Trading With Ashley Alumni Perspective: Adapted from real student feedback.
I work in healthcare, not finance. I’m good with people, but numbers? Charts? Options? That all sounded way out of my league. When a coworker mentioned Trading With Ashley, I laughed it off at first. I couldn’t picture myself “trading stocks.”
But curiosity got me. I signed up, thinking I’d probably quit after a week. Instead, it felt like I’d finally found a place that spoke my language. The lessons weren’t overwhelming. Ashley explained things like she was talking to a friend, and the coaches were patient with every question. Even when I asked something basic, they treated it seriously.
I’ll never forget placing my first covered call. It wasn’t about the money, it was about confidence. I actually understood what I was doing for once. That was a big deal for me.
The best part, though, wasn’t the trade itself. It was the support. I didn’t feel alone anymore. Other students were going through the same things, and the coaches were always there to explain what I didn’t get. I realized I’d been avoiding trading not because I couldn’t learn, but because I didn’t have anyone to help me when I got stuck.
Now, months later, I can say I’m comfortable placing trades on my own. I still make mistakes, but I learn from them instead of beating myself up. The three biggest things I learned were:
- Start small. You don’t have to go all in.
- Ask questions. Even the silly ones.
- Stick to the plan. It matters more than you think.
If you’re brand new like I was, this program shows you it’s possible. You just need someone to guide you.