Veteran Trader: Scott Pulcini
In this episode of the Market Mamas trader psychology podcast, futures trader and host Becky Gaskell speaks with Scott Pulcini, founder of ScottPulciniTrader.com, about trading discipline, risk management, emotional control, and building an edge that can adapt to changing markets. Scott explains why daily loss limits matter, how tilt can derail even experienced traders, and how he uses order flow, liquidity, iceberg orders, and market structure to guide his trading decisions. Drawing on decades of experience, Scott shares his journey from the Chicago Board of Trade to becoming a successful electronic futures trader, overcoming major setbacks, and rebuilding his career using Bookmap and CME Market by Order (MBO) data. His story offers practical lessons on resilience, discipline, and long-term success in the markets.
Futures Day Trader: Lucas
In this episode of the Market Mamas trader psychology podcast, futures trader and host Becky Gaskell sits down with Lucas, a former professional baseball player turned futures trader, to explore the mindset, discipline, and emotional control required to succeed in trading. Lucas shares how his background as a professional athlete shaped his approach to the markets, from developing patience as a pitcher to handling losses, staying consistent, and building confidence under pressure. He discusses his rapid transition into trading, the lessons learned from early mistakes, and why emotional control is the biggest factor separating successful traders from unsuccessful ones. So many psychology gems in this one!
Trading Mindset Coach: Agnieszka Wood
In this episode of Market Mamas, Becky sits down with Agnieszka Wood, CEO and Trading Mindset Coach at Ahead Coach LLC, to explore the deep psychological patterns behind trading inconsistencies. Agnieszka shares her journey from corporate life to trading, the challenges she faced, and how she transformed her mindset to achieve consistency and confidence in trading. They discuss identity, self-worth, nervous system regulation, compassionate discipline, and how personal life directly impacts trading performance. This episode is packed with insights for any trader looking to improve their mindset, develop healthy habits, and sustain long-term trading success.
Performance Coach: Créde Sheehy-Kelly
In this episode of Market Mamas, host & futures day trader Becky Gaskell is joined by Créde Sheehy-Kelly, a performance coach who specializes in helping traders understand the deeper psychological patterns behind their decisions. Together, they explore the importance of emotional control, identity shifts, and the mental conditioning necessary to achieve consistency and long-term success in trading. Créde shares invaluable insights on how to break through self-sabotage, deal with fear and overconfidence, and trust your strategy. This conversation was so comprehensive on solid tactics that will benefit traders of all skill levels, so be prepared to take notes!
Real Estate Boss: Lane Kawaoka
In this episode of Market Mamas, the host Becky Gaskell sits down with Lane Kawaoka, a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and creator of the Wealth Elevator framework, to explore how traders and professionals can use real estate to build long-term wealth and passive income. Lane shares his journey to building a real estate portfolio that eventually led him into larger investment opportunities such as syndications and private placements. What started as renting out a single home for extra income turned into a deeper understanding of how real estate can scale wealth, create tax advantages, and diversify income streams.
Trading Software Developer & Trader: David Materazzi
Futures day trader and podcast host Becky and her guest David Materazzi explore the world of automated trading, discussing its growing significance in the financial industry. David shares insights into his innovative trading software that simplifies the trading process while allowing users to tailor strategies to their risk tolerance. They delve into the importance of execution in trading and David's journey into the financial industry. The discussion also highlights the current market volatility, the opportunities it presents, and the importance of risk management. David shares insights on trading, emphasizing the importance of experience, emotional intelligence, and discipline over mere intelligence. He discusses the role and statistics of women in trading, debunking stereotypes and highlighting their generally more cautious approach. The conversation also touches on the realities of trading, the need for education and perseverance, and how he has built a sustainable trading business that prioritizes his client's success. So much great discussion packed into one episode!