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.
SEP 10, 2025
10/09/25 - Influence: Can Coaching Mitigate Burnout Culture?Burnout culture isn’t just a buzzword - it’s a crisis with real workplace consequences.
Singapore ranks as the third most burnt-out city in the world, with sobering statistics on youth suicide and overwhelmed managers.
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores what sustainable performance really looks like in high-pressure environments.
Tim MacCartney, Senior Vice President, Asia-Pacific at EZRA Coaching, shares insights on shifting from relentless output to resilience-driven teams.
Discover why managers are especially vulnerable to burnout and what support systems they need most.
Plus, hear how coaching is evolving to equip leaders and sustain high-performing cultures.
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SEP 10, 2025
10/09/25 - Money and Me: Are Some Older Properties Golden Opportunities?Are selected older properties hidden gems in today’s market?
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Daniel from Golden Goose, this episode dives into the dynamics of investing in aging real estate.
Learn how older units can make strategic sense and when they fall short.
We unpack key factors like location resilience, capital appreciation, and maintenance considerations.
Daniel shares his expert take on when an older property is worth a second look and what investors should watch out for.
If you’re weighing new versus old in your portfolio, this is the conversation you won’t want to miss.
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SEP 10, 2025
10/09/25 - Market View: Alibaba Cuts SingPost Stake, Oracle’s Cloud Pop, Apple’s Big RevealWall Street climbs to fresh record highs as investors cheer tech and retail momentum.
Alibaba slashes its stake in SingPost by more than half, losing its status as a substantial shareholder -what does this mean for the local mail giant?
Oracle shares rocket 27%, marking their best day since 1999, as cloud projections overshadow an earnings miss.
Apple unveils the iPhone 17 Air, AirPods Pro 3, and Apple Watch Series 11 - are these incremental upgrades or game-changers for its ecosystem?
Plus, a quick look at the STI as it slips below the 4,300 mark, dragged by Jardine Matheson.
Hosted by Michelle Martin.
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SEP 9, 2025
09/09/25 - Read: Swimming Downstream – How to Stop Wasting Money on Broken MarketingIs traditional marketing facing an uphill swim?
How much money have you lost in marketing that doesn’t work?
Join Michelle Martin as she dives into Swimming Downstream by Judd Labarthe, a strategist who’s guided brands like Volkswagen, Mastercard, Nestlé, and Leica.
Discover why he believes marketing is “broken,” driven by myth, opinion, and herd mentality - and how businesses can stop wasting money on tactics that don’t drive growth.
Explore the evidence-based principles of winning new customers, building brand fame, and measuring true success.
Judd also shares why CEOs - not just CMOs - must be part of the marketing conversation, and how AI could help or hurt the industry’s future.
Hosted by Michelle Martin.
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SEP 9, 2025
09/09/25 - Money and Me: Investing in Singapore's IPO Resurgence and you the investorSingapore’s small- and mid-cap IPO market is roaring back, powered by MAS liquidity measures and a wave of fresh listings.
Join us as Vincent Toe, Co-founder and MD of ICH Group, shares how anchor investors are reshaping IPO confidence and attracting cross-border capital.
We explore Singapore’s growing role as a listing hub amid global shifts, the readiness of deep tech and AI for IPOs, and lessons from success stories like Lum Chang Creations and Info-Tech.
Plus, insights for retail investors eager to ride this new growth wave. Hosted by Michelle Martin.
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SEP 9, 2025
09/09/25 - Market View: Murdoch Succession, Cloud Winners & Asia’s Political ShakeupsPower struggles, cloud disruptors, and political shocks are moving markets.
Hosted by Michelle Martin in this solo edition of Market View, dive into Lachlan Murdoch’s takeover of the Fox and News Corp empire, JPMorgan’s bullish call on a fast-growing cloud stock, and market reactions to leadership shifts in Japan and Indonesia.
Hear why Nebius and Xpeng are gaining traction, while Cosco, Orient Overseas, and mm2 face headwinds.
Plus, a check on the Straits Times Index, where Yangzijiang Shipbuilding outshines while SingTel lags. Insight-packed, forward-looking, and focused on what matters for your money today.
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SEP 8, 2025
08/09/25 - Money and Me : Where is Crypto adoption accelerating?The 2025 Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index shows APAC grew 69% year-over-year, adding nearly US$1 trillion in transaction volume.
India, Vietnam, and Pakistan are driving grassroots adoption, while Singapore jumps into the top 20 globally when adjusted for population.
Stablecoins are exploding in use cases.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin remains the top fiat on-ramp.
We break down the findings, U.S. policy shifts, and Asia’s regulatory edge with Chengyi Ong, Head of Policy APAC at Chainalysis.
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores the opportunities and risks shaping the next wave of global crypto adoption.
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SEP 8, 2025
08/09/25 - Market View: Invest Like Goldman Sachs – Stocks With Staying PowerWant to know which companies Goldman Sachs says have real staying power?
Hosted by Michelle Martin we break down Goldman’s picks: Walmart, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, T-Mobile, Charles Schwab, and Porch Group.
We also spotlight Singapore’s Fitness Champs IPO and what its U.S. debut means for Asian expansion.
Plus, the Fed’s next move, Apple’s iPhone launch, earnings from Oracle, Adobe, and Kroger, and tariff decisions looming over tech stocks.
In our UP or DOWN segment: Robinhood, Lululemon, Hyundai, and Tesla’s trillionaire ambitions all get the spotlight
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SEP 4, 2025
04/09/25 - Influence: Lucas Lu, Head of Asia, Zoom on future proofing with AI in the regionA new Zoom study shows that while Singapore’s 18–24-year-olds value AI speed and efficiency, 92% still want the option of escalating to a human agent.
What does this paradox reveal about the limits of AI in customer and workplace experiences?
We unpack how brands can avoid loyalty killers and design seamless journeys that balance tech and empathy.
The findings also raise important questions for leaders planning tech investments and multi-generational workforce training.
Hosted by Michelle Martin featuring Lucas Lu, Head of Asia at Zoom.
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SEP 4, 2025
04/09/25 - Market View: Electric Cars and AI StarsChina’s EV market is on fire – but can Nio survive the heat of “involution”?
Nio’s sales surge, but mounting losses raise questions about the sustainability of China’s EV frenzy, where rivals like BYD, Geely, and Xiaomi fight for dominance.
Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley sees long-term winners despite Beijing’s call to tame competition.
Across the Pacific, AI dominates earnings with Salesforce, Figma, and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise all under investor scrutiny.
Plus, we size up UP or DOWN moves in Campbell’s, Macy’s, CNMC, and Keppel DC REIT.
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, bringing you insights on Nio, BYD, Salesforce, HPE, Figma, and more.
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