Carrie Rocha and her husband Marco inspire others through their story of getting out of $50,000 in debt in 2 ½ years and the money-saving tips and tricks they learned along the way. As a result, media outlets across the country are sharing their story and advice, while corporate and civic groups are requesting financial wellness trainings.
Carrie is an energetic speaker that motivates and equips listeners to make lasting change. Send an email to request an appearance.
Regular Guest on these Media Outlets
NBC affiliate KARE 11’s 4 pm news. Monthly appearances with Pat Evans.
ABC affiliate KSTP’s Twin Cities Live every Tuesday at 3:00 pm
ABC affiliate KSTP’s weekend news.
Fox affiliate FOX 9’s the Buzz. Monthly appearances with Dawn Stevens.
Minneapolis-based KTIS 98.5 FM every Monday at 7:10 am
Money Saver segments on Northwest Cable 12 (regional cable)
National Media and Public Appearances
The Rocha family’s story has been recounted across the country.
5 Rules of Marriage. Redbook Magazine. Coming in September 2010.
Financially Responsible Women That Are Upside on Their Mortgage. Woman’s Day Magazine. Coming in September 2010.
5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Credit Score on AOL’s Walletpop. May 18, 2010.
Meet the Credit Score Perfectionists on Yahoo! Finance and FoxBusiness.com. April 5, 2010.
Debt-Free: How They Did It. Woman’s World Magazine. March 22, 2010. (link currently not available)
Affiliate Summit West. Panel member of “How Mommy Bloggers are Changing the Face of Affiliate Marketing.” January 2010.
How to Raise a Smart Spender. This story was picked up by television affiiliates nationwide including ABC affiliates in College Station Texas, Idaho Falls, Idaho and Tucson, Arizona.
Investor’s Business Daily. Thriftiness Can Build That Cash. October 23, 2009.
How I Got Rid of Credit Card Debt. Lemondrop, an AOL site. October 22, 2009.
Does Penny Pinching Pay Off? on Yahoo! Finance and Bankrate.com. September 1, 2009.
Wall Street Journal This Morning. September 19, 2009 and December 2009.
Local Media and Public Appearances
Carrie is a featured speaker at events and is a regular media personality.
Bridging the Gap Women’s Conference. April 10, 2010.
She’s Crazy for Coupons. Minneapolis Star Tribune. February 22, 2010.
This Year, Resolve to Keep That Resolution. Minneapolis Star Tribune. January 1, 2010.
Minnesota Woman Leads Shoppers to Big Savings. Minneapolis FOX affiliate. December 16, 2009.
Stumbling Blocks to Stepping Stones Women’s Conference. November 7, 2009.
Getting Yourself Out of Debt. Minneapolis NBC affiliate. November 3, 2009.
Maple Grove Mom’s Secret to Grocery Deals. Minneapolis NBC affiliate. July 22, 2009
Stop Stewing and Start Doing. Featured during Financial Peace University at Living Word Christian Center. May 27, 2009
Along the Way Radio on KTIS 900 AM. May 19, 2009
Money-Saving Mom in Maple Grove. Northwest Cable 12. April 13, 2009
Meet Maple Grove’s Coupon Queen. Minneapolis FOX affiliate. April 2, 2009
Hi Carrie:
Deb Barnes, editor of the Hugo newspaper is looking for “new” money-saving ideas. If you have a follower in the Hugo/Centerville/Lino Lakes area that can talk about following your website she would probably be interested. Contact Deb at editor@readthecitizen.com.