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.
APR 14, 2026
14/04/26 - Market View: Profits, Policy & Panic - Goldman’s Boom Meets Oil Shock RealityWe start in Singapore where the MAS has tightened policy for the first time since 2022, even as safe-haven flows push interbank rates lower - a rare divergence.
Goldman Sachs delivers blockbuster earnings, powered by AI-driven trading and a resurgence in dealmaking - but investors still hit the sell button.
Global markets rebound on Iran ceasefire hopes, while oil volatility continues to signal underlying geopolitical risk.
In corporate news, luxury giant LVMH disappoints, CATL eyes a massive capital raise, and Keppel flags second-order shocks.
Closer to home, the STI slips, with Hongkong Land dragging while Sembcorp Industries provides a bright spot.
We digest market news in this conversation with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang.
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APR 13, 2026
13/04/26 - Influence: The New Luxury Code - Ben Jones on Mandala Club, ICON1C & the Experience EconomyMeet an insider in Singapore's private club scene.
Michelle Martin speaks with Ben Jones, Founder of Mandala Club and Co-founder of ICON1C, to unpack the evolution of modern luxury.
From curated community experiences to a bold expansion of Mandala’s physical footprint, Ben shares how private clubs are shifting from exclusivity to meaningful connection.
We explore ICON1C’s vision of building a global “house of brands,” including the revival of the 1880 community and its next chapter.
Plus, the rise of “social wellness” with ventures like the Mandala Racquet Club, and why offline experiences are becoming the ultimate luxury currency.
Where is the experience economy headed next?
Find out in this episode of Influence.
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APR 13, 2026
13/04/26 - Money and Me: REIT Opportunity & the Mid-Cap Alpha HuntS-REITs are under pressure - where is smart money quietly stepping towards?
Rising oil prices linked to the Strait of Hormuz are driving costs higher and dragging REIT valuations lower.
The iEdge S-REIT Index has slipped, but analysts say this correction may be opening a rare window of opportunity.
We unpack First REIT’s Indonesian divestment and whether its special distribution is reward - or warning.
Plus, CapitaLand Ascendas REIT’s bold S$900M global data centre bet and why mid-cap REITs could outperform the blue chips.
Where should investors look next 0 and what risks are being mispriced?
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Wealth Advisory Director.
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APR 13, 2026
13/04/26 - Market View: Oil Blockade Shock, AI Chip Plays & Earnings Season - Amkor, Apple, TSMC in FocusMarkets are rallying - but what does oil flashing over $100 indicate?
Geopolitics takes centrestage as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate, with oil prices surging past US$100 and raising questions about whether this is strategy or shock.
We unpack the counterintuitive idea that higher oil prices could be a geopolitical tool - and what that means for China, inflation, and markets.
In stock focus, Amkor Technology rides the AI boom with ties to Apple and TSMC, while Wee Hur draws bullish calls from DBS.
Earnings season kicks off with Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, BlackRock and Netflix all in focus.
Corporate movers include Hermès, GSK and Olam, while the STI sees gains led by Singapore Exchange - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.
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APR 10, 2026
10/04/26 - Market View: Amazon to sell AI chips, Oil Shock & The Unexpected WinnersMarkets are rallying on peace hopes - but oil is telling a very different story.
We unpack Amazon’s bold move against Nvidia and what it means for the future of AI economics.
From GLP-1 weight loss drugs reshaping retail demand to a tiny shipping ETF becoming a real-time war gauge, second-order effects are driving markets.
China’s EV exports surge as oil shocks accelerate the energy transition narrative.
In corporate news, Samsung faces selling pressure while Meta doubles down on AI ambition.
All eyes on the STI as global tensions ripple through local markets - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.
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APR 10, 2026
10/04/26 - READ : Beyond Belief by Nir EyalBestselling author Nir Eyal shares how our beliefs shape our lives. Our beliefs can either hold us back or propel us toward our dreams. Sometimes we may not even be aware of the beliefs that are running us. Like invisible background code, our beliefs shape our perception of possibility, are the bedrock for motivation and determine when and if we quit on the journey to our biggest dreams.
Michelle and Nir discuss limiting money beliefs, the power of prayer and the self-fulfilling power of labels.
Go beyond the page of Nir Eyal's new book " Beyond Belief" in this edition of READ with Michelle. Watch the full interview on YouTube.
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APR 10, 2026
10/04/26 - Money and Me: Landlords are becoming co-living operatorsWhat if your property could double its yield - without buying another one?
We explore how Singapore landlords are transforming single-tenant homes into co-living cashflow machines.
From landed properties in Pasir Panjang to city-fringe condos, hear how investors are unlocking 4% to 7% yields.
But behind the numbers lie real trade-offs - renovation costs, tenant turnover, and operational complexity.
We break down whether outsourcing to operators like Bespoke Habitat is the key to making it work.
Is co-living a smart structural shift or a yield-chasing trend?
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Josephine Liu and Arthur Lim.
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APR 9, 2026
09/04/26 - Money and Me: Are you insured for a specific illness or how a policy defines an illness and its treatment?Even after life-saving surgery, a critical illness claim can be denied. What are you covered for and why?
We explore how definitions influence payouts and highlight what consumers seeking "best" or "comprehensive" coverage need to know.
With Elijah Lee of Phillip Securities, we unpack what every policyholder must understand about fine print, exclusions, and evolving medicine.
From comparing insurers to what you can discuss today with your insurance advisor, we ask: are you truly protected—or just conditionally covered?
Practical insights to help you avoid costly surprises - hosted by Michelle Martin.
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APR 9, 2026
09/04/26 - Market View: Oil whipsaws on peace hopes, AI Moves - Meta, Grab, Delta in FocusBreached ceasefire?
As accusations of peace breaches continue to volley, opportunistic buying continues and oil has rebounded.
We unpack the market whiplash as Brent crude plunges then spikes, and what it signals about geopolitical risk.
In corporate news, leadership drama at Paramount Skydance raises fresh questions over its US$81B Warner Bros. Discovery bid.
Meta rolls out a new AI model, Grab doubles down on AI-led growth, while Delta and Constellation Brands signal consumer and cost pressures.
Closer to home, the STI climbs with SATS and Hongkong Land leading gains, even as DFI Retail lags.
From oil to AI to media consolidation - what’s noise and what’s signal?
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.
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APR 8, 2026
08/04/26 - Market View: Ceasefire Relief, Oil Swings & the SpaceX IPO FrenzyThe Straits of Hormuz is set to reopen for two week. What does that mean for markets?
A fragile US-Iran ceasefire reopens the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices sharply lower and easing global supply fears.
Singapore rolls out a S$1 billion support package to cushion households and businesses from energy-driven inflation shocks.
Meanwhile, investors are already positioning for what could be history’s biggest IPO - SpaceX - fueling inflows into niche space ETFs.
In corporate action, AWS scrambles to maintain resilience, Levi Strauss leans into direct-to-consumer growth, Universal Music attracts takeover interest, and OCBC doubles down on sustainability financing.
Markets digest volatility and opportunity - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.
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