Live Well with Michelle

What if walking away from millions is actually the smartest move you’ll ever make? Michelle Martin sits down with Chin Hui Leong, Co-founder of The Smart Investor, to unpack the psychology of selling stocks - and why profits locked in are never a failure. From the painful “could have been” to the discipline of knowing when enough is enough, this episode reframes what success really looks like in investing. We explore how to decide when to sell - even if a company is still performing - and why your personal goals matter more than market narratives. For new investors, Hui Leong shares how to build conviction, when to move beyond ETFs, and why patience must be balanced with action. It’s a conversation about clarity, not regret - hosted by Michelle Martin.

Leadership changes, asset reshuffles and geopolitical tremors - markets are recalibrating in real time. Apple begins a new chapter as Tim Cook hands over to John Ternus, raising big questions about innovation in the AI era. In Singapore, CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust pivots from Asia Square Tower 1 to Paragon, doubling down on scarce Orchard Road assets. Oil spikes on US-Iran tensions while Wall Street slips - reminding investors that macro risk is far from over. Corporate movers include Apple, CICT, OCBC, Sea Ltd, Eli Lilly, UOL Group, City Developments and Seatrium. From psychedelics to tokenised gold, innovation is accelerating - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.

There is a hidden cost to becoming a successful founder and Eldred Wee hopes to save more from paying it. If success feels hollow, this conversation may help you redefine what you’re really working toward Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode dives into the gap between financial success and life goals with Eldred Wee, Founder of Edenity. From closing seven-figure M&A deals to questioning the very meaning of “enough,” Eldred shares why wealth didn’t bring the fulfilment he expected. We explore how childhood experiences, risk, and identity shape our relationship with money and security. Plus, the rise of the “Parentpreneur” - a community supporting founders who want to build  a business without losing their families along the way.

War risks flare, markets rally - and a Singapore tycoon takes on global banks in a $1 billion courtroom clash. We unpack the high-stakes lawsuit involving Oxley Holdings, Societe Generale, Credit Suisse, Standard Chartered -and why confidence can make or break billion-dollar ventures. HSBC’s top stock picks spotlight AI, cloud, and pricing power, as investors hunt for the next outperformers this earnings season. Markets surge with the S&P 500 above 7100, but oil volatility tied to Strait of Hormuz tensions keeps risk alive. Earnings spotlight turns to Tesla, Boeing, Blackstone, Lockheed Martin, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Singapore REITs including Keppel REIT, OUE REIT, Digital Core REIT, Frasers Centrepoint Trust. From Apple’s China rebound to Disney’s IMAX rival and Coliwoo’s expansion, it’s all in play—hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.

What if you too could have a slice of the biggest entertainment industry in the world? The global gaming industry is set to hit $300 billion. We explore how one founder is flipping the model of mobile gaming - turning screen time into outdoor family play with a new kind of mobile game that prioritizes family time and movement. Is this the much-needed reset for how families engage with technology? 

Markets are hitting record highs - but beneath the surface, investors are getting far more selective. Netflix beats earnings but sinks as leadership changes raise deeper questions about growth. Pepsi surprises to the upside - signaling a shift from pricing power to consumer sensitivity. TSMC’s blockbuster results confirm AI demand is translating into real profits across the supply chain. Meanwhile, markets push higher despite geopolitical risks, as investors rotate between growth, yield, and resilience.  Also in the spotlight: Netflix, PepsiCo, TSMC, Sigenergy, Keppel DC REIT, SBS Transit, Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust, Mapletree Logistics Trust. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.

Want an AI tutor at home for about $40 a month for your primary schooler? Michelle Martin explores one option with guest: Tan Yueh Phern. We unpack how AI learning platforms like Luminee Learning aim to teach process over answers, aligning with Singapore’s MOE syllabus. We also examine whether AI can democratize access to quality education - or deepen the tuition divide.

Retirement is about to be reinvented - but will the new CPF scheme work for you? Michelle Martin unpacks Singapore’s upcoming CPF Investment Scheme  and what it means for your long-term wealth - hosted by Michelle Martin. With Christopher Tan, we break down how scheme compares with CPFIS and who it is really designed for. We explore whether a lifecycle portfolio should be your core strategy, a supporting tool - or something to avoid entirely. From returns to risks, and myths to mechanics, this conversation cuts through the noise on using your CPF to invest. We also zoom out to a bigger question: how AI-driven job disruption could reshape how future generations save for retirement.

Wall Street rallies toward all-time highs as blockbuster earnings from major banks fuel optimism -hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. Citigroup and Goldman Sachs lead a trading-driven surge, while JPMorgan and Wells Fargo reflect resilience across lending and dealmaking. Energy markets flash caution: BP rides “exceptional” oil trading gains as geopolitical tensions tighten supply. Tech and innovation accelerate - Amazon’s satellite ambitions, Novo Nordisk’s AI drug push, and Alibaba’s leap into robotics signal a new frontier. In Singapore, the STI breaks past 5,000, led by Mapletree Logistics Trust, while DFI Retail drags—highlighting uneven market strength.  

When the world feels unstable, doing nothing might be your smartest move - or your biggest mistake. As geopolitical tensions and rising energy prices reshape markets, investors are being forced to rethink where safety truly lies. With Daniel Sim, Founder of Golden Goose Properties, we explore the critical “foundations first” approach - liquidity, protection, and resilience - before deploying capital in uncertain times. From fixed deposits and bonds to gold, silver and REITs, how should investors balance safety versus inflation protection? The UK property market faces a structural reset as the Renters’ Rights Act dismantles the traditional buy-to-let model. Is this an investor exodus - or a shift towards a more professional, regulated market? Hosted by Michelle Martin.