What drives someone to master the markets? For Professor Silvia Vianello, it wasn’t greed - it was survival.

In this episode of In the Arena, Prof. Silvia Vianello joins Dave Crane and Dariush Soudi to share how a dream to lift her family out of poverty sparked a journey into one of the world’s most complex and high-stakes industries: finance.

But this isn’t a get-rich-quick story. It’s a wake-up call. They dive deep into what most “gurus” won’t tell you - the dangers of chasing fast gains, the psychology behind financial success, and how governments and institutions play on public fear to protect the elite.

Silvia’s approach is rooted in discipline, data, and education. Her mission? To teach people how to build real, sustainable wealth, not illusions. If you think making 20% a month sounds like success, she’ll tell you why that mindset could be your downfall.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

•⁠ ⁠Why Silvia chose finance over any other path

•⁠ ⁠The biggest mistake beginners make when entering the market

•⁠ ⁠How financial institutions manipulate retail investors

•⁠ ⁠Why “fast money” usually ends in failure

•⁠ ⁠The mindset shift required to build real wealth

•⁠ ⁠The truth about financial freedom, risk, and personal responsibility

If you're beginning your financial journey, do it with awareness, and a plan.