DECEMBER 2020 AUSTIN LIFE 2020 GIFT GUIDE STYLE + BEAUTY KENDRA SCOTT LIGHTS THE AUSTIN SKYLINE YELLOW NOTHING SAYS "FOREVER" LIKE A DIAMOND LIFE + CULTURE A WHOLESOME JOURNEY INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2020 FEATURES 10 Kendra Scott Lights the Austin Skyline Yellow Self-Made Austin CEO and Founder Celebrates her Guest Shark Tank Appearance & Supports other Local Entrepreneurs 20 A Wholesome Journey Korman Fine Jewelry owners continue to preserve their classic name and reputation after securing another successful year serving the community 24 Bonjour, Y’all! Parisian Pastries Have Landed in Austin World-famous French chefs introduce a never-seen-before experience with customizable pastries in the heart of Hill Country Galleria, Austin. 28 Austin Life 2020 10 Holiday Gift Guide Discover the hidden magic this holiday season by keeping the tradition of gift 20 24 giving alive while also shopping locally 28 DEPARTMENTS 6 Lifestyle Letter 10 Travel Destination 14 Trend Setter 18 Local’s Choice 20 Local Limelight 24 Giving Back 28 Our Town 34 Locally Owned 38 DIY TRAVEL DESTINATION Kendra Sc ot t Li ght s t he Austin Skyline Yellow SELF-MADE AUSTIN CEO AND FOUNDER CELEBRATES HER GUEST SHARK TANK APPEARANCE & SUPPORTS OTHER LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS 10 Austin Life | December 2020 USTIN’S HOMETOWN STAR, CEO, DESIGNER AND PHILANTHROPIST, KENDRA SCOTT, LIGHTS THE AUSTIN SKYLINE YELLOW TO ACELEBRATE THE PREMIERE EPISODE OF HER AS GUEST SHARK ON ABC’S 12TH SEASON OF “SHARK TANK” IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY THAT HAS SUPPORTED HER SINCE FOUNDING HER COMPANY, KENDRA SCOTT. The episode aired on Friday, October 23 on ABC. “Shark Tank,” the critically acclaimed and multi-Em- my®Award-winning unscripted business series that cele- brates entrepreneurship, inspires a nation to dream bigger. Kendra’s newly coveted guest Shark role further exemplifies her commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and helping small business leaders - especially women - achieve their dream on a national stage. In celebration of the premiere episode, Kendra Scott has partnered with many of Downtown Austin’s most prominent properties to illuminate the city yellow, including a special custom star lighting display on Fairmont Austin. The Star represents Kendra Scott’s signature Jae Star icon and pays homage to Texas, The Lonestar State. Guests who checked into the Fairmont Austin hotel on October 22 and October 23 enjoyed additional surprises & delight moments from Kendra Scott throughout the hotel. In honor of the premiere, Kendra Scott donated to DivInc, in effort to continue investing and supporting the entrepreneur community here in Austin. DivInc, a non-profit 501(c) 3 orga- nization, supports underrepresented founders and entrepre- neurs in Austin. DivInc’s mission is to bridge the gap between underrepresented entrepreneurs and the resources they need to build profitable, high-growth companies. This donation from Kendra Scott, in partnership with all of the participating build- ings, will help DivInc reach their 2020 Fundraising goals. Property Partners + 100 Congress + JW Marriott Austin + 360 Condominiums + Northshore Austin + 600 Congress + Silicon Labs + ACL Live + The Ashton + Austin American-Statesman + The Austonian + Austin Marriott Downtown + The Catherine + Fairmont Austin + W Austin + Frost Bank Tower + Kendra Scott South + Gables Republic Square Congress Flagship + Hotel ZaZa + Kendra Scott Domain CONTINUED > CityLifestyle.com/Austin 11 TRAVEL DESTINATION (CONTINUED) About DivInc DivInc is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization pro- viding best-in-class startup programming for early stage underrepresented founders. DivInc’s mission is to bridge the gap between underrepresented entrepreneurs and the resources they need to build profitable, high-growth companies. DivInc’s programs are designed to remove barri- ers and create an authentically inclusive culture for all entrepreneurs to thrive. Since 2016, DivInc has accelerated the growth of 63 companies founded by people of color and women. DivInc’s programs include a 12 week Accelerator for tech startups, a Social Justice Innovation Program focused on sup- porting the most innovative startups addressing inequities and disparities caused by institutional- ized bias and racism, an Alumni program providing customized support to help founders continue on a growth path by increasing their revenues and rais- ing capital, and Startup Sistas designed specifically Founder Kendra Scott for women of color entrepreneurs. Founder, Designer & CEO Kendra Scott is a talented designer, loving mom, passionate philanthropist and driven entrepreneur. As a creative mind with a love of natural gemstones, Kendra designed her first collection of jewelry in 2002 with just $500. Determined to maintain growth and preserve the vision of her business, Kendra waited 14 years to accept outside investments. She has since grown the com- About pany to a billion-dollar valuation with over 100 stores nationwide Kendra and a thriving e-com- merce and wholesale Scott business. Kendra is among only 16 women in the United States to carry the title of founder of a company valued at one billion dollars. In addition to her passion as a designer, Kendra is leading the charge in creating a brand and a culture that supports women, values family, and encourages an entrepreneurial mindset. Kendra has pioneered a new way of interacting with consumers through 12 Austin Life | December 2020 brand experiences that genuinely engage her community. From amazing customer service to “surprise and delight” moments, Kendra recog- nizes the value of creating an authentic connec- tion with her customers. Inspired by the guidance she received during the early days of her business, Kendra actively seeks out opportunities to mentor and support other entrepreneurs, especially women leaders. Beginning in September 2019, she is proud to give new life to this passion through a new program at the University of Texas at Austin: The Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute. Uniquely positioned to address the challenges women often face in business, this program will build a pipeline of courageous, creative female leaders who will change the world – in business and beyond. Kendra has been awarded with the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 National Award; the Breakthrough Award from the Accessories Council Excellence Awards; named Outstanding Mother of the Year by the Mother’s Day Council; awarded Texas Businesswoman of the Year by the Women’s Chamber of Commerce; listed by Forbes as one of America’s Richest Self-Made Women; listed among the Top 100 Entrepreneurs of the Year by Upstart Business Journal; and named Best CEO by Austin Business Journal. In October 2019, Kendra was inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame. Kendra is a member of the board of directors for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. She is a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America and she maintains her position as Chairman of the Board of and CEO Kendra Scott, LLC. CityLifestyle.com/Austin 13 .