We’re looking forward to introducing you to Kendra Sharpe. Check out our conversation below.
Good morning Kendra, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What do you think is misunderstood about your business?
As a wardrobe stylist, it’s often misunderstood that my work is simply about putting clothes on people. At its core, it’s so much more than that. Clothing has a deeply human connection; it influences how we feel, how we move through the world, and even how our day unfolds. What we wear can create moments, mark milestones, and hold memories.
Clothes keep us warm, give us confidence, and sometimes push us to show up bigger than we thought we could. They are more than fabric on the body; they’re a tool. A tool that allows you to express who you are before you ever say a word. The choices you make when you get dressed have the power to impact how you think, how you act, and how you’re perceived.
There’s nothing like walking into a presentation in your favorite power suit or looking back on a milestone birthday and remembering exactly what you were wearing. Clothing becomes tied to our experiences, carrying memories long after the moment has passed.
The way we dress shapes how we see ourselves and how we show up in the world. And now, more than ever, how we show up matters.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Kendra Sharpe is a wardrobe stylist and creative director specializing in personal, commercial, and editorial styling. Known for her elevated aesthetic and meticulous attention to detail, she helps individuals and brands craft intentional, visually compelling looks that translate into powerful brand moments.
Her work includes collaborations with Champion, Wrangler Jeans, Peter Millar, and Kenda Kist Jewelry, as well as styling local public figures to create memorable, on-brand statements that elevate personal style. Kendra brings precision, creativity, and a strong understanding of visual storytelling to every project. Outside of work, she enjoys thrifting, antiquing, cycling, reality television, and spending time with her fiancé and their Dalmatian, Sailor, in downtown Raleigh.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
I’m entering the new year with a shift in perspective. For a long time, I’ve been someone who played it safe—who people-pleased, hesitated, and let opportunities pass by out of comfort or fear of taking up too much space.
This year feels different. There’s a new clarity and a stronger drive to do more, to be more, and to move with intention. My goals are big, but more importantly, my actions will be bigger. I’m learning that growth doesn’t come from waiting to be chosen—it comes from choosing yourself.
I’m releasing the habit of playing small. I’m making room for confidence, for bold decisions, and for trusting my own voice. There’s power in showing up fully, even when it feels uncomfortable. And this year, I’m committed to stepping into that power.
What fear has held you back the most in your life?
The fear of failure and the fear of not being good enough have always been something I’ve wrestled with. Imposter syndrome has a way of creeping in, especially when I don’t land the gig or secure the client I hoped for. In those moments, it’s easy to tie my worth to the outcome and question my abilities instead of seeing the bigger picture.
I’m learning that rejection doesn’t dim my light or invalidate the work I’ve done. Not every opportunity is meant for me, and that doesn’t take away from my value or potential. The real challenge for me has been continuing forward without overthinking, trusting that consistency and confidence matter more than any single yes or no.
Growth, for me, looks like showing up anyway and believing in my work even when external validation is quiet, and allowing myself to move on with clarity rather than self-doubt.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
Being fashionable, having fun, and making a difference in the world.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I hope people speak of my love for fashion and creativity. More than that, I hope my legacy is rooted in the way I helped others and how I helped them see themselves more clearly, more confidently, and more kindly. If my work can change even a small part of someone’s life for the better, that will always matter most to me.
And yes, I also hope to build something lasting, something so impactful that when stylists are named, my name is one people remember. Not just for what I created, but for how I made people feel.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.kendrasharpe.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendrasharpestyling/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendrasharpe/
- Other: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@styledbykendrasharpe
Image Credits
AshBri Photography
