Live Well with Michelle

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. Mea...

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. See omnystudi...

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 stra...

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 suppl...

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 dep...

We 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 conti...

Meet 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 bui...

S-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...

Markets 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, A...

Markets 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 tr...

Bestselling 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...

What 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...

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 insure...

Breached 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 d...

The 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 c...

If the biggest thing holding you back from investing is just not knowing where to begin, we have got you covered today. We break down what really matters when choosing an investment platform - beyond the hype and flashy interfaces. What do you most need as an investor and how can you match your investment needs from Singapore with a cost-effective platform? We also unpack copy trading, platform sa...

Veteran of the crypto market CEO of Morph, Colin Goltra is optimistic that the average person will comfortably let AI spend money on their behalf by the end of this year. A new wave of “agentic commerce” is emerging, where AI agents can negotiate, decide, and transact on your behalf. But with convenience comes risk: how do you trust an AI with your wallet, and what guardrails actually...

AI profits are exploding - but cracks are emerging beneath the surface of global markets. Samsung’s blockbuster earnings signal unstoppable demand for AI infrastructure, even as geopolitical risks loom. Meanwhile, private credit shows signs of strain, with Blue Owl hit by withdrawals as Goldman Sachs circles opportunity. Wall Street edges higher cautiously ahead of escalating tensions involv...

What if the next big investment opportunity isn’t in the US, but right next door in Asia where much of AI's backbone is being built? We zoom in on the “Golden Triangle” of Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, and why this region could power the next phase of global growth. From Japan’s corporate reforms to Korea’s semiconductor cycle and Taiwan’s dominance in advanced...

Markets are climbing - but under the surface, pressure is building fast. Oil surges past US$110 as geopolitical risks collide with resilient US jobs data. Starbucks’ turnaround efforts fall flat with investors, while Bank of America refreshes its top picks for a choppy Q2. Tesla and Lucid signal cracks in the EV story, even as AI talent wars heat up with UBTech’s aggressive hiring. In...

AI is getting cheaper, smarter - and possibly reshaping everything from property to portfolios. In this episode, hosted by Michelle Martin, we discuss the implications of agentic AI on real estate and what AI commoditisation could shift power towards - platforms, data, or distribution? Then we look closely at China’s rapid AI deployment and ask if it gives them a lasting edge, or if the US s...

AI, war tensions and a potential trillion-dollar IPO - markets are juggling momentum and risk. Asia-Pacific markets trade higher as investors bet on easing geopolitical tensions and AI-led growth. Intel surges on signs of a manufacturing-led turnaround, while Visa rolls out AI tools to reshape payments disputes. Microsoft doubles down on Singapore with a US$5.5 billion AI investment, underscoring...

Wall Street explodes higher as hopes of a U.S.-Iran de-escalation sparked a powerful relief rally across global markets. But with the Strait of Hormuz still constrained, energy supply risks remain dangerously real beneath the surface. Are markets transitioning into a new, more volatile regime? Also, it is getting harder to figure out interest rate direction.  What does a “trapped Fed&rd...

AI optimism hits a reality check as Microsoft posts its worst quarter since 2008, raising doubts about near-term returns from massive AI investments. Competition from Google, OpenAI and Anthropic intensifies as Copilot adoption lags expectations. Meanwhile, McCormick’s $45B acquisition of Unilever’s food unit signals a major shift in consumer staples strategy. Wall Street rallies hard,...