As a self-taught coder, Vanessa Kade started her career in the video game industry. She discovered poker at the office, where her co-workers would regularly play a quick sit-and-go during lunch. 

After years of grinding live games, Vanessa switched to online in order to give Twitch streaming a try. It was then that she realized she could no longer coast on intelligence alone and needed to put in serious work if she was going to be successful in the game. 

After a “simulation-like” run that saw her speaking out against misogyny in the poker world and getting an ACR contract, Vanessa capped it off by taking down the PokerStars Sunday Million Anniversary Special for $1,514,920. 

In this episode, Vanessa joins Elliot Roe to discuss the emotional roller coaster that played out like a fairy tale and culminated in the biggest score of Vanessa’s career.

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Paul Otto built one of the most respected coaching teams in the game and has now moved on to using the skills he learned in poker to take on the cryptocurrency world. 

He currently runs F5 Crypto Capital and is paving the way for regulated cryptocurrency funds in Germany. 

In this episode, Elliot and Paul discuss what it takes to make it in today’s games, why Paul is still optimistic about the game’s future, and why poker players have a significant edge in the cryptocurrency world.

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Whether you’re a seasoned player or just getting started, your biggest leaks at the table come from emotional decision making.

Do you bring awareness and intention to every hand? Or do you make automatic plays based on your subconscious habits?

Know the science. Know the numbers. Balance with logic. And catch yourself before you punt off your stack again!

Your emotional leaks could be holding you back and costing your bankroll over time…

In this episode, Peter Clarke, long-time online cash game coach and author of Poker Therapy, shares how he stays ahead of the game—by taking a philosophical and rational approach to solver GTO strategy. Click play to learn more!

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What comes after a successful poker career?

Because of the high variance and limited economy the game offers, many players seek to diversify into business. Some want to leave the daily grind behind and transition out of the game.

Nick Howard and Wayne Yap are solving this problem with Beyond Poker, a podcast and network with a goal to help players transfer their skills into new markets.

Sure, you can create a startup, but that’s not the only option—and it may not even be the best choice for you.

Looking to transition out of the game? Want to grow multiple streams of income beyond your table time? In this episode, Nick and Wayne talk investments, business, mergers and acquisitions, and more. Click play to get inspired.

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Despite making poker history by becoming the first woman to final table the Poker Players Championship in 2014, Melissa struggled with the pressure and expectations from the sudden notoriety. 

After hitting rock bottom in her personal life last year, Melissa decided to follow her happiness and is now sharing her story with the world. With a mission to normalize mental health struggles in poker, she recently joined up with director Mario Cerrito to create a documentary series.

In this episode of the Mindset Advantage Podcast, Melissa reflects candidly on her struggles with anxiety throughout her years as a professional poker player.

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Think GTO is about playing like a robot? Michael Acevedo wants you to reconsider…

Yes, solvers have had a controversial place in poker history, but the application of them in gameplay has evolved since they arrived on the scene, and Michael wrote a whole book called Modern Poker Theory: Building an Unbeatable Strategy Based on GTO Principles.

In this episode, this mathematician shares some juicy insight into the practical, down-to-earth, HUMAN approach to GTO.

The goal should never be to play perfectly mechanically, but studying solver-based strategy and adjusting your gameplay to your opponents will give you an edge, which means more winnings at the tables over time. Listen to this episode to learn more!

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At 21 years old, Incze Zoltan walked into the hospital for a quick surgery to remove a swollen node from his face and walked out with a dreaded diagnosis: cancer.

But he decided right then and there that he would be a survivor. He battled and won and then realized he didn’t want to go back to his old life…

He made all the mistakes a player could make, but after reading psychology books, reviewing hands, and taking notes on every poker strategy content he could find, Zoltan grew into a winning player.

With the same determination he used to overcome cancer, Zoltan followed his passions to study hard and become a professional poker player.

Today, Zoltan runs ThePokerMindset.com, inspires players through his Instagram account, and is working on his second poker book. You can get your free copy of 25 Poker Mindset Tips Every Player Should Know at ThePokerMindset.com.

In this episode, you’ll hear Zoltan’s incredible story of survivorship, success, and inspiration. Listen to learn more!

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When Marle Cordeiro was invited to sit down at one of the most elite cash games in Vegas, she decided to take her big shot and play for mortgage-sized pots.

Marle also happens to be a creative who puts out a lot of content. She’s dabbled in Twitch streaming with her boyfriend Spraggy, and she’s got a hilarious YouTube channel called MarlzTV, where she shares her comedy sketches. Marle also started a poker podcast with Jamie Kerstetter called The Rake.

In this episode, Marle talks about what it’s like to make a huge jump in stakes, her move from live cash to online MTTs in the quarantine poker economy, and some helpful tips for content creators who are just getting started.

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