Kendra Scott steps up philanthropy with foundation

Kendra Scott steps up philanthropy with foundation | Respect and appreciation are a new leader's superpowers | 10 pieces of C-suite advice from a longtime executive Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( March 30, 2023 CONNECT WITH NEXTUP  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( €‰€‰[Tik tok]( [NEW SmartBrief]( Gender equity news from NextUp, Advancing All Women in Business [SIGN UP]( â‹… [SHARE]( [] Top of the week [] [Kendra Scott steps up philanthropy with foundation]( [Kendra Scott steps up philanthropy with foundation]( Scott (Getty Images/Getty Images) Jewelry retailer Kendra Scott and its namesake founder are building on more than a decade of philanthropic efforts with the Kendra Scott Foundation. Scott says her company remains committed to fighting gender stereotypes in business because "it is up to us women to break the mold by supporting and uplifting each other, and for our male advocates to help pave the way." 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