How jewelry designer Kendra Scott is helping elevate other women [Video]

KHOU 11’s Mia Gradney sat down with her at the Kendra Scott headquarters in Austin for the story behind her jewelry empire.

When people visit the headquarters, gold-gilded elevator doors open to reveal a giant jewel box, an expansive yet elegant and dazzling Austin office.

This is the headquarters of the billion-dollar fashion brand Kendra Scott, founded by its namesake in 2002.

“How involved are you in the design process now?” Gradney asked.

“Before I came in to sit with you, I was just in the design room with our head of design, Leah, going over some samples that just came in,” Scott said. “Every single thing that the customer sees, touches, will wear, smells, experiences, I am totally hands-on with. Today and always will be as long as they’ll allow me …