tastytrade's Connect the Dots

In this week's episode of Connect the Dots, Vonetta sits down with tastytrade Rising Star and Follow Trader Michael Sartain, Mr. Vegas himself. Learn how he honed his skills and how his military experience translates into trading lessons. You're gonna wanna grab a notebook and a pen because Michael is dropping some serious knowledge about the markets, mentors and how to read like a 1000 books a year. Sit down and take listen and come away enlightened!

In this week's episode of Connect the Dots, Vonetta sits down with Dr. Rahul Khare of Innovative Wellness to discuss all things CBD and cannabis. Dr. Khare, who has worked at Northwestern, has started his own wellness clinic to help patients using medical cannabis. It's often hard to wade through the lingo of CBD and to separate the hype from the facts. I also share my own personal story about breaking my leg and my CBD journey. Dr. Khare breaks it down letting you know how CBD/THC can help you and what to look for if you decided to add CBD to your wellness regime. You don't want to puff, puff, pass on this episode. 

In this week's episode of Connect the Dots, Vonetta sits down with Victor Jones the millennial CEO of Dough, a new fintech app. Hear his amazing story of how he went from eating cereal with no milk to CEO of a hot fintech. Victor is super passionate about making finance a space where everyone feels comfortable. Hear how he wants to shift the personal finance paradigm from slick and glossy to personal and engaging. This is one interview you don't want to miss.

On this week's episode of Connect the Dots, Vonetta sits down with Sarah and Carolyn two rising seniors at Duke University on the real life highs and lows of being a female in STEM. Through a pioneering program created at Duke University these two ladies are on the front lines of the battle for gender parity in technology. Why do bright young women with aptitudes for STEM often times drop out of promising programs? What's it like to be the only female on your dev team? And finally, why would you sleep outside for basketball tickets. Learn the answers to all of this on this week's episode! 

In this week's episode, Vonetta sits down with James Blakeway CEO of the Quiet Foundation. Learn more about tastytrade's very own Registered Investment Advisory Service and how it empowers retail investors. We all have portfolios that are languishing somewhere, how do you know if you're on the right track, investment wise? Plus, learn more about James- a dual citizen millennial. We chat about growing up in Europe and why Ranch is the flavor of America. 

As tastytrade's He Said She Said tour enters its 3rd year, this year's 20 Questions tour kicked off with a bang at Lincoln Hall in Chicago. Vonetta ventured out in sub-zero weather to see what makes this roadshow so special. Traditional financial seminars are not how tastytrade does things, so come along on this auditory experience to hear how rollicking a finance show can be. Over 250 people from all over the US and Canada turned out, and Vonetta interviewed as much of tastynation as she could. If you've ever wanted to see what it's like to be a financial rockstar, this is the episode for you!

In this week's episode of Connect the Dots, Vonetta chats with Dr. Jonah Busch about climate change. The intergovernmental panel on climate change just dropped a major report and Dr. Busch is in the house to break down the sometimes wonky scientific language. He's an environmental economist (that's totally a real job!) and we unpack what's in the report, what the implications are, and most importantly, what we can do to mitigate a seemingly impending disaster. This is the most honest, engaging and humorous discussion of climate that you'll ever hear. Also, the story of how Dr. Busch met his wife is the greatest love story of the modern age. Now that's a podcast! 

In this week's episode, Vonetta sits down with friend of the show Alex the Kid Trader. The financial wunderkind started trading stocks when he was 9 and options when he was 11. Learn how his trading has changed now that he is 17. Alex breaks down his strategies, how he stays  engaged, and how he helps to teach other kids his age. You will be astounded at his intelligence, his drive and his passion for trading. How does a teen balance school and trading? Who cares about AP physics when there's trades to be made! This is definitely one of the most relatable interviews you'll ever hear. Alex might be a financial genius, but he's still gotta apply for college, write essays, and get his driver's license. You don't want to miss this episode.

In this week's episode of Connect the Dots, Vonetta sits down with Brandon, AKA devowned to discuss all things gaming. The gaming industry in America is changing and Brandon, a former professional video gamer, has a unique and hilarious insight on everything from poker, the rise of Fortnite, and why bookies can't be beat. Even if you haven't picked up a gaming controller since the days of Ms Pac-Man, this hilarious episode still has something for you. And, if you spend your days watching zombies get blasted on Twitch, well this is the episode you've been waiting for. So grab a red bull, make sure you have an extra life and boot up this episode of Connect the Dots. 

In this week's episode of Connect the Dots, Vonetta sits down with Scott Sheridan the CEO of tastyworks. Hear from the brokerage boss himself about trading on the floor of the CME in the 80s, meeting Tom Sosnoff in Vegas and starting a company with a lot of luck from some Australians. This is not your average trader tale! Scott is a master storyteller and his insights on trading, fatherhood and what the future holds for retail investors should not be missed.