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 10, 2026
10/04/26 - Money and Me: Landlords are becoming co-living operatorsWhat if your property could double its yield - without buying another one?
We explore how Singapore landlords are transforming single-tenant homes into co-living cashflow machines.
From landed properties in Pasir Panjang to city-fringe condos, hear how investors are unlocking 4% to 7% yields.
But behind the numbers lie real trade-offs - renovation costs, tenant turnover, and operational complexity.
We break down whether outsourcing to operators like Bespoke Habitat is the key to making it work.
Is co-living a smart structural shift or a yield-chasing trend?
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Josephine Liu and Arthur Lim.
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APR 9, 2026
09/04/26 - Money and Me: Are you insured for a specific illness or how a policy defines an illness and its treatment?Even after life-saving surgery, a critical illness claim can be denied. What are you covered for and why?
We explore how definitions influence payouts and highlight what consumers seeking "best" or "comprehensive" coverage need to know.
With Elijah Lee of Phillip Securities, we unpack what every policyholder must understand about fine print, exclusions, and evolving medicine.
From comparing insurers to what you can discuss today with your insurance advisor, we ask: are you truly protected—or just conditionally covered?
Practical insights to help you avoid costly surprises - hosted by Michelle Martin.
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APR 9, 2026
09/04/26 - Market View: Oil whipsaws on peace hopes, AI Moves - Meta, Grab, Delta in FocusBreached ceasefire?
As accusations of peace breaches continue to volley, opportunistic buying continues and oil has rebounded.
We unpack the market whiplash as Brent crude plunges then spikes, and what it signals about geopolitical risk.
In corporate news, leadership drama at Paramount Skydance raises fresh questions over its US$81B Warner Bros. Discovery bid.
Meta rolls out a new AI model, Grab doubles down on AI-led growth, while Delta and Constellation Brands signal consumer and cost pressures.
Closer to home, the STI climbs with SATS and Hongkong Land leading gains, even as DFI Retail lags.
From oil to AI to media consolidation - what’s noise and what’s signal?
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.
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APR 8, 2026
08/04/26 - Market View: Ceasefire Relief, Oil Swings & the SpaceX IPO FrenzyThe Straits of Hormuz is set to reopen for two week. What does that mean for markets?
A fragile US-Iran ceasefire reopens the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices sharply lower and easing global supply fears.
Singapore rolls out a S$1 billion support package to cushion households and businesses from energy-driven inflation shocks.
Meanwhile, investors are already positioning for what could be history’s biggest IPO - SpaceX - fueling inflows into niche space ETFs.
In corporate action, AWS scrambles to maintain resilience, Levi Strauss leans into direct-to-consumer growth, Universal Music attracts takeover interest, and OCBC doubles down on sustainability financing.
Markets digest volatility and opportunity - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.
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APR 8, 2026
08/04/26 - Money and Me: Stop Overthinking, Pick the Right Platform & Start InvestingIf the biggest thing holding you back from investing is just not knowing where to begin, we have got you covered today.
We break down what really matters when choosing an investment platform - beyond the hype and flashy interfaces.
What do you most need as an investor and how can you match your investment needs from Singapore with a cost-effective platform?
We also unpack copy trading, platform safety, and how to switch brokers without derailing your long-term plan.
]Join the conversation, hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Tim Phillips, Founder, TimTalksMoney.
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APR 7, 2026
07/04/26 - Money and Me: When AI Spends for You - The Rise of Agentic PaymentsVeteran of the crypto market CEO of Morph, Colin Goltra is optimistic that the average person will comfortably let AI spend money on their behalf by the end of this year.
A new wave of “agentic commerce” is emerging, where AI agents can negotiate, decide, and transact on your behalf.
But with convenience comes risk: how do you trust an AI with your wallet, and what guardrails actually exist?
A glimpse into the future of money, control, and commerce - hosted by Michelle Martin with CEO of Morph, Colin Goltra.
Morph is an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain solution focused on global consumer payments.
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APR 7, 2026
07/04/26 - Market View: AI Boom vs Credit Stress - Chips Soar, Money Pulls BackAI profits are exploding - but cracks are emerging beneath the surface of global markets.
Samsung’s blockbuster earnings signal unstoppable demand for AI infrastructure, even as geopolitical risks loom.
Meanwhile, private credit shows signs of strain, with Blue Owl hit by withdrawals as Goldman Sachs circles opportunity.
Wall Street edges higher cautiously ahead of escalating tensions involving Iran, with markets watching Trump’s next move.
In corporate action, Broadcom deepens AI partnerships while Seagate emerges as an overlooked AI play.
All eyes now on whether this rally has legs - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.
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APR 6, 2026
06/04/26 - Money and Me: Investors and North Asia EdgeWhat if the next big investment opportunity isn’t in the US, but right next door in Asia where much of AI's backbone is being built?
We zoom in on the “Golden Triangle” of Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, and why this region could power the next phase of global growth.
From Japan’s corporate reforms to Korea’s semiconductor cycle and Taiwan’s dominance in advanced chips, the story is bigger than just tech hype.
We also explore where the real AI opportunities lie - from data centres to cybersecurity - after the recent market pullback.
And what about risks like currency swings and geopolitical tensions - are investors being paid enough to take them?
Michelle Martin speaks with Vance Tan, Financial Services Manager at PhillipCapital - hosted by Michelle Martin.
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APR 6, 2026
06/04/26 - Market View: Oil Shock, AI Wars & EV Reality ChecksMarkets are climbing - but under the surface, pressure is building fast.
Oil surges past US$110 as geopolitical risks collide with resilient US jobs data.
Starbucks’ turnaround efforts fall flat with investors, while Bank of America refreshes its top picks for a choppy Q2.
Tesla and Lucid signal cracks in the EV story, even as AI talent wars heat up with UBTech’s aggressive hiring.
In Singapore, Sembcorp leads gains while Keppel drags, with the STI holding firm for the week.
From earnings to economic signals, we unpack what matters next - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.
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APR 2, 2026
02/04/26 - Money and Me: The transformations ahead for Agentic AI and real estateAI is getting cheaper, smarter - and possibly reshaping everything from property to portfolios.
In this episode, hosted by Michelle Martin, we discuss the implications of agentic AI on real estate and what AI commoditisation could shift power towards - platforms, data, or distribution?
Then we look closely at China’s rapid AI deployment and ask if it gives them a lasting edge, or if the US still dominates the core technology stack.
Arun Pai, Associate Partner of Monk’s Hill Ventures shares his views
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