
Trae Bodge is an accomplished lifestyle writer and TV commentator who has covered retail, saving money, travel, and parenting for over a decade. She has appeared on TV thousands of times, including The Today Show, CBS Mornings, and Good Morning America. She has written hundreds of articles for her own platforms and others, including Woman’s Day and Newsweek. She is also a frequent panelist and podcast guest, addressing such topics as saving money, media relations, and entrepreneurship.
Trae has founded or co-founded several brands and businesses over the years, including the cult cosmetic brand Three Custom Color Specialists, Trae Bodge Media, LLC, and her newest project, Threadneedle Alley Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that provides grants and guidance to midlife entrepreneurs facing financial challenges.
Trae loves delicious food, vintage fashion, art, music, and exploring new places. She spends her free time with her husband, Chris, their rabbit, Willow, their 20-year-old daughter, Sadie Mae (when she’s home from college!), and family and friends.
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