Jesse Livermore
In this Learning from Legends episode, Market Mamas podcast host Becky focuses on the legendary and tragic figure of Jesse Livermore. Known as the "Boy Plunger" and the "Great Bear of Wall Street," Livermore's career serves as both an inspiration for disciplined trend following and a cautionary tale regarding the personal and psychological costs of the trading life. Check out this 4th installment of the Learning from Legends Market Mamas series and let’s gain wisdom from another great trader that paved the way for us!
Ray Dalio
In this Learning from Legends episode, Market Mamas podcast host Becky reviews the best of the life and lessons from Legendary Ray Dalio. Beyond just the markets, Dalio is a champion of personal growth, radical honesty, constant learning, and owning your mistakes. Becky explores Dalio's journey, from his first investment at age 12 to founding Bridgewater Associates - the world's largest hedge fund - out of a small New York apartment in 1975. You'll learn about his global macro investing style, which focuses on big-picture trends like inflation and geopolitics.
Linda Bradford Raschke
Learning from Legends, ep. 2: The life and lessons from the exceptional trader Linda Bradford Raschke! Join host & futures day trader Becky as she outlines the key milestones and highlights from Raschke’s 45 years as a trader. The conversation highlights powerful quotes from Linda throughout her career, including the importance of risk management, emotional resilience, adaptability, and self-belief in trading. The episode includes practical advice for novice traders and encouragement to embrace the journey of trading with dedication and patience.