Futures & Options Trader: Trieu Nguyen

In this episode of Market Mamas, futures trader and host Becky Gaskell sits down with Trieu Nguyen to explore his unconventional path into trading and the lessons he learned directly from experienced Wall Street professionals. Trieu shares how his journey moved from pre-med and medical school to professional photography, eventually leading him to connections with senior professionals at Fisher Investments and veteran Wall Street traders. Through those relationships, he learned to view the market from an institutional perspective, focusing on price action, volume, market structure, and the movement of big money rather than relying heavily on indicators. And now is paying it forward every day with running his trading community.

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Trader & Entrepreneur: Peter Solanikow

In this conversation on the Market Mamas podcast, futures day trader & host Becky Gaskell welcomes Peter Solanikow. Based in Melbourne, Australia, and educated in business and finance with a stockbroker's specialization, Peter shares his diverse journey through the world of investing and entrepreneurship. Peter discusses his early struggles with minimal investment capital, the high-stress environment of options trading during the 2008 financial crisis, and his ultimate shift to running his own businesses.

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Options Day Trader: Isaac

In this episode of Market Mamas Trading Psychology Podcast, hosts Kendra and Becky interview Isaac, an options day trader who shares his journey into trading, the challenges he faced, and the strategies he developed. Isaac discusses the importance of risk management, the psychological hurdles of trading, and the motivation behind his trading endeavors. He emphasizes the need for discipline, preparation, and a strong mindset to succeed in trading. The conversation also touches on the significance of community and mentorship in the trading world, providing valuable insights for aspiring traders.

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Options Day Trader: Brian

In this episode, Kendra and Becky from Market-Mamas interview Brian, a day trader who shares his journey from crypto trading to options trading. Brian discusses the importance of placing yourself in the right environment, learning from losses, and developing a personal trading strategy. Brian expresses there's no substitute for the required time and dedication to learning your instrument stating, "You have to show up every day." He emphasizes the psychological aspects of trading, the necessity of discipline, and how going public with his trades on Instagram actually improved his accountability and performance. The conversation highlights the challenges and triumphs of day trading, consistency, and sticking to a plan, which are all vital for long-term success.

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