Trae Bodge

In addition to being co-founder of Threadneedle Alley Foundation, Trae Bodge is an accomplished lifestyle writer and TV commentator who has covered smart shopping, personal finance, parenting, and retail for over a decade. She has appeared on TV over a thousand times, including Today Show, Good Morning America, and NBC Nightly News, and 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 OneTake Media Coaching. Threadneedle Alley Foundation is her first nonprofit.

Trae has been named a Top Black Influencer to Follow by Nerdwallet, one of 10 Best Savvy Shopping Bloggers by Cardrates, a Top Voice in Retail by LinkedIn, and a top personal finance expert by GoBankingRates and Flexjobs. During her time at Three Custom Color Specialists, they earned awards such as Allure Best in Beauty, Redbook MVP, Real Simple "Best of," and several trade association commendations for entrepreneurship and innovation.