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.
SEP 24, 2025
24/09/25 - Market View: Baby Shark IPO, Micron Earnings, Gamuda & MoreCan the viral power of Baby Shark turn into long-term investor value?
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, today’s Market View dives into Pinkfong’s Seoul IPO ambitions and whether Korea’s cultural IP is set for another global wave.
Micron’s upbeat earnings forecast also has Wall Street buzzing - what does it mean for the semiconductor cycle?
In our Up or Down segment, we put Malaysia’s Gamuda, Indonesia’s Merdeka Gold, Zijin Gold, and Heineken under the spotlight.
Plus, a check-in on the Straits Times Index, with Seatrium and Singtel making notable moves.
And finally, our Last Word takes us inside the quirky retail empire of Don Don Donki, as succession looms for its Gen Z heir.
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SEP 23, 2025
23/09/25 - Influence: From Corporate Life to Mission - Martine Shin on Building Timo & FarmersMartine Shin, founder of Timo & Farmers, joins Influence to share how her family’s organic blueberry farm in South Korea inspired a business bringing Korea’s best seasonal produce to Singaporean doorsteps in just 48 hours.
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores the leap from corporate life to mission-driven entrepreneurship, the realities of building a farm-to-table supply chain,
Tune in for insights on sustainability, entrepreneurship, and the big goals shaping Timo & Farmers over the next five years.
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SEP 23, 2025
23/09/25 - Money and Me: SREITs in the Spotlight — Rate Cuts, New Indices, and the Next Wave of GrowthHow could the new iEdge Singapore Next 50 Indices reshape valuations, visibility, and investor opportunities.
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode dives into how the Next 50 indices could unlock liquidity, ETF flows, and future growth for S-REITs within a context of falling rates.
REIT specialist and Wealth Advisory Director, Kenny Loh breaks down the impact of falling borrowing costs and where income-focused investors should be looking now.
From Centurion Accommodation REIT’s IPO to data centres, retail, and healthcare REITs - find out which sub-sectors are set to shine.
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SEP 23, 2025
23/09/25 - Market View: Beyond Gold — Surging Metals & Insider SellingGold at record highs, silver at a 14-year peak - are we in a new commodities supercycle?
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, we break down what’s driving the surge in gold, silver, and even copper prices.
We also dissect insider selling at high-flying companies like Nvidia, Macy’s, Motorola Solutions, Oklo, and NetApp amid Wall Street’s rally.
Plus, we debate UP or DOWN calls on Netflix, Adani Power, Pfizer, Nvidia, Oracle, and Mapletree Investments.
How did the Straits Times Index perform after testing support at the 4,300 level?
And for our Last Word: Fat Bear Week 2025 in Alaska - why investors and bears alike are bulking up.
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SEP 22, 2025
22/09/25 - Money and Me: Fed rate cuts and portfolio implicationsAre there moves you should make now with your portfolio?
The US central bank slashes rates by 25 basis points to 4 - 4.25%, with cautious guidance pointing to only a handful of cuts ahead.
Standard Chartered’s Global Market Outlook calls this a “delicate balancing act,” with investors urged to rotate from US to Asia ex-Japan equities.
EM local currency bonds and locking in yields on high-quality debt emerge as key strategies.
Audrey Goh, Head of Asset Allocation at Standard Chartered Bank’s Wealth Solutions Chief Investment Office, joins us to map out opportunities amid volatility.
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode unpacks the Fed’s move and its global portfolio implications.
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SEP 22, 2025
22/09/25 - Market View: Hello Boring Tech! Berkshire Bids Farewell to BYD & SGX two new indicesBuffett cashes out, markets rally, and anime slays Hollywood! Asia-Pacific markets surge as Berkshire Hathaway ends its legendary 17-year run with BYD.
SGX launches two mid-cap indices spotlighting names like CapitaLand Ascott Trust, ComfortDelGro, and Sheng Siong.
In the U.S., Seagate and Micron ride the AI wave as “boring tech” takes center stage.
RTX battles cyberattacks, Singtel’s Optus faces scrutiny, and Demon Slayer conquers the box office.
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, uncover the week’s market movers and money-making trends shaping global portfolios.
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SEP 19, 2025
19/09/25 - Money and Me: Is your portfolio positioned to capiltalise on a lower-rate environment?Given this mix of lower rates, a strong stock market, and lingering uncertainties, how should investors balance risk and return in their portfolios for the rest of the year?
And if you wanted to skip complicated products like ILP's, what would alternative options be?
Michelle Martin finds out with Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend.
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SEP 19, 2025
19/09/25 - Market View: Nvidia Bets on IntelNvidia’s $5B bet on Intel has Wall Street buzzing.
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode unpacks what the deal means for the chip industry, markets, and investors.
We explore the small-cap rally, IPO action with Netskope and Zijin Gold, and the latest moves from CrowdStrike, FedEx, ComfortDelGro, and Hong Kong Land.
Discover why tech giants are teaming up and what it signals for AI and data centers.
Plus, we break down market highs, sector trends, and Singapore’s STI outlook.
Get insights into what’s driving momentum - and where risks remain.
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SEP 18, 2025
18/09/25 - Influence: Jeep Kline on Deep Tech, Climate Innovation, and VC in SEAHow can deep tech change the world for the better?
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode of Influence welcomes Jeep Kline, Founder & Managing Partner of Raisewell Ventures who has launched 4 VC funds to explore impact-driven investing.
We discuss why climate tech and advanced manufacturing sit at the heart of Raisewell’s portfolio, how academia can bridge research and entrepreneurship, and the realities of venture flows in Southeast Asia.
Jeep shares her personal journey to launching Silicon Valley’s first impact VC fund led by a Thai woman.
Gain insights into mission-driven investing, market opportunities, and shaping a better future through innovation.
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SEP 18, 2025
18/09/25 - Money and Me: Transnational Divorce- the costly intricaciesWhat happens when a borderless career meets a cross-border divorce?
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores the financial and legal pitfalls facing globally-mobile professionals when marriages break down.
Guest Foo Soon Yien, Senior Director at BR Law Corporation, breaks down jurisdictional rules, domicile requirements, and the risks of assuming Singapore’s courts will hear your case.
We discuss how frequent travel, long-term PR status, and dual citizenship affect eligibility to file.
Hear about “forum shopping,” landmark cases, and key differences between divorce laws across countries.
Plus, practical advice to protect your assets before crisis strikes.
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