Live Well with Michelle
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Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin. The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions — from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas — from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME. In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint — with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.
APR 15, 2026
15/04/26 - Influence: A made-in Singapore AI tutor that can improve how kids learnWant an AI tutor at home for about $40 a month for your primary schooler?
Michelle Martin explores one option with guest: Tan Yueh Phern.
We unpack how AI learning platforms like Luminee Learning aim to teach process over answers, aligning with Singapore’s MOE syllabus.
We also examine whether AI can democratize access to quality education - or deepen the tuition divide.
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APR 15, 2026
15/04/26 - Money and Me: Your CPF, Your Future - Come 2028 a new scheme for those struggling with decisions in marketsRetirement is about to be reinvented - but will the new CPF scheme work for you?
Michelle Martin unpacks Singapore’s upcoming CPF Investment Scheme and what it means for your long-term wealth - hosted by Michelle Martin.
With Christopher Tan, we break down how scheme compares with CPFIS and who it is really designed for.
We explore whether a lifecycle portfolio should be your core strategy, a supporting tool - or something to avoid entirely.
From returns to risks, and myths to mechanics, this conversation cuts through the noise on using your CPF to invest.
We also zoom out to a bigger question: how AI-driven job disruption could reshape how future generations save for retirement.
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APR 15, 2026
15/04/26 - Market View: Banks Boom, Oil Surges & AI Goes Physical—Markets Near Highs but Risks LingerWall Street rallies toward all-time highs as blockbuster earnings from major banks fuel optimism -hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.
Citigroup and Goldman Sachs lead a trading-driven surge, while JPMorgan and Wells Fargo reflect resilience across lending and dealmaking.
Energy markets flash caution: BP rides “exceptional” oil trading gains as geopolitical tensions tighten supply.
Tech and innovation accelerate - Amazon’s satellite ambitions, Novo Nordisk’s AI drug push, and Alibaba’s leap into robotics signal a new frontier.
In Singapore, the STI breaks past 5,000, led by Mapletree Logistics Trust, while DFI Retail drags—highlighting uneven market strength.
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APR 14, 2026
14/04/26 - Money and Me: Where to Park $200K as War and Rates collideWhen the world feels unstable, doing nothing might be your smartest move - or your biggest mistake.
As geopolitical tensions and rising energy prices reshape markets, investors are being forced to rethink where safety truly lies.
With Daniel Sim, Founder of Golden Goose Properties, we explore the critical “foundations first” approach - liquidity, protection, and resilience - before deploying capital in uncertain times.
From fixed deposits and bonds to gold, silver and REITs, how should investors balance safety versus inflation protection?
The UK property market faces a structural reset as the Renters’ Rights Act dismantles the traditional buy-to-let model.
Is this an investor exodus - or a shift towards a more professional, regulated market?
Hosted by Michelle Martin.
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APR 14, 2026
14/04/26 - Market View: Profits, Policy & Panic - Goldman’s Boom Meets Oil Shock RealityWe start in Singapore where the MAS has tightened policy for the first time since 2022, even as safe-haven flows push interbank rates lower - a rare divergence.
Goldman Sachs delivers blockbuster earnings, powered by AI-driven trading and a resurgence in dealmaking - but investors still hit the sell button.
Global markets rebound on Iran ceasefire hopes, while oil volatility continues to signal underlying geopolitical risk.
In corporate news, luxury giant LVMH disappoints, CATL eyes a massive capital raise, and Keppel flags second-order shocks.
Closer to home, the STI slips, with Hongkong Land dragging while Sembcorp Industries provides a bright spot.
We digest market news in this conversation with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang.
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APR 13, 2026
13/04/26 - Influence: The New Luxury Code - Ben Jones on Mandala Club, ICON1C & the Experience EconomyMeet an insider in Singapore's private club scene.
Michelle Martin speaks with Ben Jones, Founder of Mandala Club and Co-founder of ICON1C, to unpack the evolution of modern luxury.
From curated community experiences to a bold expansion of Mandala’s physical footprint, Ben shares how private clubs are shifting from exclusivity to meaningful connection.
We explore ICON1C’s vision of building a global “house of brands,” including the revival of the 1880 community and its next chapter.
Plus, the rise of “social wellness” with ventures like the Mandala Racquet Club, and why offline experiences are becoming the ultimate luxury currency.
Where is the experience economy headed next?
Find out in this episode of Influence.
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APR 13, 2026
13/04/26 - Money and Me: REIT Opportunity & the Mid-Cap Alpha HuntS-REITs are under pressure - where is smart money quietly stepping towards?
Rising oil prices linked to the Strait of Hormuz are driving costs higher and dragging REIT valuations lower.
The iEdge S-REIT Index has slipped, but analysts say this correction may be opening a rare window of opportunity.
We unpack First REIT’s Indonesian divestment and whether its special distribution is reward - or warning.
Plus, CapitaLand Ascendas REIT’s bold S$900M global data centre bet and why mid-cap REITs could outperform the blue chips.
Where should investors look next 0 and what risks are being mispriced?
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Wealth Advisory Director.
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APR 13, 2026
13/04/26 - Market View: Oil Blockade Shock, AI Chip Plays & Earnings Season - Amkor, Apple, TSMC in FocusMarkets are rallying - but what does oil flashing over $100 indicate?
Geopolitics takes centrestage as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate, with oil prices surging past US$100 and raising questions about whether this is strategy or shock.
We unpack the counterintuitive idea that higher oil prices could be a geopolitical tool - and what that means for China, inflation, and markets.
In stock focus, Amkor Technology rides the AI boom with ties to Apple and TSMC, while Wee Hur draws bullish calls from DBS.
Earnings season kicks off with Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, BlackRock and Netflix all in focus.
Corporate movers include Hermès, GSK and Olam, while the STI sees gains led by Singapore Exchange - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.
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APR 10, 2026
10/04/26 - Market View: Amazon to sell AI chips, Oil Shock & The Unexpected WinnersMarkets are rallying on peace hopes - but oil is telling a very different story.
We unpack Amazon’s bold move against Nvidia and what it means for the future of AI economics.
From GLP-1 weight loss drugs reshaping retail demand to a tiny shipping ETF becoming a real-time war gauge, second-order effects are driving markets.
China’s EV exports surge as oil shocks accelerate the energy transition narrative.
In corporate news, Samsung faces selling pressure while Meta doubles down on AI ambition.
All eyes on the STI as global tensions ripple through local markets - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.
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APR 10, 2026
10/04/26 - READ : Beyond Belief by Nir EyalBestselling author Nir Eyal shares how our beliefs shape our lives. Our beliefs can either hold us back or propel us toward our dreams. Sometimes we may not even be aware of the beliefs that are running us. Like invisible background code, our beliefs shape our perception of possibility, are the bedrock for motivation and determine when and if we quit on the journey to our biggest dreams.
Michelle and Nir discuss limiting money beliefs, the power of prayer and the self-fulfilling power of labels.
Go beyond the page of Nir Eyal's new book " Beyond Belief" in this edition of READ with Michelle. Watch the full interview on YouTube.
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