Deanna Venison Inspires with Her New Book Leading the Aisles
Amidst the steady rhythm of everyday life, Leading the Aisles by Deanna L. Venison rises as a story of endurance, courage, and quiet triumph. More than a memoir, it’s a chronicle of resilience, purpose, and leadership born from the grocery aisles of America and the heart of an African American woman who refused to give up on herself or her calling.
From her earliest role as a cashier at Winn-Dixie to becoming her company’s first African American female store manager, Venison’s journey redefines success as an ongoing act of faith, discipline, and integrity. Her story begins in the humble home of her grandparents, David and Lucy Malcom, whose faith, humility, and work ethic shaped her path. They taught her that true greatness doesn’t come from privilege; it comes from perseverance, gratitu...
