00:00 - Intro01:22 - The appeal of M. Loustau before Le Conseil du Roi06:09 - Courts today versus 300 years ago09:01 - Wishlist to transform courts in Mauritius12:35 - The use of technology in the judiciary14:19 - Will courts still exist in 50 years17:40 - Courts during the French Revolution18:39 - Can AI replace courts22:09 - AI and bias23:41 - Can AI replace lawyers25:34 - Regulating AI29:25 - Going after Tech giants30:06 - Balance between regulation and censorship32:23 - Exploring the truth post pandemic35:57 - Hopeful or fearful38:15 - Young barristers and technology40:59 - Most memorable cases43:53 - Mot de la fin

00:00 - Intro00:51 - Why Mauritius?01:23 - What is Wayamo02:52 - Universal jurisdiction05:18 - Committing to fighting international crime06:28 - The emotional toll of fighting international crime09:11 - Sudan12:28 - Impact of Wayamo’s work14:35 - How can the private sector help18:26 - Using technology to fight crimes22:20 - Advice for young professionals23:28 - Taking risks24:23 - Mikel’s why

00:00 - Intro01:24 - Passion pou la misik02:23 - Inspiration misikal03:51 - Conscious music04:46 - Combat ene artiste dan moris05:44 - Sant pou la misère09:50 - Fairytale12:44 - Inspiration 14:47 - La musique : parcours du combattant17:26 - Donn couraz à la femme18:14 - Black History21:26 - Bann tipti26:30 - Star MBC 29:11 - Consey à zenn artis

00:00 - Intro01:31 - Marc’s favourite hat 02:28 - Technology in the 80s04:17 - What it’s like to work with a Tech Giant07:42 - Are we keeping up with the pace of Technology11:23 - Resistance to change16:14 - Your machine already knows who you are19:44 - Children and programming22:13 - Are millennials better than anyone else at computing?24:05 - Is technology dumbing us down?27:39 - Critical thinking30:38 - Public speaking35:58 - Marc as a writer39:07 - Helping young entrepreneurs43:15 - Mot de la fin

🌍 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 - Intro01:50 - Choosing a career in criminal law04:37 - Pursuing justice as a purpose05:54 - The evolution of criminal law07:06 - Anti-money laundering & terrorism financing taskforce09:37 - Law v/s its efficiency & effectiveness11:09 - What is human trafficking12:42 - The components of human trafficking13:51 - Trafficking in humans taskforce16:42 - Empathy for foreign workers19:35 - Revenue from human trafficking 21:10 - The statistics in Mauritius25:04 - The role of civil society actors28:07 - Prosecuting at the International Criminal Court33:42 - Dealing with emotions on the job37:27 - Challenges of practising criminal law41:04 - Any regrets42:24 - Serving your country46:09 - The Gen Z factor49:56 - Find a way or make one

“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 storytellingPersuasion v/s manipulationMarketing outside conventional meansThe value of personal brandingThe subtleties of marketing in continental Africa00:00 - Intro01:54 - Laurent’s WHY02:47 - How to unlock someone’s potential04:43 - The power of a brand06:16 - Product v/s brand08:47 - Storytelling11:31 - Persuasion v/s manipulation17:36 - Marketing and dating22:40 - Marketing outside conventional means27:38 - How can we market a brand other than through visuals30:43 - Marketing for services32:51 - Define yourself in your own terms34:40 - Importance of personal branding39:03 - Taking risks in marketing45:12 - The marketing experience in Africa

00:00 - Intro01:00 - Passion pour la musique03:24 - La guitare05:39 - La première chanson07:15 - Le début du rock09:38 - La naissance de crossbreed super soul14:35 - Concert en Afrique du Sud17:32 - Vivre de sa passion20:38 - Être inspiré23:21 - Se lancer en solo26:11 - La limier29:23 - L’amour de la musique et les enfants30:43 - Se remettre en question33:14 - La musique à Maurice34:57 - Conseils aux jeunes38:06 - Musique de la fin

00:00 - Intro01:20 - Les motivations de Yannick03:10 - High performance : inné ou forgé ?04:46 - Qualités essentielles05:57 - L’échec et la vie d’un athlète08:41 - Marié à un autre athlète : défis et opportunités10:37 - Le High Performance Centre12:54 - Santé physique et prise de conscience14:17 - Les coachs du Côte d’Or National Sports Complex16:13 - Les mythes autour du strength conditioning17:27 - Nutrition versus sport20:23 - Accueil des athlètes internationaux à Maurice22:38 - Evenements au Côte D’Or National Sports Complex24:06 - Intimidé par le concept High Performance ?27:00 - Strength pour les 50+30:48 - Sport tous les jours ?

00:00 - Intro01:34 - Kifer nou pas coz lor la santé sexiel04:24 - Absence de sécurité émotionnelle07:52 - Nou responsabilité10:49 - Philosophies, traditions et sexualité12:50 - Regard religions sur sexualité16:12 - De l’obscurité à la lumière  20:07 - Libido : les 3 types27:26 - Compatibilité sexiel dan ene couple33:13 - Transgressions : kifer trompe so conjoint ?36:25 - Addiction au sexe38:57 - Monogamie, polygamie, polyandrie et polyamorie43:50 - Kifer nou pas accepter nou prossain45:43 - Kifer mo per mo prop lecorps47:39 - Prépare nou ban zenfans aux predateurs sexiels56:32 - Pornographie: bon ou mauvais?01:06:27 - Masturbation01:09:33 - Libère la parole chez les jeunes

00:00 - Intro 01:19 - Born into a legal career04:03 - Influence of childhood environment and values05:39 - The evolving profession09:40 - Is the practice of law still exciting?11:41 - The importance of a mentor in the legal profession13:22 - Sir André Raffray15:29 - Il n’y a pas d’affaire pressé17:54 - Be thorough, take your time18:54 - Litigation or advisory?21:22 - Patrice’s litigating style22:30 - Most memorable case28:54 - Advice for young barristers35:15 - Professionalising the Bar39:50 - The Bar Council abroad42:02 - What being a Senior Counsel means

00:00 - Intro00:40 - Qui est Beryl?01:18 - Présence de la magie et l’enfance de Beryl04:37 - C’est quoi la magie06:02 - La discipline artistique de la magie06:45 - Equipe de France de magie09:26 - Monter un numero de magie12:28 - Vice championne de France17:21 - La magie et l’art du spectacle18:02 - Les difficultés de la vie d’un artiste22:35 - Travailler moins mais mieux24:05 - Apporter la magie à Maurice25:30 - Apprendre la magie aux enfants27:49 - La magie est accessible à tous29:38 - Les magiciens de renommée mondiale à Maurice31:01 - Numéro préféré34:50 - L’égalité des genres et la magie39:59 - Conseil pour la jeune génération

00:00 - Intro00:56 - Signifikation to nom01:54 - Ki kaliter dimoune Elijah eter03:01 - Style lamizik04:22 - Collaborasion avek artis morisyens07:48 - Scène muzikal Seychelles09:57 - Eski zenn zeneration abandoner trop fasilman13:11 - Couma Elijah travay16:10 - Mo fatigue20:21 - Coco26:00 - Dilo sale p constrir twa29:05 - Collaboration parmi ban artis32:17 - Santer avek Linzy Bacbotte33:51 - Premier fler35:47 - Meiller souvenir39:07 - Consey pou ban zennes43:25 - Morceau préféré

*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 - Intro00:52 - Sociopsychologue01:59 - Progrès dans les lois03:37 - Violence envers les femmes05:01 - Violence et COVID06:38 - La banalisation de la violence07:42 - Violence psychologique11:01 - Identification les different types de violence12:30 - C’est quoi une violence sexuelle ?15:24 - Violence physique sur un enfant17:57 - Qui doit parler aux parents20:38 - Violence en entreprise21:55 - Causes de violence24:00 - Technologie et violence sexuelle envers les enfants27:45 - Téléphones et risques pour les enfants31:40 - A quel âge parler de la sexualité aux enfants ?34:31 - Ressources pour l’éducation de l’enfant36:25 - Intégration dans le curriculum scolaire et volonté politique37:43 - Attachement d’un enfant42:46 - Investir dans la qualité des relations44:59 - On peut aussi parler du négatif46:36 - Se connecter l’un à l’autre47:43 - Subir une violence et la honte

00:00 - Intro01:30 - Lexperiens XFactor Australie03:17 - Electric Empire05:42 - Bann challenge XFactor07:27 - De l’Australie à Moris08:53 - Sakifo10:37 - Album Lin11:59 - Premier morceau13:41 - Hommage à Lin14:38 - Chemins croisés15:58 - Lévé18:48 - Kot Jason gagne linspirasyon20:44 - Servi to nom22:07 - Kitsoz pli grand ki toi23:45 - Attak ene lot genre music26:14 - Kifer Presence, nouvo single27:15 - Gagne so la vie en tant ki artis à Moris29:01 - Qui est Jason Heerah en Australie31:28 - Otentik Groove en Australie32:29 - Consey à ban zennes35:28 - Ambassader inofficiel de seggae37:13 - Jason so morceau préféré39:04 - When next ?

00:00 - Intro01:07 - Qui est Bruno?02:25 - L’impak de l’enfans Bruno lor so dévelopman03:38 - Inspirasion créasyon OSB06:23 - Blakkayo et OSB08:16 - Transform ghetto en sato09:46 - Mauricianisme11:30 - Censure de OSB12:28 - SIDA et sensibilisation14:40 - Bann zennes17:35 - L’espoir pou le fitir19:12 - La mizik zetabe v/s la misik contribuab21:11 - Assez rol victim23:15 - La foi25:01 - Bann moments mémorab28:02 - Platform pou pass messaz33:02 - Pense fitir zenerasyon34:02 - Livre en l’honner 32 ans OSB36:53 - Morceau prefere38:37 - Prossain spectak40:05 - Mersi Bruno41:52 - Mozik

00:00 - Intro00:58 - Qui est Rachel?02:56 - Interculturalité v/s multiculturalité06:15 - Miselaine Duval et le reste07:30 - Oser prendre le risqué10:26 - Komiko13:06 - Marika est partie15:03 - Immersion totale pour devenir un personnage17:25 - Passer à autre chose19:59 - La folle et inconvenante histoire des femmes22:25 - Les femmes à travers l’histoire23:50 - Naissance de patriarcat24:52 - Avoir le courage d’incarner des thèmes difficiles27:10 - La participation des hommes28:36 - Adaptation locale ou pas?31:21 - Personnage préféré32:37 - Comment se mettre dans la peau d’un personnage35:06 - Recette magique pour une collaboration fructueuse36:50 - Le travail derrière le travail39:22 - La Renaissance et les femmes40:23 - Jeanne d’Arc42:15 - Tramway nommé Désir43:56 - Le regard des femmes sur d’autres femmes45:48 - Olympe de Gouges49:27 - Les suffragettes54:48 - Education artistique57:24 - Conseil aux jeunes59:59 - L’Age d’or de la culture à Maurice01:02:07 - What’s next?

00:00 - Intro01:04 - Kifer Blakkayo?02:03 - Kan parcours la in commenser?03:02 - Début OSB04:43 - Approche engagée05:39 - Thèmes ki pli tousse ‘Yo07:58 - Santer ki sanz carrière Blakkayo09:03 - Ouvert la porte10:18 - Opportunités pour ban zennes12:20 - Patience guéri la galle13:41 - Bann zennes15:53 - Talent v/s discipline17:49 - Envie abandonner18:51 - Nouvo album20:58 - Vey lor nou22:25 - Tattouaz ‘Yo23:23 - Old is Gold Hennessy24:35 - Trouve le bon dan tou dimoune26:26 - La foi dans l’humanité27:34 - Le secret de ‘Yo

00:00 - Intro02:11 - Le pourquoi d’Amelie05:07 - Mieux etre pour mieux faire07:41 - C’est quoi le deuil10:17 - Le deuil est propre à chacun12:22 - Les vocations de la Maison des Etoiles15:11 - Le deuil en entreprise19:46 - Briser les tabous du deuil en entreprise22:37 - Avoir les outils pour vivre son deuil24:28 - Cultiver son Elan Vital27:52 - Le deuil pour un enfant32:57 - Grief fully, live fully35:38 - La perte d’un enfant38:16 - Deuil blanc et pre-deuil43:30 - Oser faire face à son deuil45:47 - Comment contacter la Maison des Etoiles

00:00 - Intro01:06 - How did Moshin discover yoga01:57 - Why can yoga provide fulfilment03:18 - The purpose of an asana05:35 - The Iyengar method06:33 - Tackling apprehensions about yoga08:07 - Yoga and religion11:44 - The AUM sound14:32 - The power of intention16:02 - Quieting down the mind19:06 - Yoga as a complete practice21:07 - Should yoga be an everyday practice22:12 - Fasting and yoga23:35 - Benefits of yoga24:36 - Yoga and sparking curiosity25:47 - Where can we find Moshin?

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 - Intro01:26 - Intermittent fasting04:15 - Cardio or resistance training06:55 - Creatine: yay or nay?08:12 - 10,000 steps a day09:49 - Vitamin D: Sunlight or food/supplementation12:40 - Supplementation and kidney overload13:59 - Coconut oil and heart health15:09 - Worm medicine for children16:48 - Health benefits of cold showers18:55 - Is fruit juice healthy?19:28 - Flight socks20:01 - Red wine and heart health21:19 - C-section & obesity22:35 - Face masks25:38 - Healing bacterial infections without antibiotics27:41 - Red meat and cancer28:46 - Benefits of coffee29:49 - Protein and old age30:48 - AI and doctors & surgeons36:13 - Another pandemic in our lifetime41:32 - Medicine and changing viewpoints42:21 - Weight loss drugs46:45 - Broken heart48:42 - Continuous glucose monitor51:29 - Do we think we are healthier than we are?52:15 - Five annual tests53:11 - HDL/LDL55:44 - Heart disease and gender

00:00 - Intro01:33 - Personality profiling03:12 - The Enneagram profile04:55 - The 9 types of the Enneagram profile07:01 - Being surprised by profile types08:29 - Using personality profile for self-improvement09:52 - Can people change at their core?12:43 - Using other profiling tools16:35 - Favourite profiling method17:07 - What’s your animal spirit?18:11 - The future of work19:59 - Jobs on the rise and jobs on the decline21:31 - Technology and human capital24:48 - 4 elements of the workplace26:42 - AI and re-evaluating how we approach education29:19 - What core skills should remain in spite of AI32:59 - Can we look to the future with hope33:56 - The information age and spirituality36:38 - Architects of Opportunity

00:00 - Intro00:53 - Mauritian Association of Olympians03:09 - Tracking down former Olympians04:17 - 1984 Olympics08:41 - Athletics then and now11:05 - What did athletics mean to you?13:09 - How did athletics shape you?14:25 - The value of discipline17:20 - The role of sports in Dominique’s life now20:21 - Nutrition and exercise as we age26:38 - Sugar32:12 - Any regrets?33:25 - Words of wisdom for the young athlete

00:00 - Intro00:35 - What brings Lindsay to Mauritius?03:13 - From a corporate to a holistic lifestyle06:11 - Shifting mindsets11:00 - Self-confidence13:53 - Hierarchy of needs16:28 - Finding presence20:46 - Exercise as an outlet24:18 - Hormone Replacement Therapy32:23 - From unawareness to change35:46 - Making and breaking habits

00:00 - Intro 01:45 - Saira’s turning point04:06 - Self-guided journey of discovery07:28 - Leaving the corporate life behind11:31 - You are me and I am you15:53 - Leading with fear18:51 - Scarcity v/s prosperity22:58 - What is a conscious leader25:46 - Feelings v/s intuition31:49 - Are we ready for conscious leadership?34:45 - Meditation and coaching37:31 - What do we need the most?39:57 - Self-worth42:21 - Finding joy in everything45:19 - Co-creating our life

00:00 - Intro01:11 - Nawaz’s professional values04:16 - The surprising thing about money07:41 - When should we start saving09:36 - Magic saving formula15:55 - Is cash trash?17:17 - The power of compounding19:40 - Know where your money is going23:13 - Money and generations26:06 - The taboo of money30:57 - First step towards being financially responsible34:05 - Reading time

00:00 - Intro01:05 - Inspiration behind writing about maroons04:12 - Transforming a calendar into a book04:54 - Researching maroon life07:39 - The turning point: the discovery of Amedée Nagapen09:56 - The deeper meaning behind Leritaz Maronaz12:44 - Grasping the elusive concept of “maronaz”13:38 - Shocking facts behind the life of maroons18:10 - Slavery and modern times22:01 - Women, maroons and slavery25:35  - Morality and slavery ancestry28:17 - Reparations through art32:02 - Message of Leritax Maronaz34:39 - Encouraging conversations about slavery38:46 - Being open to listening41:01 - Educating through family43:52 - Legacy for your children46:13 - Where to buy Leritaz Maronaz

00:00 - Intro01:01 - Why Philosophy?02:48 - The concept of Identity05:11 - Do we think too much, or not enough?08:23 - Philosophy in the workplace11:43 - Measuring the impact of philosophy15:23 - Are people happy?20:09 - Finding meaning in the present moment21:40 - Practising empathy24:12 - AI and philosophy27:50 - Embracing philosophy in the future

00:00 - Intro00:43 - Discovering the Art of Muay Thai04:18 - Muay thai and other combat sports06:09 - Rituals in muay thai10:31 - Muay thai for women14:58 - Bringing peace into your life18:52 - Embracing pain22:13 - Am I too old to start muay thai?26:42 - Building strength and resilience30:51 - Finding bliss in muay thai36:06 - Where to train37:10 - Kids and muay thai

00:00 - Intro00:57 - Who is Kristèle02:35 - Return to Mauritius03:59 - Beginnings of O.Moi skincare06:28 - The why of O.Moi08:25 - The wonders of aromatheraphy12:11 - Practice of yoga13:54 - Benefits of a yoga practice17:44 - Challenges of being an entrepreneur in Mauritius20:52 - Using natural products and mindset24:14 - Advice for the youth27:46 - Where can we find O.Moi.

00:00 - Intro 00:50 - The start of Nathalie’s journey02:35 - The need for purpose03:44 - The big change05:05 - Regenerative agriculture06:24 - Knowing what’s on your plate09:29 - The foundations of regenerative agriculture12:08 - Living off-grid14:45 - Challenging times17:19 - Picking your own food21:55 - The sustainability problematic25:14 - Why are we eating food full of pesticides?27:32 - Making time for food29:19 - Being healthier32:11 - The corporate world38:15 - Where can we find Nathalie

00:00 - Intro00:41 - Why nutrition as a career?02:08 - Misconceptions about nutrition04:28 - Exercise and nutrition05:48 - Is all sugar bad?10:04 - Should we avoid simple carbs?12:10 - Tackling diabetes with nutrition16:31 - The carbs portion18:44 - Fruit juices: yay or no?21:20 - Are we having enough protein in our diets?25:56 - Fat intake33:34 - Does everyone need a nutritionist41:41 - How to get hold of Celina

00:00 - Intro 00:33 - First impressions of Mauritius01:38 - Banking sector challenges04:47 - Finding opportunities in difficult times06:54 - Finding purpose in banking10:27 - Trying the new and the uncomfortable13:30 - International Men’s Day15:16 - Zero Male Suicide19:14 - Mental Health and the workplace21:25 - Men’s role in society across continents25:38 - Diversity and decision-making27:42 - Balancing fatherhood and professional life

00:00 - Intro00:37 - How did it all start for Noemi03:09 - Meeting Jean Marie for the first time05:50 - The wheelchair07:38 - The reality of handisports in Mauritius10:47 - Setting goals12:50 - The test17:25 - Learning life lessons19:14 - Importance of a coach22:05 - Support system25:13 - Having financial support26:47 - Noemi’s weekly routine28:48 - The sacrifices31:27 - Advice for the youth33:17 - The paralympic games37:00 - World championships44:41 - Learning to look ahead49:20 - Taking a break53:10 - 2024 objectives

00:00 - Intro00:46 - Inspiration for writing the book03:16 - Doing the research04:49 - The Mauritian dream08:08 - Birth of The Altruist11:16 - A pious man12:24 - Slavery v/s indentureship16:59 - An early millionaire20:05 - Champion of women22:20 - Building schools25:18 - What shocked you?27:58 - The search for meaning34:38 - The core message36:13 - Prayers for the non-Brahmin38:12 - The First Hindi book published in Mauritius

00:00 - Intro00:42 - Who is Angélique today?01:47 - What moves Angélique?02:42 - Why NIVO06:37 - Challenges faced by NGOs08:50 - TIPA and teaching through Art10:19 - Using Art to create Beauty12:57 - Who knows you best18:49 - NGOs and entrepreneurship21:25 - The why behind “Avec l’orage qui m’accompagne”27:02 - The decision to publish27:43 - Art and writing29:15 - Building resilience31:21 - Taking Tifi Loraz on a journey31:49 - Why Les Mots?32:48 - Guidance of Shenaz Patel35:16 - The horrific statistics of sexual assaults38:50 - Is the subject still taboo?40:30 - Saying No41:24 - Sexual education and parental responsibility45:38 - Finding Light in Darkness47:58 - Writing as Therapy

00:00 - Intro00:30 - How it all started for Noa02:08 - Why youth gives up so easily02:47 - Friendly rivalry03:37 - Jeremie’s beginnings05:57 - The support system07:38 - Attributes of a great athlete09:29 - The hard times10:52 - Getting serious13:38 -  Setting goals15:24 - Falling and getting back up20:52 - Breaking Stephane Buckland’s record28:58 - The Crash34:23 - Emotional and psychological support36:32 - Being abroad39:12 - Financial support40:07 - Advice for the youth of today41:26 - Sacrifices47:17 - The highlights so far49:49 - Olympic Games 202452:04 - Le Mot de la Fin

00:00 - Intro00:41 - The influence of childhood experiences04:31 - Taking on the Government of Mauritius09:48 - Discriminatory immigration laws14:08 - On being the first (and only) woman Attorney General of Mauritius16:24 - Referendums17:52 - The Ministry for Women21:58 - Achieving emotional detachment25:18 - Women’s rights in 202329:14 - Are we doing enough34:09 - Changing our mindset 39:49 - It starts at the cradle40:50 - The international scene43:13 - On writing46:06 - Pearls of wisdom for young women

00:00 - Intro00:35 - Why medicine?03:08 - The emotional toll of medicine06:46 - High blood pressure08:26 - High blood pressure in kids09:25 - High blood pressure and salt09:59 - High blood pressure and genes10:37 - Systolic BP and dystolic BP12:57 - Can high BP be reversed naturally?13:25 - Dangers of high BP14:44 - High BP: the silent killer15:45 - Treating high BP16:22 - Low BP18:05 - Causes of obesity20:45 - Dangers of visceral fat22:22 - Skinny fat25:41 - Hyperthyroidism28:08 - Medicine 3.030:06 - The C word31:26 - Cancer 10134:07 - Cancer treatments34:52 - What causes cancer37:22 - Are we losing the fight against cancer40:57 - Practising medicine differently45:37 - Cancer and sugar47:23 - Autoimmune diseases49:40 - Common autoimmune diseases54:41 - AI and the future of medicine59:41 - The power of educating oneself

00:00 - Intro 00:44 - Verna’s why03:52: - From literature to Communications06:50 - Post-colonial writing10:07 - Communications and diplomacy11:56 - National development and inclusivity13:52 - Positive discrimination16:34 - Gender and hard conversations19:39 - Aligning public and private sectors’ interests23:24 - The brain drain30:24 - Message for the young professional33:11 - Verna’s favourite author 

00:00 - Intro00:57 - Why run?02:26 - From Jeux Intercolleges to Jeux Olympiques03:20 - Recipe for success05:05 - Support system05:43 - The Olympic games 07:18 - New Mauritian athletes09:11 - Sports culture10:09 - Sports and schools 11:51 - How to value our athletes13:45 - The low point15:22 - The high point17:13 - Game face 18:45 - What it takes to succeed as an athlete20:53 - Stephan’s fitness regime23:57 - What drives Stephan today

00:00 - Intro01:26 - Special outfit03:40 - Why hurdles?06:49 - Hurdles and competition08:24 - Why compete08:48 - The Olympic Games10:52 - Career lows13:01 - Holistic support of athletes16:13 - Competing abroad18:01 - Breaking Judex’s record19:17 - Regrets21:00 - Words of wisdom for young athletes

00:00 - Intro01:08 - Childhood influences04:32 - Facing adversity05:48 - Michael Jordan06:54 - Once a competitor, always a competitor07:45 - 3 top qualities of a great basketball player11:54 - Being MVP12:23 - The lowest point14:37 - The revenge game17:52 - Playing the Seychelles20:03 - Basketball for the next generation23:16 - Life lessons24:06 - Regrets26:23 - Sports and hope for the future

00:00 - Intro 00:59 - How it all began03:28 - Writing songs04:05 - Diego05:53 - Rev nou ancet07:12 - Favourite songs08:25 - Desire’s family09:48 - Nostalgia of the original Cassiya11:14 - Today’s séga12:57 - Growing up poor14:40 - Starting all over again16:41 - Working with your spouse18:14 - Success in La Réunion20:41 - So many songs!22:35 - Advice for the new generation27:29 - Fam

00:00 - Intro00:30 - Where it all started02:01 - Studying Religion04:15 - From Religion to Archaeology05:54 - Why dig into the past07:35 - Archaeology in the oceans08:56 - What writing brings10:17 - Insectarium14:16 - Dealing with family reactions16:36 - Literary translation of the Qur’an22:28 - Archaeology in Mauritius24:38 - Why write in French26:17 - Favourite Mauritian authors28:09 - The Creative Writing Circle30:28 - Talent v/s hard work

00:00 - Intro01:04 - The passion for badminton03:29 - Going elite07:32 - International tournament08:19 - The drive to win09:34 - The highs and the lows15:54 - Skill v/s mindset17:50 - Support of athletes20:11 - Importance of recovery22:34 - Anti-climax23:45 - Lessons learnt from being an athlete27:05 - Being the spouse of an athlete28:32 - Impact of motherhood33:40 - Keep going (especially) when you’re losing

00:00 - Intro00:56 - Shrada’s why05:24 - My voice, my superpower06:44 - From styling to training07:51 - How coaching has evolved over the last 20 years10:10 - Making people feel awesome10:58 - Preparing to coach13:50 - Dancing and coaching15:57 - The need for external validation and finding self-validation19:44 - Mental wellbeing in the workplace23:14 - Little things matter27:59 - The power of pink32:01 - Improving presenting skills36:13 - The art of storytelling42:10 - Personal branding

00:00 - Intro00:59 - Where did it all begin for Davina03:10 - From dreams to reality04:59 - Davina and her country06:04 - Love of literature07:36 - What inspired the first book09:50 - Winning the Prix Jean Fanchette11:00 - Background to Misère17:15 - Village superstitions19:07 - Alignment in all religions20:46 - Effect of writing21:52 - Writing v/s teaching24:11 - Community of Mauritian authors26:42 - Winning competitions28:05 - Process of writing29:48 - Lorsque les cerfs-volant se mettent à crier32:46 - Connecting with your land35:36 - Struggles of the land37:26 - Mastering language40:27 - Poetical prose41:41 - The Veena45:19 - What’s next for Davina

00:00 - Intro00:33 - Varsha’s unique journey04:56 - Using humour to conquer cancer05:36 - Why me?08:27 - Digging deep10:25 - Warrior’s strategy11:39 - Forging the future using the past13:07 - Light and shadow16:28 - The glass cliff20:40 - What can women do to empower themselves?23:27 - Conquer your emotions25:07 - Strategies for growth28:02 - Neuroscience29:58 - The magic of neuroplasticity32:00 - Cancer coaching36:05 - The pain of being a survivor38:00 - Coaching and the family42:46 - Hope

00:00 - Intro 00:57 - Sebastien’s why05:03 - Building a business with your spouse07:26 - Why MIPS09:34 - Dolphin in a sea of sharks11:09 - The future of MIPS13:05 - Making the impossible, possible14:34 - Objective v/s means to achieve the objective16:38 - Instant Integrated Payment System21:11 - Payplus27:17 - The value of a payment29:00 - The cost of handling cash31:25 - The untapped35:34 - The Paystation39:08 - MIPS beyond borders42:30 - Our children, our future

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 itHeart health: is it really about cholesterol?Stress: how to identify it, the damaging effects and possible solutionsMind/body medicine: myth or realityThe gut health debate: what is gut microbiome and how you can improve itIs exercise the magical cure of all ails: benefits and limitationsSleep: why we sleep so little and why we should all aspire to sleep more. Time stamps below:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:32 - Health concern no. 1 for Mauritians00:01:10 - Cause of diabetes00:02:00 - Insulin resistance and pre-diabetes00:04:52 - 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 discussion00:14:56 - Protein and exercise00:16:17 - Why is bloodwork important?00:19:54 - The cholesterol debate00:22:45 - Endothelial Stress 00:24:03 - Good v/s bad cholesterol00:29:01 - Dr Steciuk’s ideal breakfast00:31:47 - All things stress00:40:43 - Mind-body medicine00:43:02 - Meditation is too hard!00:44:55 - Exercise instead of meditation 00:46:43 - Therapy with animals00:47:44 - Is exercise the magic cure for all ills?00:51:19 - Obesity 00:59:13 - Food intolerance 01:00:56 - Gut health and stress01:02:09 - Fecal transplant01:03:51 - Gut and the brain01:05:54 - Why do we sleep so little?01:07:14 - Why do we need sleep?01:09:15 - Sleep and alcohol01:11:48 - Sleep and recovery

00:00 - Intro00:43 - Why the passion for sports03:21 - Thirst for competition03:49 - What does winning bring?05:33 - Setting goals when you’re winning08:03 - Hard work v/s talent09:15 - Finding time to train10:49 - Dealing with injuries12:25 - Nutrition13:52 - Men v/s women in sports16:40 - How young can we start playing team sports?18:40 - Benefits of group sports19:51 - Alison’s second passion: pastry24:21 - Incorporating volleyball into career choice26:31 - Sleep26:58 - Lessons learnt from volleyball30:00 - Alison’s favourite pastry30:38 - What the future holds for Alison

00:00 - Intro00:38- What drives Nishi02:25 - Building a business from scratch05:00 - Setting goals07:09 - Challenge No. 1: Balancing motherhood and being CEO09:56 - Challenge No. 2: Being a woman in business14:18 - Building and empowering a leadership team16:34 - What inspires Nishi19:05 - From gut feeling to implementation19:53 - Being told no21:58 - JurisTax Group in 10 years25:28 - Geographical diversification27:25 - Competing IFCs29:09 - Budget wishlist

00:00- Intro00:54 - Ervin’s WHY03:54 - Is strategy a forever career?04:48 - What is strategy?06:02 - Strategy in action08:23 - Strategy v/s goal10:11 - Vision without strategy and strategy without vision12:36 - Having a strategy to meet goals14:13 - Having a strategy in personal life16:03 - Ervin’s personal strategy19:49 - Facing your finitude21:30 - Should everyone have a personal strategic plan?23:59 - Strategy and law firms30:43 - Strategy for entrepreneurs

00:00 - Intro01:01 - Being a Man Utd Fan02:47 - Football is more than just a sport03:47 -- Afsar’s GOAT05:22 - Eric Cantona08:04 - Where can it go wrong?10:03 - Eric Ten Hag11:53 - Sir Alex Ferguson14;41 - What it takes to achieve greatness17:49  - Having great processes22:56 - Evolve or die24:06 - The magic recipe for a winning football team24:30 -- How does a football team generate revenue?28:11 - The attraction in buying a football team29:38 - Can the free market ruin the love of the game?31:16 - Boycott of the World Cup33:16 - The FA Cup Final

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 coachingThe Creative Brainstorming MethodWhy everyone should have a coachThe difference between coach, counsellor and therapistWhether anyone is coachableCoaching and dealing with traumaCoaching for start-ups and SMEsCoaching and Fire Twirling

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

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!

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 EconomicsExperiencing gender across 3 geographiesMauritius and patriarchal valuesPositive discriminationGenuine willingness to change or GenderwashingDemystifying unconscious biasHow to go about setting a gender strategyGender and legislation

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 journeyThe Crossfit’s modelWomen and liftingLifting and weight lossMeasuring progress in strength trainingShould I invest in a coachStrength training vs body buildingCrossfit and kidsRecovery and sleepMauritius and fitness awarenessCrossfit and injuryStrength training and confidence

Join us today as we chat with Kabir Ruhee, CEO of Rogers CapitalIn this portrait, we talk about:Kabir’s leadership styleHis favourite story about his “guru”The attributes and qualities he looks up to in Sir Winston ChurchillHow he embeds a unified culture in a diversified companyHis thoughts on the Great EmigrationThe next great opportunity for MauritiusHis Budget wishlist

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 ZHow does one identify one’s purposeNature v/s nurtureThe General Population conundrumThe value of giving backShould the diaspora come backWhat success means to him. Thanks

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 practiceHis core values in practising his professionHis love of Tax casesThe toilet paper case (!)His most satisfying tax controversy casesJoe’s legacy Enjoy!

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!

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 CapitalWhy he founded the Tax Africa NetworkThe challenge of bringing Africa together in the Tax worldThe tricky issue of the solidarity levyThe Global Minimum TaxMauritius and transfer pricingThe Supreme Court Innodis judgment

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 pandemicOn being a disruptorThe art of straight talkingHow to be uncomfortable with the comfortableHow to turn adversity into opportunityHow 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.

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 lawThe rise in violence against womenRegional training in AfricaUnderstanding the psychology of violenceViolence against women and the policeViolence and the courtsThe effect of the pandemic on marital lifeEmbracing family well being holistically.

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 specialisationThe regulatory landscape post “white list”How to create a robust risk cultureResidual high-risk areas in terms of AML/CFT complianceChallenges faced by women entrepreneurs in MauritiusThe value of coaching when starting one’s own business

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.

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.

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.

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; andChallenging the traditional law firm model.Enjoy!

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!

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 moreEnjoy!

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 businessThe many facets of being a lawyerDealing with pressureBuilding a team of inhouse lawyersDealing with the businessUsing external counsel judiciouslyLegal risk managementSetting strategic goals looking aheadThe role of technology,And much more. Enjoy!

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 awarenessThe aspects of being a generalistBuilding relationships and managing conflictThe attributes of a good inhouse lawyerWhat he looks for in external counselThe role of a Chief People OfficerThe strategic importance of a GCNavigating through the pandemic and the value of loyaltyBeing able to leverage on data and technologyWhat it means to have a mentorLeadership skills and his favourite leadership books

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!