Beyond the black letter law

All Things Mental Health featuring Najah Ahmed, barrister at law

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

01:28 - The inspiration behind Nou Tou Mantal

04:30 - Not being alone

07:18 - What is mental health

08:12 - Launching the first episode

13:16 - Receiving feedback

15:50 - Growing a platform organically

17:55 - Preconceptions about mental health

21:38 - The reality of a breakdown

24:36 - Commonalities and differences around mental health

29:26 - Podcasting as a barrister

32:36 - The impact of practising law on mental health

39:38 - Everything happens for a reason

40:35 - Teenage mental health

45:01 - Mental health of an ageing population

Portrait featuring Micki Pistorius, Forensic psychologist, criminal profiler and author

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0400

What goes on in the mind of a serial killer?

Were they born this way or made so?

Are they capable of change?

What does a criminal profiler do?

Why do people fall in love with criminals?

These are but a few questions we explored in this week’s podcast during this fascinating conversation with Micki Pistorius, South Africa’s first criminal profiler and the first woman in the profession.

Micki is recognised as one of the world's foremost psychological profilers. Her best selling book Catch me a killer is based on her life and journey as a forensic psychologist. The true crime TV series of the same name was inspired from her autobiographical writing.

I think it’s fair to say that this is one of the most interesting conversations I’ve ever had. I know it may sound like I say the same thing every week, but you won’t want to miss this one.

00:00 - Intro

00:59 - What goes on in the mind of a serial killer

02:51 - Lack of empathy

04:44 - What is a serial killer looking for?

06:09 - Can they change?

08:01 - Can the brain of a serial killer be rewired?

10:24 - What does a criminal profiler do?

13:27 - Testifying in court as a forensic psychologist

15:10 - Is profiling a skill?

17:12 - Falling in love with a criminal

18:48 - Emotional detachment

20:50 - Dealing with the emotional toll

22:03 - Why Mauritius?

24:20 - Being ready for crime

26:19 - Preparing our institutions

27:35 - Catch me a killer and writing

30:02 - Archeology

31:22 - The history of crime

32:25 - Favourite archeological site

34:32 - Loving France

37:34 - Teaching

38:14 - Profiling losing track

39:55 - Any regrets?

41:20 - Studying profiling

42:32 - Can AI replace a human profiler

44:34 - Solving cold cases

Portrait featuring Nikhil Boolell, Barrister at law and Partner, Temple Law

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0400

Carrying the legacy of a name is often seen as a privilege, but it is in fact, more often than not, a heavy responsibility.

It is no small feat to carry that burden with grace, without false humility and no sense of entitlement.

This is one of the many reasons why I enjoyed my refreshing – and at times, very philosophical - conversation with this week’s guest.

As Nikhil Boolell so eloquently puts it, “I consider myself as dust. I’m nothing, I come from nothing, I will lead my life in the nothingness of the values I hold and I will leave my life as such”.

That said, he is conscious of the valuable role he can play in his life: as a younger member of the Bar, as a caring member of his neighbourhood and as a husband and father.

Join us for this week’s episode as we talk about Nikhil’s childhood influences, why he chose the profession, his thoughts of AI and the law, why he enjoys litigation and more.

00:00 - Intro

01:35 - If Nikhil hadn’t been a lawyer…

02:44 - Was law a choice?

06:32 - The nobility of the Bar

07:51 - The values that drive Nikhil

11:59 - Parental influence

13:30 - Being in a law firm

15:22 - The challenges of AI for the legal profession

23:57 - How AI can be used as a tool to improve the practice of law

25:55 - The joys of litigation

31:48 - Being married to a lawyer

33:30 - Nikhil’s favourite legal book

35:21 - Benefits of doing a Masters

42:33 - Boarding school

48:07 - The community of the Bar

Portrait featuring Roomesh Ramchurn, Tax Partner, Mazars Forvis Mauritius

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

01:03 - Why tax?

02:29 - Having and being a mentor

04:49 - Lifelong learning

07:02 - Nurturing client relationships

09:48 - Tax challenges Mauritius faces

13:45 - The future of Mauritius IFC

16:24 - Mauritius IFA

17:40 - Why attend the 16th Mauritius Africa-Asia conference

18:48 - Advice for the young professional

20:38 - Would our jobs still exist in 10 years?

21:52 - Alternative career?

23:44 - Any regrets?

Portrait featuring Nirupama Anand , Founder of BollyFIT dance

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0400

What do Indian classical dance, molecular genetics, and neuroscience have in common?

More than you’d think.

A few weeks ago, I had the joy of meeting someone whose inner beauty shone throughout our conversation.

Nirupama Anand 🌀 is not just a dance teacher. Her energy, philosophy, and life story are infused with a contagious joie de vivre that stays with you long after you’ve met her.

Born on a naval ship (yes, really!) and raised in Hong Kong, Nirupama discovered the magic of Bharatanatyam as a young girl. Today, she channels that same magic into Bollyfit and Bollywood-inspired classes that empower and energise women of all ages and backgrounds.

But where do biology and the brain fit into all of this?

You'll have to tune in to this week's episode to find out! (full episode out on Thursday on our usual channels)

p.s - The podcast is taking a little winter break from next week. See you in a month!

00:00 - Intro

01:56 - Starting life aboard a ship

04:06 - Growing up in Hong Kong

05:17 - The love of dance

07:11 - Discovering Bharatanatyam

09:38 - Developing the passion for dance

11:22 - I am not a good dancer, what do I do?

12:15 - Why Molecular genetics and neuroscience

15:15 - The ethics of scientific research

17:25 - Why Mauritius?

20:59 - Growing up in Mauritius

23:51 - Taking on the role of a mother

27:52 - The birth of Bollywood

30:30 - Dance as a tool to empower

31:13 - The mother’s guilt

32:51 - The interconnectedness of everything

34:13 - Music as medicine

36:36 - Holding that space for longer

37:13 - The age of convenience

38:05 - Movement other than dance as we age

40:02 - Choosing karate

44:43 - Finding joy

47:12 - Where to dance with Nirupama

Portrait featuring Gavin Glover SC, Attorney General of the Republic of Mauritius

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0400

“Une roupie pour 10,000, je n’aurais jamais mis mon argent sur Gavin »

Those were the teasing words of a very proud grandfather when his grandson bagged the coveted laureate scholarship in February 1980.

A “late bloomer”, as he candidly describes himself, the bright teenager went on to read law at Oxford University before embarking on a formidable 40-year career at the Mauritian bar, earning the well-deserved Senior Counsel title in 2010.

Gavin Glover SC decided to take on the challenge of becoming Attorney General of the Republic of Mauritius in November 2024. He appreciates the enormity of the challenge before him: advising the Government independently, addressing deep structural flaws in the administration of justice and attempting to rejuvenate the justice system.

Tall order, indeed.

But if anyone can do it, it is surely Mr Glover SC.

Join us in this week’s inspiring conversation with the Attorney General as we talk about:

💡 The childhood influences that shaped his values and path

💡 The brilliant class of 85

💡 His most rewarding case

💡 Accepting to become Attorney General

💡 Whether he misses private practice

💡 Urgent legal reforms

💡 The current state of the legal profession

💡 The Law Practitioners Disciplinary Proceedings Bill

💡 The proposed new Court of Appeal

💡 His favourite courtroom memories

... and much more!

It was an honour, Mr Attorney General. Thank you.

00:00 - Intro

02:01 - Childhood influences

05:28 - Why choose law

06:36 - The start of a career as a barrister

07:34 - Laureates in the family

09:24 - Education and parental support

11:57 - An exceptional bar intake

13:03 - The nostalgia of old times

16:07 - The choice to be Attorney General

19:30 - Missing chambers

20:52 - The challenges ahead

22:27 - The beating heart of our democracy

26:16 - Legal reforms

29:38 - New Court of Appeal

31:17 - Memorial lectures

32:07 - The JCPC

32:58 - The core ethics of independence

34:57 - Law Practitioners Disciplinary Proceedings Bill

37:42 - Being reduced to mere traders

40:18 - Most meaningful cases

43:31 - The first cases

46:29 - The next Glover generation

49:45 - Is the law the right profession for me?

51:26 - Alternative career

Portrait featuring Adil Mohamedbhai, Barrister at law, Serle Court London

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0400

I am sometimes – perhaps more often than I should – quite critical of the education system that shaped me.

The rote learning, the pressure to excel academically, the intense competition to be laureate, the relentless private tuition.

However, I can only be grateful for the opportunities that the system gave me.

And when I look at my circle of friends from school, I realise that they share the same mixed emotions about our formative years.

I have known Adil Mohamedbhai since I was about 9. He is my oldest friend. Apart from probably being the brightest person I know, he is also one of the sweetest and kindest.

Our paths are oddly very similar. We both qualified as tax solicitors at magic circle firms in London and then converted to the bar.

That said, his career path into, and at, the English bar is rather exceptional.

In this fascinating conversation, Adil shares:

💡 stories from his time as judicial assistant to Lord Rodger and Lord Brown of the UK Supreme Court;
💡 what it was like to spend a week visiting the US Supreme Court and meeting Ruth Bader Ginsburg;
💡 his views on the British judicial system;
💡 why he gave up tax law (!) to specialise in chancery/commercial work;
💡 why meritocracy is at the heart of his core values.

Now a leading junior at Serle Court in London, he is so wholly deserving of what the directories say of him: “He is unbelievably bright, great at working in a team, uber responsive and someone who really gets stuck in. He is a star of the future” (Chambers UK Bar, 2025)

What an honour to have you on the podcast, my dear friend. Thank you for this candid and enriching conversation!

p.s – In my humble opinion, it is people like Adil who should be sitting on the Diaspora and Global Advisory Council (the set up of which was recently announced in this year’s Budget Speech).

00:00 - Intro
01:33 - Reminiscing on childhood
04:08 - Being educated in the 80s
06:24 - Choosing law
09:33 - Crossing paths in Big Law
10:24 - Becoming a barrister
12:51 - Judicial assistant to Lord Rodger and Lord Brown
16:16 - Visiting the US Supreme Court
17:59 - Mentoring from the Law Lords
19:28 - Chambers v/s law firm life
20:45 - Chancery work
21:55 - Nerves before court
23:19 - Litigation risk
24:57 - Most enjoyable case
29:25 - Achieving detachment
30:41 - Pupillage in London
34:26 - Brexit and the legal market
35:44 - Meritocracy in the workplace
40:47 - Missing Mauritius
41:23 - The pull factor for the diaspora

Portrait ft. Deeptee Bungaree-Gooheeram, Country Director, UK Department of Business and Trade

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0400

The UK, in many ways, is a second home to me.

It is a country which welcomed me with open arms when I had barely reached adulthood and which enabled me to thrive in a wholly meritocratic environment.

Mauritius has always had a special relationship with the UK. In spite of the complex layers of our colonial past, the relationship remains an enduring one, from an economic, financial, social and cultural perspective.

I was excited to sit down with this week’s guest, Deeptee K.Bungaree-Gooheeram, to talk to us about the role of the UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT).

The DBT is an arm of His Majesty’s government and provides trade and investment services and practical support, thereby helping companies succeed in Mauritius, and Mauritius companies set up and invest in the UK.

Thank you Deeptee for shedding light on the crucial role of the DBT, sharing success stories (the recent trip with the Minister of Education being one) and why trade relationships are now more relevant than ever.

00:00 - Intro

01:27 - Childhood influences on present career

04:05 - Why International relations

06:31 - Forray into Trade

07:36 - What is the Department for Business and Trade

09:37 - What does DBT do?

15:44 - Are services included?

17:38 - UK universities in Mauritius

19:51 - Collaborating with Mauritian authorities

22:28 - The evolution of Mauritius-UK trade relationships

24:58 - Impact of Brexit

26:16 - Growth and prosperity

27:39 - See things differently, do things differently

29:52 - Partnership between Governments

33:04 - SOAS in Mauritius

35:31 - Mauritius as the Education gateway

38:18 - Building an ecosystem

40:50 - Challenging aspects of the job

42:17 - What having the right mentor means

44:03 - Deeptee’s biggest ally

45:37 - Alternative career

Portrait featuring Ejilen Faya, Music Producer and DJ

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0400

Having a curious mind and the humility to continuously learn is a common theme I find amongst many of my guests.

What I also take from those conversations is that there are no shortcuts to "success" and that circumventing hard work is only a recipe for short term gratification or glory.

This week's guest is no exception.

On the occasion of Music Day celebrated last Saturday, I was thrilled to sit down with music producer and DJ Ejilen who generously shared his story: why he chose music and music chose him, what drives him to pursue his passion in an incredibly difficult industry and his advice to aspiring artists.

00:00 - Intro

01:51 - Comment Ejilen ine fer so mark

02:48 - Parcours dan la misik

03:52 - Reussir dan domaine la misik

05:29 - Styles et morceaux préférés

06:02 - Bizin l’amour

07:50 - La vie ene l’artis

09:20 - Kot Ejilen gagne so l’inspiration

10:31 - Défis à surmonter

11:47 - Mauritius Open Air Festival

14:02 - Sagesse ban anciens

15:09 - Statut ban artis dan moris

17:57 - Consey pou ban zenn

21:14 - Music producer v/s DJ

22:16 - L’entente avek ene lartis

24:52 - Rev de Ejilen

Portrait featuring Philippe Espitalier-Noël, CEO, Rogers Group

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 01:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

01:36 - What it means to be a visionary leader

05:57 - Is one born a leader?

07:54 - Being an architect of opportunity

09:57 - Finding inspiration in nature

12:24 - The challenge of creating an amazing company culture

16:14 - Leadership style

19:45 - Leading in tough times

21:38 - Failing well, failing fast

24:05 - Your say to do ratio

27:43 - Embedding a meritocratic environment

29:34 - The climate change emergency

33:23 - What is happening to our lagoons

37:44 - The dangers of net fishing

39:15 - Protecting our beaches

40:43 - The green economy

43:11 - Being a model for the African continent

46:31 - Everything is connected

48:11 - National Budget and mindset

52:01 - Let’s not forget the global business sector

Portrait featuring Yuv Sungkur, Climate Policy and Evidence Consultant

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

01:47 - Yuv’s mission in life

02:55 - Why activism?

05:09 - Being heard

06:55 - Youth and climate change

09:07 - The plight of SIDS

12:12 - Why is COP always disappointing

14:21 - The Paris Agreement

15:11 - The Generation Gap

17:31 - Working with international organisations

20:41 - How climate change interconnects with other issues

23:40 - We forget what we don’t see

24:27 - How aware is the youth?

28:07 - Wish for the National Budget

30:42 - Circular economy

33:31 - Why come back to Mauritius

35:22 - Yuv’s mission

Portrait featuring Shamima Mallam-Hassam, MD Trident Trust and Chairperson Mauritius Finance

Fri, 23 May 2025 12:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

01:23 - Shamima’s journey

02:49 - Making the move into private sector

05:39 - The value of continuity

07:04 - Bridging the public/private gap

10:06 - Being a woman in the financial services sector

13:28 - Balancing home and work

15:14 - Cultivating good habits

17:55 - The future of the IFC

22:50 - Unification of the global business industry

24:28 - Role of Mauritius Finance

25:29 - Is our IFC still attractive for young professionals

29:06 - Other African IFCs

33:39 - Improving our image

36:26 - Wish for the 2025/2026 National Budget

37:27 - Shamima’s mission

Portrait featuring Dom Pattison, Artist

Thu, 15 May 2025 07:00:00 +0400

🎨 What happens when Angelina Jolie, Victoria Beckham, Liam Gallagher and George Clooney all own your art?

According to this week’s guest, it’s just as rewarding as seeing anyone connect with his work. Because for him, art is about impact, not ego.

I'm thrilled to be joined this week by Dom Pattinson, an extremely talented British painter whose vibrant, provocative and often darkly humorous pieces have earned him a global following — from celebrity collectors to everyday admirers.

Dom’s style blends the raw energy of street art (inspired by his time in the former Soviet Union) with layers of irony, warmth and visual poetry.

In this fascinating conversation, Dom shares:

🎬 What it’s like to have a celebrity fanbase
🎨 His views on creative vs. generative art
🖼️ Children & art
💡 Making a living as an artist today

I am particularly grateful that Dom took time during his holiday in Mauritius to have this refreshing conversation with us.

Full episode out on our usual channels tomorrow!

00:00 - Intro
01:07 - Journey as an artist
03:24 - Are you born an artist?
04:33 - What inspires Dom?
05:51 - Art & dark humour
06:45 - Soviet Union experience
09:58 - Interest in art today
11:01 - Art and AI
11:44 - Dom’s best painting
13:00 - Artist’s block
14:56 - Children and art
17:02 - Evolving as an artist
19:37 - Earning a living as an artist
22:32 - Regrets
23:26 - Dom’s work in Mauritius

Portrait featuring Richard Arlove, Founder Arphilia Consulting & former CEO, Abax

Wed, 07 May 2025 08:00:00 +0400

Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result is the very definition of madness (*a quote widely attributed to Einstein, although not actually evidenced).

Anyone working in the global business sector might agree that we’ve spent the last decade (and more) repeating the same abstract conversations—strategy, innovation, value-add, transformation—without anchoring them in a unified and holistic public-private vision for our country.

This week’s guest put his finger on what’s been missing—and what it will truly take for our financial services sector not only to survive, but to evolve and thrive.

Richard Arlove, founder of Abax (now Ocorian), is, in my view, a visionary.

His approach to harnessing Africa’s potential is rooted not in extraction, but in genuine partnership and collaboration. He’s the first person I’ve spoken to in a long time who dares to imagine Mauritius as a real business hub for Africa—not just a conduit for DTAs, IPPAs or the usual soundbites you find in glossy brochures.

In this eye-opening conversation, we also talk about:

• What adaptive leadership looks like
• Why we should embrace feedback—especially the uncomfortable kind
· The LQ (Love Intelligence)
· The ABAX journey
• The need for a political vision that supports our IFC
• The quiet but vital role of our embassies
• And the urgent question of talent and labour shortages

This is an episode I cannot recommend enough. I loved this conversation.

00:00 - Intro
01:17 - Richard’s new life
02:35 - What makes a great leader
04:59 - Adaptive leadership
08:04 - Values-led leadership
09:19 - Spectrum of intelligences
11:00 - Is a leader born or made?
14:08 - Receiving feedback
16:07 - Management vs leadership
19:16 - Leaving Ocorian
22:54 - Harnessing Africa’s potential
26:32 - Establishing a new vision
27:59 - Mauritius as a business hub
30:34 - The role of our embassies
32:43 - What are WE bringing to Africa?
34:25 - The potential of cooperation agreements
37:07 - Addressing the labour shortage
40:45 - Embracing the maturity of our global business sector
43:40 - Richard’s mission

All Things Public Relations featuring Samantha Seewoosurrun, PR expert/Founder of Platform Africa

Sat, 03 May 2025 10:00:00 +0400

When I think of PR and crisis management, my mind instantly goes to Shonda Rhimes’ Scandal — full of intrigue, drama, and plot twists.

The real world of PR may be less theatrical, but it still demands careful strategy, smart communication, and masterful diplomacy.

This week’s podcast guest, Samantha Seewoosurrun FCIPR, founder of Platform Africa, is a seasoned expert in this space and needs no introduction.

She reminded me of a timeless quote from Shakespeare’s As You Like It — one that feels just as relevant today:

“All the world's a stage,
And all the men and women merely players;
They have their exits and their entrances…”

In this insightful episode, Samantha demystifies what public relations is really about — and how it threads through business, politics, and even personal branding.

She also shares remarkable stories from her past roles:
📍 Working for a U.S. Congressman
📍 Serving as a campaign strategist for the UK Conservative Party
📍 Advising on press and parliamentary matters at the European Parliament

00:00 - Intro

01:30 - What is PR?

03:26 - International crisis management

06:34 - PR & strategy

08:57 - The role of PR for government

12:39 - British food crisis

15:22 - Speech writing

19:01 - Public speaking: nature or nurture?

20:58 - All the world’s a stage

24:09 - What not to do

27:59 - Delivering speeches

32:59 - Structure of a speech

35:14 - Communication and the power of authenticity

38:01 - Platform Africa

41:43 - Coverage for women entrepreneurs

43:29 - Learn to communicate better

Portrait featuring Antoine Domingue, Senior Counsel

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0400

As barristers — both young and less young — there’s always something to learn from those who came before us.

Our seniors carry with them stories, wisdom, and lived experience that no textbook could ever teach.

I’ve admired this week’s guest from afar for many years. After a fair bit of gentle pestering (mostly directed at his junior!), he graciously accepted my invitation to join the podcast and share his journey.

I’m deeply grateful to Antoine Domingue SC for such a rich and generous exchange.

In this conversation, we cover:

💡 The mentors who shaped his thinking
💡 Judicial activism — its role and its limits
💡 His thoughts on the proposed new Court of Appeal
💡 Third-generation fundamental rights
💡 Public interest litigation in Mauritius
💡 Why the independence of the Bar remains the cornerstone of our profession
💡The business of law

This is one for the archives.

00:00 - Intro
01:22 - Choosing law
04:10 - Being of service
05:56 - What has changed in the practice of law
07:28 - Areas of preference
08:17 - Most memorable case
11:15 - Judicial reform in Mauritius
14:39 - Foreign judges sitting in Mauritius
17:45 - Third generation fundamental rights
18:56 - Public interest litigation
22:32 - How to interpret our Constitution
24:17 - Barristers’ ethics
27:08 - The business of law
30:31 - Practising without fear or favour
32:44 - Preserving independence from the client
35:56 - Advice for young barristers
38:15 - Antoine’s mentors
40:04 - Nostalgia of old times
42:02 - Any regrets?

Portrait featuring Sherry Singh, former CEO, Mauritius Telecom

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

01:08 - Why our guest?

02:37 - Sherry’s definition of leadership

05:28 - An exceptional leader

07:36 - Why do we lack guts?

08:10 - Exceptional leaders are born, not made

11:26 - People follow leaders

12:34 - Speed versus impulse

15:45 - Building a team

16:41 - Inspiring leaders throughout history

18:31 - Leaning into setbacks

25:45 - Why we should learn to fail well

28:45 - The art of communication

32:44 - Know your audience

34:36 - Learn to listen

36:09 - Addiction to technology

41:35 - Dubai and Singapore

43:50 - Sherry’s leadership style

45:06 - Leading with impact

46:05 - Mauritius Telecom

49:41 - Building a brand

50:41 - Getting into the knitty gritty

53:21 - Strategy: gift or skill

54:44 - Starting with the end in mind

58:15 - Implementing a strategy

59:34 - Applying strategy to personal life

01:02:51 - What is success?

01:06:45 - Sherry’s purpose in life

01:08:34 - Mauritius for our children

01:11:49 - Mauritians are innovators

01:17:53 - Wish for the Budget 2025/26

Focus on environmental law, featuring Anne-Sophie Julienne, Barrister at law, Afralaw Chambers

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro
01:58 - Why environmental law?
03:34 - Challenges of practising environmental law
06:54 - What is an Environmental Impact Assessment?
10:58 - Why Ecosud is a landmark judgment
15:15 - Proceeding with the works pending a claim
16:16 - Impact of Ecosud on real estate projects
18:18 - Accountability of authorities
20:38 - Environment Act 2024
24:58 - Value of practising environmental law
29:35 - Appearing before the JCPC
34:10 - Advice to the young generation

Portrait featuring Mehul Bhatt, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, Bioculture Group

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0400

Imagine deciding to climb a 4,500m mountain at just 10 years old.

I tried picturing my own son doing it… and honestly, I couldn’t.

The sheer courage, determination, and resilience it must have taken for that young boy to set the goal of climbing Mount Meru —and then achieve it, despite challenges like getting lost in the middle of the night (!)—is nothing short of extraordinary.

That defining moment set the stage for a life of adventure. This week’s guest didn’t stop at one mountain—he went on to explore the world, working across multiple continents before eventually calling Mauritius home.

Join me in conversation with Mehul Bhatt, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer at Bioculture Group and Director at Velogic as we discuss:
🌍 How travel has shaped his life and values;
🇲🇺 Why he chose Mauritius as his base;
🌱 What sustainability means to him;
💡 How Mauritius can become a lab for innovation;
👨‍💼 Tackling the human capital problem;
🤝 The power of collaboration in writing our next success story

Thank you Mehul for sharing your inspiring story. I might even be tempted to climb that mountain one day!

00:00 - Intro

01:48 - Mehul’s childhood

03:10 - Mount Meru

05:23 - To give up or not to give up

07:32 - Getting into medical school

08:44 - Joining Chevron

13:36 - To learn through travel

16:35 - Why Mauritius?

20:44 - Behind the natural beauty of Mauritius

22:18 - Settling in Mauritius

27:07 - Making sustainability, sustainable

31:25 - Mauritius as a lab for experimentation

32:53 - Tackling the brain drain

35:45 - Mauritius at a crossroads

37:53 - A magic formula for the future

40:52 - Encourage collaboration

43:04 - Hunger for purpose

46:04 - Ingredients for success

Portrait featuring Dr The Honourable Arvin Boolell, Minister of the Republic of Mauritius

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0400

“Life is politics”

These words made me pause for thought when I told this week’s guest that I do not discuss politics on the podcast.

In popular culture, "politics" has been reduced to bipartisan debates (and dare I add, drama), when in reality, politics is woven into every aspect of our lives—our rights and responsibilities, our food security, our economy, our future.

For Dr. The Honourable Arvin Boolell, politics was never just a career choice—it was a calling, shaped by a lifetime of public service. Growing up in a family of politicians, he saw leadership and governance up close through his father, Sir Satcam Boolell.

But despite this legacy, he magnanimously calls himself “the black sheep of the family”, someone who had to overcome setbacks early in life and strive to become much more than simply being “his father’s son.” In doing so, he came to believe that politics should always be about service, not power.

On the occasion of Mauritius' 57th Independence Day, I had the privilege of sitting down with him to get a glimpse of the man behind the politician.

As the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries, our guest also discusses:

🌱 Why we should eat what we grow and grow what we eat.
🌍 What it will take to build a self-sufficient, resilient small island economy.
🌊 The untapped potential of the Blue Economy.
⚓ How Mauritius can transform its port into a thriving regional hub.

… And of course, what “independence” means to him, 57 years on.

Thank you, Dr Boolell for sharing your story with such candour and humility.

Special thank you to awesome Natacha Soulange who edited this teaser in two days!

00:00 - Intro
01:37 - Life is politics: early childhood influences
04:21 - Influential figures of early Mauritian politics
07:21 - The value of neighbourhood
08:31 - The black sheep of the family
12:18 - Learning the hard way
14:58 - Humility
16:27 - Regrets
19:35 - Bringing changes with substance
21:46 - The agro-industry and blue economy portfolio
23:40 - Agriculture is life
26:02 - Making agriculture attractive for young people
30:55 - Not just food, nutritious food
32:31 - The power of institutions
34:38 - Challenges to harmonious development
37:09 - The untapped potential of the blue economy
39:18 - Untapped potential of our ports
42:40 - The buy in of the private sector
45:28 - Reconcile social and economic factors
47:56 - What does the independence mean?

Portrait featuring Ingrid Bell, Brand Strategist, Motion Designer and Content Producer

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

01:26 - Who is Ingrid?

02:31 - Be the best you can be

04:01 - Having a curious mind

04:58 - Story telling

06:21 - What is virtual reality

07:26 - What is freedom?

10:37 - Telling authentic stories about people

14:00 - Losing uniqueness

17:20 - Reclaim our freedom of choice

19:57 - Ingrid’s best story

25:43 - Embracing our Kreolness

28:14 - The foundation of education

29:30 - Mot de la fin

Tout sur l’Intelligence Artificielle ft. Julien Guillot-Sestier

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0400

I find myself changing my views on AI nearly every week.

One week, I’m a staunch critic, lamenting how it stifles creativity, dulls our minds, and makes us lazier and quite frankly - dumber.

The next week, I'm captivated by its potential to revolutionise fields like medicine and physics and to enhance our productivity and efficiency.

The truth likely lies somewhere in the middle. Like many aspects of life, it’s ultimately about how we choose to engage with it.

Many of you will recognise this week’s guest, Julien Guillot-Sestier, as “Mr. AI.” He views innovation through a holistic lens, helping companies and individuals embrace technology to enhance their capabilities rather than retreating from it.

In our conversation, we tackle pressing questions about AI, including:

💡 DeepSeek vs. OpenAI
💡 The choice between resisting or embracing technology
💡 The phenomenon of AI hallucinations
💡 Addressing privacy concerns
💡 The balance between liberalism and regulation
💡 Harnessing AI for more impactful and effective communication
💡 The connection between AI and social media
💡 The essential role of storytelling in the AI landscape

While I’m still navigating my thoughts on AI's role in our lives—both now and in the future—this conversation has helped demystify many of the complexities surrounding the topic.

Watch out for the full episode out on Friday on our usual channels!

00:00 - Intro
01:35 - C’est quoi Deepseek?
05:06 - Verdict Deepseek v/s Open AI
06:00 - Résistance à l’IA
08:26 - Ne pas rater le train
10:42 - Est-ce que l’IA nous rend plus bête ?
13:31 - Les hallucinations de l’IA
17:00 - Protection des données
21:23 - La réglementation de l’IA
24:24 - Pro libéral ou pro règlementation
26:37 - L’impact des réseaux sociaux sur la performance d’entreprise
30:02 - Supprimer l’anonymat sur internet
30:48 - Utiliser l’IA sur les réseaux sociaux
34:36 - La communication effective avec l’IA
37:03 - Linkedin et le storytelling
40:28 - L’algorithme Linkedin
44:06 - Utilisation des réseaux sociaux pour la transmission d’un héritage
45:08 - Mot de la fin

Portrait featuring Nanda Pavaday, storyteller

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

02:20 - L’envie d’ekrir

08:43 - Le monde de la pub

11:18 - De l’abstrait au concret

13:20 - Processus de création

17:05 - Maitriser son sujet

19:19 - C’est quoi la verite?

23:19 - Fact versus truth

25:23 - Vibes and vibrations

27:35 - Storytelling dans publicité

31:26 - Pena shortcut

35:29 - Information v/s connaissance

36:56 - Seki fer ene bon écrivain

41:01 - Insecurités et negativité

42:52 - Superman

45:00 - Transmett ban verites a travers zistwar

47:11 - Zistwar mo papa

50:04 - Reve mo mama

53:31 - Archétypes

55:58 - Donner et partager

Portrait featuring Satyajit Boolell, Senior Counsel and former DPP

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

01:36 - An alternative career

02:47 - Was law a choice

03:57 - The essence of a barrister

05:26 - Exercise duty without fear or favour

06:15 - Duty to the court

07:37 - Most memorable case

14:14 - Case of the 8 year old

16:11 - Criminal law and detachment

17:55 - My methodology

20:15 - Ambush defences

21:51 - Justice delayed

25:32 - Enacting legislation v/s structural reform

27:43 - Reforming the criminal justice system

31:03 - Reviewing our archaic laws

32:46 - Embracing technology

35:12 - Sitting down together

36:55 - Advice for the young generation

42:07 - Why join the State Law Office

43:50 - Artificial intelligence

46:28 - The dangers of constitutional ignorance

50:02 - Entrenched rights and the Constitution

53:31 - Leaving a legacy

57:20 - My purpose in life

Portrait featuring Bilygane, artist

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0400

Respect, humilité et l’amour de sa mère…

Certaines valeurs (parmi tant d’autres) qui ont forgé le caractère de notre invité de cette semaine et qui continuent de le guider alors qu’il tente de naviguer les défis d’être un artiste à Maurice.

Il est si facile de juger ou de se faire une opinion de quelqu’un à partir d’une seule chanson – surtout lorsque cette chanson devient virale dans un contexte particulier.

Mais la profondeur des réflexions de Bilygane lors de notre conversation nous a permis d’entrevoir l’homme derrière l’artiste : ce qui le motive, les obstacles qu’il a surmontés, ce que signifie "New Skool" pour lui, ses espoirs pour 2025 et bien plus encore.

Alors que nous accueillons une nouvelle année, nous ne pouvons imaginer une meilleure façon de la célébrer que d’amplifier les voix de cette nouvelle génération d’artistes extrêmement talentueux qui habitent notre petite ile.

Un énorme MERCI également à ma collègue Béatrice Phanjoo, qui n’a eu que 15 minutes pour se préparer à ce podcast !

00:00 - Intro

00:55 - Surprise!

03:00 - Souhaits pour 2025

03:57 - Pli grand moment 2024

06:46 - Constat et plaidoirie

08:56 - L’inité nationale

10:26 - Influences d’enfans

12:26 - Surmon ban épreuves

13:34 - Valeurs qui guident Billygane

16:19 - Bann anciens

19:23 - Consey pou new skool

22:11 - Personnalité Billygane

23:18 - Contigne aprann

Portrait featuring Sanjay Bhuckory, Senior Counsel

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0400

As we wrap up 2024, I wish to thank my brilliant videographer, Natacha Soulange, without whom this podcast would not exist. This year, we filmed and launched 34 episodes! I have loved every single one of them and look forward to more inspiration in 2025.

A huge thank you to all our listeners, guests, and supporters for making this possible. Here’s to another year of storytelling.

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"In the courtroom, the lawyer is both a student and a teacher." – Ruth Bader Ginsburg

For the last episode of Beyond the Black Letter Law for 2024, it felt only right to reflect on the art of advocacy and what it takes to become a truly skilled litigator.

This week, we have the privilege of welcoming Sanjay Bhuckory, SC, a seasoned Senior Counsel, to share his remarkable journey. From the life-changing movie that inspired him to pivot his career path to invaluable insights on appearing before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, Sanjay also offers his perspective on the future of the legal profession.

Listening to Sanjay after the recording reminded me of a timeless truth: books can teach you the law, but experience shapes the advocate. It’s a gift we should never take for granted—and I found myself unintentionally taking notes!

00:00 - Intro

01:18 - The role of a mentor

04:27 - The pupil master

05:50 - The impatience of the youth

08:15 - Navigating the business of doing law

11:04 - Choosing law

14:45 - A family affair

18:11 - The future of litigation

24:42 - The art of advocacy

27:29 - Appearing before the JCPC

34:18 - Sanjay’s most memorable case

41:17 - Judicial assistants

43:38 - The emotional toll of the profession

47:01 - Ecosud

49:46 - Judicial activism

54:56 - What drives Sanjay

Portrait featuring Shalini Jugessur MD Accenture Technology, Mauritius & Vietnam

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

01:10 - Mauritius and meritocracy

03:09 - Growth at Accenture

04:24 - The gender issue

06:32 - DEI at Accenture

08:26 - Levelling the playing field

09:58 - The imposter syndrome

11:46 - Professional growth in a patriarchal society

14:24 - Shalini’s leadership style

17:13 - Learning humility

20:03 - Loneliness at the top

21:47 - The complexity of being on an island

23:36 - The brain drain

26:08 - Giving back to the community

28:12 - Using technology for good

31:35 - Shalini’s why

Portrait de Francois Colin, amateur MMA

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

01:25 - Qui etait Francois avant?

04:45 - Le déclic

05:34 - L’escrime

07:48 - Le MMA et la pandémie COVID

09:10 - L’attrait du MMA ?

13:46 - Pourquoi se lancer

17:35 - Avoir une vision

18:37 - Le danger de la cigarette

23:26 - Le fitness et la nutrition

25:53 - Le mental dans le MMA

30:17 - Les qualités essentiels pour réussir

31:47 - L’attrait des sports mixtes

37:05 - Ma plus belle défaite

40:40 - Le poids dans le MMA

44:09 - Affronter un autre généraliste dans le MMA

49:47 - Egalité sur le tatami

52:35 - Qualités transversales

54:45 - Le rôle de la passion

56:21 - La violence et la nature humaine

01:00:52 - Le MMA pour tout le monde

Tout sur le développement durable ft. Vanessa de Spéville, Head of Sustainability Groupe MCB

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

01:19 - C’est quoi le développement durable?

03:31 - Le changement climatique et les petits états insulaires

04:57 - Ou se situe Maurice par rapport au développement durable ?

06:05 - Support lokal

09:04 - Changer le mindset sur le plan individuel

11:16 - L’apport des entreprises

13:22 - Eviter le greenwashing

16:25 - La prochaine génération

19:34 - Le rôle de l’éducation

21:54 - Backlash du développement durable

25:09 - Donner du sens a sa vie

27:38 - Les difficultés d’entrer dans le dur

30:37 - Par où commencer

Portrait featuring Marie Ange Koenig, comedienne

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

00:52 - La passion pour le théâtre

04:04 - L’attrait du théâtre

06:29 - Les méthodes dans le théatre

08:36 - Incarner les personnages compliqués

10:27 - Être seule sur scène

12:28 - Rendre le théâtre accessible à toute le monde

15:18 - Le théâtre et la spiritualité

19:31 - Vivre sa mission

22:30 - Pourquoi suivre des cours de théâtre

24:16 - Formation de public speaking

26:43 - Maitriser le trac

30:01 - Intramuros

33:48 - L’art de la mise en scène

35:29 - Se mettre au service

37:52 - Le théâtre pour les jeunes

Portrait featuring Stephan Rezannah, producteur et fondateur de MOMIX

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

01:28 - Passion pou la misik local

03:19 - La misik engage

05:17 - Conscientisation autour SIDA

11:22 - Promotion la misik avek ban zenfans

14:20 - On apprend quand ?

17:56 - Transmission

21:24 - Apprendre des enfants

25:41 - La musique comme un corps de métier

31:38 - Avoir des références c’est tabou

36:34 - L’échec

42:12 - Le choix de fermer des portes

Portrait featuring Louis Eric Ribot, Barrister, Ribot Chambers

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro
01:22 - The appeal of M. Loustau before Le Conseil du Roi
06:09 - Courts today versus 300 years ago
09:01 - Wishlist to transform courts in Mauritius
12:35 - The use of technology in the judiciary
14:19 - Will courts still exist in 50 years
17:40 - Courts during the French Revolution
18:39 - Can AI replace courts
22:09 - AI and bias
23:41 - Can AI replace lawyers
25:34 - Regulating AI
29:25 - Going after Tech giants
30:06 - Balance between regulation and censorship
32:23 - Exploring the truth post pandemic
35:57 - Hopeful or fearful
38:15 - Young barristers and technology
40:59 - Most memorable cases
43:53 - Mot de la fin

All Things Crimes Against Humanity featuring Mikel Delagrange, Wayamo Foundation

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

00:51 - Why Mauritius?

01:23 - What is Wayamo

02:52 - Universal jurisdiction

05:18 - Committing to fighting international crime

06:28 - The emotional toll of fighting international crime

09:11 - Sudan

12:28 - Impact of Wayamo’s work

14:35 - How can the private sector help

18:26 - Using technology to fight crimes

22:20 - Advice for young professionals

23:28 - Taking risks

24:23 - Mikel’s why

Portrait featuring Sayaa, singer

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro
01:24 - Passion pou la misik
02:23 - Inspiration misikal
03:51 - Conscious music
04:46 - Combat ene artiste dan moris
05:44 - Sant pou la misère
09:50 - Fairytale
12:44 - Inspiration
14:47 - La musique : parcours du combattant
17:26 - Donn couraz à la femme
18:14 - Black History
21:26 - Bann tipti
26:30 - Star MBC
29:11 - Consey à zenn artis

All Things Innovation featuring Marc Israel, Entrepreneur, Writer and Public Speaker

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

01:31 - Marc’s favourite hat

02:28 - Technology in the 80s

04:17 - What it’s like to work with a Tech Giant

07:42 - Are we keeping up with the pace of Technology

11:23 - Resistance to change

16:14 - Your machine already knows who you are

19:44 - Children and programming

22:13 - Are millennials better than anyone else at computing?

24:05 - Is technology dumbing us down?

27:39 - Critical thinking

30:38 - Public speaking

35:58 - Marc as a writer

39:07 - Helping young entrepreneurs

43:15 - Mot de la fin

All on Human Trafficking & International Criminal Law featuring Nataraj Muneesamy, ADPP

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0400

🌍 The global reality of human trafficking is both sobering and terrifying.

Did you know:

❗ Over 27 million people worldwide are victims of human trafficking, according to the latest UN estimates
❗ 75% of victims are women and girls, with nearly 25% being children
❗ Human trafficking generates an estimated $150 billion annually in illegal profits, making it one of the most lucrative and pervasive forms of organised crime.

In Mauritius, the ODPP MAURITIUS (Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions) has recognised the urgency of this issue, establishing a dedicated taskforce to combat human trafficking at the national level.

This week, we’re honoured to have Nataraj Muneesamy, Assistant DPP and Chair of the taskforce, as our podcast guest. Nataraj delves into:

💡 What human trafficking truly means.
💡 The challenges of detection and reporting.
💡 How we can collectively raise awareness and drive action against this global crisis.

He also shares his enriching experience at the International Criminal Court in The Hague and his journey in building an incredible career in criminal law.

On a personal note, I’ve been fortunate to call Nataraj a dear friend for over 25 years. From our days as hopeful teenagers participating in the Model United Nations in 1998, I’ve witnessed firsthand his moral rectitude and deep sense of duty and justice. Thank you, Nat, for your service to this country.

🎧 Stay tuned for the full episode later this week on our usual channels. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

00:00 - Intro
01:50 - Choosing a career in criminal law
04:37 - Pursuing justice as a purpose
05:54 - The evolution of criminal law
07:06 - Anti-money laundering & terrorism financing taskforce
09:37 - Law v/s its efficiency & effectiveness
11:09 - What is human trafficking
12:42 - The components of human trafficking
13:51 - Trafficking in humans taskforce
16:42 - Empathy for foreign workers
19:35 - Revenue from human trafficking
21:10 - The statistics in Mauritius
25:04 - The role of civil society actors
28:07 - Prosecuting at the International Criminal Court
33:42 - Dealing with emotions on the job
37:27 - Challenges of practising criminal law
41:04 - Any regrets
42:24 - Serving your country
46:09 - The Gen Z factor
49:56 - Find a way or make one

All Things Branding featuring Laurent Bourelly, Marketing expert

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0400

“Marketing is no longer about the stuff that you make, but about the stories you tell” – Seth Godin

Before Prism Chambers, I genuinely thought marketing meant sharing updates on social media, attending or organising business events or publishing articles. In time, I started to realise the distinction between marketing, sales and branding.

All the pieces of the puzzle fell into place when I heard the TEDx speech of Laurent Bourelly, marketing guru, on the similarities between marketing and dating.

Join us as we delve into intricacies of:
What it means to have a brand?
The power of storytelling
Persuasion v/s manipulation
Marketing outside conventional means
The value of personal branding
The subtleties of marketing in continental Africa

00:00 - Intro

01:54 - Laurent’s WHY

02:47 - How to unlock someone’s potential

04:43 - The power of a brand

06:16 - Product v/s brand

08:47 - Storytelling

11:31 - Persuasion v/s manipulation

17:36 - Marketing and dating

22:40 - Marketing outside conventional means

27:38 - How can we market a brand other than through visuals

30:43 - Marketing for services

32:51 - Define yourself in your own terms

34:40 - Importance of personal branding

39:03 - Taking risks in marketing

45:12 - The marketing experience in Africa

Portrait featuring Vincent Brasse, chanteur/auteur-compositeur

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Passion pour la musique
03:24 - La guitare
05:39 - La première chanson
07:15 - Le début du rock
09:38 - La naissance de crossbreed super soul
14:35 - Concert en Afrique du Sud
17:32 - Vivre de sa passion
20:38 - Être inspiré
23:21 - Se lancer en solo
26:11 - La limier
29:23 - L’amour de la musique et les enfants
30:43 - Se remettre en question
33:14 - La musique à Maurice
34:57 - Conseils aux jeunes
38:06 - Musique de la fin

Portrait ft. Yannick Lincoln, Directeur HPC Côte d'Or National Sports Complex

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

01:20 - Les motivations de Yannick

03:10 - High performance : inné ou forgé ?

04:46 - Qualités essentielles

05:57 - L’échec et la vie d’un athlète

08:41 - Marié à un autre athlète : défis et opportunités

10:37 - Le High Performance Centre

12:54 - Santé physique et prise de conscience

14:17 - Les coachs du Côte d’Or National Sports Complex

16:13 - Les mythes autour du strength conditioning

17:27 - Nutrition versus sport

20:23 - Accueil des athlètes internationaux à Maurice

22:38 - Evenements au Côte D’Or National Sports Complex

24:06 - Intimidé par le concept High Performance ?

27:00 - Strength pour les 50+

30:48 - Sport tous les jours ?

"Tout sur la santé sexuelle" featuring Zoe Rozar, sexologue

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

01:34 - Kifer nou pas coz lor la santé sexiel

04:24 - Absence de sécurité émotionnelle

07:52 - Nou responsabilité

10:49 - Philosophies, traditions et sexualité

12:50 - Regard religions sur sexualité

16:12 - De l’obscurité à la lumière

20:07 - Libido : les 3 types

27:26 - Compatibilité sexiel dan ene couple

33:13 - Transgressions : kifer trompe so conjoint ?

36:25 - Addiction au sexe

38:57 - Monogamie, polygamie, polyandrie et polyamorie

43:50 - Kifer nou pas accepter nou prossain

45:43 - Kifer mo per mo prop lecorps

47:39 - Prépare nou ban zenfans aux predateurs sexiels

56:32 - Pornographie: bon ou mauvais?

01:06:27 - Masturbation

01:09:33 - Libère la parole chez les jeunes

Portrait featuring Patrice de Spéville, Senior Counsel, De Spéville-Desvaux Chambers

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

01:19 - Born into a legal career

04:03 - Influence of childhood environment and values

05:39 - The evolving profession

09:40 - Is the practice of law still exciting?

11:41 - The importance of a mentor in the legal profession

13:22 - Sir André Raffray

15:29 - Il n’y a pas d’affaire pressé

17:54 - Be thorough, take your time

18:54 - Litigation or advisory?

21:22 - Patrice’s litigating style

22:30 - Most memorable case

28:54 - Advice for young barristers

35:15 - Professionalising the Bar

39:50 - The Bar Council abroad

42:02 - What being a Senior Counsel means

Tout sur la Magie featuring Béryl la magicienne, vice-championne de France 2016

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

00:40 - Qui est Beryl?

01:18 - Présence de la magie et l’enfance de Beryl

04:37 - C’est quoi la magie

06:02 - La discipline artistique de la magie

06:45 - Equipe de France de magie

09:26 - Monter un numero de magie

12:28 - Vice championne de France

17:21 - La magie et l’art du spectacle

18:02 - Les difficultés de la vie d’un artiste

22:35 - Travailler moins mais mieux

24:05 - Apporter la magie à Maurice

25:30 - Apprendre la magie aux enfants

27:49 - La magie est accessible à tous

29:38 - Les magiciens de renommée mondiale à Maurice

31:01 - Numéro préféré

34:50 - L’égalité des genres et la magie

39:59 - Conseil pour la jeune génération

Portrait featuring Elijah, singer-songwriter from Seychelles

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro
00:56 - Signifikation to nom
01:54 - Ki kaliter dimoune Elijah eter
03:01 - Style lamizik
04:22 - Collaborasion avek artis morisyens
07:48 - Scène muzikal Seychelles
09:57 - Eski zenn zeneration abandoner trop fasilman
13:11 - Couma Elijah travay
16:10 - Mo fatigue
20:21 - Coco
26:00 - Dilo sale p constrir twa
29:05 - Collaboration parmi ban artis
32:17 - Santer avek Linzy Bacbotte
33:51 - Premier fler
35:47 - Meiller souvenir
39:07 - Consey pou ban zennes
43:25 - Morceau préféré

Tout sur la Violence envers les enfants et les femmes featuring Melanie Vigier de Latour Bérenger

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0400

*Please share to support and raise awareness*

Any form of violence, whether it be physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, or mental, is unacceptable.

Did you know that, according to a recent study (2022), 1 in 3 Mauritians believes that a woman should obey her husband, and 1 in 5 Mauritians thinks that a woman must ask her husband for permission before going out?

Shocking, but true.

Let’s be very clear: this reality affects all social strata and all communities.

I am so grateful to Melanie Vigier de Latour-Berenger, a psychosociologist, for sharing her expertise with us to enlighten us on such an important, and yet still so taboo, topic.

As deplorable and insidious as physical violence, are more "invisible" and subtle forms of violence such as coercive control (typically among couples) : control over outings, phone privacy, who they can talk to or confide in, making jealous accusations, gaslighting, criticisms or humiliations over appearance or character traits. We also discuss the violence that modern technologies can inflict on a child (if they are misused or misunderstood).

I would be willing to bet that you know at least one person who might be a victim of one of these forms of abuse.

As Melanie says so well at the end of the episode: sometimes you should overstep the line and speak up.

Comme Melanie le dit si bien en fin d’épisode : sometimes you should overstep the line and speak up.

00:00 - Intro

00:52 - Sociopsychologue

01:59 - Progrès dans les lois

03:37 - Violence envers les femmes

05:01 - Violence et COVID

06:38 - La banalisation de la violence

07:42 - Violence psychologique

11:01 - Identification les different types de violence

12:30 - C’est quoi une violence sexuelle ?

15:24 - Violence physique sur un enfant

17:57 - Qui doit parler aux parents

20:38 - Violence en entreprise

21:55 - Causes de violence

24:00 - Technologie et violence sexuelle envers les enfants

27:45 - Téléphones et risques pour les enfants

31:40 - A quel âge parler de la sexualité aux enfants ?

34:31 - Ressources pour l’éducation de l’enfant

36:25 - Intégration dans le curriculum scolaire et volonté politique

37:43 - Attachement d’un enfant

42:46 - Investir dans la qualité des relations

44:59 - On peut aussi parler du négatif

46:36 - Se connecter l’un à l’autre

47:43 - Subir une violence et la honte

Portrait featuring Jason Heerah, singer-songwriter/drummer

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

01:30 - Lexperiens XFactor Australie

03:17 - Electric Empire

05:42 - Bann challenge XFactor

07:27 - De l’Australie à Moris

08:53 - Sakifo

10:37 - Album Lin

11:59 - Premier morceau

13:41 - Hommage à Lin

14:38 - Chemins croisés

15:58 - Lévé

18:48 - Kot Jason gagne linspirasyon

20:44 - Servi to nom

22:07 - Kitsoz pli grand ki toi

23:45 - Attak ene lot genre music

26:14 - Kifer Presence, nouvo single

27:15 - Gagne so la vie en tant ki artis à Moris

29:01 - Qui est Jason Heerah en Australie

31:28 - Otentik Groove en Australie

32:29 - Consey à ban zennes

35:28 - Ambassader inofficiel de seggae

37:13 - Jason so morceau préféré

39:04 - When next ?

Portrait featuring Bruno Raya, Founder OSB

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

01:07 - Qui est Bruno?

02:25 - L’impak de l’enfans Bruno lor so dévelopman

03:38 - Inspirasion créasyon OSB

06:23 - Blakkayo et OSB

08:16 - Transform ghetto en sato

09:46 - Mauricianisme

11:30 - Censure de OSB

12:28 - SIDA et sensibilisation

14:40 - Bann zennes

17:35 - L’espoir pou le fitir

19:12 - La mizik zetabe v/s la misik contribuab

21:11 - Assez rol victim

23:15 - La foi

25:01 - Bann moments mémorab

28:02 - Platform pou pass messaz

33:02 - Pense fitir zenerasyon

34:02 - Livre en l’honner 32 ans OSB

36:53 - Morceau prefere

38:37 - Prossain spectak

40:05 - Mersi Bruno

41:52 - Mozik

Portrait featuring Rachel de Spéville, Comédienne/Actrice

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Qui est Rachel?
02:56 - Interculturalité v/s multiculturalité
06:15 - Miselaine Duval et le reste
07:30 - Oser prendre le risqué
10:26 - Komiko
13:06 - Marika est partie
15:03 - Immersion totale pour devenir un personnage
17:25 - Passer à autre chose
19:59 - La folle et inconvenante histoire des femmes
22:25 - Les femmes à travers l’histoire
23:50 - Naissance de patriarcat
24:52 - Avoir le courage d’incarner des thèmes difficiles
27:10 - La participation des hommes
28:36 - Adaptation locale ou pas?
31:21 - Personnage préféré
32:37 - Comment se mettre dans la peau d’un personnage
35:06 - Recette magique pour une collaboration fructueuse
36:50 - Le travail derrière le travail
39:22 - La Renaissance et les femmes
40:23 - Jeanne d’Arc
42:15 - Tramway nommé Désir
43:56 - Le regard des femmes sur d’autres femmes
45:48 - Olympe de Gouges
49:27 - Les suffragettes
54:48 - Education artistique
57:24 - Conseil aux jeunes
59:59 - L’Age d’or de la culture à Maurice
01:02:07 - What’s next?

Portrait featuring Blakkayo

Tue, 28 May 2024 11:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

01:04 - Kifer Blakkayo?

02:03 - Kan parcours la in commenser?

03:02 - Début OSB

04:43 - Approche engagée

05:39 - Thèmes ki pli tousse ‘Yo

07:58 - Santer ki sanz carrière Blakkayo

09:03 - Ouvert la porte

10:18 - Opportunités pour ban zennes

12:20 - Patience guéri la galle

13:41 - Bann zennes

15:53 - Talent v/s discipline

17:49 - Envie abandonner

18:51 - Nouvo album

20:58 - Vey lor nou

22:25 - Tattouaz ‘Yo

23:23 - Old is Gold Hennessy

24:35 - Trouve le bon dan tou dimoune

26:26 - La foi dans l’humanité

27:34 - Le secret de ‘Yo

Tout sur le Deuil ft. Amélie Audibert, co-fondatrice de la Maison des Etoiles

Wed, 22 May 2024 11:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

02:11 - Le pourquoi d’Amelie

05:07 - Mieux etre pour mieux faire

07:41 - C’est quoi le deuil

10:17 - Le deuil est propre à chacun

12:22 - Les vocations de la Maison des Etoiles

15:11 - Le deuil en entreprise

19:46 - Briser les tabous du deuil en entreprise

22:37 - Avoir les outils pour vivre son deuil

24:28 - Cultiver son Elan Vital

27:52 - Le deuil pour un enfant

32:57 - Grief fully, live fully

35:38 - La perte d’un enfant

38:16 - Deuil blanc et pre-deuil

43:30 - Oser faire face à son deuil

45:47 - Comment contacter la Maison des Etoiles

All Things Yoga featuring Moshin Dowlut

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

01:06 - How did Moshin discover yoga

01:57 - Why can yoga provide fulfilment

03:18 - The purpose of an asana

05:35 - The Iyengar method

06:33 - Tackling apprehensions about yoga

08:07 - Yoga and religion

11:44 - The AUM sound

14:32 - The power of intention

16:02 - Quieting down the mind

19:06 - Yoga as a complete practice

21:07 - Should yoga be an everyday practice

22:12 - Fasting and yoga

23:35 - Benefits of yoga

24:36 - Yoga and sparking curiosity

25:47 - Where can we find Moshin?

Rapid fire round with Dr Steciuk, General Practitioner

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0400

All Things Health (Episode 3) featuring Dr Damien Steciuk, General Practitioner

🐛 Should I give my children worm medicine?

❓ What is the link between the use of sanitisers and Type 1 diabetes?

😷 Is wearing face masks in a post covid world harming my immune system?

🍷 Will a glass of red wine a day keep my heart healthy?

💔 Can someone die of a broken heart?

If you have ever wondered about any of the above questions (actually... even if you haven't!) you will enjoy this week's episode.

These are just a few of the many random questions we ask Dr Damien Steciuk during this "rapid fire round questions" episode.

What started out as something that was meant to be a precursor to in-depth discussion on other topics ended up being a most enlightening episode on All Things Health.

00:00 - Intro
01:26 - Intermittent fasting
04:15 - Cardio or resistance training
06:55 - Creatine: yay or nay?
08:12 - 10,000 steps a day
09:49 - Vitamin D: Sunlight or food/supplementation
12:40 - Supplementation and kidney overload
13:59 - Coconut oil and heart health
15:09 - Worm medicine for children
16:48 - Health benefits of cold showers
18:55 - Is fruit juice healthy?
19:28 - Flight socks
20:01 - Red wine and heart health
21:19 - C-section & obesity
22:35 - Face masks
25:38 - Healing bacterial infections without antibiotics
27:41 - Red meat and cancer
28:46 - Benefits of coffee
29:49 - Protein and old age
30:48 - AI and doctors & surgeons
36:13 - Another pandemic in our lifetime
41:32 - Medicine and changing viewpoints
42:21 - Weight loss drugs
46:45 - Broken heart
48:42 - Continuous glucose monitor
51:29 - Do we think we are healthier than we are?
52:15 - Five annual tests
53:11 - HDL/LDL
55:44 - Heart disease and gender

Achieving high performance featuring Manish Bundhun, Chief People Executive, Rogers Group

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

01:33 - Personality profiling

03:12 - The Enneagram profile

04:55 - The 9 types of the Enneagram profile

07:01 - Being surprised by profile types

08:29 - Using personality profile for self-improvement

09:52 - Can people change at their core?

12:43 - Using other profiling tools

16:35 - Favourite profiling method

17:07 - What’s your animal spirit?

18:11 - The future of work

19:59 - Jobs on the rise and jobs on the decline

21:31 - Technology and human capital

24:48 - 4 elements of the workplace

26:42 - AI and re-evaluating how we approach education

29:19 - What core skills should remain in spite of AI

32:59 - Can we look to the future with hope

33:56 - The information age and spirituality

36:38 - Architects of Opportunity

All Things Women- Special Episode

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 23:00:00 +0400

Portrait featuring Dominique Béchard, former Olympian

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

00:53 - Mauritian Association of Olympians

03:09 - Tracking down former Olympians

04:17 - 1984 Olympics

08:41 - Athletics then and now

11:05 - What did athletics mean to you?

13:09 - How did athletics shape you?

14:25 - The value of discipline

17:20 - The role of sports in Dominique’s life now

20:21 - Nutrition and exercise as we age

26:38 - Sugar

32:12 - Any regrets?

33:25 - Words of wisdom for the young athlete

Portrait featuring Lindsay Kassem, Founder of HealthUp with Lindsay

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

00:35 - What brings Lindsay to Mauritius?

03:13 - From a corporate to a holistic lifestyle

06:11 - Shifting mindsets

11:00 - Self-confidence

13:53 - Hierarchy of needs

16:28 - Finding presence

20:46 - Exercise as an outlet

24:18 - Hormone Replacement Therapy

32:23 - From unawareness to change

35:46 - Making and breaking habits

Portrait featuring Saira Easton, Personal Transformation Coach and Author

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

01:45 - Saira’s turning point

04:06 - Self-guided journey of discovery

07:28 - Leaving the corporate life behind

11:31 - You are me and I am you

15:53 - Leading with fear

18:51 - Scarcity v/s prosperity

22:58 - What is a conscious leader

25:46 - Feelings v/s intuition

31:49 - Are we ready for conscious leadership?

34:45 - Meditation and coaching

37:31 - What do we need the most?

39:57 - Self-worth

42:21 - Finding joy in everything

45:19 - Co-creating our life

All Things Money featuring Nawaz Oozeer

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

01:11 - Nawaz’s professional values

04:16 - The surprising thing about money

07:41 - When should we start saving

09:36 - Magic saving formula

15:55 - Is cash trash?

17:17 - The power of compounding

19:40 - Know where your money is going

23:13 - Money and generations

26:06 - The taboo of money

30:57 - First step towards being financially responsible

34:05 - Reading time

All Things Maroons featuring Raphael Audibert, Author of Leritaz Maronaz

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro
01:05 - Inspiration behind writing about maroons
04:12 - Transforming a calendar into a book
04:54 - Researching maroon life
07:39 - The turning point: the discovery of Amedée Nagapen
09:56 - The deeper meaning behind Leritaz Maronaz
12:44 - Grasping the elusive concept of “maronaz”
13:38 - Shocking facts behind the life of maroons
18:10 - Slavery and modern times
22:01 - Women, maroons and slavery
25:35 - Morality and slavery ancestry
28:17 - Reparations through art
32:02 - Message of Leritax Maronaz
34:39 - Encouraging conversations about slavery
38:46 - Being open to listening
41:01 - Educating through family
43:52 - Legacy for your children
46:13 - Where to buy Leritaz Maronaz

All Things Philosophy featuring Anouchka Sooriamoorthy Desvaux de Marigny, PhD

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

01:01 - Why Philosophy?

02:48 - The concept of Identity

05:11 - Do we think too much, or not enough?

08:23 - Philosophy in the workplace

11:43 - Measuring the impact of philosophy

15:23 - Are people happy?

20:09 - Finding meaning in the present moment

21:40 - Practising empathy

24:12 - AI and philosophy

27:50 - Embracing philosophy in the future

All Things Muay Thai featuring Berty d’Eau

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

00:43 - Discovering the Art of Muay Thai

04:18 - Muay thai and other combat sports

06:09 - Rituals in muay thai

10:31 - Muay thai for women

14:58 - Bringing peace into your life

18:52 - Embracing pain

22:13 - Am I too old to start muay thai?

26:42 - Building strength and resilience

30:51 - Finding bliss in muay thai

36:06 - Where to train

37:10 - Kids and muay thai

Portrait featuring Kristèle Sun, Founder of O.Moi skincare

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

00:57 - Who is Kristèle

02:35 - Return to Mauritius

03:59 - Beginnings of O.Moi skincare

06:28 - The why of O.Moi

08:25 - The wonders of aromatheraphy

12:11 - Practice of yoga

13:54 - Benefits of a yoga practice

17:44 - Challenges of being an entrepreneur in Mauritius

20:52 - Using natural products and mindset

24:14 - Advice for the youth

27:46 - Where can we find O.Moi.

All Things Regenerative Farming, featuring Nathalie Venis-Randabel

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 22:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

00:50 - The start of Nathalie’s journey

02:35 - The need for purpose

03:44 - The big change

05:05 - Regenerative agriculture

06:24 - Knowing what’s on your plate

09:29 - The foundations of regenerative agriculture

12:08 - Living off-grid

14:45 - Challenging times

17:19 - Picking your own food

21:55 - The sustainability problematic

25:14 - Why are we eating food full of pesticides?

27:32 - Making time for food

29:19 - Being healthier

32:11 - The corporate world

38:15 - Where can we find Nathalie

All Things Nutrition featuring Celina Maurel, Nutritionist

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

00:41 - Why nutrition as a career?

02:08 - Misconceptions about nutrition

04:28 - Exercise and nutrition

05:48 - Is all sugar bad?

10:04 - Should we avoid simple carbs?

12:10 - Tackling diabetes with nutrition

16:31 - The carbs portion

18:44 - Fruit juices: yay or no?

21:20 - Are we having enough protein in our diets?

25:56 - Fat intake

33:34 - Does everyone need a nutritionist

41:41 - How to get hold of Celina

International Men’s Day episode featuring Greg Lowden, Managing Director and CEO, HSBC Mauritius

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

00:33 - First impressions of Mauritius

01:38 - Banking sector challenges

04:47 - Finding opportunities in difficult times

06:54 - Finding purpose in banking

10:27 - Trying the new and the uncomfortable

13:30 - International Men’s Day

15:16 - Zero Male Suicide

19:14 - Mental Health and the workplace

21:25 - Men’s role in society across continents

25:38 - Diversity and decision-making

27:42 - Balancing fatherhood and professional life

Portrait featuring Noemi Alphonse and Jean Marie Bhugeerathee

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

00:37 - How did it all start for Noemi

03:09 - Meeting Jean Marie for the first time

05:50 - The wheelchair

07:38 - The reality of handisports in Mauritius

10:47 - Setting goals

12:50 - The test

17:25 - Learning life lessons

19:14 - Importance of a coach

22:05 - Support system

25:13 - Having financial support

26:47 - Noemi’s weekly routine

28:48 - The sacrifices

31:27 - Advice for the youth

33:17 - The paralympic games

37:00 - World championships

44:41 - Learning to look ahead

49:20 - Taking a break

53:10 - 2024 objectives

All Things Indenture featuring Swetam Gungah, Author of The Altruist

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Inspiration for writing the book
03:16 - Doing the research
04:49 - The Mauritian dream
08:08 - Birth of The Altruist
11:16 - A pious man
12:24 - Slavery v/s indentureship
16:59 - An early millionaire
20:05 - Champion of women
22:20 - Building schools
25:18 - What shocked you?
27:58 - The search for meaning
34:38 - The core message
36:13 - Prayers for the non-Brahmin
38:12 - The First Hindi book published in Mauritius

Portrait featuring Angélique de la Hogue, Author and Co-Founder of NIVO (Next-Level for Impactful and Valuable Organisations)

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro
00:42 - Who is Angélique today?
01:47 - What moves Angélique?
02:42 - Why NIVO
06:37 - Challenges faced by NGOs
08:50 - TIPA and teaching through Art
10:19 - Using Art to create Beauty
12:57 - Who knows you best
18:49 - NGOs and entrepreneurship
21:25 - The why behind “Avec l’orage qui m’accompagne”
27:02 - The decision to publish
27:43 - Art and writing
29:15 - Building resilience
31:21 - Taking Tifi Loraz on a journey
31:49 - Why Les Mots?
32:48 - Guidance of Shenaz Patel
35:16 - The horrific statistics of sexual assaults
38:50 - Is the subject still taboo?
40:30 - Saying No
41:24 - Sexual education and parental responsibility
45:38 - Finding Light in Darkness
47:58 - Writing as Therapy

Portrait ft Jérémie Lararaudeuse and Noa Bibi, Mauritian National Champions (Athletics)

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

00:30 - How it all started for Noa

02:08 - Why youth gives up so easily

02:47 - Friendly rivalry

03:37 - Jeremie’s beginnings

05:57 - The support system

07:38 - Attributes of a great athlete

09:29 - The hard times

10:52 - Getting serious

13:38 - Setting goals

15:24 - Falling and getting back up

20:52 - Breaking Stephane Buckland’s record

28:58 - The Crash

34:23 - Emotional and psychological support

36:32 - Being abroad

39:12 - Financial support

40:07 - Advice for the youth of today

41:26 - Sacrifices

47:17 - The highlights so far

49:49 - Olympic Games 2024

52:04 - Le Mot de la Fin

Portrait featuring Shirin Aumeeruddy-Cziffra

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 22:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

00:41 - The influence of childhood experiences

04:31 - Taking on the Government of Mauritius

09:48 - Discriminatory immigration laws

14:08 - On being the first (and only) woman Attorney General of Mauritius

16:24 - Referendums

17:52 - The Ministry for Women

21:58 - Achieving emotional detachment

25:18 - Women’s rights in 2023

29:14 - Are we doing enough

34:09 - Changing our mindset

39:49 - It starts at the cradle

40:50 - The international scene

43:13 - On writing

46:06 - Pearls of wisdom for young women

All Things Health (Episode 2) featuring Dr Damien Steciuk, General Practitioner

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

00:35 - Why medicine?

03:08 - The emotional toll of medicine

06:46 - High blood pressure

08:26 - High blood pressure in kids

09:25 - High blood pressure and salt

09:59 - High blood pressure and genes

10:37 - Systolic BP and dystolic BP

12:57 - Can high BP be reversed naturally?

13:25 - Dangers of high BP

14:44 - High BP: the silent killer

15:45 - Treating high BP

16:22 - Low BP

18:05 - Causes of obesity

20:45 - Dangers of visceral fat

22:22 - Skinny fat

25:41 - Hyperthyroidism

28:08 - Medicine 3.0

30:06 - The C word

31:26 - Cancer 101

34:07 - Cancer treatments

34:52 - What causes cancer

37:22 - Are we losing the fight against cancer

40:57 - Practising medicine differently

45:37 - Cancer and sugar

47:23 - Autoimmune diseases

49:40 - Common autoimmune diseases

54:41 - AI and the future of medicine

59:41 - The power of educating oneself

All Things Communication featuring Verna Pillay, Head of Communications, Business Mauritius

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 22:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

00:44 - Verna’s why

03:52: - From literature to Communications

06:50 - Post-colonial writing

10:07 - Communications and diplomacy

11:56 - National development and inclusivity

13:52 - Positive discrimination

16:34 - Gender and hard conversations

19:39 - Aligning public and private sectors’ interests

23:24 - The brain drain

30:24 - Message for the young professional

33:11 - Verna’s favourite author

Portrait featuring Stéphan Buckland, former Olympic athlete

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 22:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

00:57 - Why run?

02:26 - From Jeux Intercolleges to Jeux Olympiques

03:20 - Recipe for success

05:05 - Support system

05:43 - The Olympic games

07:18 - New Mauritian athletes

09:11 - Sports culture

10:09 - Sports and schools

11:51 - How to value our athletes

13:45 - The low point

15:22 - The high point

17:13 - Game face

18:45 - What it takes to succeed as an athlete

20:53 - Stephan’s fitness regime

23:57 - What drives Stephan today

Portrait featuring Judex Lefou, former Hurdles national and regional champion

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

01:26 - Special outfit

03:40 - Why hurdles?

06:49 - Hurdles and competition

08:24 - Why compete

08:48 - The Olympic Games

10:52 - Career lows

13:01 - Holistic support of athletes

16:13 - Competing abroad

18:01 - Breaking Judex’s record

19:17 - Regrets

21:00 - Words of wisdom for young athletes

All Things Basketball featuring Ghislain Fanny, former Basketball champion

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

01:08 - Childhood influences

04:32 - Facing adversity

05:48 - Michael Jordan

06:54 - Once a competitor, always a competitor

07:45 - 3 top qualities of a great basketball player

11:54 - Being MVP

12:23 - The lowest point

14:37 - The revenge game

17:52 - Playing the Seychelles

20:03 - Basketball for the next generation

23:16 - Life lessons

24:06 - Regrets

26:23 - Sports and hope for the future

Portrait featuring Desiré Francois, singer-songwriter/ségatier

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

00:59 - How it all began

03:28 - Writing songs

04:05 - Diego

05:53 - Rev nou ancet

07:12 - Favourite songs

08:25 - Desire’s family

09:48 - Nostalgia of the original Cassiya

11:14 - Today’s séga

12:57 - Growing up poor

14:40 - Starting all over again

16:41 - Working with your spouse

18:14 - Success in La Réunion

20:41 - So many songs!

22:35 - Advice for the new generation

27:29 - Fam

Portrait featuring Aqiil Gopee, Writer, Poet and Scholar of Religion

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

00:30 - Where it all started

02:01 - Studying Religion

04:15 - From Religion to Archaeology

05:54 - Why dig into the past

07:35 - Archaeology in the oceans

08:56 - What writing brings

10:17 - Insectarium

14:16 - Dealing with family reactions

16:36 - Literary translation of the Qur’an

22:28 - Archaeology in Mauritius

24:38 - Why write in French

26:17 - Favourite Mauritian authors

28:09 - The Creative Writing Circle

30:28 - Talent v/s hard work

Portrait featuring Shama Aboobakar, Former Badminton Champion

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro
01:04 - The passion for badminton
03:29 - Going elite
07:32 - International tournament
08:19 - The drive to win
09:34 - The highs and the lows
15:54 - Skill v/s mindset
17:50 - Support of athletes
20:11 - Importance of recovery
22:34 - Anti-climax
23:45 - Lessons learnt from being an athlete
27:05 - Being the spouse of an athlete
28:32 - Impact of motherhood
33:40 - Keep going (especially) when you’re losing

All Things Superpower featuring Shrada Gang-Verbeeck

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro
00:56 - Shrada’s why
05:24 - My voice, my superpower
06:44 - From styling to training
07:51 - How coaching has evolved over the last 20 years
10:10 - Making people feel awesome
10:58 - Preparing to coach
13:50 - Dancing and coaching
15:57 - The need for external validation and finding self-validation
19:44 - Mental wellbeing in the workplace
23:14 - Little things matter
27:59 - The power of pink
32:01 - Improving presenting skills
36:13 - The art of storytelling
42:10 - Personal branding

Portrait featuring Davina Ittoo, Author

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

00:59 - Where did it all begin for Davina

03:10 - From dreams to reality

04:59 - Davina and her country

06:04 - Love of literature

07:36 - What inspired the first book

09:50 - Winning the Prix Jean Fanchette

11:00 - Background to Misère

17:15 - Village superstitions

19:07 - Alignment in all religions

20:46 - Effect of writing

21:52 - Writing v/s teaching

24:11 - Community of Mauritian authors

26:42 - Winning competitions

28:05 - Process of writing

29:48 - Lorsque les cerfs-volant se mettent à crier

32:46 - Connecting with your land

35:36 - Struggles of the land

37:26 - Mastering language

40:27 - Poetical prose

41:41 - The Veena

45:19 - What’s next for Davina

All Things Survivor featuring Varsha Naran, Executive Coach

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 21:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

00:33 - Varsha’s unique journey

04:56 - Using humour to conquer cancer

05:36 - Why me?

08:27 - Digging deep

10:25 - Warrior’s strategy

11:39 - Forging the future using the past

13:07 - Light and shadow

16:28 - The glass cliff

20:40 - What can women do to empower themselves?

23:27 - Conquer your emotions

25:07 - Strategies for growth

28:02 - Neuroscience

29:58 - The magic of neuroplasticity

32:00 - Cancer coaching

36:05 - The pain of being a survivor

38:00 - Coaching and the family

42:46 - Hope

All Things Payments featuring Sebastien Leblanc, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer, MIPS

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro

00:57 - Sebastien’s why

05:03 - Building a business with your spouse

07:26 - Why MIPS

09:34 - Dolphin in a sea of sharks

11:09 - The future of MIPS

13:05 - Making the impossible, possible

14:34 - Objective v/s means to achieve the objective

16:38 - Instant Integrated Payment System

21:11 - Payplus

27:17 - The value of a payment

29:00 - The cost of handling cash

31:25 - The untapped

35:34 - The Paystation

39:08 - MIPS beyond borders

42:30 - Our children, our future

All Things Health featuring Dr Damien Steciuk, General Practitioner

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0400

1 in 4 Mauritians have diabetes. Out of those, half are undiagnosed. If those statistics do not frighten you, consider this. The average yearly number of diabetes amputees in Mauritius is 500. This is huge for a small island nation with a population of only 1.3m.

Not to mention the other devastating metabolic diseases afflicting our society and putting a huge burden on the health system: cardiovascular health, high blood pressure and obesity.

The majority of these cases are preventable by implementing incredibly simple changes to one’s lifestyle and diet.

We are thrilled to welcome Dr Damien Steciuk, General Practitioner, to share his knowledge and wisdom about:

Diabetes, pre-diabetes and insulin resistance: what is it, how to identify if you are at risk, and what you can do about it
Heart health: is it really about cholesterol?
Stress: how to identify it, the damaging effects and possible solutions
Mind/body medicine: myth or reality
The gut health debate: what is gut microbiome and how you can improve it
Is exercise the magical cure of all ails: benefits and limitations
Sleep: why we sleep so little and why we should all aspire to sleep more.

Time stamps below:

00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:32 - Health concern no. 1 for Mauritians
00:01:10 - Cause of diabetes
00:02:00 - Insulin resistance and pre-diabetes
00:04:52 - Can you reverse diabetes type 2?
00:05:49 - Is diabetes a sentence?
00:07:00 - Are medications enough for diabetes?
00:09:31 - Low GI v/s High GI diet?
00:12:31 - The sugar discussion
00:14:56 - Protein and exercise
00:16:17 - Why is bloodwork important?
00:19:54 - The cholesterol debate
00:22:45 - Endothelial Stress
00:24:03 - Good v/s bad cholesterol
00:29:01 - Dr Steciuk’s ideal breakfast
00:31:47 - All things stress
00:40:43 - Mind-body medicine
00:43:02 - Meditation is too hard!
00:44:55 - Exercise instead of meditation
00:46:43 - Therapy with animals
00:47:44 - Is exercise the magic cure for all ills?
00:51:19 - Obesity
00:59:13 - Food intolerance
01:00:56 - Gut health and stress
01:02:09 - Fecal transplant
01:03:51 - Gut and the brain
01:05:54 - Why do we sleep so little?
01:07:14 - Why do we need sleep?
01:09:15 - Sleep and alcohol
01:11:48 - Sleep and recovery

Sports Series: All Things Volleyball featuring Alison Labour, National Volleyball Champion

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 21:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro
00:43 - Why the passion for sports
03:21 - Thirst for competition
03:49 - What does winning bring?
05:33 - Setting goals when you’re winning
08:03 - Hard work v/s talent
09:15 - Finding time to train
10:49 - Dealing with injuries
12:25 - Nutrition
13:52 - Men v/s women in sports
16:40 - How young can we start playing team sports?
18:40 - Benefits of group sports
19:51 - Alison’s second passion: pastry
24:21 - Incorporating volleyball into career choice
26:31 - Sleep
26:58 - Lessons learnt from volleyball
30:00 - Alison’s favourite pastry
30:38 - What the future holds for Alison

Portrait featuring Nishi Kichenin, Founder, JurisTax Group

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 23:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro
00:38- What drives Nishi
02:25 - Building a business from scratch
05:00 - Setting goals
07:09 - Challenge No. 1: Balancing motherhood and being CEO
09:56 - Challenge No. 2: Being a woman in business
14:18 - Building and empowering a leadership team
16:34 - What inspires Nishi
19:05 - From gut feeling to implementation
19:53 - Being told no
21:58 - JurisTax Group in 10 years
25:28 - Geographical diversification
27:25 - Competing IFCs
29:09 - Budget wishlist

All Things Strategy featuring Ervin Erriah, Strategy Partner, MCB Group

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0400

00:00- Intro
00:54 - Ervin’s WHY
03:54 - Is strategy a forever career?
04:48 - What is strategy?
06:02 - Strategy in action
08:23 - Strategy v/s goal
10:11 - Vision without strategy and strategy without vision
12:36 - Having a strategy to meet goals
14:13 - Having a strategy in personal life
16:03 - Ervin’s personal strategy
19:49 - Facing your finitude
21:30 - Should everyone have a personal strategic plan?
23:59 - Strategy and law firms
30:43 - Strategy for entrepreneurs

All Things Football featuring Afsar Ebrahim, Co-founder Kick Advisory

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0400

00:00 - Intro
01:01 - Being a Man Utd Fan
02:47 - Football is more than just a sport
03:47 -- Afsar’s GOAT
05:22 - Eric Cantona
08:04 - Where can it go wrong?
10:03 - Eric Ten Hag
11:53 - Sir Alex Ferguson
14;41 - What it takes to achieve greatness
17:49 - Having great processes
22:56 - Evolve or die
24:06 - The magic recipe for a winning football team
24:30 -- How does a football team generate revenue?
28:11 - The attraction in buying a football team
29:38 - Can the free market ruin the love of the game?
31:16 - Boycott of the World Cup
33:16 - The FA Cup Final

All Things Human Capital featuring Eddy Jolicoeur, Human Resources Consultant

Wed, 31 May 2023 11:00:00 +0400

All Things Meta Coaching featuring Diane Nuteau, The Creative Brainstorming

Wed, 24 May 2023 10:00:00 +0400

Today’s episode is with Diane Nuteau, founder of the Creative Brainstorming as she talks to us about All Things Meta Coaching.

Diane is passionate in her mission to empower others so they can achieve their goals and dreams.

We talk about:

What is meta coaching
The Creative Brainstorming Method
Why everyone should have a coach
The difference between coach, counsellor and therapist
Whether anyone is coachable
Coaching and dealing with trauma
Coaching for start-ups and SMEs
Coaching and Fire Twirling

All Things Image featuring Danila Lacoste, Image Consultant and Professional Coach

Tue, 16 May 2023 21:00:00 +0400

Join us for today’s episode of Beyond the black letter law by Prism Chambers featuring Danila Lacoste, Image Consultant and Professional Coach.

Danila talks to us about All Things Image, including:

• Image coaching in Mauritius
• First impressions
• The importance of conveying the right image in 2023
• Main qualities for a professional image
• The science behind image
• How important is eye contact
• Do handshakes matter
• The power of visualisation

Portrait featuring Priya Hein, author of prize-winning Riambel

Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 +0400

Today we sit down with Priya Hein, author of prize-winning novel Riambel.

She talks to us about:

• What inspires her creativity
• Books for children
• Reading and technology
• The why, how and what of Riambel
• Winning the Jean-Franchette prize
• What Mauritians thought of her novel
• Publishing worldwide
• Advice for aspiring Mauritian authors
• The beauty of writing in Mauritius
• Her favourite Mauritian author

Enjoy!

All Things Gender featuring Myriam Blin, Head – Charles Telfair Centre

Wed, 03 May 2023 09:00:00 +0400

Enjoy today’s episode of Beyond the black letter law by Prism Chambers where we discuss All Things Gender.

Dr Myriam Blin is (one of the rare) gender economist and is currently the Head of Charles Telfair Centre as well as Head of Faculty of Accounting, Finance and Law at Curtin Mauritius.

She shares wonderful insights on:

Her journey into Gender Economics
Experiencing gender across 3 geographies
Mauritius and patriarchal values
Positive discrimination
Genuine willingness to change or Genderwashing
Demystifying unconscious bias
How to go about setting a gender strategy
Gender and legislation

All Things Fitness featuring Masha’el Peerbux

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0400

Our guest for today’s episode, Masha’ael Peerbux is a fitness guru, a CrossFit champion and a nutrition coach. She candidly talks to us about her journey from having sub-optimal health to going on a “revenge body” binge to finally achieving happiness by being holistically healthy. She illustrates that taking steps towards optimal health through strength training is attainable for (almost) anyone.

She talks to us about:

Her fitness journey
The Crossfit’s model
Women and lifting
Lifting and weight loss
Measuring progress in strength training
Should I invest in a coach
Strength training vs body building
Crossfit and kids
Recovery and sleep
Mauritius and fitness awareness
Crossfit and injury
Strength training and confidence

Portrait: Kabir Ruhee, CEO, Rogers Capital

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0400

Join us today as we chat with Kabir Ruhee, CEO of Rogers Capital

In this portrait, we talk about:

Kabir’s leadership style
His favourite story about his “guru”
The attributes and qualities he looks up to in Sir Winston Churchill
How he embeds a unified culture in a diversified company
His thoughts on the Great Emigration
The next great opportunity for Mauritius
His Budget wishlist

All Things Gen Z featuring Angelo Mars

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0400

Don’t miss today’s special episode featuring Angelo Mars, one of the bright recipients of the Mauritius state scholarship in this year’s cuvée as he talks to us about :

What drives Gen Z
How does one identify one’s purpose
Nature v/s nurture
The General Population conundrum
The value of giving back
Should the diaspora come back
What success means to him.

Thanks

All Things Tax featuring Joe Chan, Partner, Andersen in Mauritius

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0400

In this last episode of our Tax series, we sit down with Joe Chan from Andersen in Mauritius to talk about:

His journey from the Mauritius Revenue Authority to private practice
His core values in practising his profession
His love of Tax cases
The toilet paper case (!)
His most satisfying tax controversy cases
Joe’s legacy

Enjoy!

All Things Tax ft Ryaad Owodally, Director, International Tax & Transaction Services, EY Mauritius

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0400

All Things Banking featuring Daniel Essoo, CEO, Mauritius Bankers Association Ltd

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0400

Today we are in conversation with Daniel Essoo, Chief Executive Officer at the Mauritius Bankers Association Limited to talk about All Things Banking Industry.

We talk about:

The objectives of the Mauritius Bankers Association

Aligning the various interests of all members of the MBA

- His personal thoughts on rising interest rates

- Taxes and post-pandemic recovery

- The future of the banking industry

- Effect of the brain drain on the banking industry

Enjoy!

All Things Tax featuring Ryan Allas, Managing Director, Rogers Capital

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0400

Join us today for our second instalment of All Things Tax featuring Ryan Allas, Managing Director, Rogers Capital as he talks to us about:

Taking over his new role as Managing Director of the Tax arm of Rogers Capital
Why he founded the Tax Africa Network
The challenge of bringing Africa together in the Tax world
The tricky issue of the solidarity levy
The Global Minimum Tax
Mauritius and transfer pricing
The Supreme Court Innodis judgment

All Things Disruptor featuring Manish Bundhun, Chief People Executive, Rogers Group

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0400

Join us today in conversation with Manish Bundhun, Chief People Executive of the Rogers Group as he talks to us about his latest book, Disruptor: 9 Abilities of Agile Leaders.

Manish candidly talks to us about:

Why he loves writing?
The experience of writing during the pandemic
On being a disruptor
The art of straight talking
How to be uncomfortable with the comfortable
How to turn adversity into opportunity
How to find one’s why (including a free mini-coaching session!)
How to use the toolkit in the book

There is so much to unpack in that conversation and we are hugely grateful to Manish for sharing his time and wisdom with us.

All Things Gender Based Violence featuring Mokshda Pertaub, Barrister at law and Director Lex Aquila

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0400

Our guest for this week’s episode is Mokshda Pertaub, barrister at law and director of training institution Lex Aquila. She is fiercely passionate about educating, training and advocating in the areas of gender-based violence, violence against children, violence at work, sexual harassment, to name a few.

In this podcast, we delve into:

Empowering women to use the law
The rise in violence against women
Regional training in Africa
Understanding the psychology of violence
Violence against women and the police
Violence and the courts
The effect of the pandemic on marital life
Embracing family well being holistically.

All things Tax featuring Feroz Hematally, Head of Tax IQEQ and Director, Taxand Mauritius

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0400

All things AML/CFT featuring Pascale Leonide, Director, PL Consulting Ltd

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0400

Join us for today’s episode as Pascale Leonide, Founder and Director of PL Consulting Ltd talks to us about all things AML/CFT.

Tune in if you want to hear more about:

Her journey to AML/CFT specialisation
The regulatory landscape post “white list”
How to create a robust risk culture
Residual high-risk areas in terms of AML/CFT compliance
Challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in Mauritius
The value of coaching when starting one’s own business

Special episode featuring William de Robillard, barrister at De Speville Desvaux Chambers

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0400

In this special in-between-series episode of Beyond the black letter law by Prism Chambers, William talks to us about what it means to be a young litigator at the Mauritian bar. He talks about what inspired him to choose this profession, his favourite case, challenges and opportunities for young barristers in Mauritius.

Special episode featuring Olaleye Adebiyi, Co Regional Managing Partner – Africa - Andersen

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0400

Mauritius: What’s next? Featuring Dr Rama Sithanen, GCSK.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0400

In this series finale of our “Mauritius: What’s Next?” series, we have the immense pleasure and honour of sitting down with Dr Rama Sithanen, GCSK. Former Finance Minister and Vice Prime Minister of Mauritius and one of the “founding fathers” of the Mauritius IFC, Dr Sithanen is uniquely placed to talk to us about the past, the present and the future.

In this episode, among the many, many things we discuss:

His experience of public sector versus private sector;
The state of the economy and how we are placed to deal with rising inflation, the depreciating rupee and the looming threat of recession;
The tricky issue of low versus high taxation;
The scarcity of human capital;
The damaging effects of Mauritius’ unique two-labour market;
What needs to be done to move to a high-income country.

Mauritius: What’s Next? Featuring Min Lee, Partner, EY Mauritius

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0400

In our new episode, we welcome Min Lee, Partner at EY Mauritius. Min shares her insightful thoughts on:

Her journey from Reddot to EY;
The Silicon Valley mindset and entrepreneurship;
Leveraging technology in making learned decisions and scale up;
Solving intractable problems with modern approach;
The knowledge economy and brain drain; and
Comparing Mauritius and Singapore.

For the entrepreneurs making their first steps, Min has some valuable piece of advice to make the best of a challenging entrepreneurship journey.

Mauritius: What’s Next? Featuring Sammade Jhummun, Chief Executive Officer, Mauritius Finance

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 23:00:00 +0400

In our new episode, we are delighted to sit down with Sammade Jhummun, Chief Executive Officer, Mauritius Finance.

Sammade shares his experience of evolving at the centre of the financial services industry. His insights are particularly meaningful after his stint at another reputable IFC, Guernsey.

He also talks about:

What is being done at industry level to attract and retain talent;
What products and services are yet to be explored in Mauritius;
Fintech and virtual assets;
The importance of capital markets;
The need to have institutions aligned for a more efficient ecosystem, and more!

Enjoy!

What’s Next? Featuring Afsar Ebrahim, Executive Director at Kick Advisory Services

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0400

In this second episode of our new series, we have the pleasure to sit down with Afsar Ebrahim. He talks to us on the importance of networking to get a business going. We get to learn about the gold standards of Goldman Sachs with Afsar. He also shares his views on why working from home may not be the best decision. What’s next for Mauritius, Afsar foresees post-Covid opportunities and challenges for Mauritius.

Mauritius: What’s Next? featuring Gordon Stuart, Managing Director, Accuro Fiduciary (Part 2)

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0400

In the second part of this episode, Gordon shares his views on how to attract AND retain investment and talent to the country, why tax is a non-negligible factor in the decision making matrix and what opportunities remains for the wealth and asset management sector in Mauritius.

What’s Next? featuring Gordon Stuart, Managing Director, Accuro Fiduciary (Part 1)

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0400

As we kick off this new series of “Beyond the black letter law” on the theme of “Mauritius: What’s Next?” we have the pleasure of sitting down with the Managing Director of Accuro Fiduciary, Gordon Stuart.

In the first part of this episode (we had a LOT to talk about), Gordon shares his experiences and talks to us about his own personal journey to Mauritius and how he has embraced working in and contributing to the financial services sector in Mauritius.

Special Episode - Gwendolyn Zorn, Head of Impact at Phatisa

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0400

In this episode of Beyond the Black Letter Law by Prism Chambers, we sit down with Gwendolyn Zorn, Head of Impact at Phatisa, a leading African private equity fund manager.

She talks to us about:

The relationship between ESG and impact investment
The different terms used to describe ESG investment
The recent boom in integrating ESG in investment practices
Phatisa’s rebranding and sustainable goals
Investment in food value chain and affordable housing across Sub-Saharan Africa
The way impact investment works in practice
Greenwashing
Advice to investors interested in impact investment

Leadership in turbulent times featuring Stephanie Ng Tseung, Head of Payments, MCB Ltd

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0400

In our series finale we are delighted to sit down with Stephanie Ng Tseung, Head of Payments at the Mauritius Commercial Bank Ltd.

Stephanie makes for the perfect guest to end our Leadership series as she touches on a topic which we are passionate about: diversity and inclusion.

She also shares her views on:

- the value of self-leadership;

- how to be a leader within a huge organisation;

- how to attract and retain talent;

- rewards and challenges;

- what keeps her grounded,

and much more!

Enjoy!

Leadership in turbulent times featuring Rubina Toorawa, Head of Sanne Mauritius

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 22:00:00 +0400

In the penultimate episode of our Leadership series, we sit down with Rubina Toorawa, head of Sanne Mauritius.

She talks to us about:

Her 23+ years career at Sanne Mauritius (previously IFS);
Taking up the challenge of the CEO role;
How to build ladders for other people to climb;
The power of Gen Z;
How we can empower women;
The value of integrity and humility in leadership.

Enjoy!

Leadership in turbulent times featuring Helene Echevin, CEO, C-Care

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0400

In Episode 4 of our Leadership series, we sit down with Hélène Echevin, Chief Executive Officer of C-Care, one of the leading health care service providers in Mauritius.

She talks to us about:

her experience of leading during the pandemic;
the effect of the crisis on employee welfare;
the core qualities of a good leader;
how to become a leader;
cross-border leadership;
what it means to lead in healthcare without being a healthcare practitioner.

Enjoy!

Leadership in turbulent times featuring Renand Pretorius, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland Mauritius

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 21:00:00 +0400

In Episode 3 of our Leadership series, we sit down with Renand Pretorius, a newly promoted partner at Eversheds Sutherland in Mauritius.

We talk about:

The shift from associate to partner;
What attributes a good leader should possess;
What leadership looks like in a law firm;
His Gen Z view of the world;
The need (or not) for a mentor;
The brain drain Mauritius is currently experiencing; and
Challenging the traditional law firm model.

Enjoy!

Leadership in turbulent times featuring Natacha Emilien, Executive Director and Chief Transformation Officer at Eagle Insurance

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 23:00:00 +0400

In Episode 2 of our Leadership series, we sit down with Natacha Emilien, Executive Director and Chief Transformation Officer at Eagle Insurance and Founder of the Board of Good.

We talk about:

Her leadership journey;
What drives her and her commitment to effect meaningful change;
What it takes to transform an organisation at all levels;
Improving decision-making in the board room;
Women & leadership;
The “why” behind the Great Resignation;
Leadership and the DEI agenda,

And much more!

Leadership in turbulent times featuring Gerald Lincoln, Managing Partner EY Mauritius

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0400

Series 2: Episode 1

Series 2 of “Beyond the black letter law” by Prism Chambers kicks off with the Managing Partner of EY Mauritius, Gerald Lincoln. Gerald was propelled to head EY Mauritius at the tender age of 35 and he candidly shares his thoughts and insights on:

• his leadership journey;
• what makes a good leader;
• his own leadership style;
• what leadership looks like in a partnership;
• his experience of leading through the pandemic;
• the effects of the Great Resignation;
• what leadership means to Generation Z.

Enjoy!

Special episode – Spotlight on the British High Commissioner in Mauritius, Her Excellency Ms Charlotte Pierre

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 21:00:00 +0400

In this special in-between-series episode of “Beyond the black letter law” by Prism Chambers, we sit down with Her Excellency Ms Charlotte Pierre, British High Commissioner in Mauritius. She talks to us about her journey in diplomacy, thoughts on her Mauritian heritage, the role of gender and race in diplomacy, balancing family life as a diplomat and much more!

Episode 8: The evolving role of the General Counsel featuring Sayyad Boodhun

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0400

In today’s series finale, Sayyad Boodhun, Director of Legal Service of Accenture Mauritius talks to us about his 10 year journey as an inhouse corporate lawyer.

This episode is for you if you want to hear more about:

Leaving the criminal bar to become a corporate lawyer;
Having a multi-jurisdictional role;
Demystifying the role of an inhouse lawyer with the business;
Managing external counsel;
The value of an inhouse counsel in the board room;
Giving back meaningfully to the community,

And much more

Enjoy!

Episode 7: The evolving role of the General Counsel featuring Anushka Radhakissoon

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0400

In this new episode of our GC series, we meet Anushka Radhakissoon, Head of Legal of the Medine Group. She talks to us about recalibrating from a regulator’s mindset, the breadth of her new role, how she went about building her team, her strategic objectives for the next year and how technology can be a catalyst for great change in her field.

She unpacks:

The shift from regulator to business
The many facets of being a lawyer
Dealing with pressure
Building a team of inhouse lawyers
Dealing with the business
Using external counsel judiciously
Legal risk management
Setting strategic goals looking ahead
The role of technology,

And much more. Enjoy!

Episode 6: The evolving role of the General Counsel featuring Sebastian Lahausse de la Louvière

Wed, 18 May 2022 05:00:00 +0400

Our GC series continues with the General Counsel and Chief People Officer of the Beachcomber Hotels & Resorts group in Mauritius, Sebastian Lahausse de la Louvière. He shares his insights and perspective on leading the legal function (and more recently, the people function) amid a period of crisis.

He talks to us about:

The importance of commercial awareness
The aspects of being a generalist
Building relationships and managing conflict
The attributes of a good inhouse lawyer
What he looks for in external counsel
The role of a Chief People Officer
The strategic importance of a GC
Navigating through the pandemic and the value of loyalty
Being able to leverage on data and technology
What it means to have a mentor
Leadership skills and his favourite leadership books

Episode 5: The evolving role of the General Counsel featuring Hasseena Arzamkhan

Wed, 04 May 2022 00:00:00 +0400

In this new episode of “Beyond the black letter law” by Prism Chambers, Hasseena Arzamkhan dives deep into her new role as GC of Ocorian Mauritius. She talks to us about the value of being in private practice prior to moving in-house, the qualities she seeks in an external counsel, the importance of building trust with the business, what being a good legal risk manager entails, what she misses most (and least!) about the bar and much more!

Episode 4: The evolving role of the General Counsel featuring Aruna Radhakeesoon

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0400

Tune in the first episode in this “General Counsel” mini-series of “Beyond the black letter law” by Prism Chambers featuring Aruna Radhakeessoon, Chief Legal Executive and Executive Director of the Rogers Group if you want to know more about what it takes to be an excellent in-house lawyer, what they look for in an external counsel and how the role has evolved over time.

Episode 3: Spotlight on estate and succession planning featuring Johanne Hague and Zuleikha Abbasakoor-Aksener

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0400

In episode 3 of “Beyond the black letter law”, Johanne Hague and Zuleikha Abbasakoor-Aksener from Prism Chambers discuss four common estate planning structures.

They share their insights on:

(i) wills;

(ii) donation-partage;

(iii) sociétés; and

(iv) trusts,

and the benefits and downsides of each structure.

This episode concludes our mini-series on “Succession and estate planning”– the objective of this mini-series was to bring different perspectives to one central theme.

Episode 2: Spotlight on estate and succession planning featuring Willem du Preez

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0400

Our Estate & Succession Planning mini-series continues this week in this Episode 2 of “Beyond the black letter law”. We speak to Willem du Preez, Executive Director at Intercontinental Trust Limited, one of the leading management companies in Mauritius.

Listen in if you want to hear more about:

• The main driver behind the setting up of a trust;

• Dispelling the bad rep of trusts;

• Trusts and forced heirship rules;

• Onshore trusts v/s offshore trusts;

• Trust and trusting the trustee;

• The role of letters of wishes and protectors;

• Using a private trust company; and

• The foundation as a serious contender to trusts.

Enjoy and don’t forget to subscribe above!

Episode 1: Spotlight on succession laws and forced heirship rules featuring Me Amrit Dassyne

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0400

Welcome to our first episode of “Beyond the black letter law”, a platform where we demystify legal concepts for you.

Our aim is to endeavour to consistently produce quality legal content and provide a space for experts to share their insights and knowledge.

This episode is the first of a mini-series around the theme of “Succession & Estate Planning”. Our guest is Me Amrit Dassyne, notary, who specialises in advising clients on estate planning and asset management.

In this insightful conversation we learn about :

- What constitutes a person’s estate;
- What is domicile for succession law purposes;
- What is forced heirship;
- Rights of the surviving spouse;
- Can a will circumvent forced heirship;
- What is the procedure when someone passes away;
- Can parents donate assets to their children during their lifetime,
to name but a few!