Lauren Simmons — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Became the youngest and only current full-time female trader at the New York Stock Exchange at age 22 in 2017.
Second African American woman in the New York Stock Exchange's 228-year history to hold a full-time trading position.
Author of the 2023 book 'Make Money Move: A Guide to Financial Wellness' about personal finance.
Host and producer of the podcast 'Mind, Body, Wealth' (2021-2022), which became the Spotify original show 'Money Moves' in 2022.
First host and producer of the web video series 'Going Public,' which aired its first season from January 2022 to March 2022.
Co-executive producer of a forthcoming biographical film about her life.

Biography

Lauren Simmons is an American producer, writer, podcaster, and former stock trader. In 2017, at age 22, she gained prominence by becoming the youngest and only current full-time female trader at the New York Stock Exchange while working for Rosenblatt Securities. She also made history as the second African American woman to hold such a position in the Exchange's 228-year history.