When people imagine a trader, they often picture someone glued to multiple monitors, working long hours and living inside the markets.
Faye doesn’t fit that image.
She’s a restaurant owner, a mother of two - including a newborn - and one of The Trading Pit’s top traders of 2025. Her story shows something important about modern trading: it’s no longer limited to one type of person or lifestyle.
Sometimes, it looks like placing trades during the New York open before the school run.
From Crypto Curiosity to Full Commitment
Faye’s journey into trading didn’t start with a master plan. It began with curiosity.
She first became interested through crypto markets, watching prices move throughout the day. Eventually, a conversation with her hairdresser introduced her to Forex trading - and the idea stuck.
Still, getting started wasn’t immediate.
“I bought a laptop to start trading… and it sat in my wardrobe for two years before I actually began.”
Like many aspiring traders, the hardest part wasn’t learning charts. It was simply taking the first step in a space that can feel overwhelming at the beginning.
Once she started, though, there was no turning back.
“I’ve placed a trade every single possible day since.”
Why Trading Made Sense for Her Life
Before trading, Faye was running her restaurant while raising her son. The long hours away from home were becoming harder to balance with family life.
She began looking for something that could provide more flexibility and the ability to earn online.
Trading became that path.
Instead of a traditional schedule, she built a routine around specific market windows - typically trading the New York open for about 10–15 minutes before focusing on the rest of her day.
It’s not always perfect, especially with a newborn at home, but that flexibility is exactly what makes trading appealing to people with busy lives.
Less Trading, Better Results
One of the biggest turning points in Faye’s trading journey came when she stopped trying to trade everything.
Early on, she was trading multiple sessions and instruments throughout the day.
“Pre-London, London, pre-New York, New York… I’d make money and then lose it again.”
Eventually, she simplified her approach.
Today, she focuses mainly on Gold and US30, trading a specific session with a defined strategy.
Her biggest realization?
Less is more.
A few high-quality trades often outperform constant activity.
The Real Challenge: Psychology
Ask most traders what the hardest part of trading is, and many will give the same answer: psychology.
Faye agrees.
“Trading itself is easy. Mastering your psychology -that’s the tough part.”
Like every trader, she’s experienced both wins and losses along the way. The difference between progress and frustration often comes down to one simple principle:
Following your own rules.
Even a profitable strategy can fall apart if discipline disappears.
Advice for New Traders
Faye is honest about the reality of learning to trade. It’s not instant, and it’s not effortless.
Her advice is simple:
Give it time. Consistency takes longer than most people expect.
Practice first. Use demo accounts to understand your strategy before risking real capital.
Accept the learning curve. Every trader pays a “tuition fee” in mistakes along the way.
“It will take time, it will cost some money, and there will probably be some tears. But if you stick with it, it can absolutely be worth it.”
A Changing Face of Trading
Trading has historically been male-dominated, but that landscape is evolving.
More women are entering the space, sharing their journeys, and building communities around trading education.
Faye has seen this shift firsthand. In earlier trading communities she joined, women were rare. Today, in her own group, participation is close to evenly split between men and women.
Her goal isn’t to prove that one group trades better than another. It’s simply to show that trading is achievable for anyone willing to learn the skill and commit to the process.
Success Isn’t What People Think
For Faye, success in trading isn’t just about profits.
It’s about something simpler: discipline.
Being able to follow your plan, stick to your rules, and execute consistently - even on losing days.
That mindset is what allowed her to grow from a curious beginner into one of the top traders at The Trading Pit in 2025.
And she’s still learning.
“I still feel like I have a big journey ahead of me.”
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