On the BWC Backstory podcast Darlene Akers, along with cohosts Dr. Deb Kerr and Jolene Levin, sits down with Cheryl Durst, EVP & CEO of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), to uncover her remarkable leadership journey.
She shares how her path prepared her to:
Bring the power of storytelling and words into design
Elevate education and access as central to her work
Lead with authenticity, transparency, and resilience
Inspire joy, curiosity, and listening as essential skills
With vision, courage, and a lifelong love of learning, Cheryl shows how saying “yes” to opportunities can shape a legacy of impact.
Recorded following EDmarket’s BWC live virtual event.
