Born To Trade

What if slowing down actually improves trading results? In this season finale of the Born to Trade Podcast, Marvin Christians joins Nima Siar for a thoughtful conversation about trading wisdom, patience, emotional maturity, and the lessons traders only learn after spending years in the market. Coming from a professional rugby background, Marvin explains how discipline from sport helped shape his t...

Many women have the mindset to become great traders—but not enough women see themselves represented in the industry. In this episode of the Born to Trade Podcast, Aba Trades, a trader, educator, and mentor, joins Nima Siar for a conversation about women in trading, emotional intelligence, mentorship, confidence, and building communities that help more women succeed in finance. Aba opens up about t...

Africa’s trading industry is growing up—but are traders ready for the change? In this episode of the Born to Trade Podcast, Kojo Forex joins Nima Siar for a conversation about trading in Africa, mentorship, regulation, trading education, and what Africa’s trading ecosystem could look like by 2030. Kojo explains why traders across Africa are moving away from flashy lifestyles and focusing more on d...

One emotional decision can destroy months of progress. In this episode of the Born to Trade Podcast, three professional CFD traders, Sam Keys, Henry, and Doyen join Nima Siar for a conversation about trading mindset, emotional discipline, fear, greed, and the habits that help traders stay mentally grounded under pressure. The discussion covers overconfidence, journaling, meditation, revenge tradin...

Most traders don’t fail because of strategy—they fail because they abandon their plan. In this episode of the Born to Trade Podcast, Tyron Beukes joins Nima Siar for a conversation about trading plans, trading discipline, risk management, and the routines that help serious traders stay calm under pressure. Tyron shares how structure, journaling, and self-awareness helped shape his professional tra...

Why do so many traders struggle when they try to do everything alone? In this episode of the Born to Trade Podcast, Nima Siar speaks with professional CFD traders and mentors Eyram Dela and Kommon about trading communities, mentorship, emotional discipline, and the power of collaboration in trading. The conversation explores how accountability, shared learning, and strong support systems can help...

Why are audiences choosing value over virality? Nathan Halaba and Alex Muoki, professional CFD traders and educators, join the podcast to discuss how African creators are shifting financial education towards content that feels more real, more relatable, and more impactful. We talk about authentic trading content, creator trust, transparency on social media, and why audiences connect more with real...

Season 2 of the Born to Trade podcast is here. This season, we go deeper into what drives real traders — not just strategies, but the mindset that keeps them consistent. You’ll hear from professionals across Africa who are shaping the future of trading through discipline, honesty, and a deep connection to the craft. We cover everything from emotional control and fast execution to mentorship, growt...

Ever thought about why do traders abandon their strategy the moment pressure kicks in? Kojo Forex joins the podcast for a deeper conversation about trading patience, emotional discipline, self-awareness, and the psychological pressure traders face when money, reputation, and performance are all on the line. A study published in Scientific Reports found that stress and impulsivity together lead to...

Why do traders panic after losses—but lose discipline after profits? Michael Stark, seasoned CFD trader and financial content leader at Exness, joins the podcast to discuss trading emotions, emotional discipline, risk psychology, and how traders stay consistent under pressure. We discuss the psychology behind trading confidence, balancing risk with caution, swing trading vs scalping, fast withdraw...

Why do 74% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs? That’s the risk warning required by many regulated brokers—and it highlights how difficult trading becomes once emotions, volatility, and real money are involved. We welcome back seasoned trader and entrepreneur Jimmy Moyaha for a deeper conversation about understanding financial markets, trading psychology, fast execution tradin...

66% of investors regretted emotionally driven financial decisions. This happens because traders ignore risk and panic when they experience losses. In this episode, Nicolette Mashile, entrepreneur and financial educator, joins the podcast for a sharp conversation about risk management trading, trading emotions, greed, fear, and the mindset needed to survive volatile markets. In this conversation:...

Most people aren’t bad with money because they’re careless; it's because nobody ever taught them how it really works. In this episode, entrepreneur, broadcaster, and financial educator Nicolette Mashile joins the podcast for an honest conversation about financial literacy, trading psychology, money habits, and the emotional side of financial decision-making. In this conversation: 🎯 Why smart peop...

Why do so many traders struggle to stay profitable long term? In this episode, entrepreneur, trader, and host of SAFM’s Market Update, Jimmy Moyaha shares his perspective on what separates traders who survive from those who burn out early. We discuss trading discipline, trading mindset, risk management, emotional control, and why consistency matters far more than chasing quick profits. This episod...

Can a few milliseconds really make or break a trade? In volatile markets, execution delays of just 100-200 milliseconds can lead to slippage, worse fills, and missed opportunities for traders. In this episode, Michael Stark explains why trade execution, platform stability, and trading control matter far more than many traders realise, especially for scalpers and traders operating during major news...

Do you know around 80% of day traders quit within the first two years? Why can't they survive long term? In this episode, Michael Stark shares what 11 years in the markets has taught him about long-term trading, risk management, and staying consistent when most traders burn out or blow up their accounts. We discuss realistic expectations, trading discipline, broker trust, spreads, swaps, and the h...

Are successful traders naturally wired for the markets—or is trading psychology something that can be developed over time? In this episode, Kojo Forex shares his journey from beginner trader to mentor, breaking down the mindset, discipline, and risk management habits that shaped his success. What you'll learn: 🎯 Why Kojo believes trading success is partly instinct—and partly developed over time...

The Born to Trade podcast explores the classic debate: Are successful traders born or can anyone master the craft with the right education and experience? Hosted by Nima Siar, Head of Partnership and Business Development at Exness , this series of podcasts features in-depth conversations with leading traders in the industry. Each episode dives into their personal trading journeys, the psychology o...