In 2002, out of the extra bedroom of her home with only $500, Kendra Scott combined her love for fashion with her creative talents and began her own line of jewelry. Today, the Austin based designs of Kendra Scott Jewelry have a home in the three gorgeous branded stores in Austin, Dallas and Beverly Hills and can be found at top retailers such as Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's and Lord and Taylor. Kendra Scott has become a household fashion name to women around the world, regularly appearing on The Rachael Ray Show and CNBC. Her jewelry has become a staple amongst Hollywoods elite including Eva Longoria, Katherine Heigel, Sofia Vergara and Hilary Duff. The line garners the attention of national publications and television media worldwide.

As Kendra continues to grow her company, she remains true to her three core philosophies: family, fashion and philanthropy. Kendras family first philosophy has always been a core value of her growing company. The birth of her two sons during the initial stages of her business influenced Kendra in creating a lifestyle company that is both flexible and fun.While fashion is the driving force for this savvy entrepreneur, the heart of Kendra's business philosophy is in giving back to her community. Kendra sits on the board of local philanthropic organizations and works regularly with non-profits including Dress for Success, The American Heart Association's Go Red for Women and Blessings in a Backpack.

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