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Ellie Kay

3053 Rancho Vist Blvd., Suite H-102
Palmdale, CA 93551
661-274-2008

http://www.elliekay.com

Contact Ellie:

ellie@elliekay.com

Bio: Credentials & Books

Ellie is a best-selling author and founder of SHOP, SAVE, & SHARE SEMINARS. The seminar was made into a film by the Air Force Aid Society for international distribution, and is currently available at 120 Air Force bases worldwide. In addition to contributions to a dozen other compilation books, she has published/contracted the following solo titles:

  • Shop, Save and Share – (Bethany House Publishers, 1998 )
  • How To Save Money Every Day - (Bethany House Publishers, 2001, and Spire, 2004)
  • Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees—Teaching Kids The Value of A Buck (Bethany House Publishers, 2002 and Spire, 2005)
  • Heroes At Home - (Bethany House Publishers, 2003) * Gold Medallion finalist
  • The New Bride Guide (Bethany House Publishers, 2003)
  • A Woman’s Guide to Family Finance (Bethany House Publishers, 2004)
  • Heroes At Home - audiobook (Brilliance Audio, 2004)
  • The Debt Diet – (Bethany House Publishers, 2005)
  • Kisses of Sunshine for Moms – (Zondervan, 2005)
  • A Mom’s Guide to Family Finance (Spire, 2006)
  • Half Price Living —( Moody, 2007)
  • A Tip A Day With Ellie Kay (Moody, releases 2008)

Education and Awards

  • President Bush issued a Presidential Initiative for the distribution of “Heroes at Home” to military families
  • Ellie’s book, Heroes at Home, was a finalist in the 2003 Gold Medallion Book Awards.
  • Ellie is a 1993 graduate of Colorado Christian University with a B.S. degree in the Management of Human Resources.
  • She was one of a handful of Air Force Spouses who graduated from the “Master Trainer” program with Army Family Team Building training.
  • In 1999 she received the Army’s highest civilian medal, the Dr. Mary E. Walker Award for outstanding dedication to improving the quality of life for soldiers and their families. She is the first Air Force spouse to be decorated with this medal, which required a four-star General’s waiver.
  • She is also the recipient of the 1999 Commander’s Award for Public Service, USA, for “selfless service and dedication in keeping with the finest traditions of the 10 th Mountain Division.”
  • With over 10,000 volunteer hours to her credit, she is the recipient of dozens of local volunteer awards.

Career Highlights:

Television

Ellie is regular guest on the international show, CNBC’s #1 rated “Power Lunch.” She has worked with producers from The Today Show, The Ananda Lewis Show and Nickelodean. Ellie’s diverse abilities include the writing of a four-hour video product for “Life Today.” It showcased Ellie’s abilities as a platform speaker, on location reporter, interviewer and talk show host. In 2002--2004 she was featured as the financial expert on a reality TV series called Simplify Your Life as well as an appearance on Dr. Robert Schuller’s Hour of Power. A few of Ellie’s many television appearances include:

  • Ellie’s Debt Diet book concept featured in 2006 in an 8 part series on Oprah
  • National Fox News: Fox and Friends, Neil Cavuto & Fox News PrimeTime
  • Host of Savings Tips With Ellie Kay in Northern New York and Canada.
  • Life Today
  • Good Morning America affiliates including “Good Morning, Texas!”
  • CNNThe Flip Side
  • Lifestyles Magazine
  • The Price is Right

Ellie recently was in the national spotlight again with two taped news specials that aired on over 150 local news stations across the country—including the top 50 markets. The second feature entitled, “Year Round Gifts” highlighted Ellie’s second book, How to Save Money Every Day, by starring a reader who implemented the author’s ideas to save thousands every year on gifts.

Radio

As a veteran of over 500 radio stations, Ellie is equally comfortable with live radio, call-ins or taped broadcasts. She is a national commentator and has appeared as a repeat guest on international radio including:

  • Family Life Today with Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine
  • Commentary for national shows “Money Watch” and “Money Matters”
  • Focus on the Family
  • Midday Connection
  • USA Radio Network
  • American Family Radio
  • Janet Parshall’s America
  • National Public Radio affiliates
  • The Michael Medved Show

Print Media

Shop, Save and Share made it to the Crossings Book Club’s “Best Sellers for Families” list. Her book, How to Save Money Every Day, was not only featured by Crossings, but also made a full page entrance into The Literary Guild, The Mystery Club Guild, The Military Guild and Doubleday Book Club catalogs. She’s been published and/or featured in:

Becoming Family –Cover photo and pictorial essay

  • Redbook
  • Family Circle
  • First For Women
  • Reader’s Digest
  • Woman’s DayMagazine
  • Focus on the Family Magazine
  • Home LifeMagazine
  • Today’s Christian Woman
  • Woman’s World
  • The New York Daily News
  • Becoming Family
  • Bottom Line Personals
  • Bottom Line Tomorrow
  • Marriage Partnership Magazine
  • Shine Magazine
  • The Good News Herald
  • The National Enquirer
  • Air Force Times
  • Army Times
  • Marine Corps/Navy Times
  • Military Money
  • Parenting Magazine

Columns and E-Modules

  • Lily Magazine - Meredith Publications – Columnist for 2006
  • Today’s Christian Woman – Columnist for 2005/2006
  • Military Spouse Magazine – Columnist for 2005/2006
  • Marriage Partnership - Flagstaff Contributing Writer 2003-2006
  • Military Money, Financial Columnist for 2003-2006
  • Focus on Your Child Newsletters (3 ages groups), 2003-2006
  • HomeLife- Financial columnist for 2003/2004
  • Focus on Your Child Website – E-learning Module for Parents (Financial)
  • Shine Magazine – Financial Columnist

 Speaking

  • Private Corporate Annual Conventions, 2006 – Arena event with 8,000
  • In 2006 shared keynote platforms with Zell Miller, Donald Rumsfeld, Josh McDowell, Gary Chapman and other notables.
  • Substituted for Laura Bush as keynote for the National Guard Bureau annual convention ( Boston, 2005) for all 54 territories.
  • “ Hearts at Home ” 2005 conferences - keynote – 6,000 (national) and 3,000 (regionals)
  • Air Warfare Center USAF Commander’s Conference—keynote--2005
  • AETC (Air Education Training Command) and PACAF – Pacific Air Command Air Force – “Heroes at Home” Conferences 2006
  • Jump$tart Youth Financial Literacy – State Conventions 2006
  • National Guard Bureau – State Conventions – Multiple – 2006
  • There is a constant demand for Ellie’s entertaining, timely and motivational messages with bookings into 2007
  • Equally comfortable in arena events with several thousand conferees or in front of a small group at a commander’s call
  • PWOC (Protestant Women of the Chapel) speakers bureau stateside and in Europe
  • Guest speaker for military awards banquets, conferences and retreat center
  • Featured speaker for various tape of the month clubs
  • Faculty member at Mount Hermon, Florida, Glorieta, and Sandy Cove Writer’s Conferences
  • Featured Keynote at Mountain Top Conferences for 2003
  • Replaced Barbara Bush at the annual “Military Spouse of the Year” awards 2003 sponsored by the NCOA
  • Speaks to audiences of 7,000 or more

Spokesperson

  • Washington Mutual – 2006-2007 spokesperson for Consumer Credit Education
  • Visa Providian – desk side interviews with editors, online education, Q&A with Ellie Kay and the “Ellie Kay – Providian Sweepstakes” – providing education on FICO scores and monthly tips to save money.
  • Entertainment.com – Satellite Media Tour
  • Mastercard – Satellite Media Tour
  • EhealthInsurance.com – Satellite Media Tour – Education on HSAs

Family

Despite a rigorous schedule, Ellie maintains her family as highest priority. She is married to Bob Kay, a test pilot with over 20 years experience. The Kay’s school-aged children include: Daniel, Philip, Bethany, Jonathan, and Joshua and their adult children include Amanda and Melissa

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