Focus on what lights a fire inside of you and use that passion to fill a white space. Don't be afraid of the challenges, the missteps, and the setbacks along the way. What matters is that you keep going.Kendra Scott
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We have the means to change lives for the better, and that's a gift I don't take for granted.Kendra Scott
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Failure is a gift and it becomes a bridge to the next thing, a better thing, the thing that works.Kendra Scott
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In 2010, we launched a full e-commerce website. We opened our first store in Austin, when most of the stores around us were shuttered - which people thought was completely insane.Kendra Scott
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Dream big and be disruptive. If you are doing the same thing as everyone else, you've already failed.Kendra Scott
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I love being a private company. I don't ever want to be forced to not do the things I need to do to keep this company moving in the right direction because I need to make a quarterly result.Kendra Scott
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I may seem soft and sweet on the outside, but I can bring out the hammerhead shark in me when I need it.Kendra Scott
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I can't tell you how many times people said, 'Oh you'll never make it. There's so many jewelry designers out there.'Kendra Scott
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You should have a great place to work, a place that you're passionate and excited about getting up to go to every morning, that's supportive.Kendra Scott
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I want my space to feel like it's lived in but also have a global feel, because I am so inspired by travel.Kendra Scott
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I wanted customers to engage with the product and have fun, to touch and feel the pieces and try them on, like how we shop for clothes.Kendra Scott
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Brands must be authentic because there are very few veils left between a business and the public.Kendra Scott
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Don't be afraid to ask for help. Sometimes the hardest thing we ever must do is ask for help. We want to show everyone that we can do it all, that we have it under control. But the reality is that asking for help is not a sign of weakness - it is the greatest sign of strength.Kendra Scott
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I always say, 'Activity breeds activity.' You need to have activity happening in your store, and you need to create an experience. And I think if retailers focus on connection before transaction, they will win.Kendra Scott
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When I started Kendra Scott Jewelry out of the extra bedroom of my home, I decided early on that I would never say no. If someone called me and needed something for non-profit I would always have something to give. I could make a pair of earrings. I could make a necklace.Kendra Scott
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As someone who loves giving gifts, I believe the best gifts are the ones that serve a greater good - which is exactly what our jewelry does.Kendra Scott
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I've learned my lesson hiring strictly on resume. At the end of the day, if they didn't match our core values, it was a disaster and I ended up losing other great people within the company - and that's time and money.Kendra Scott
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My favorite flowers are orchids and peonies. In Wisconsin, where I grew up, peonies were everywhere, and I have loved them all my life! I also love using succulents in my decor because they last forever and add great texture to any arrangement.Kendra Scott
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The way I work allows me to always be present in my children's lives, even if that means staying up until 1 am working after they've gone to sleep.Kendra Scott
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Being away from those big cities gave me a unique perspective on what was happening in fashion, and then I put my own spin on it.Kendra Scott
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Know what you're good at, and, more importantly, what you're not - and surround yourself with people who fill the gap.Kendra Scott
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Raising three sons is the greatest responsibility of my life, and as a mother I believe it is so important that my boys know they are never alone.Kendra Scott
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I have always loved mixing the old with the new, so you'll often find me scouring antique stores for unique pieces, and Austin is such a great place for that.Kendra Scott
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If I let the noes of yesterday control me, I wouldn't be able to ever move forward in my future.Kendra Scott
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We are the only person who will ever be us, so utilizing that in your business is a superpower.Kendra Scott
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These moments you cannot plan for sometimes are the ones that are going to make you a better company.Kendra Scott
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Don't expect a life without challenge and heartbreak and struggles. You have to go through setbacks to be successful and to become the person you want to be.Kendra Scott
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To be able to wake up every day and live out your dream is such a blessing that I will never take for granted.Kendra Scott
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I really felt like there was a white space in the market in the jewelry industry. There was very, very overpriced things that I couldn't afford at the time or very inexpensive, cheaply made that kind of fell apart when you bought it.Kendra Scott
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There's been a huge blank space in publishing - business books and books by founders are almost always by men. There are so few great books out there by female founders that tell the story of the business while also inspiring readers to live differently in their own life.Kendra Scott
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Women, more than anything I've ever seen, know how to multitask, and they can get stuff done. And I just love being around that; I love the energy of seeing that.Kendra Scott
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Our work should be part of the fabric of your life. It shouldn't be the dominating force in your life. It should be part of what makes your life a wonderful life.Kendra Scott
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Life is too short to not have fun. At Kendra Scott our stores and offices are always filled with joy and laughter. We work hard but we play even harder!Kendra Scott
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There have been high points and low points over the years, but I'm surrounded by a loving and supportive family, both at home and at work. They have gotten me through the toughest of days.Kendra Scott
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There is something about a fresh flower arrangement that just livens up a room with beautiful colors, textures, and scent.Kendra Scott
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Sometimes, I think, as women especially, we feel like well that's a sign of weakness if we ask for help and to me, it is the greatest sign of strength.Kendra Scott
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No matter how hard I worked on my first business, it just wouldn't take off. I lost all my savings and I felt as though I'd let my family down.Kendra Scott
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