When I started Trading With Ashley, I never imagined the day would come when I’d get to meet so many of you in person. What began as a simple idea, a quick questionnaire asking who might want to get together, turned into something truly special.

In May, our community came together for the very first time in Dallas, and the experience was everything I hoped for and more. From the moment I arrived at the park that morning, there were already dozens of you waiting, smiling, and waving. I could feel the energy right away. It was pure kindness, excitement, and connection.

We ended up having more than sixty traders show up that day. Everyone brought their own stories. Some shared their biggest wins, others talked about lessons learned from trades that didn’t go as planned. We laughed, we shared, and we finally got to put real faces to the names we see every day in Discord.

Caption:Group photo from our first-ever Dallas meetup, more than 60 traders strong!)

One of the most thoughtful details came from our team: custom name tags that included each person’s Discord name alongside their real name. It was such a fun idea because that’s how most of us know each other. Seeing everyone wearing them sparked so many instant conversations and laughs.

One of my favorite moments was handing out the portable chargers I had brought for everyone. I joked that now, “No one would ever run out of battery while trading!”  It was a small gesture, but it felt meaningful because to me, staying powered up, both literally and emotionally, represents what this community is all about. It’s about helping each other stay ready and connected.

We spent nearly three hours together at the park before heading over to dinner, where we had rented out a section of a local restaurant for a barbecue buffet. The food was amazing, the drinks were flowing, and the conversations were even better. Seeing members, managers, and team members all mingling, sharing stories, and simply being together made me realize how much bigger this community has become – it is so much more than just a trading program.

Before we left the park, we took a big group photo with more than sixty smiling faces. Everyone joined in as I said our motto out loud: “No Trader Left Behind.™” That phrase has always meant something to me. It’s not just about trading. It’s about life. It’s about making sure no one feels lost, left out, or unsupported, whether they’re learning to trade or finding their confidence again.

To everyone who came out that day, thank you. You made it unforgettable. And for those who couldn’t make it this time, don’t worry. This was only the beginning.

Here’s to our growing family, to all the lessons learned, and to every trader who believes that patience, structure, and community will always win in the long run.

With gratitude,
Ashley