Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Leaders are often expected to stay composed under pressure, make quick decisions, and guide others through uncertainty. Yet behind that sense of control lies a growing conversation about how those in senior roles manage their own mental and emotional well-being.  As therapy and executive coaching become more common tools for reflection and growth, how are leaders using them to build resilience and clarity? And what does it take to create workplaces where those conversations can happen more openly? Dr. Jonathan Marshall, Executive Coach and Psychologist, Marshall Consulting, joins us to discuss the evolving relationship between leadership, self-awareness, and mental well-being and how understanding the difference between therapy and coaching can help leaders decide which form of support best fits their needs.

Easing U.S.-China tensions are fueling a record-setting rally across major indexes. With the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow all hitting fresh highs, chipmakers and Big Tech led the charge in a week of a packed earnings to come. However, beneath the market euphoria, headlines of layoffs and trade uncertainty hint at deeper questions about growth. Christine Short, Vice President of Research, Wall Street Horizon unpacks the market mood, the potential trade deal framework, and what investors should watch as the Fed gears up for its next rate cut decision. Produced/presented: Ryan Huang Image: Geralt via Pixabay

In a city full of food trends, few concepts blend heritage and creativity quite like Tiaptiap. Founded by mother-daughter duo Sophia and Nicole, the home-dining brand reimagines Peranakan cuisine through storytelling and experience. The Breakfast Show invites Sophia Yeow, Founder of Tiaptiap, to talk about the inspiration behind the brand, how she transformed her personal journey into a creative business, and what it really takes to bring meaning back to the table.

AI might grab the headlines, but the real story lies underground, in the cables and fibre that carry the data. Join Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they uncover how Fujikura, a 140-year-old Japanese company, became one of 2025’s top stock performers by supplying the backbone of AI data-centres.

Has this happened to you: You’ve finally gotten a nice raise, or landed a higher-paying job, and you have more hard-earned cash. But somehow, by the end of the month, your wallet still feels empty.  You’re not imagining it; it’s called Lifestyle Creep. Basically, as our income rises, so do our expectations. And before you know it, your spending has snuck up alongside your salary, leaving you feeling, ironically, poorer. Audrey and Ryan talk about the sneaky creep that keeps dipping into your accounts, and how you could possibly chase it away.   Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang  Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Small and medium-sized enterprises make up the backbone of Singapore’s economy, yet a new Flo Energy survey finds that 62 percent still prioritise cost over sustainability when choosing an energy provider. As Singapore pushes toward its net-zero target by 2050, what will it take to bring SMEs on board the green transition? Matthijs Guichelaar, Co-founder and CEO of Flo Energy, and Jeryl Yep, Co-founder and Innovation Lead at Semula, join the Breakfast Show to discuss what’s driving the gap between ambition and action, how SMEs can balance cost with sustainability, and the kinds of support that could help smaller firms play a stronger role in Singapore’s low-carbon future.

The world’s biggest fashion houses are learning to live with slower growth. LVMH’s Q3 rebound and Kering’s cautious recovery signal that the luxury cycle may be bottoming out, but not evenly. Dan Koh and Audrey Siek dives into how beauty, travel, and Chinese demand are driving the comeback, and why the battle between brand power and consumer fatigue could define 2026.

Gold is retreating after its sharp run-up, meme stocks are still making noise, and investors are digesting a cooler-than-expected US inflation print — one that’s reshaping expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next move. At the same time, reports of new US trade deal discussions are adding another layer to the global outlook. Phan Vee Leung, Chief Investment Officer at TrackRecord, unpacks what the latest CPI data means for rate cuts, whether gold’s rally may be losing steam, and where markets could head next as trade diplomacy and Fed policy take center stage.

Every year, when the temperature doesn’t drop in Singapore, thousands of Singaporeans head overseas to find places where it does. From Japan to Europe, winter escapes have become a national pastime, and one local brand has been helping travellers gear up for nearly two decades. The Breakfast Show invites Dinah Poh, General Manager of Winter Time, to talk about why Singaporeans love their cold-weather holidays, how travel habits are changing, and what goes into keeping a retail business relevant in a warming world.

What happens when politics comes up at family dinner... or worse, during Chinese New Year? Elections may be over, but the conversations continue at home. Ryan and Audrey talk about what happens when political opinions clash within families — across generations, relationships, and friendships — and how to stay connected even when you don’t agree.   Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang  Produced by Audrey Siek Edited by Trisha Yeong Photo and music credit: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors