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015 Carolyn Leonard - Quest to Change the Misconception between Women and Money


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Carolyn Leonard is a seasoned investor who is a pioneer in the women options trading industry. She is the third female independent trader to ever own a seat at the CBOE. Her 21 years in the trading pits gave her a ringside view into the emotional ups, downs, fear, and greed that drives the volatile market. DyMynd , her latest venture helps and creates tools that correct misconceptions and connect financial advisers to high net-worth women.

In this episode, Carolyn shares her trading journey and her advocacy to tear down the next wall that stands between women and the world of finance.

  • 03:02  – Reign of the Options Queen: Carolyn’s turning moment where she knew that she will be a trader
  • 06:16  – Experiences she had as a women trader
  • 08:06  – Mentoring other women traders
  • 09:44  – advantages she had wearing her cotton candy pink trading jacket
  • 13:26  – fashion and style as her powerful business tool
  • 16:42  – Emerging market for women investors
  • 18:31  – Social impact philanthropic investing
  • 19:53  – Raising tide opportunities for female investors
  • 21:06  – Carolyn’s investment thesis
  • 25:48  – Impact of women’s emotional security to her financial decisions
  • 32:09  – Dymynd’s advocacy to change misconceptions about women investors
  • 40:00  – Rapid Fire Final Four Questions

Full show notes: http://www.sheinvests.com/15

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