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 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.

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&rsquo;s physical footprint, Ben shares how private clubs are shifting from exclusivity to meaningful connection.
We explore ICON1C&rsquo;s vision of building a global &ldquo;house of brands,&rdquo; including the revival of the 1880 community and its next chapter.
Plus, the rise of &ldquo;social wellness&rdquo; 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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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.

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The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions &mdash; 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 &mdash; from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME.
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Influence: The New Luxury Code - Ben Jones on Mandala Club, ICON1C & the Experience Economy

"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 Arts.

At SIFA’s Lush Life,Ja and Dick Lee share a stage in an intimate performance giving voice to perspectives of their marriage and wider creative relationship.

The concert biopic draws exclusively from writer and director Ong Keng Sen's private interview recordings of both Jacintha and Dick Lee that stretched over 15 hours.

Why reveal more of Ja and Dick Lee's story now?

Will the performance address why the marriage broke down?

Were there competing narratives in the making of it?

Find out more about the  love story and the making of Lush Life, in this interview.

"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:&gt;Works &amp; 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 Arts.
At SIFA&rsquo;s Lush Life,Ja and Dick Lee share a stage in an intimate performance giving voice to perspectives of their marriage and wider creative relationship.
The concert biopic draws exclusively from writer and director Ong Keng Sen's private interview recordings of both Jacintha and Dick Lee that stretched over 15 hours.
Why reveal more of Ja and Dick Lee's story now?
Will the performance address why the marriage broke down?
Were there competing narratives in the making of it?
Find out more about the&nbsp;&nbsp;love story and the making of Lush Life, in this interview.

Live Well With Michelle: Dick Lee and Jacintha share a stage for two nights at SIFA

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 why investors are suddenly paying attention to “old economy” sectors like energy transport, logistics and defence - and how AI infrastructure demand is unexpectedly reviving interest in pipelines and natural gas.

They also examine whether shipping disruptions, sanctions risks and a fragmented global order could create long-term winners beyond Big Tech.

If geopolitics is becoming a permanent market force, what should retail investors rethink about their portfolios?

Could pipelines, shipping fleets and defence contractors become the market&rsquo;s next big winners?
Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Swapnil Mishra, Author of&nbsp;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 why investors are suddenly paying attention to &ldquo;old economy&rdquo; sectors like energy transport, logistics and defence - and how AI infrastructure demand is unexpectedly reviving interest in pipelines and natural gas.
They also examine whether shipping disruptions, sanctions risks and a fragmented global order could create long-term winners beyond Big Tech.
If geopolitics is becoming a permanent market force, what should retail investors rethink about their portfolios?

Money and Me: The New Geopolitics Trade - Pipelines, Ports & Defence Stocks

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.

Michelle also unpacks why luxury giant Tapestry is betting heavily on international growth, how Yangzijiang Shipbuilding’s booming order book reflects shifting global trade dynamics, and why BYD’s fleet of “floating garages” could reshape the future of industrial competition.

Featuring companies including Home Depot, Tapestry, Coach, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, Delfi and BYD.

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.
Michelle also unpacks why luxury giant Tapestry is betting heavily on international growth, how Yangzijiang Shipbuilding&rsquo;s booming order book reflects shifting global trade dynamics, and why BYD&rsquo;s fleet of &ldquo;floating garages&rdquo; could reshape the future of industrial competition.
Featuring companies including Home Depot, Tapestry, Coach, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, Delfi and BYD.

Influence: The New Luxury Code - Ben Jones on Mandala Club, ICON1C & the Experience Economy

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