How Women Can Build Investing Confidence

In this episode of 'Get Ready: Before Life Happens,' host Tony Stewart interviews Diana Perkins, founder of Trading with Diana, about empowering women to build investing confidence. Diana shares her journey from a competitive college stock market competition to becoming a professional trader and educator, emphasizing that women are just as capable as men in investing—supported by data showing women often achieve better returns. She debunks the myth that you need a lot of money to start, highlighting fractional shares and zero-commission platforms like Robinhood and Fidelity. The conversation dives into emotional intelligence in investing, stressing that fear and greed drive market movements, and that discipline through a clear plan is key to long-term success. Diana introduces practical tools like the '50 stack' exercise to combat imposter syndrome and reframe self-worth. She advocates for an abundance mindset, automating savings first, and starting small with what you know. The episode concludes with actionable advice: ask questions, start early, and treat investing as a lifelong skill rooted in curiosity and confidence.