DeDe McGuire

DeDe McGuire’s illustrious career includes co-hosting the nationally syndicated radio program “The Doug Banks Show” before launching her own nationally syndicated radio show, “DeDe in the Morning Show,” which airs on over 85 stations nationwide. She has appeared on CNN, FOX, and BET, and interviewed high-profile figures such as Presidents Biden and Obama, Vice President Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, Jay Z, and Beyoncé. Beyond the airwaves, DeDe is deeply involved in philanthropy and community activism, supporting numerous non-profits and initiatives, including the DeDe McGuire Foundation, which focuses on aiding single mothers and families. Her foundation with initiatives like “Achieve the Dream” HBCU Scholarship, DeDe’s Do Over Scholarship and the “We Got You Girl” Mother’s Day Daycare giveaway, has awarded over $125,000 in scholarships. She also serves as a board member for Women Called Moses Domestic Violence Outreach, supports Minnie’s Food Pantry, and is the Community Ambassador for Dress for Success Dallas. Her excellence has earned her multiple accolades:

• Just named one of the most Influential Women in Radio for the 6th time in a row 
• Radio Hall of Fame Nominee (2024)
• Salute HER Award by Café Mocha Radio (2024)
• CORE 100 Women of Impact and Influence by CORE magazine (2024)
• Most Influential Women in Radio by RadioINK magazine (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
• Gracie Award for Host/Personality – National Syndicated Radio (2021)
• AirBlazer Award from Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (2021)
• International Black Broadcasters (IBBA) Lifetime Achievement Award
• Elite News Communications Award
• Shades of Success Honoree
• Top 25 Women in Dallas by RollingOut magazine

Outside of her professional life, DeDe enjoys spending time with her husband Chris Allen and their dog, Little Dak Prescott Allen. More about her work and initiatives can be found on her website, www.dedemcguire.com