In this week's episode of Connect the Dots, Vonetta sits down with author, lawyer, and activist Areva Martin to talk about her new book- "Make It Rain: How to Use the Media to Revolutionize Your Business & Brand." Whether you're a small business owner, a veteran entrepreneuer, or a millennial still trying to figure out what you want to do with your life, Areva's dropping some knowledge for you. Learn how she became a lawyer, turned activist, turned advocate and find out some simple strategies to help you direct your focus and energy into the passion projects of your life.

On this week's episode of Connect the Dots, Vonetta sits down with the man, the myth, the legend, the one and only BAT. In this engaging interview you'll learn how a young man from New York decides to become a trader in Chicago and then build a lifelong career out of making markets, and sometimes making trouble. Stripped down, full of coffee and remarkably candid this is one episode you definitely don't want to miss.

In this week's episode of Connect the Dots, Vonetta is all fired up to run for office...Vote Vonetta 2020! But, how does one go about that exactly? Is it as easy as making an Insta story? Vonetta's guest this week is Amanda Litman the co-founder of Run For Something, a group dedicated to getting millennial progressives elected to office. Learn how her tools, resources, and volunteers can actually help you get elected to office. More importantly find out why state and local races are the key to turning America's political tide. Get your campaign slogans ready and fire up this episode of Connect the Dots.

In this week's episode, Vonetta sits down with Dr. Dilara Sayeed, a Progressive candidate running for state representative of Illinois's 5th Congressional District. What drives a mother, educator and entrepreneur to "toss her scarf" into the ring and run for office? In this rapidly shifting political climate, ordinary people are answering the call to serve as elected officials. Find out what it takes to get on the ballot, staff a campaign, and more importantly, get your message to stand out in a sea of political chatter.

On this week's Connect the Dots, Vonetta sits down with her very own super producer Miss Jessica to talk about Jessica's financial journey. Jessica's story about learning to trade, making mistakes, and feeling all the feelings is totally relatable. But it's a new year, and time for a new Jessica. Tune in to see how her new show Back in the Game is going and what her advice is to new traders.

In this week's episode, Vonetta kicks off the New Year with a stunning announcement. Take Vonetta's pop quiz to see if you know all of your "financial fitness" numbers. This week's guest is tastytrade's own Tracy Algeo, and she talks Vonetta about the challenges of trying to plan a wedding and buy a home. Vonetta does a deep dive into the wedding industrial complex and she doesn't even catch the bouquet. Womp womp. Oh well! Bring something old, something new, something borrowed and something to eat and listen to this week's episode!

In this week's episode, Vonetta sits down with tastytrade's original boss lady - Ms. Kristi Ross. Kristi is gaining much deserved acclaim as an indomitable female force in Chicago's tech sector, but how much do you really know about the woman in charge? From her humble beginnings in WI, to becoming CEO her path to success isn't what you think. If you're in need of an inspiring tale about a remarkable woman, then this week's episode is for you!

This week on Connect the Dots, Vonetta sits down with Robyn from the tastyworks trade desk. Find out how a lap around the Monopoly board led to a lifelong love of finance. We talk about staying engaged in non-volatile markets, exciting updates for tastyworks and wine, we drink lots of wine.

This week on Connect the Dots, Vonetta sits down with tastytrade's own Katie McGarrigle. The ladies discuss what it's like going from tastytrade intern to trading futures. Katie is a Chicago native who has experienced the millennial pain of trying to find the right college, the right job, and the right place to live. Her story will resonate with anyone who is trying to figure out if they're making the right life choices. So, sit down, grab a FAFSA form and listen to this week's episode of Connect the Dots.

In this episode, Vonetta interviews Julissa Arce a writer, speaker and social justice advocate whose real life story of success is inspiring and heartwarming. The open and honest discussion sheds light on the current immigration issues we're facing as a country. They say you cannot truly understand something until you've walked a mile in someone else's shoes, so step into Julissa's shoes as she weaves an emotional and uplifting tale.