Beyond the black letter law
Portrait featuring Adil Mohamedbhai, Barrister at law, Serle Court London
I am sometimes – perhaps more often than I should – quite critical of the education system that shaped me.Â
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...
Portrait ft. Deeptee Bungaree-Gooheeram, Country Director, UK Department of Business and Trade
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...
Portrait featuring Ejilen Faya, Music Producer and DJ
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...
Portrait featuring Philippe Espitalier-Noël, CEO, Rogers Group
00:00 - IntroÂ
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...
Portrait featuring Yuv Sungkur, Climate Policy and Evidence Consultant
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 wh...
Portrait featuring Shamima Mallam-Hassam, MD Trident Trust and Chairperson Mauritius Finance
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 Ma...
Portrait featuring Dom Pattison, Artist
🎨 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...
Portrait featuring Richard Arlove, Founder Arphilia Consulting & former CEO, Abax
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).
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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.
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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 t...
All Things Public Relations featuring Samantha Seewoosurrun, PR expert/Founder of Platform Africa
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,
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Portrait featuring Antoine Domingue, Senior Counsel
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.Â
In this conversation, we cover:
Portrait featuring Sherry Singh, former CEO, Mauritius Telecom
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 le...
Focus on environmental law, featuring Anne-Sophie Julienne, Barrister at law, Afralaw Chambers
00:00 - IntroÂ
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
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...
Portrait featuring Dr The Honourable Arvin Boolell, Minister of the Republic of Mauritius
“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 politic...
Portrait featuring Ingrid Bell, Brand Strategist, Motion Designer and Content Producer
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...
Tout sur l’Intelligence Artificielle ft. Julien Guillot-Sestier
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.Â
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...
Portrait featuring Nanda Pavaday, storyteller
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? Â
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
Portrait featuring Satyajit Boolell, Senior Counsel and former DPP
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<...
Portrait featuring Bilygane, artist
Respect, humilité et l’amour de sa mère…
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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.
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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.
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Mais la profondeur des réflexions de Bilygane lors de notre conversation nous a permis d’entrevoir l’homme derrière l’ar...
Portrait featuring Sanjay Bhuckory, Senior Counsel
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...
Portrait featuring Shalini Jugessur MD Accenture Technology, Mauritius & Vietnam
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 is...
Portrait de Francois Colin, amateur MMA
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 qu...
Tout sur le développement durable ft. Vanessa de Spéville, Head of Sustainability Groupe MCB
00:00 - Intro
01:19 - C’est quoi le développement durable?
03:31 - Le changement climatique et les petits Ă©tats 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<...
Portrait featuring Marie Ange Koenig, comedienne
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
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Portrait featuring Stephan Rezannah, producteur et fondateur de MOMIX
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 cho...
Portrait featuring Louis Eric Ribot, Barrister, Ribot Chambers
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<...
All Things Crimes Against Humanity featuring Mikel Delagrange, Wayamo Foundation
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 ri...
Portrait featuring Sayaa, singer
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 - InspirationÂ
14:47 - La musique : parcours du combattant
17:26 - Donn couraz Ă la femme
18:14 - Black History
21:26 - Bann tipti
26:30 - Star MBCÂ
29:11 - Consey Ă zenn artis
All Things Innovation featuring Marc Israel, Entrepreneur, Writer and Public Speaker
00:00 - Intro
01:31 - Marc’s favourite hatÂ
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 do...
All on Human Trafficking & International Criminal Law featuring Nataraj Muneesamy, ADPP
🌍 The global reality of human trafficking is both sobering and terrifying.
Did you know:
âť— Over 27 million people worldwide are victims of human trafficking, according to the latest UN estimates
âť— 75% of victims are women and girls, with nearly 25% being children
âť— 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...
All Things Branding featuring Laurent Bourelly, Marketing expert
“Marketing is no longer about the stuff that you make, but about the stories you tell” – Seth Godin
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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.
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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.
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Join us as we delve into intricacies of:
What it means to have a brand?<...
Portrait featuring Vincent Brasse, chanteur/auteur-compositeur
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 Ă Maurice
34:57 - Conseils aux jeunes
38:06 - Musique de la fin
Portrait ft. Yannick Lincoln, Directeur HPC CĂ´te d'Or National Sports Complex
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...
"Tout sur la santé sexuelle" featuring Zoe Rozar, sexologue
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’obscuritĂ© Ă la lumière Â
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...
Portrait featuring Patrice de Spéville, Senior Counsel, De Spéville-Desvaux Chambers
00:00 - IntroÂ
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?
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Tout sur la Magie featuring BĂ©ryl la magicienne, vice-championne de France 2016
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 art...
Portrait featuring Elijah, singer-songwriter from Seychelles
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 BĂ©renger
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Any form of violence, whether it be physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, or mental, is unacceptable.
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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.
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Let’s be very clear: this reality affects all social strata and all communities.
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I am so grateful to Melanie Vigier de Latour-Berenger, a psychosociologist, for sharing her expertise with...
Portrait featuring Jason Heerah, singer-songwriter/drummer
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 Ă Lin
14:38 - Chemins croisés
15:58 - Lévé
18:48 - Kot Jason gagne linspirasyon
20:44 - Servi to nom
22:07 - Kitsoz...
Portrait featuring Bruno Raya, Founder OSB
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 m...
