podcast is empowered by the Student Board of the Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at The University of Texas at Austin.

Co-hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Priscilla Olivarez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sydney Key⁠⁠⁠