Press Clips
New Grants for Small Business Owners in Midlife (Plus: Amazon Prime Day Deals)
So Money with Farnoosh Torabi
July 9, 2025
Today’s guest has long been a trusted voice in the world of smart shopping and consumer advice, and now she’s turning her attention—and resources—to a new mission: empowering midlife entrepreneurs...
Trae Bodge's Lessons on Exiting, Passion, and Carving Your Path
The Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg
February 19, 2025
Trae Bodge is a successful lifestyle writer and TV commentator who made the brave leap from beauty brand founder to creating her own unique space in retail and shopping expertise. And now, she's launching a foundation to help other midlife entrepreneurs...
Traffic Safety in Montclair: Necessary Improvements For Drivers, Bikers and Walkers
The Montclair Pod
June 26, 2025
Trae Bodge, of Truetrae.com, joins as a guest host as we take a closer look at how safe it feels to get around Montclair and what’s being done to improve it. She also tells us about her newest venture, a nonprofit that will offer grants and guidance to midlife entrepreneurs.
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240: Save Big, Travel Far: Smart Ways to Explore for Less with Trae Bodge
Saving with Steve
August 20, 2025
Today's guest, Trae Bodge, joins us to share how to travel for less - from flights and hotels, to cruises and more, she provides tips and insight to help you save and get the most value for your money. She also shares info about the new non-profit she co-founded, Threadneedle Alley Foundation
Business Grants for 40+ Entrepreneurs with Trae Bodge
The SmallBizChat with Melinda Emerson
October 16, 2025
In this episode, Melinda Emerson welcomes Trae Bodge to discuss her entrepreneurial journey and share strategies for stretching dollars effectively. Trae introduces shopping tech tools and offers tips on evaluating deals, while shedding light on concepts like shrinkflation and dynamic pricing. The conversation also touches on the Threadneedle Alley Foundation, highlighting its support initiatives.
New Grants for Small Business Owners in Midlife (Plus: Amazon Prime Day Deals)
So Money with Farnoosh Torabi
July 9, 2025
Today’s guest has long been a trusted voice in the world of smart shopping and consumer advice, and now she’s turning her attention—and resources—to a new mission: empowering midlife entrepreneurs...
Trae Bodge's Lessons on Exiting, Passion, and Carving Your Path
The Exit Interview with Kim Rittberg
February 19, 2025
Trae Bodge is a successful lifestyle writer and TV commentator who made the brave leap from beauty brand founder to creating her own unique space in retail and shopping expertise. And now, she's launching a foundation to help other midlife entrepreneurs...
Traffic Safety in Montclair: Necessary Improvements For Drivers, Bikers and Walkers
The Montclair Pod
June 26, 2025
Trae Bodge, of Truetrae.com, joins as a guest host as we take a closer look at how safe it feels to get around Montclair and what’s being done to improve it. She also tells us about her newest venture, a nonprofit that will offer grants and guidance to midlife entrepreneurs.
240: Save Big, Travel Far: Smart Ways to Explore for Less with Trae Bodge
Saving with Steve
August 20, 2025
Today's guest, Trae Bodge, joins us to share how to travel for less - from flights and hotels, to cruises and more, she provides tips and insight to help you save and get the most value for your money. She also shares info about the new non-profit she co-founded, Threadneedle Alley Foundation
Business Grants for 40+ Entrepreneurs with Trae Bodge
The SmallBizChat with Melinda Emerson
October 16, 2025
In this episode, Melinda Emerson welcomes Trae Bodge to discuss her entrepreneurial journey and share strategies for stretching dollars effectively. Trae introduces shopping tech tools and offers tips on evaluating deals, while shedding light on concepts like shrinkflation and dynamic pricing. The conversation also touches on the Threadneedle Alley Foundation, highlighting its support initiatives.
Special Edition: Holiday Shopping - Save More & Stress Less
The Newsworthy with Erica Mandy
November 3, 2025
Now that Halloween’s behind us, the holiday shopping season is underway, but this year brings new challenges for shoppers. From higher prices and tariff uncertainty to rumors of inventory shortages and smaller discounts, planning ahead could make all the difference. So what should you buy now, what can wait, and how do you avoid falling for fake deals or “too good to be true” discounts?
Lifestyle journalist and money-saving expert Trae Bodge joins Erica to break it all down — from AI-powered shopping tools and changing discount trends, to her best advice for sticking to a budget and still spreading holiday cheer, to her new grant-giving nonprofit.
How Small Businesses Can Win the Holiday Season
KHOU+, Houston TX
November 5, 2025
For National Entrepreneurship Month, expert Trae Bodge offers advice on how small businesses can boost sales, connect with customers, and build loyalty.
How you can support small businesses this holiday shopping season
News12 NY, NJ, CT
November 10, 2025
Trae Bodge, founder of Threadneedle Alley Foundation, is here to share how holiday shopping provides a great opportunity to show support to small businesses in your area.