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 14, 2025
14/07/25 - Money and Me: The Private Property PausePrivate home sales plunge, prices stagnate—yet one new launch has had a warm reception.
Singapore’s property market cools in Q2 2025, with private home sales down over 66%.
HDB resale price growth slows while new supply looms from MND.
Yet CapitaLand’s LyndenWoods defies the downturn with a near sell-out launch.
Ivan Cai, CEO of Crestbrick, joins Michelle Martin to decode what it all means for investors.
Will interest rates, new stamp duties, and cooling measures shake up the second half of 2025?
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode uncovers key strategies for buyers, sellers, and landlords.
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JUL 14, 2025
14/07/25 - Market View: Singapore’s Growth vs Global Headwinds, OCBC Shake-Up & NTT DC REIT DebutSingapore’s Q2 growth surprises—so why is momentum fading?
Michelle Martin unpacks OCBC’s leadership shift, NTT DC REIT’s hot listing, and FedEx’s robot deliveries.
Kraft Heinz considers a mega spinoff, Grab takes a downgrade, and Creative warns of losses.
Plus, how Trump’s tariff shockwaves may reshape global trade deals with Europe and Mexico.
The STI flirts with the 4,100 mark—how are SingTel and Yangzijiang faring?
Hosted by Michelle Martin
Companies Mentioned include:
OCBC, DBS, UOB, Great Eastern, NTT, BlackRock, Fidelity, FedEx, Mapletree Industrial Trust, JPMorgan, Citigroup, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs.
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JUL 10, 2025
10/07/25 - Money and Me: Retail Rebels, Tariffs & the AI Job ShuffleAre retail investors outmaneuvering the pros in Trump’s trade war?
Inflation expectations are cooling — but is it really a green light for markets?
IBM lays off 8,000 with AI, yet is growing headcount. What gives?
Michelle Martin dives deep into how AI is reshaping the workforce and what this means for investors.
She also unpacks market reactions to Trump’s new tariffs with Arun Pai of Monk’s Hill Ventures.
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25:35
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JUL 10, 2025
10/07/25 - Market View: Temasek's Boom, Copper’s Charge & Netflix’s Anime AmbitionsA record-breaking run for Temasek, copper prices soar on Trump’s tariffs, and Netflix bets big on anime.
What does Temasek’s strategy tell us about smart investing?
Will copper’s surge reshape global supply chains?
And is NTT DC REIT Singapore’s next hot listing?
Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang break it all down. Companies featured include Temasek, DBS, SingTel, Freeport-McMoRan, Southern Copper, NTT, GIC, BlackRock, Fidelity, Nvidia, Meta, Merck, IHH Healthcare, SGX, UOL, and Netflix.
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25:15
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JUL 9, 2025
09/07/25 - Mind Matters: Burnout — when its more than a work problemCould burnout be closer than you think — even if you're just feeling “a little off”?
Join Michelle Martin in conversation with psychologist Haja Navaz of Sparkz Counselling as they unpack the nuances of burnout — from early signs to full-blown exhaustion.
Explore why some people remain resilient amid chaos, and how support systems, mindset, and lifestyle habits play critical roles.
They dive into family-induced burnout, caregiving challenges, and how social media can either heal or harm.
Whether you’re facing burnout or supporting someone who is, this episode is for you.
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JUL 9, 2025
09/07/25 - Money and Me: Rethinking Fixed Income NowTake a closer look at a fixed income fund trusted by Singaporeans — with 90% of its investors based in Singapore.
What if fixed income isn’t just a defensive play — but a smart way to grow your wealth?
Michelle Martin sits down with Kylie Soh of Fullerton Fund Management to explore why short-to-medium-term rate strategies are gaining traction in today’s uncertain markets.
They break down the myths younger investors have about bonds, examine the appeal of the Fullerton Short Term Interest Rate Fund, and spotlight what active management brings to the table.
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26:29
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JUL 9, 2025
09/07/25 - Market View: Prime Time strategy , Tech giants rebootWhat if Prime Day beats Black Friday in sales for the first time ever?
Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang explore Amazon’s bold 4-day shopping bonanza and how it's changing the e-commerce playbook.
They unpack IBM’s Power11 AI chips, and the tech giant’s strategic reboot.
Tune in for a sharp take on WeightWatchers, Shein, Grab, and local movers like SGX and ST Engineering.
Companies featured: Amazon, IBM, Target, Walmart, Best Buy, WeightWatchers, Shein, Grab, Great Eastern, Temasek’s Mapletree Investments, SGX, ST Engineering.
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JUL 8, 2025
08/07/25 - Money and Me: The Homeowner’s DilemmaIs it wiser to clear your mortgage early—or let your home loan work harder for you?
With Singapore’s Seller’s Stamp Duty now back at 2017 levels, investors and homeowners alike are reassessing their strategies.
Michelle Martin unpacks what the SSD changes mean for buyers, sellers, and the broader property market.
Guest Daniel Sim, Founder of Golden Goose Properties, shares insights on whether leveraging or paying off a loan is the smarter move today.
Learn how inflation, interest rates, and safe leverage principles can impact your long-term wealth.
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24:58
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JUL 8, 2025
08/07/25 - Market View: Tariff Turbulence, Tesla’s Political Pivot & Jurassic JuggernautThe dinosaurs aren't the only thing roaring—markets are too, as Trump’s sweeping tariff threats rattle global trade.
Tesla, ExxonMobil, Samsung, FWD, Del Monte, and Jurassic World: Rebirth all make headlines today.
Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang break down which Asian nations are in the tariff firing line.
Are U.S. markets reacting to policy, or just catching their breath near record highs?
Singapore's STI hits a record—what’s fueling local optimism?
Plus, Jurassic World: Rebirth proves nostalgia still has teeth.
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23:29
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JUL 7, 2025
07/07/25 - Mind Matters: Burnout is not an individual's problem, it's an organisational issueDo businesses here recognise burnout is an organisational issue?
Work-life balance is now the #1 priority for workers globally, surpassing salary.
Singapore ranks as the third most burnt-out city in the world.
Dr Athenais Sivaloganathan, Health Advisor at International SOS, unpacks the difference between burnout and fatigue, key warning signs, and proactive strategies
From designing wellness policies to why mental health is central to fulfilling an organization’s duty of care, find out why burnout is not about one individual's ability to cope and how progressive organisations are recognising this.
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