Live Well with Michelle
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.
Episodes
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: She Quit Her Job - and Built a Six-Figure Business
Michelle Martin meets Woo Wen Qi, Founder & Creative Lead of Eltwine, who went from banking to designing clothes for full-figured Asian women. Together they unpack the hidden realities behind side hustles, six-figure revenues, burnout, identity, and knowing when you're truly ready to make the leap.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money and Me: How Smart Women are making sure they don't outlive Their Savings
We have some great real world role-models today to help women ensure they do not outlive their retirement savings. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Grace Tay, Associate Director at Finexis Advisory, they discuss practical tips women can rely on to protect their futures and even retire earlier than planned! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Market View: Nvidia's New AI Gamble, Tesla's Surprise Sell-Off & Has the Minions Franchise Peaked?
Is Wall Street becoming more selective after the AI boom, and are investors demanding more than just growth stories? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores Nvidia's bold move to trade AI computing power for future revenue, Meta's cloud ambitions, and Microsoft's next phase of AI monetisation. We also unpack why Google faces fresh regulatory pressure in Europe, even as its long-term busin
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: Therme Singapore - Singapore's Newest Attraction Is Built on Wellbeing
Singapore has handed four hectares of rare waterfront land next to Marina Barrage to a wellbeing destination that breaks ground today. Therme Singapore, opening in 2030, is a billion-dollar concept built not around shopping or spectacle, but around something harder to price: how people rest, connect and recharge. It's being called Asia's first large-scale social wellbeing development, weavin
MARKET VIEW: Why a Stock That Doubled Still Looks Cheap
Hosted by Michelle Martin, today's episode opens with a bold broker call: DBS sees 46% upside in Jardine Matheson and reckons the conglomerate's own targets are too modest. Closer to home, two SGX names to watch - Apac Realty and Lum Chang Creations. Then a genuine puzzle out of the US chip sector: Micron and SanDisk are having their best year ever, yet somehow screen cheaper than they did in Febr
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: Your Medicine is in Your Meal
Bloated after meals, wired on caffeine, drained on a full night's sleep - we've quietly agreed to call this "modern life." But what if small tweaks from a TCM perspective might help? This week, Michelle meets Joanna Wong, the bespoke TCM taste curator who left 30 years in corporate branding including 16 years at Eu Yan Sang, to do what most chefs wouldn't dare: slip Chinese herbs into fine dining,
Money and Me: The Free Form Most Singaporeans Haven't Signed
What happens to your money, your home, and your medical care if one day you can't speak for yourself? In this episode of Money and Me, hosted by Michelle Martin, lawyer and Certificate Issuer Kwok-Chern Yew Tee unpacks the Lasting Power of Attorney - the document that decides who steps in when you can't. With LPA Form 1 application fees now waived for Singapore citizens, the biggest excuse has qui
Money and Me : Self-Employed? Tips to boost your CPF
Hosted by Michelle Martin. A recent case of a self-employed Singaporean amassing more than S$1.2 million in CPF savings challenges conventional wisdom about retirement planning outside traditional employment. Charmayne Seah, Manager, Self-Employed Collections at CPF Board and Michelle Martin discuss how CPF works differently for self-employed persons and platform workers, and why understanding tho
Market View: When Does an AI Story Become a Meme Stock? From Smartbird to SpaceX
Could the market's hottest AI trades be creating the next generation of meme stocks? And if a sneaker company can reinvent itself as an AI firm, what exactly are investors buying today - earnings, or imagination? We explore why companies are rushing to attach themselves to the AI narrative and what that means for valuations. We examine a provocative debate around SpaceX, Samsung and SK Hynix as i
Market View: Can ST Engineering challenge DBS, how Space X is putting IPO money to work, why Bury won't bet against Space X, Salesforce, Yum Brands, Elite UK REIT, Nike
What if the most important AI battle is no longer about chatbots, but about who owns the workflow of work itself? Michelle Martin explores why ST Engineering is forcing investors to rethink what a Singapore market champion can be, and whether Salesforce's struggles reveal a deeper challenge facing software companies in the age of AI. Also on the show: Yum Brands sheds Pizza Hut, Elite UK REIT expa
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: The Billion-Dollar Problems Hiding in Plain Sight
In this episode of LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE, Michelle Martin speaks with Japhire Gopi Kannan, Founder of JA Assure, about building a thriving business by solving overlooked risks in healthcare, high-value assets and specialised industries. From protecting doctors against malpractice claims to safeguarding jewellers and diamond dealers, Japhire reveals how deep expertise, trust and innovation c
Money and Me: The Hidden Growth Giants the Market Still Doesn't Get
What if the biggest investing opportunities aren't hidden stocks - but companies everyone thinks they already understand? In this episode of Money and Me, hosted by Michelle Martin, Chin Hui Leong, Co-founder of The Smart Investor, reveals three growth stocks that may remain surprisingly underappreciated: Chin shares lessons from nearly a decade of owning and following the companies off
Money and Me: Women's Health Doesn't Stop at Midlife — It Starts Mattering More
Why are so many women misunderstood, misdiagnosed or unsupported during key life transitions - and what is the cost to employers? This episode explores why menopause and other midlife health challenges are becoming critical issues for countries and business leader as older workforces become more predominant. Grace Oh, founder of SOL (Spring of Life) and former top-ranked equity analyst, discusses
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: Why don't more Dads use parental leave?
Dads, do you feel supported at work? When CEO Xander Ong took the full 10 weeks of parental leave after the birth of his second child, he discovered lessons that extended far beyond parenting. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this conversation explores why so many fathers still leave parental leave untapped, what employers can learn from global best practices, and how supporting fathers may be one of th
Market View: IPO Fever, Peace Deals & the Next Asian Market Darlings
Could Asia be entering a new IPO boom just as geopolitical tensions ease? SpaceX's explosive debut grabs headlines, but are Xiaohongshu and Foundation Healthcare the listings investors should really be watching? Can a tentative U.S.-Iran peace deal sustain the global rally, or is this simply a relief bounce fueled by falling oil prices? From BlackRock's hospitality bet to Nvidia's debt raise, Chin
Market View: The $17 Billion World Cup Opportunity Investors Are Watching
Could the World Cup be this year's most unexpected investment theme? Hosted by Michelle Martin, we explore which stocks could benefit from a US$17 billion World Cup boost to the U.S. economy. Markets are also rallying on news of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, sending oil prices lower and investors back into risk assets. Plus, SpaceX surges after its blockbuster IPO debut while Anthropic faces a regulatory
Live Well with Michelle: Could a Snoopy Office Make You Happier at Work?
This episode looks at why playfulness may be an overlooked ingredient in workplace wellness, and what the office of the future could look like. Meet the Singaporean whose official Snoopy furniture is popping up at Changi Airport, libraries in Singapore, Gavin Woo, Founder of Office Planner. He shares how workplace expectations have shifted from efficiency and cost control to connection and pu
Money and Me: The Great Singapore Investing Debate - Singtel, DBS, REITs or the STI?
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode brings together Willie Keng of Dividend Titan (https://www.dividendtitan.com) and Paul Chew of Phillip Securities for a high-stakes debate on some of the market's biggest investment questions. Has Singtel transformed itself from a steady telco into a compelling AI and digital infrastructure play, or has the market already priced in the good news? Is DBS stil
Market View: Is SpaceX the New Nvidia? Centurion, Adobe, Oracle, SanDisk, ASML, Honeywell, Boeing, Marco Polo Marine, Oiltek
Could Wall Street be dramatically underestimating how much the world's biggest tech companies will spend on AI infrastructure? Why are stocks like SanDisk and ASML soaring, and are we witnessing the early stages of a semiconductor supercycle? Where are professional investors finding opportunities beyond Singapore's blue chips, and what does DBS see in Centurion? And what can an AI prediction for t
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: How Sound Waves Are Transforming Cancer Treatment
What if a cancerous tumour could be destroyed without a single incision, stitch or scar? A Singapore grandfather waiting for a liver transplant has become one of the first patients in Southeast Asia to undergo a breakthrough treatment called histotripsy - a technology that uses focused sound waves to destroy a liver tumour. Could this be a glimpse into the future of medicine, where cancer treatmen
Money and Me: Should you use your CPF to buy a newly included REIT?
The conversation begins with Elite UK REIT's inclusion under the CPF Investment Scheme and what that means for CPF investors. Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Wealth Advisory Director, examines whether yields, lower interest rate expectations and valuations are creating a compelling opportunity. We also examine why industrial REITs continue to demonstrate resilience and the return of acquisitio
Market View: AI Sell-Offs, Nike's Turnaround Trouble and the End of Gold's Golden Run
Neura Robotics, Asics, Onitsuka Tiger, Citigroup and Gold. Nike's turnaround faces fresh scrutiny after a 45% stock slump, with insights from Lily Meier's Bloomberg feature on the challenges confronting the sportswear giant. Oracle beats earnings expectations, but investors send shares lower amid concerns about a planned US$20 billion capital raise. We examine the latest AI-led sell-off on Wall St
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: Beer to the People But Why Brew in Singapore?
As big beer manufacturers quietly leave Singapore, a new generation of entrepreneurs is betting on something radically local. At Sentosa, five towering tanks filled with freshly brewed beer challenge the assumption that production no longer belongs here. Michelle speaks with Nick Calder-Scholes, Head Brewer of People People Brewing Co, named Australian Brewer of the Year, about craft, community, a
Money and Me: Beyond Nvidia - The AI Infrastructure Gold Rush, SpaceX Mania and Alibaba's Second Act
As AI investment accelerates, we explore how retail investors can capitalise on capital flowing away from software toward the infrastructure powering the revolution. Arun Pai, Partner at Monk's Hill Ventures, shares his investment guiding stars and weighs in on whether retail investors are already late to the AI semiconductor trade. Michelle and Arun also examine SpaceX's blockbuster IPO, unpreced
Market View with Michelle Martin: When Fear Trades Bigger Than AI
The hottest trade on Wall Street may not be Nvidia or SpaceX - it may be fear itself. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores why record trading volumes in semiconductor ETFs are signaling rising uncertainty beneath the AI boom. We examine SpaceX's massive compute deal with Alphabet. We also ask whether Alibaba is becoming the contrarian AI play. Meanwhile, has gold's spectacular rally ru
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: How to Sleep Better
We have a sleep doctor in the studio! Sleeping better is such a hot topic, even major hotels are banking on it. Here in Singapore there is a spot to enjoy a brainwave guided few nights of restful sleep. In this episode of LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE, we explore if technology can help modern travellers achieve deeper, more restorative rest. How engineered tones and pulses can guide one to deeper sleep
Money and Me: Will your insurance rider downgrade cost you or save you money?
Many Singaporeans are paying less for health insurance this year. The question is: what are they giving up? Major changes to IP riders are reshaping the healthcare insurance landscape. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores why rider premiums are falling sharply, what policyholders are giving up in exchange. Guest Chan Wai Kit, Executive Director of the Life Insurance Association Singapo
Market View: AI’s Biggest Week Yet - OpenAI, Apple and SpaceX Take Centre Stage
The AI race just shifted into a higher gear. Hosted by Michelle Martin this episode unpacks OpenAI’s blockbuster IPO filing, Apple’s long-awaited AI strategy and Elon Musk’s latest vision for SpaceX-powered AI infrastructure. We also track sharp market moves from Marvell Technology, Intel and Johnson & Johnson, examine fresh scrutiny facing Alibaba and Baidu, and discuss what
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: Can the ICU Could Be Kinder?
When critical illness strikes, families are often thrust into a world of uncertainty, fear and impossible decisions. A new programme aims to bring comfort, communication and intentional "gentleness" into one of the most high-tech environments in healthcare. What does a kinder ICU look like, and why could it change thousands of lives? 7,600 patients are expected to benefit from it. Tan Tock Seng Ho
Money and Me: Who are China’s Next Tech Giants Beyond Alibaba and Tencent?
Can China’s semiconductor champions, battery makers and AI infrastructure firms outshine the internet giants that defined the last decade? Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Hazelle Soon, co-founder and Chief Trainer of The Joyful Investors. China’s technology story is evolving far beyond familiar names like Alibaba and Tencent. We explore the rise of "hard tech" leaders including SM
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: You can get strong before, during and after pregnancy; here is how.
Pregnancy is one of the most demanding physical and nutritional transformations a woman will ever experience. On LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE, we explore why strength, movement and nutrition before, during and after pregnancy can shape not just birth outcomes, but long-term health and recovery. How safe is exercise during pregnancy? Is "eating for two" fact or fiction? And what does science tell us abo
Market View: SpaceX's US$1.75 Trillion Moment, AI's Chip Bottleneck & Singapore's Top June Picks
Could the biggest IPO in history trigger the next major rotation in global markets? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores why DBS Research and UOB Kay Hian are highlighting Singtel and Venture Corporation as their preferred June picks and what that says about the search for value in today's market. We examine SpaceX's expected US$1.75 trillion stock market debut and why investors from N
Money and Me: Should you halve your CPF LIFE pledge for the Full Retirement Sum in favour of other products? What does that choice involve?
"It seems many Singaporeans are being asked not to set aside the Full Retirement Sum (FRS) in their RA at age 55. Instead, they are advised to set aside only the Basic Retirement Sum (BRS) - which is half of the FRS - by pledging their property, and to redirect the other half into an ILP'", wrote Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend, in a recent article in the Business Times. Michelle Martin unp
Money and Me: Don't Let Your Payouts Go to Waste
Could your CDC vouchers, GST vouchers and cash payouts be worth more than you think? Hosted by Michelle Martin, Ayush Goyal, Country Manager of SingSaver and MoneyHero Singapore, shares how households can turn government support into a smarter financial plan. From making the most of payouts and SRS tax savings to getting financially ready for a BTO, discover practical ways to create more breathing
Market View: The Market Rally is Spreading Beyond Big Tech, World Cup opportunities, Proposed US tariffs on Singapore exports and leading chip stocks are headed south
Why are traders flocking to the mid cap Space X IPO adjacent stock? Are US stocks outside of AI rallying? Leading chip stocks are sinking; we ask why and look at Broadcom, Micron, and ARM. Closer to home, we examine the potential impact of proposed US tariffs on Singapore exports. Plus, Marco Polo Marine, CapitaLand Ascendas REIT, HSBC, AIA and Lululemon Are all in today's Up or Down. And wi
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: The S$20 Bet That Changed Everything
What if the biggest investment you ever make isn’t in stocks, property or a business - but in yourself? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores the journey of Elfaine Tan, Founder of I'M IN, who started selling clothes from a tiny coffee shop display space and went on to build a regional brand without venture capital or outside investors. Discover why she walked away from the corpor
Market View: Meta is banking on AI Agents, Tariff Trouble & a Fast-Food Stock Bargain
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores Meta’s push into AI-powered business agents. We unpack Morgan Stanley’s bullish call on Yum Brands, the parent of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell. We also examine reports that Singapore could face a 12.5% US tariff following a forced labour trade probe, alongside the Trump administration’s latest efforts to revive its tariff agenda af
Money and Me: More Singaporeans want to retire by 40. How much do they say they need?
Everyone wants financial freedom - but what if your magic number is wrong? Hosted by Michelle Martin, Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager at Phillip Securities, unpacks new findings from CIMB InsureXpo 2026 showing more Singaporeans are targeting to retire as early as their 40s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: Raising Thinkers in the Age of AI
What happens when children can get answers instantly but struggle to think deeply? Hosted by Michelle Martin. As reading for pleasure falls to record lows and AI becomes an everyday tool, we explore why deep reading, critical thinking and interpretation may be the most valuable skills of the future. Jovin Loh, CEO and Co-Founder of Academia, shares how education shapes confidence, resilience and a
Money and Me: SpaceX Mania - buy on Day 1 or wait? How to think through financial opportunities as your earning accelerates.
Could the SpaceX IPO trigger the next great investing frenzy just as markets sit near record highs? Michelle Martin puts the question to Tim Phillips. With investors debating whether the rally can continue, we explore concerns over and a possible pullback. Tim Phillips, Founder of TimTalksMoney, explains why your biggest financial wins may come not from stock picking but from getting your pr
Market View: SpaceX's possible IPO terms, Marvell Technology, the next trillion dollar company, Nvidia, Mapletree Investments, Nio, General Mills, Häagen-Dazs, Victoria's Secret, Li-Ning
Can SpaceX justify a US$1.75 trillion valuation while Marvell becomes Wall Street's newest AI darling? Hosted by Michelle Martin, she unpacks SpaceX's blockbuster IPO plans and how Elon Musk is pitching Starlink, AI infrastructure and the xAI ecosystem to investors. We also explore why Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's endorsement sent Marvell soaring and what it says about the next wave of AI winne
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: How this stroke survivor touched a new level of "awareness"
She had a stroke while driving, a road accident, but continued to drive and even parked! Then she realised she had lost her ability to speak. Former Microsoft senior executive Mira Ros tells Michelle Martin more about how the stroke allowed her to touch "meta-awareness". Find out why this unusual survivor says the experience has taught her life-lessons we can all use for a life of meaning, joy and
Market View: Berkshire’s AI Bet, Nvidia’s Next Frontier & Wall Street’s Record Run
(UPDATE: FULL AUDIO FILE UPLOADED 3 JUN 2026) What do Berkshire Hathaway, Alphabet, Nvidia and DBS all have in common? They’re placing billion-dollar bets on where growth is headed next. Berkshire Hathaway’s first major post-Buffett moves reveal confidence in two powerful themes: housing and artificial intelligence. We unpack Berkshire’s acquisition of Taylor Morrison and its dee
Money and Me: SpaceX Mania - Opportunity of a Lifetime or the Biggest IPO Bubble Yet?
Would you buy SpaceX at a US$1.75 trillion valuation - or are retail investors about to become exit liquidity for the biggest IPO wave in history? Michelle Martin explores whether investors are looking at a generational opportunity or a valuation that already prices in decades of success with Simon Ree, Founder of Tao of Trading. Featuring SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic, Goldman Sachs, Nasdaq and the F
Market View: AI's New Winners - Cars, Chips, Conglomerates and Crude Oil
What if the biggest AI winners aren't AI companies at all? Hosted by Michelle Martin, we unpack how Jardine Matheson is preparing its next chapter after a US$10 billion transformation spree, while BYD unveils China's most advanced EV chip in a push to dominate smart driving. Ford is also surprising investors as its energy-storage business emerges as an unexpected AI play, helping power a sharp ral
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE : Massage Away Your Pain?
Michelle visited Yu He Tang Wen’s TCM Center over at Holland Village to see if Traditional Chinese Medicine could help her back. Was the pain worth it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Money and Me: ECs are looking more attractive for first-time buyers. A Mega En bloc Wish and does leasehold change the investment case for industrial and residential properties?
Hosted by Michelle Martin, we unpack sweeping new Executive Condominium cooling measures meant to restore affordability for first-time buyers. Are EC's more attractive to buyers? Would you likely sell your EC for more or less if you must stay in it for at least 10 years before selling? Then we examine the $880 million Loyang Valley en bloc deal - the largest collective sale of 20
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: Divorce: How to Protect Your Peace
What if the most important thing to protect during a divorce isn’t your assets - but your judgement, your children and your peace of mind? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores the hidden emotional toll of separation and why many marriages don’t collapse from one dramatic event, but from years of exhaustion, resentment, emotional disconnection and unspoken hurt. Michelle spe
Money and Me: CPF Nomination - not as difficult as you think
A will cannot distribute your CPF funds! So how can you ensure your hard earned CPF goes to exactly who you wish to benefit? Who can you distribute your CPF funds to? How many people can you nominate online? Can you leave your CPF to your children if they are young and "minors"? What happens when no nomination is made at all? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores why CPF nominatio
Market View: Trillion-Dollar AI Momentum & Wall Street’s Record Run, SK Hynix, Samsung, Micron, Nvidia, Salesforce, Snowflake, Amazon, Eli Lilly, PDD Holdings, Temu, Lululemon, TSMC
AI chips are creating trillion-dollar winners - but are investors already chasing the next phase of the boom? Hosted by Michelle Martin , this episode explores SK Hynix’s rise into the US$1 trillion club alongside Samsung, Micron and Nvidia as demand for AI memory chips surges. Michelle also unpacks Salesforce’s latest earnings, why investors remain nervous about AI disruption, and wha
Money and Me: What Telco investors need to know, Mapletree Industrial Trust & ComfortDelGro Under In Focus
A billion-dollar telecom merger has collapsed, a data-centre REIT is rethinking its strategy, and one of Singapore’s transport giants is facing fresh doubts - what should income investors do now? Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Willie Keng, Founder of Dividend Titan, this episode examines the fallout from the failed Simba-M1 merger and what it could mean for Singapore’s telecom se
Market View: AI Cracks, SATS Soars & Why IMAX Refuses to Die, SATS, Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, IMAX, Delivery Hero, Uber, Boustead Singapore, Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust
The AI boom is alive - but investors are starting to ask a harder question: which winners deserve their sky-high valuations? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode of Market View explores a surprising sell-off among Japanese cable makers and what it may reveal about growing cracks in the AI infrastructure trade. Investors also examine strong earnings from SATS, which delivered resilient prof
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: The Swiss Alps Dream - Why Singaporeans Are Rethinking Wealth, Wellness and Retirement
What if the ultimate luxury isn't a penthouse in the city - but waking up to mountain air, silence and space to breathe? Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Maureen Yeo, Regional Director of Asia at Andermatt Swiss Alps, this episode explores why growing numbers of Singaporeans are looking beyond traditional investment destinations toward the Swiss Alps. Discover how wellness, longevity, sustaina
Market View: AI REITs, TACO Trades & Why Cash Is King
AIMS APAC REIT, Airbnb, Deckers Outdoor, Salesforce, HP, Dell Technologies, Costco, Nvidia, Mapletree Industrial Trust, The Hour Glass, ST Engineering, SGX, Thai Beverage, Disney. AIMS APAC REIT is chasing the AI boom, but can data-centre dreams translate into real investor returns? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores AIMS APAC REIT's push into digital infrastructure and why industria
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: Burnout, Beauty & The Rise of Efficient Wellness
What if more "me time" isn't about finding more time - but using the time you already have, more intelligently? Michelle says this facial experience was truly different and relaxed her from head-to-toe. She loved that this facial experience, which incorporates a massage, had no packages, resulting in no pressure and no wasted time. We explore the rise of "efficient wellness" - a growing trend desi
Money and Me: Quantum Computing as a theme, Samsung’s Trillion-Dollar Moment & The STI at the 5000 mark
Could quantum computing become the next AI - or is Wall Street already getting ahead of itself? Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment at Providend, this episode explores whether quantum computing could become the next transformational technology theme after fresh US government support sparked a rally in quantum stocks. Michelle and Cheng examine record S&P 5
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE : Sustainability Impact Awards 2026 - Could Your Business Be Ready?
Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Chen Huifen, Editor of The Business Times, this episode explores the Sustainability Impact Awards 2026 and how sustainability has evolved from a reporting exercise into a driver of business value and resilience. Michelle and Chen discuss the award categories for individuals, SMEs and large enterprises, why this year's awards highlight companies that help entire
Market View: Quantum Computing Firms $2 Billion Grants from the US government, & Singapore is SEA biggest Stock Market
What happens when governments start buying into the future? Quantum stocks are soaring, Spotify is reinventing itself with AI, and Singapore has quietly reclaimed Southeast Asia's stock market crown. Hosted by Michelle Martin this episode of Market View explores the U.S. government's US$2 billion push into quantum computing and why investors are treating it like the next AI boom. Michelle also ex
Money and Me: OCBC Is Winning, Tencent Is Falling & The ETF That Doubled
Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Alvin Chow, Co-founder of Dr Wealth, this episode explores why OCBC Bank is outperforming DBS Bank and United Overseas Bank, why ComfortDelGro shareholders gains are different from its subsidiaries SBS Transit and Vicom investors, and the sell-off in Genting Singapore. Michelle and Alvin also examine five SGX-listed ETFs that surged more than 50%, includi
Market View: Nvidia earnings are impressive but the stock fell. OCBC, CDL & UOL in focus.
Nvidia delivered blockbuster earnings, raised its dividend 25-fold and unveiled an US$80 billion buyback - yet the stock still slipped. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode of Market View explores why investors may now expect near-perfection from the AI giant, and what that could mean for richly valued tech stocks globally. Michelle unpacks Nvidia’s latest earnings, easing bond yields, so
Money and Me: S$150 Million that could not be divided and what every family can learn from the true story
Imagine waiting over a decade for a $150 million dollar inheritance to be distributed. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores two actual Singapore cases that reveal how family relationships and money can be a difficult mix. From secrecy, undocumented arrangements and “creative” financial structures the conversation brings to light issues that can save families years of
Live Well With Michelle: Dick Lee and Jacintha share a stage for two nights at SIFA
"You can marry four or five different men, but the only one they want to find out about is Dick Lee," jazz legend Jacintha shared in a recent ST interview. Dr Ong Keng Sen, Artistic Director, T:>Works & Jacintha, the star of Lush Life join Michelle Martin to take listeners behind the scenes of the production that you can catch for only two days at the Singapore International Festival of the
Money and Me: The New Geopolitics Trade - Pipelines, Ports & Defence Stocks
Could pipelines, shipping fleets and defence contractors become the market’s next big winners? Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Swapnil Mishra, Author of Investing for the Clueless, Reckless and Overly Cautious, this episode explores how the Trump-Xi meeting, the Xi-Putin summit and rising geopolitical tensions are reshaping investment flows worldwide. Michelle and Swapnil unpack wh
Market View: Is the Bond Market About to Break the AI Rally?
Wall Street may have hit record highs - but the bond market is suddenly flashing warning signs investors can no longer ignore. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode of Market View explores why surging Treasury yields are rattling stocks, whether higher borrowing costs could threaten the AI-driven market rally, and what resilient consumer spending at Home Depot really says about the US economy. M
Market View: Buffet's Latest Bet and what it signals, Musk's AI defeat, why it matters and who might be Singapore's Next Telecom Winner?
What is Warren Buffett’s latest purchase? Is it a market signal? Market View explores Berkshire Hathaway’s latest portfolio reshuffle, Elon Musk’s courtroom loss against OpenAI, and why analysts suddenly see StarHub as the possible winner after the Simba-M1 merger stalled. Michelle Martin unpacks whether rising bond yields are becoming a hidden threat to markets, why AI infrastru
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: Menopause is not something you need to suffer through
The exhaustion, anxiety, sleeplessness and brain fog that many women silently suffer through at midlife, is not "just stress", and there is help available. What is the invisible cost of menopause and how can you stop paying it? From not giving up everything you've worked so hard for at the workplace, to taking control of your health, Michelle Martin and Joanne Yoong Founder & CEO, Research for
Money and Me: Could Chinese Listings Revive SGX?
China companies may be eyeing Singapore again - but could a new wave of listings finally reignite excitement on SGX for retail investors? Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Jason Saw, Group Head of Investment Banking at CGS International, this episode explores why Southeast Asian deal activity is rebounding after a softer stretch. Michelle and Jason unpack the AI-driven semiconductor boom,
Market View: How could Rising Bond Yields impact investors?
Could the bond market smack down the exuberant US stock market? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode of Market View explores whether surging US bond yields could become the biggest threat yet to richly valued equity markets ahead of a crucial earnings week featuring Nvidia, Walmart and Home Depot. Michelle unpacks what the bond market may be signalling about inflation, borrowing costs and
Money and Me: How APAC is shaping the ETF Boom - from AI to Digital Assets
If ETFs are becoming the “backbone” of investing, what does that mean for the future of portfolios in Asia? Asia-Pacific’s ETF market has crossed the US$2 trillion mark, and investors are no longer using ETFs simply to track indices. Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Ahmed Ibrahim, Head of ETF Solutions, APAC at State Street, this episode explores how ETFs are evolving into ga
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: Why you need to believe you are "a money person"
A finance professional loses S$1.2 million. Another woman loses S$330,000 to someone she thought cared about her. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this deeply personal conversation explores the emotional roots of financial vulnerability - why fear, loneliness, and stress can lead more of us to defer to authority or silence our own intuition in moments where we must need to make good decisions or face bi
Market View: Oil Above $100, AI Mania and Trump-Xi Deal Optimism
Can diplomacy keep markets calm while oil, inflation and AI euphoria all surge at once? Asia-Pacific markets look set for a cautiously positive open after Wall Street rallied on growing optimism around the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing. Market View unpacks why investors are cheering signs of renewed US-China economic cooperation even as oil prices jump back above US$100 a barrel amid Strait of Hormuz
Money and Me: Finance Confidence Reset for Women
Many financially successful women remain passive participants in their own financial lives until a crisis forces visibility. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores the issue of women and financial disengagement with Grace Tay, Associate Director at Finexis Advisory and a lawyer-turned-financial consultant. The conversation examines “financial infidelity,” emotiona
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: When letting go is the healthiest thing you can do
What comes to mind when you think of letting go? Perhaps you are trying to let go of unhelpful thoughts or beliefs or habits. Perhaps the best masterclass on letting go comes from survivors of illnesses that take away what we assume we have for life. On LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE, Michelle takes us through the deeply human story of a Singaporean stroke survivor whose new book is an invitation to
Money and Me: Why Markets Keep Betting Against Fear
Markets are shrugging off virus scares, rising bond yields and fragile US-China tensions - but are investors becoming dangerously comfortable with risk? Hosted by Michelle Martin with Arun Pai, Partner at Monk's Hill Ventures, this episode unpacks why Wall Street appears increasingly willing to “buy the dip” even during moments of geopolitical and health uncertainty. Michelle explores
Live Well With Michelle: Your guide to an income for life
If you caught Michelle Martin’s conversation with Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities last week, you’ll know they ran out of time just as things were getting interesting. In Part 2, we dive into the "how" - the practical steps to starting your own annuity journey for a secure retirement. Michelle starts with a question many are talking about in Singap
Money and Me: ADHD is this founder's superpower
On Money and Me, Michelle Martin speaks with a former banker who channeled his ADHD into a “superpower”, transforming a restless "lack of focus" into a relentless drive to master a legendary Thai recipe and engineer a tech-forward F&B ecosystem. He proves that neurodiversity is a competitive financial asset, turning a classroom label into a mission-driven business that disrupts the
LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: Are you thriving in life?
What if the next competitive advantage in business isn’t ruthless optimisation - but learning how to thrive? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode features Stephen Lew, Founder of The School of Positive Psychology, who shares why high achievement and deep fulfilment are often not the same thing. We explore how Positive Psychology and the science of resilience, meaning, creativity and human
Market View: SGX-Nasdaq Dual Listing Bridge Set for Mid-2026 Launch
Singapore’s capital markets could be entering a new phase. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode examines the planned SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing bridge expected to launch by mid-2026, allowing eligible companies to access both Singapore and US investors through a streamlined listing process. We explore whether the initiative can help revive SGX liquidity, attract regional tech
Money and Me: When Financial Advice Gets Bigger - Who Really Benefits?
Singapore’s financial advisory industry is changing fast - with consolidation, rising compliance costs and larger platforms reshaping the business of advice. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode with Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend, explores what happens when financial advice becomes increasingly concentrated in the hands of fewer, larger players. Both also discuss the part of retiremen
Money and Me: Change your relationship with Money
What’s Money Trauma and how can you heal from it? Michelle Martin finds out in this insightful conversation with Gail Wong, Professional Coach and Investor, Livetrue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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