Kendra Scott
Keynote Speaker: Entrepreneur & Philanthropist; Founder, Chief Creative Officer and Executive Chairwoman of Kendra Scott, LLC
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Kendra Scott Biography
Kendra Scott started her company with only $500 in 2002, just three months after her first son was born. Going door-to-door to Austin boutiques armed only with a tea box full of her jewelry, Scott captivated businesses and customers with her vibrant personality and unique eye for design.
Designer, founder, and philanthropist, Scott is Known for her dynamic use of color and genuine materials. Her commitment to innovation, quality, and detail has taken her small start-up to a billion-dollar business and has won over loyal fans, media, and celebrities alike. Today, Scott has over 2,600 employees, more than 130 stores nationwide, and a thriving e-commerce and wholesale business. The brand offers Fashion, Demi-Fine, Fine Jewelry, watches, engagement rings, home accessories, a men’s collection, Scott Bros. by Kendra Scott, and includes a Southwestern-inspired brand, Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott.
As the brand continues to grow, Scott and her namesake company remain true to its founding philosophy of “Family, Fashion, and Philanthropy” to both its customers and employees. With Family and Fashion as two core pillars of her business, Scott maintains a focus on the third pillar of philanthropy in all she does. Since 2010, the company has given back over $50 million to local, national, and international causes. In 2023, the Kendra Scott Foundation was established to further deepen the brand’s investment in changing the lives of women and youth in the areas of health and wellness, education, and entrepreneurship. Driven by a deep-rooted passion to inspire, empower, and educate the next generation of female leaders, Scott stepped down as CEO of her namesake company in 2021, while maintaining her position as Executive Chairwoman and Chief Creative Officer.
Scott is currently a professor of practice at the Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at The University of Texas at Austin. Scott was awarded the EY Entrepreneur of the Year National Award in 2017; inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame in 2019; appeared as a guest Shark on seasons 12 and 14 of ABC’s "Shark Tank" in 2020 & 2022; and in 2023 Scott received an honorary Doctor of Commercial Science degree from LIM College. In 2022, Kendra Scott, LLC was named Newsweek's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces. Scott is a member of the board of directors for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and the Council of Fashion Designers of America, and she resides in Austin, Texas with her family.
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Kendra Scott Speaking Topics
By any measure, Kendra Scott is a woman who has it all: a self-made billionaire, a generous philanthropist, and a mother of three with a squad of strong female friendships. Sounds pretty perfect, right? But perfection is a myth that doesn’t serve any of us. Perfection isn’t just a lie, it’s exhausting, and Kendra is tired of it.
In this conversation, Kendra takes audiences on a journey of personal stories and hard-earned life lessons, from her humble beginnings as an awkward, bullied young girl in small-town Wisconsin to launching a business in her spare bedroom with $500. Despite pitfalls, missteps, and failures, Kendra discusses how she built a life—and a career—rooted in joy, purpose, and doing good. Audiences will walk away inspired to embrace both the messiness and the magic that life has in store for them.
Kendra Scott's memoir "Born to Shine: Do Good, Find Your Joy, and Build a Life You Love" is a joyful tribute to life and purpose. In a vulnerable, wise, laugh-out-loud engagement, Scott shares her personal stories and hard-earned life lessons to inspire audiences to live authentically.
Self-made entrepreneur Kendra Scott has always said, “Connection before transaction.” In this enlightening engagement, Scott educates organizations on building a people-first culture.
Creative mogul Kendra Scott built her eponymous jewelry company from a hobby and an idea into a company worth more than a billion dollars. By any measure, she’s the woman who has it all: a self-made billionaire, a generous philanthropist, and a mother of three with a squad of strong female friendships. Today, Scott is here to share how she did it with your audience.
With heart and humor, Kendra Scott reminds us that not all that glitters is gold, and that no level of success can insulate you from what it means to be a human being: that life is as messy as it is magical. Perfection isn’t just a lie, it’s exhausting, and Scott is tired of it. In this live conversation, Scott inspires audiences to live authentically aligning with values.
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How much does it cost to book Kendra Scott for a speaking engagement?
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What topics does Kendra Scott speak about?
Kendra Scott is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Entrepreneurship, Art & Design, Fashion, Beauty, Social Activism, Philanthropy, Women, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Female Leadership and Author.
Where does Kendra Scott travel from?
Kendra Scott generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Kendra Scott?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kendra Scott for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kendra Scott for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Kendra Scott or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Kendra Scott is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Entrepreneurship and Art & Design. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Kendra Scott generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sara Blakely, Jennifer Hyman and Barbara Corcoran. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kendra Scott for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Kendra Scott Speaking Topics
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Born to Shine: Kendra Scott’s Journey to Doing Good, Finding Joy, and Building a Life She Loves
By any measure, Kendra Scott is a woman who has it all: a self-made billionaire, a generous philanthropist, and a mother of three with a squad of strong female friendships. Sounds pretty perfect, right? But perfection is a myth that doesn’t serve any of us. Perfection isn’t just a lie, it’s exhausting, and Kendra is tired of it.
In this conversation, Kendra takes audiences on a journey of personal stories and hard-earned life lessons, from her humble beginnings as an awkward, bullied young girl in small-town Wisconsin to launching a business in her spare bedroom with $500. Despite pitfalls, missteps, and failures, Kendra discusses how she built a life—and a career—rooted in joy, purpose, and doing good. Audiences will walk away inspired to embrace both the messiness and the magic that life has in store for them.
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Author Talk: “Born to Shine”
Kendra Scott's memoir "Born to Shine: Do Good, Find Your Joy, and Build a Life You Love" is a joyful tribute to life and purpose. In a vulnerable, wise, laugh-out-loud engagement, Scott shares her personal stories and hard-earned life lessons to inspire audiences to live authentically.
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Building a People-First Culture
Self-made entrepreneur Kendra Scott has always said, “Connection before transaction.” In this enlightening engagement, Scott educates organizations on building a people-first culture.
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Building a Life You Love
Creative mogul Kendra Scott built her eponymous jewelry company from a hobby and an idea into a company worth more than a billion dollars. By any measure, she’s the woman who has it all: a self-made billionaire, a generous philanthropist, and a mother of three with a squad of strong female friendships. Today, Scott is here to share how she did it with your audience.
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Perfection is a Myth
With heart and humor, Kendra Scott reminds us that not all that glitters is gold, and that no level of success can insulate you from what it means to be a human being: that life is as messy as it is magical. Perfection isn’t just a lie, it’s exhausting, and Scott is tired of it. In this live conversation, Scott inspires audiences to live authentically aligning with values.
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Kendra Scott News
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5 Secrets From Powerhouse Jewelry Designer Kendra Scott
It's the struggle that makes us stronger,” Kendra Scott tells a group of young professionals in Austin, Texas, her hometown. The prominent jewelry designer and ...
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First Look: Kendra Scott Goes Luxe with Her New Jewelry Collection ...
Jewelry designer Kendra Scott has made a name for herself in crafting bold, affordable gemstone pieces from rings to necklaces, alluring the likes of Hollywood ...
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Kendra Scott Jewelry Announces the Opening of Plano Boutique ...
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kendra Scott Jewelry Announces the Opening of Plano Boutique.
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Kendra Scott: How a small business owner turned $500 into millions
Kendra Scott, a panelist on CNBC Prime's new show "Crowd Rules," shares how she turned $500 into a multimillion-dollar jewelry empire that spans the globe.
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Jewelry designer Kendra Scott opens two Houston stores - Houston ...
Kendra Scott jewelry is sold in more than 800 stores internationally, including Nordstrom, and she has boutiques in Austin, Dallas and Beverly Hills, the latter of ...
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How do I book Kendra Scott to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Kendra Scott for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Kendra Scott, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Kendra Scott or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Kendra Scott for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Kendra Scott, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kendra Scott, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Kendra Scott speak about?
Kendra Scott is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Entrepreneurship, Art & Design, Fashion, Beauty, Social Activism, Philanthropy, Women, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Female Leadership and Author. -
Where does Kendra Scott travel from?
Kendra Scott generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Kendra Scott?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kendra Scott for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kendra Scott for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Kendra Scott or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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