Live Well with Michelle

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

(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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 pr...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 exa...

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...

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...