DeDe, the talented radio host behind the wildly popular and nationally syndicated show “DeDe in the Morning,” has been lighting up the airwaves on K104FM in Dallas for over a decade now. That’s right—DeDe has made her mark with more than 10 years of entertaining audiences across the country. Over time, DeDe has built a strong online presence too, amassing over 200,000 loyal followers on her @dedeinthemorning Instagram account, where fans get a behind-the-scenes look at her life and career.

Before she became the household name that she is today, DeDe started from the ground up. She began her journey in radio working as a receptionist at a country music station—a humble beginning that many can relate to. Her very first time on the air came during a Christmas auction, which turned out to be the spark that launched her broadcasting career. It’s inspiring to see how far DeDe has come since then.

On the personal side, DeDe shares her life with her husband, Chris Allen. Together, they welcomed a furry addition to the family—adopting a dog affectionately named Little Dak Prescott Allen, a fun nod to the famous quarterback. And while DeDe shines brightly in the spotlight, she also comes from a big, close-knit family; she has four older siblings who’ve likely played a role in shaping the confident, dynamic woman—and radio personality—that DeDe is today.