Barbara McKay

Barbara McKay has been a professional communicator most of her life – as a public speaker, presenter and teacher to individuals and live audiences, and to hundreds of thousands of viewers and listeners via television and radio.

Her communication experience is tremendously varied and has deep roots. Barbara has taught in public and private schools in North Carolina, and has spoken to dozens of clubs, organizations and business groups on a wide variety of subjects. Her warm, energetic, dynamic style keeps her in demand as a speaker and as emcee at many public events. Also, as spokesperson for Winn-Dixie, she has represented that company in numerous live appearances, as well as hosting the television programs W-D sponsors: Cooking with Barbara McKay, seen weekdays, and Close to Home, a series of primetime half-hour specials. She also created and hosted the nationally-syndicated show Racing Home, which featured the biggest stars of NASCAR, and hosted the successful magazine show Top o’ the Day.