Live Well with Michelle
About
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.
JUL 31, 2025
31/07/25 - Market View: Tech Earnings Pop!Big Tech beats the street — what’s next for markets?
Meta and Microsoft impress with massive earnings jumps and post-session stock surges.
We break down the AI-powered momentum behind Meta’s 11% leap and Microsoft’s $4 trillion club status.
Plus, a surprise Fed vote split, new Trump tariffs on South Korea, India, and Brazil, and what it all means.
Also in focus: Amazon, Reddit, Foxconn, HSBC, UBS, Seatrium, Jardine Cycle & Carriage, CapitaLand India & China Trusts, Singapore Airlines, and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding.
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.
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JUL 30, 2025
30/07/25 - READ: Rewrite the Way You Lead — Inside the HAPPY System™ with Avni MartinIn this episode of READ, hosted by Michelle Martin, meet Avni Martin, Founder of Wasambe Coach Training School and author of Happy Ever After.
Discover the HAPPY System™, her coaching framework that aligns internal awareness with external action to drive deep transformation.
Tune in to rethink how you lead—from the inside out.
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JUL 30, 2025
30/07/25 - Money and Me: Is this China's Turnaround Moment?Is it time to rethink the China narrative?
After years of investor pessimism, the Hang Seng Index is up over 22% in 2025—but is this rally for real, or just a mirage?
From innovation in EVs and AI to steep equity discounts, could China finally be shedding its “uninvestible” tag?
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode features Willie Keng, Founder of Dividend Titan, as we unpack what's driving China’s market rebound, why global fund managers are paying attention again, and how investors can approach the world's second-largest economy with clear eyes and a smart strategy.
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JUL 30, 2025
30/07/25 - Market View: From Scandals to Snack-Serving Robots — HPL, Envy, and the New Era of TradeWhat do F1-linked scandals, Ponzi schemes, and popcorn-serving robot dogs have in common?
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, today’s Market View dives into Hotel Properties Limited (HPL) and its Orchard Road asset play, and the fallout from Envy Asset Management’s billion-dollar nickel scam.
We also unpack shifting US trade policy under President Trump and its implications for Singapore, with the 10% tariff still looming.
In our corporate roundup, we dissect the latest from AstraZeneca, Merck, Novo Nordisk, UOB’s United Overseas Insurance, and First REIT.
Finally, we marvel at Unitree, UBTech Robotics, and Agibot at China’s AI Summit.
From legal woes to leaping robot dogs—don’t miss today’s episode.
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JUL 29, 2025
29/07/25 - Influence: Meat-Only Diets and the Hidden Cost to Your GutCould going carnivore wreak havoc on your gut, even as the kilos melt away?
In this episode, Dr. Chok Aik Yong, Colorectal Surgeon at Aelius Surgical Centre, joins the dots between a popular weight-loss diet, and the risks to our health.
From constipation and cancer to red flags and fibre fixes, we dive into what influencers don’t always mention.
If you’re tempted by the carnivore craze—don’t miss this conversation in Influence with Michelle Martin.
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JUL 29, 2025
29/07/25 - Money and Me: The 100% SpenderAccording to the People at Work 2025 report by ADP Research, 60% here in Singapore lived paycheck to paycheck last year.
Are you spending every dollar you earn—and wondering why saving feels impossible?
What is the real problem here? Michelle Martin dives into the rise of the “100 per cent spender”.
From frictionless digital payments to lifestyle creep, are we wired to overspend in the modern age?
Steffi Teo, Senior Wealth Manager at Phillip Securities, joins to share practical strategies for breaking the cycle.
Hosted by Michelle Martin.
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JUL 29, 2025
29/07/25 - Market View: SIA’s Profit Turbulence, BYD and Huawei Take the Lead, and Tesla’s $16B Chip Tie-UIs Singapore Airlines losing altitude while Tesla soars with a mega chip deal?
Singapore Airlines sees profits plunge nearly 60%—but its share price tells another story.
Meanwhile, BYD dominates Singapore's EV market and Huawei claims the top smartphone spot in China.
The NASDAQ and S&P 500 hit fresh records as the Dow lags behind.
Tesla surges on news of a $16 billion chip partnership with Samsung.
Plus, we check in on STI movers including Keppel DC REIT and Jardine Matheson.
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.
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JUL 28, 2025
28/07/25 - Money and Me: Smarter Ways to Grow Wealth at SG60Is your money working hard enough—or just sitting in bricks and mortar?
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this SG60 special unpacks how Singaporeans can build smarter, more diversified portfolios.
Daphne Tan, Director of Business Development at CMC Markets Singapore, joins to explain the Straits Times Index (STI), and how to get exposure to it.
From CPF investing to balancing property with equities and T-bills, we decode practical strategies for every life stage to make your money work harder—right here in Singapore.
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JUL 28, 2025
28/07/25 - Market View: US-EU Tariffs, Bezos Sells Amazon Shares & STI MoversJeff Bezos cashes out billions while Samsung lands a $16B deal—what does it all mean for markets?
Asia-Pacific opens the week mixed amid news of a US-EU trade pact.
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode breaks down the tariff fallout, Amazon’s rally, and surprising gains from Rex International and Hiap Seng Industries.
We also check in on earnings from ST Micro, Apple, and S-REITs.
Plus, the STI’s top movers: DFI Retail, City Developments, and SingTel.
Companies featured: Amazon, Samsung, Rex International, Hiap Seng, ST Micro, SingPost, Puma, Volkswagen.
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JUL 25, 2025
25/07/25 - Money and Me: Is Trump Good for Business?Is Trump good for business, or just good for market headlines?
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Swapnil Mishra, this episode dives into the real economic impact of the Trump presidency.
From tax cuts and deregulation to tariffs targeting Asia, what’s been the net effect?
Hear how industries in Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan, and Singapore may need to rethink manufacturing strategy.
We unpack the stock market’s mixed response.
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