# The Queen of Alternatives: Shana Sissel on Tough Minded, Resilience & Winning Against the Crowd

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Published: 2026-05-31T19:18:00+00:00
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## Resource

What does it take to survive life’s toughest challenges and still outperform in one of the most competitive industries on Earth? On this episode of ⁠The Money Path⁠, host Todd M. Schoenberger sits down with Shana Sissel, Founder & CEO of Banríon Capital Management, widely known as “The Queen of Alternatives,” to discuss her upcoming book Tough Minded, scheduled for release this November. More than a memoir, Tough Minded blends powerful personal stories with practical investing lessons, revealing how resilience, intellectual curiosity, and independent thinking can become a competitive advantage in both life and markets. 💥 Key topics include: • The story behind Tough Minded and why Shana decided to write it now • Why you don't need a PhD, MBA, or Wall Street pedigree to become a successful investor • How adversity helped shape her investment philosophy • The overlooked value of resilience, self-awareness, and intellectual curiosity • Contrarian investing and the courage to go against consensus • Why identifying risk is one of the most important skills investors can develop • The origin of her nickname, "The Queen of Alternatives" • Long-short hedge funds, alternative investments, and current market opportunities • Banríon's growth, strategic partnerships, and what's next for the firm 🎯 Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, business leader, or someone navigating life's challenges, this conversation offers powerful lessons on overcoming adversity, managing risk, and building long-term success. 🔗 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://biztalktodaytv.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📧 Contact on Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠support@biztalktodaytv.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📲 Download the Biz Talk Today TV app on Apple & Android devices. 📢 Disclaimer: The views and opi…

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