What does it take to go from a beginner trader to a confident full-time investor who can support both a portfolio and a family?
In this inspiring episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford speaks with Rose Hetherington, a Hobart-based trader who first joined the Trading Game Mentor Program in 2023.
Rose started with limited knowledge of the sharemarket, but she embraced the process, built a clear trading plan, and committed to learning the craft.
Fast-forward to today: Rose has 11 shares each showing over 100% profit, and she has reached a personal equity high. Recently, Rose retired from her job to become a full-time trader.
Together with her wife, Jen, she now balances trading with raising their three children, each with unique special needs-related challenges.
Rose’s story is one of persistence, courage, and clarity. She explains how revisiting the Mentor Program has helped her refine her systems, cut through market noise, and strengthen her confidence.
3 reasons to listen:
- Practical strategies for consistent profits – hear how Rose doubled her portfolio and what she focuses on to keep her trading edge sharp.
- Balancing trading and family life – discover how Rose manages her trading business while raising three children with special needs.
- Freedom through the markets – learn how the right mindset and a robust trading plan gave Rose the confidence to leave her day job and trade full-time.
Whether you’re just starting out or you’re looking for the motivation to take your trading to the next level, Rose’s journey will show you what’s possible with discipline, education, and community.
Questions we discuss:
- Purpose and Support
Rose, what does trading mean to you beyond the money? What’s the bigger purpose that keeps you going, especially on tough days?
- Partner Dynamics
Your wife, Jen, doesn’t trade herself, but she’s clearly been supportive. What would you say to other traders whose partners don’t share the same interest? How important is support, even if it doesn’t come from a trading partner?
- Community vs Isolation
How has having a community like the Mentor Program given you the support you needed, compared to trying to do this journey alone?
- Patience in Trading
You’ve built some incredible results, but they didn’t happen overnight. Why do you think it’s dangerous to expect immediate results as a trader?
- Transition Planning
Can you walk us through how you planned the transition from your job into full-time trading? What were the key steps that made it possible?
- Equity Highs and Milestones
You’ve just reached a milestone personal high in your equity curve. You’ve made the most money from trading in your history of trading! How did that moment feel, and what did it represent for you and your family?
- Family Life Transformation
You’ve spoken about how stepping away from your job has made you more patient and kind as a Mum. Can you describe the difference this has made in your daily family life?
- Handling Challenges
With three children who each have NDIS-related challenges, life is already full. How has trading fitted into this picture, and what has it given you in return?
- Lessons from the Mentor Program
Looking back, what’s been the single most powerful lesson or tool you’ve gained from the Mentor Program that has shaped both your trading and your mindset?
- Advice for Aspiring Traders
For someone listening who dreams of trading full-time but feels it’s impossible right now, what’s the one piece of advice you’d give them to start shifting their situation?
About Louise Bedford
Louise Bedford has traded, taught, and written extensively about the financial markets for over 30 years, building a reputation as a highly accomplished and experienced trader, educator, and author.
She co-founded The Trading Game and has gained recognition for her unique approach to teaching trading psychology and market analysis.
Louise has authored several successful trading books. In particular, her titles include Trading Secrets, Charting Secrets, The Secret of Candlestick Charting, and Investing Psychology Secrets.
Louise runs her hugely popular, repeat-for-free Mentor Program Pro online course. Through this course, she shows you how to automate your trading so you can retire early and get on with your life.
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