I have spent over four decades in the financial markets, establishing myself as one of the few female pioneers in professional futures and equities trading. My journey began in the early 1980s when I started as a floor trader, working in the intense environment of the commodity pits where I developed my foundational understanding of market dynamics, order flow, and price behavior. Those years on the trading floor taught me invaluable lessons about reading market sentiment in real-time and understanding the psychology behind price movements.
Throughout my career, I have specialized in short-term trading strategies, focusing particularly on technical analysis, market structure, and the interplay between volume and price. I founded LBR Group, my proprietary trading and education firm, where I have dedicated myself to researching and developing systematic trading approaches that can be applied across various market conditions and instruments. My trading philosophy centers on understanding market context, identifying high-probability setups, and maintaining disciplined risk management.
I have authored and co-authored several influential works in the trading community, including Street Smarts: High Probability Short-Term Trading Strategies, which has become a reference text for active traders. My research has covered diverse topics from swing trading techniques to options strategies, always emphasizing practical application over theoretical concepts. I believe in continuous learning and adaptation, constantly refining my methods as markets evolve.
Beyond my own trading activities, I have committed significant time to education and mentorship within the trading community. I have conducted numerous seminars, webinars, and workshops, sharing the techniques and insights I have developed through decades of market experience. My approach to teaching emphasizes understanding the why behind market behavior rather than simply following mechanical rules. I focus on helping traders develop their own analytical frameworks and decision-making processes.
I maintain an active presence in the trading community, regularly sharing market commentary and analysis. My perspective combines classical technical analysis with modern trading tools, always grounded in the practical realities of execution and risk management that I learned through years of putting real capital at risk in the markets.
