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.
MAR 19, 2025
19/03/25 - Influence: What do US tariffs mean for the EU?Join Michelle Martin on Influence as she sits down with Iwona Piorko, the European Union Ambassador to Singapore, to explore tariffs, trade the intersection of women and leadership and more!
From navigating male-dominated spaces in diplomacy to strengthening EU-Asia economic ties, Ambassador Piorko shares her personal journey and insights on women’s empowerment, leadership, and international policy.
What’s next for the EU’s trade strategy?
And how can women shape the future of finance and diplomacy?
And finally, what keeps this Ambassador going?
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MAR 19, 2025
19/03/25 - Market View: Alphabet, Wiz, BlackRock, Xiaomi, Baidu, BYD, Tesla, Nvidia & More!Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets!
Today’s episode dives into Alphabet’s historic $32 billion Wiz acquisition and BlackRock’s controversial port deal with CK Hutchison. Xiaomi, Baidu, and BYD soar, while Tesla and Nvidia stumble.
Jakarta’s markets crash amid political uncertainty, and Grab eyes GoTo in a major ride-hailing shake-up.
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, we also play “UP or DOWN” and check in on the STI’s latest moves.
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MAR 19, 2025
19/03/25 - Money and Me: Diversification - does 60/40 still hold?Join Michelle Martin on Money and Me as she dives into the evolving world of diversification with Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend.
With US stock markets facing uncertainty and traditional diversification tools like bonds losing effectiveness, investors need smarter strategies.
Is the classic 60/40 portfolio still relevant? What alternative assets should investors consider?
And how can you truly protect your wealth in today’s volatile market?
Tune in as we break down practical, risk-managed approaches to diversification in the tech-driven era.
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MAR 18, 2025
18/03/25 - Influence: Are you maximising your child' s human skills in this digital age?Heard of Crackerjack?
As AI continues to develop, there are a clutch of core skills that will keep human's ahead. Michelle Martin meets Sunita Venkataraman and Faeza Sirajudin, co-founders of Crackerjack to find out what those skills are and how parents can help their child acquire them. Pass this episode on to a parent who needs help managing their kid's screen time vs quality time IRL.
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MAR 18, 2025
18/03/25 - Money and Me: Is a U.S. Recession Closer Than We Think?What are the warning signals of a US recession?
Michelle Martin sits down with Swapnil Mishra, author of Investing for the Clueless, Reckless and Overly Cautious, to decode the latest market signals.
With consumer sentiment plunging and manufacturing faltering, are U.S. stocks on shaky ground? Could Trump’s tariffs push the economy into recession?
They break down banking risks, Tesla’s worst drop in five years, and why analysts are flashing caution on Apple.
Plus, where smart money is moving in a high-risk environment.
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MAR 18, 2025
18/03/25 - Market View: Berkshire Hathaway, Apple, Bank of America, Intel, Alphabet, BYD, ComfortDelGro, Creative Technology, Sembcorp, Genting Singapore, SingTel, DFI Retail, Sea LimitedIs Warren Buffett making his boldest Japan bet yet?
Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin.
Berkshire Hathaway ups stakes in Japan’s sogo shosha while trimming Apple and Bank of America.
Intel’s new CEO makes a $25M bet on the company, Alphabet eyes a record-breaking cloud acquisition, and BYD unveils ultra-fast EV charging.
ComfortDelGro tests robo-taxis, Creative Technology cuts jobs, and Sembcorp weighs restructuring.
Plus, Sea Limited’s Forrest Li makes a surprising move—into Singapore football leadership!
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MAR 17, 2025
17/03/25 - Money and Me: Is this the long-awaited S-Reit Turnaround?Join Michelle Martin on Money and Me as she explores the recent surge in Singapore REITs, with the SREIT Index jumping 5.5% last week.
Join Michelle and her guest Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist, as they discuss whether lower US Treasury yields, cooling fixed deposit rates, and SGX’s $5B stock package signal a long-awaited S-REIT turnaround.
Will investors shift to REITs for better yields?
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MAR 17, 2025
17/03/25 - Market View: Digital Core REIT, Hong Leong Asia, DBS, OCBC, Nvidia, Tesla, Walmart, ExxonMobil, Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, SATS, SembcorpJoin Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Asia-Pacific markets are trading higher, led by gains in Seoul, Tokyo, and Sydney, as China moves to boost consumption.
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode delves into major director deals and institutional trades, highlighting Digital Core REIT, Hong Leong Asia, DBS, and OCBC.
Wall Street rallies, but volatility remains as Nvidia, Tesla, Walmart, ExxonMobil, and Procter & Gamble face investor scrutiny.
PepsiCo eyes a $1.5B acquisition, while SATS expands in Vietnam and Sembcorp stumbles.
Plus, why Gen Z is turning to analog tech - Polaroids, vinyl, and cassette players!
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MAR 14, 2025
14/03/25 - Influence: Women, Power, and Diplomacy with Ambassador Sarah McGrathWelcome to Influence, the podcast that explores the intersection of power, purpose, and personal growth.
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode honors International Women’s Day with Irish Ambassador to Singapore, Sarah McGrath.
From navigating diplomacy to tackling the DEI backlash, she shares insights on women in leadership and workplace power dynamics.
How can women build influence, form alliances, and break barriers? How can senior leaders shape work culture for equity?
Plus, a look at European tariffs, investing in Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Singapore.
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MAR 14, 2025
14/03/25 - Market View: Gold, Adobe, LVMH, Remy Cointreau, Pernod Ricard, Ulta Beauty, SingPost, ST Engineering, Jardine Matheson, CDL, AlibabaJoin Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode unpacks the S&P 500’s correction and gold's historic rise past $3,000.
What’s next for gold miners and the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX)?
The tech sector takes a hit, with Adobe down 14% amid AI competition.
Ulta Beauty soars after strong earnings, while SingPost shareholders vote for a billion-dollar sale.
Plus, Alibaba’s AI claims to read emotions—what does this mean for the future?
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