For most professionals, 25 years at the top of the corporate world is the pinnacle — a time to look back with pride, perhaps slow down, and enjoy the rewards of decades of hard work. For Wanda Knight, it’s just the foundation for her next great adventure.
After more than two decades as a leader in tech sales, where she managed high-performing teams, closed multi-million-dollar deals, and earned accolades that would fill an entire wall, Wanda is proving that life doesn’t have to be defined by a single act. Today, she is reinventing herself as a digital creator in the fashion, beauty, and wellness space — a decision that blends courage, strategy, and a refusal to let her story be limited to one chapter.
The Journey From Finance to Fortune 100 Leadership
Wanda’s career began far from the fashion and lifestyle space she thrives in today. As a finance major in college, she envisioned a future filled with balance sheets and investment strategies. But an internship at a Fortune 500 technology company set her on an entirely different path. Sales became her stage, and she quickly discovered a knack for navigating complex deals and building relationships that fueled growth.
Over the years, she collected a series of honors — Sales Leader of the Year, multiple President’s Club awards, and, perhaps most importantly to her, being voted one of the Best People Leaders by her peers. Those acknowledgments weren’t just about performance metrics; they were proof of the respect and trust she earned as a mentor and leader.
The Quiet Dream That Never Went Away
Even while excelling in the corporate sphere, Wanda felt the pull of another calling. She loved fashion — not just as a consumer but as an observer of the art and narrative behind it. She cherished travel, exploring 38 countries and counting, absorbing the colors, textures, and styles of each culture she encountered. She valued wellness and beauty as tools for confidence and self-expression.
For years, these passions existed in the margins of her life — hobbies and private joys that lived alongside, but never inside, her professional identity. Until nine months ago, when she decided it was time to change that.
A Leap of Faith — Without Letting Go of the Past
When most people pivot careers, they leave their old world behind. Wanda chose a different path. She continues to lead at the highest levels of a Fortune 100 technology company while actively building her brand as a digital creator. This is not a “before and after” story; it’s a both/and story.
Her decision to balance these two worlds is deliberate. She understands that the leadership skills, strategic thinking, and storytelling ability honed in her corporate career are assets in the creator space. She also knows that her creative pursuits fuel her executive role with fresh perspectives, energy, and global insight.
Creating a Brand That Resonates Beyond Aesthetics
Wanda’s online presence is more than beautiful imagery. Her content is rooted in a philosophy: style is about confidence, wellness is about self-respect, and travel is about expanding your understanding of the world. Every post blends elegance with authenticity, offering not just what to wear, but why it matters.
She speaks directly to women — especially those over 40 — who are ready to take a leap of their own. In a world that often tells women to slow down, scale back, or “stay in their lane” after a certain age, Wanda’s message is revolutionary: Your timeline is yours to define. Your dreams don’t expire.
Global Influence, Local Connection
Having traveled across five continents, Wanda brings a unique global perspective to her brand. Her style inspiration might be drawn from the streets of Paris one week, and her wellness routine influenced by traditions she discovered in Bali the next. Yet, despite this international lens, her approach remains deeply personal and relatable.
Her followers see a woman who has succeeded in one of the most competitive industries in the world — and who still dares to start something new, unafraid of the challenges or learning curves ahead.
The Legacy She’s Building Now
For Wanda, this journey isn’t about chasing trends or counting likes. It’s about building a platform with purpose. She envisions brand partnerships that reflect her values, mentorship programs to guide women through career transitions, and volunteer initiatives that use style and wellness to empower confidence.
She is equally focused on impact and influence. While recognition matters — such as her recent feature in NY Weekly naming her one of the Top Most Influential Women to Watch in 2025 — it’s the private messages from followers saying, “Your story gave me courage” that she values most.
The Mindset That Makes It Possible
Wanda attributes her success in both careers to mindset. She describes herself as unapologetically curious, strategically bold, and unwilling to wait for “the right time” to make a change. For her, the decision to act comes from a belief that you are never starting from scratch — you are starting from experience.
Her advice to anyone standing at a crossroads is straightforward: Don’t wait until you feel ready. Start now, and grow into it.
Still Just Getting Started
Though she’s already achieved what many would consider a lifetime’s worth of success, Wanda insists her story is only beginning. She is building something that will outlast her corporate title — a brand, a movement, and a community rooted in confidence, connection, and the courage to reinvent yourself.
Her message is simple, but powerful: Your life is not a single chapter. You have the pen — and you can start a new page any time you choose.
