Fresh Take with IDDBA #46 (S5E8) Voni Woods on 3 Decades of Community, Discovery, and the IDDBA Show

Inside IDDBA - Voni Woods Reflects on Three Decades of Community, Discovery, and the IDDBA Show; Voni Woods (Giant Eagle, retired) and Kat Shanahan (Vice President of Marketing and Membership, IDDBA) In the latest Inside IDDBA episode of Fresh Take with IDDBA, Kat Shanahan speaks with Voni Woods, retired Giant Eagle executive, IDDBA Chair Emeritus, and a longtime industry leader with an incredibly storied career, discussing the lessons of a lifetime and what she's learned after nearly 30 IDDBA shows. Voni reflects on what kept her coming back, shares why the show stood apart from other events, and offers practical advice for first-time attendees. Along the way, she talks about supporting women in leadership, building vendor relationships over time, and the moment she first saw that IDDBA was truly a community. If you are deciding whether to attend the show, bring your team, or get more value from your time onsite, this episode offers a warm and practical perspective from someone who has lived it for decades. Registration is open now for #IDDBA2026 in Orlando, June 7–9. To learn more about the show, book your hotel, and register, visit IDDBA’s website: iddba.org/register Want to be a guest on the podcast or learn more about IDDBA? Reach out to us at [email protected]. To learn more about IDDBA and becoming a member, head here: https://www.iddba.org/membership/join...