Shows
From Where I Sit With Tom McGeeS2E9: A Vision for Baltimore’s Future. David Bramble, Managing Partner & Co-Founder, MCB Real EstateDiscover David’s deep connection to Baltimore and the transformative role of real estate development in revitalizing communities. As the new owner of Harborplace, Baltimore’s crown jewel at the heart of the downtown waterfront, David shares MCB’s vision for the project and insights into this major redevelopment project. Plus, hear more about the value of community engagement in development projects, the economic potential of Baltimore and why it makes more financial sense to develop existing retail real estate assets. Follow From Where I Sit for more conversations about the built economy.Follow T...
2026-04-2343 min
TH!NKMCB Talk | A compass for AfricaThese days, the news is grim in most places, but MCB’s latest Africa Economic Compass report shows Africa is telling a different story – the continent is no longer absorbing global shocks from a position of weakness.Years of tough reforms, stronger buffers and rising intra‑African trade meant many economies entered the current crisis on firmer ground. And now the crisis itself is accelerating change.In this latest episode of MCB Talk, the report’s authors say that, although uneven, Africa’s resilience is very real indeed. And they have an index that proves it.
2026-04-1632 min
TH!NKMCB Talk | What is independence without energy sovereignty?The war in Iran is a wake-up call for countries like Mauritius, says geopolitical expert François Gemenne in this latest episode of MCB Talk. For him, energy transition is no longer just about climate — it’s about sovereignty.As global tensions disrupt key energy routes and drive volatility, Mauritius’s reliance on imported fossil fuels exposes the economy to shocks beyond its control. And according to Gemenne, this volatility is not temporary — it’s the new normal.Last year's episode can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dFBwCehZ
2026-03-1719 min
TH!NKMCB Talk | Powering MauritiusIf ever there were a time for Mauritius to transition to low-carbon energy, it would be now. Old, defective machine parts, an outdated grid, supply insecurity, and the declining cost of renewable technologies form a perfect storm for the transition. And the stakeholders, – lawmakers, the CEB, IPPs and the banks – are getting ready to take up the challenge.Find out what’s at stake, what the constraints are, but also where the hope lies in this latest episode of MCB Talk on energy transition.Featuring the CEB Director, Shamshir Mukoon, Energy expert Khalil Elahee, Omnicane CEO Ja...
2026-02-0333 min
TH!NKMCB Talk | Behind the billionsBehind the billionsWhen a systemic bank like MCB generates billions in profits, it benefits not just its shareholders but also its home country, through the value it creates, the taxes it pays, and the support it provides to the economy.In this episode of MCB Talk, “Behind the billions”, MCB Group CEO Jean Michel Ng Tseung takes an unfiltered look at what should drive the success of Mauritius, saying maintaining the country’s sovereign investment grade is critical to its continued prosperity.Find out what MCB’s vision for Mauritius is and h...
2025-11-2130 min
TH!NKMCB Talk | Hunting in packsMCB recently lit up the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square, showcasing how far the Mauritian bank has come in expanding the reach of its financial markets in Africa and beyond. Speaking to MCB Talk, the head of Financial Markets, Parik Tulsidas, explains how MCB Financial Markets has become a product house in its own right and is helping the bank achieve its ambition of becoming a one-stop shop for its clients in Africa.
2025-09-2223 min
TH!NKMCB Talk | Building for the futureWhen MCB launched Juice in 2013, mobile banking was new, and smartphones were just starting to take off. Just 12 years later, 82% of payments worldwide are contactless and people are paying with their phones, rings, glasses – and in some places, with their smiles. As MCB brings tap technology to Mauritius, a first in the Indian Ocean, it’s also ensuring that your contactless payments remain secure, reliable, and robust. In this latest episode of MCB Talk, find out how our world is about to change drastically and how MCB is helping make this happen for our younger genera...
2025-09-0431 min
TH!NKMCB Talk | Mauritius at the Centre. The Indian Ocean as Home.From corporate banking in the Maldives to financial inclusion in Madagascar and full-service retail in Seychelles, MCB is using the best of Mauritius to lead with purpose across the Indian Ocean.In this new episode of MCB Talk, Dominique Provençal, Head of MCB Overseas, explores how Vision 2030 is redefining MCB’s footprint in Seychelles, Madagascar, and the Maldives—now officially part of our home markets.MCB’s regional strategy is powered by Mauritius's strength and stability, integration across markets, community-rooted action, and digital innovation tailored to local realities.
2025-08-1520 min
TH!NKMCB Talk | Thinking outside the concrete box!Once considered unconventional, container houses are now gaining traction as affordable, sustainable, and stylish alternatives to traditional concrete structures. And for the first time in Mauritius, MCB is offering mortgage financing for this type of dwelling—partnering with local pioneers Velogic and Sunbox. Tune in as we bust myths, explore benefits, and talk financing with MCB’s Jean-Lou Rosse, Velogic’s Grégory de Comarmond, and Sunbox’s Vincent Mamet.
2025-07-1633 min
TH!NKMCB Talk | “Imagine if we did not have Juice!”In this latest episode of the MCB Talk podcast, the bank’s Heads of Domestic Banking and Retail, Anju Umrowsing Ramtohul and Bernard Jackson, discuss what it really means to serve 1.2 million customers. They do not shy away from addressing ongoing challenges; from the country’s cash dependency and digital hesitation to national staffing dynamics. But they also highlight solutions—enhanced customer service training, development of clear career paths to reduce staff turnover, and a focus on financial literacy to empower customers to self-serve on the bank’s digital platforms. From the...
2025-06-0523 min
TH!NKMCB Talk | Refuse refuseWe all know plastic is a problem. We all know we should reduce, refuse, recycle etc but there’s a disconnect between what we know and what we do. That’s why plastic pollution is so complex: it’s down not just to the amount of plastic we consume but also the type of plastic and what it’s used for. But above all, it’s how we anticipate its end of life and how we dispose of it. Learn more about the plastic conundrum in the latest episode of MCB Talk featuring Plastic Odyssey, Si...
2025-05-2028 min
TH!NKMCB Talk | Perception is not always realityAs this year’s MCB Trade Week gets underway, the bank’s experts continue highlighting the importance of MCB’s knowledge of the continent for business. Jessen Coolen and Arnaud Levasseur, the authors of a recently launched report on trade based on on-the-ground knowledge of Africa and insights gained from last year’s Trade Week, say that risks can only be navigated when they are properly understood.Download the MCB Trade Report 2025:on.mcb.mu/trade-report
2025-05-0629 min
TH!NKMCB Talk | In Africa, MCB is seen as an enablerAs MCB officially opens its Representative in Lagos, Nigeria, marking its first permanent presence in West Africa, the bureau’s Chief Representative Officer, Abiodun Azeez, talks to us about how the bank is currently supporting Nigerian banks and their clients while also enabling Indigenous companies to acquire assets as International Oil Companies divest. Find out more about MCB’s African agenda in this latest episode of MCB Talk.
2025-05-0223 min
TH!NKMCB Talk | The threat of disinformation is bigger than climate change“The threat of disinformation is bigger than climate change” Geopolitical expert Francois Gemenne says the US withdrawal from international cooperation is bad news for the fight against climate change but urges companies to keep investing in the transition to a low-carbon economy.In this latest episode of MCB Talk, this member of the IPCC comments on current affairs, including the impact of recent US Executive orders on the world, whilst warning that disinformation is currently the biggest threat we face. He also urges African countries to continue to invest in renewable energies even as th...
2025-04-0739 min
TH!NKCan women have it all?Gender equality has made important strides in the workplace these past years. At MCB, for instance, an array of progressive measures meant to support employees in their role as parents has been introduced over the years. But women are struggling to balance motherhood and work, frequently having to choose one over the other. In the latest episode of MCB Talk, three women, Hema Cederhague, Head of Securities at MCB, Anne Claire Antoinette, Sustainability Lead at the bank and Shakila Badouraly, MCB’s Diversity and Inclusion Lead, open up about what it takes to climb the career ladder and...
2025-03-0733 min
TH!NKNorthern countries are attempting to limit Africa’s socio-economic developmentIn this first episode of season 2 of the MCB Talk podcast, CEO Thierry Hebraud speaks out against what he calls the hypocrisy of Northern countries. He says G7 countries represent 25% of all CO2 emissions, while Africa, with only 4% of CO2 emissions, is bearing not only the brunt of climate change but also underdevelopment, with 600 million people without access to electricity. He says the continent needs to join forces to defend its right to a sustainable development under a Just Transition approach.
2025-01-3124 min
TH!NKThe country’s biggest restaurantMCB runs not just the country’s biggest bank but also… rather incongruously, Mauritius’ biggest… restaurant! In this final episode of MCB Talk for 2024, we tell the story of how a company that employs over 3000 people engaged in wide-ranging activities—from financial markets to media and catering and, yes, good old banking—views its responsibilities towards them.We talk about how a decision taken more than 30 years ago to provide its employees with well-balanced, home-cooked style meals at an affordable price now impacts the company, the economy, and society as a whole. Featuring Enrico Rodati, Catering Mana...
2024-12-1721 min
TH!NKMCB Talk | Certification is becoming less important as jobs evolve“Hire for attitude and train for skill” is MCB Group head of HR Allan Freed’s recommendation for facing the disruption technology is unleashing in the world of work as jobs evolve and new ones are created to cater to the changing expectations of a markedly younger workforce. In the latest episode of MCB Talk, Allan Freed and Krystel Bernard Knappova, MCB’s People Strategy Partner, discuss the cultural shift in the HR world and what companies like MCB can do to find and keep the best talent.00:00 The Evolving World of Work13:36 Hiring for Attitude and Train...
2024-11-1825 min
TH!NKMCB Talk | We live in a disrupted worldGlobal trade would not exist without a reliable and efficient way to make payments. As technology advances relentlessly, banks like MCB must continue investing in their payment solutions to provide a seamless experience to their clients.In this latest episode of MCB Talk, Sanjeev Hazareesing, MCB’s Head of Global Transaction Banking, lifts a veil on the mysterious world of money movement.
2024-10-0718 min
TH!NKMCB Talk | We are not just bankers MCB is putting its money where its mouth is by offering businesses cheaper money to help their ecological transition, their adaptation to the impacts of climate change or otherwise create more resilience and sustainability in their business models. In this latest episode of MCB Talk, Aldo Sydonie and Narvika Seetahul from MCB’s Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) reveal how sustained conversations with their clients have led to the co-creation of at least two sustainable finance products. Tune in to the latest episode of MCB Talk to fi...
2024-09-0319 min
TH!NKMCB Talk | We’ll sell you chocolate, but only if we know that’s the best thing for youWhile de-risking is causing banks around the world to turn away potential clients from Africa because their home countries are deemed high risk, MCB has no such concerns, say Guy Ah Hang, MCB Private Banking International manager and Vanessa Lai Min, Investment Product and Services manager. In this latest episode of MCB Talk, they argue that the bank’s unparalleled understanding of the African continent, its expertise and solid foundations, together with the strengths of the MIFC, make MCB a no-brainer for High-Net-Worth Individuals in Africa and beyond.Learn more about why MCB Private Banking Int...
2024-07-3016 min
TH!NKMCB Talk | We are targeting clients looking to grow regionally or on a Pan-African scale.In this episode of MCB Talk, Ashvin Deena, the head of Global and International Corporates, explains how the bank is addressing challenges faced by its clients in Africa. Hard currency shortages, inflation, depreciation of African currencies, and high interest rates significantly impact businesses on the continent.Learn more about MBC’s role in Africa here.
2024-07-0124 min
TH!NKMCB Talk | Is sustainability different in an African context?Independent Trade Finance expert Rebecca Harding says it is, adding that Africa must define its needs. She explains that while elsewhere trade harms SDGs, in Africa, it can be a force for good if it creates jobs and supports communities. In this latest episode of MCB Talk, Rebecca Harding and MCB’s Arnaud Levasseur discuss how the USD 120 billion Trade Finance gap in Africa can be an opportunity for banks such as MCB to do business while supporting the sustainable development of the continent.
2024-05-2422 min
TH!NKMCB Talk with Anbar Jowaheer and Vanessa Doger de SpevilleAs MCB bags its very first Sustainability-Linked loan, Anbar Jowaheer, MCB’s Head of FI and Syndication, and Vanessa de Speville, MCB’s Head of Sustainability, Reputation and Engagement, discuss why these types of syndicated loans matter and where banks are in this gigantic mission of greening their operations.
2024-04-2612 min
TH!NKMCB Talk with Philippe Touati, Head of Corporate and Institutional BankingLast year, 84% of MCB’s profits came from outside Mauritius. Philippe Touati, MCB’s new head of Corporate and Institutional Banking, talks to us about the increasing share of international business in MCB’s business model and what this says about MCB’s ambitions in the region and beyond.
2024-03-2913 min
TH!NKMCB Talk with Stephane Lebon, Sustainability Manager and Oodaye Joggesser, Product StructurerPodcast 2: Climate and Finance As MCB GM sets out to market ESG-themed investment products, we ask Sustainability Manager Stephane Lebon and Product Structurer Oodaye Joggesser about the seemingly contradictory nature of both subjects - climate and finance. Oodaye says a priority for MCB Financial Markets is to direct their clients to where the money is flowing and that in the coming years, there will be massive investment in water infrastructure, water utilities, and water treatment, among other sectors. Stephane, for his part, argues that Sustainable Finance – when financial flows are directed to su...
2024-02-2616 min
TH!NKMCB Talk with Parik Tulsidas, Head of Financial Markets“Do you have any foreign currency risks in your business? If you do, how can we help you minimise the risks? Do you need to hedge your interest rates?” These, says Parik Tulsidas, head of MCB’s Financial Markets, are just a few of the questions his team asks clients. It’s crucial to ask the right questions, he says, so that the right solutions can be crafted.Find out more about MCB Financial Markets and what makes them tick in our podcast MCB Talk.
2024-01-1714 min
MCB presents: Unsightly sessionsMeet The People Of MCB With Chris DickeyThe Missouri Council of the Blind is very proud to have as its guests Chris Dickey on this episode of Meet the People of MCB.
On your Echo device just say, Alexa, play the latest episode of Meet the People Of MCB on Apple podcast.
You can also listen to this podcast through Apple’s podcast app. Open the app, and search for meet the people of MCB. From there, you can follow the podcast, for more important information on later episodes.
Listen to Meet the People of MCB on the MCB Information Line by calling, 773-572-6387 and select nu...
2023-11-1556 minMCB presents: Unsightly sessionsMeet The People Of MCB With Tracy AndersonThe Missouri Council of the Blind is very proud to have as its guests Tracy Anderson on this episode of Meet the People of MCB.
On your Echo device just say, Alexa, play the latest episode of Meet the People Of MCB on Apple podcast.
You can also listen to this podcast through Apple’s podcast app. Open the app, and search for meet the people of MCB. From there, you can follow the podcast, for more important information on later episodes.
Listen to Meet the People of MCB on the MCB Information Line by calling, 773-572-6387 and select nu...
2023-10-2847 minMCB presents: Unsightly sessionsMeet The People Of MCB With Mark HarrisThe Missouri Council of the Blind is very proud to have as its guests Mark Harris on this episode of Meet the People of MCB.
On your Echo device just say, Alexa, play the latest episode of Meet the People Of MCB on Apple podcast.
You can also listen to this podcast through Apple’s podcast app. Open the app, and search for meet the people of MCB. From there, you can follow the podcast, for more important information on later episodes.
Listen to Meet the People of MCB on the MCB Information Line by calling, 773-572-6387 and select nu...
2023-10-1143 min
TH!NKLe MCB Home Loan : ce qu’il faut savoirQuelles sont les spécificités du MCB Home Loan, comment fonctionne la capacité d'emprunt et quelle est la meilleure approche pour préparer son dossier ? Joëlle Sadien, Regional Manager à la MCB, vous aide à y voir plus clair et vous détaille les démarches et les étapes essentielles pour préparer un dossier solide, vous permettant ainsi d'optimiser vos chances d'obtenir votre prêt immobilier.
2023-07-0512 min
TH!NKLe MCB Home Loan : ce qu’il faut savoirQuelles sont les spécificités du MCB Home Loan, comment fonctionne la capacité d'emprunt et quelle est la meilleure approche pour préparer son dossier ? Joëlle Sadien, Regional Manager à la MCB, vous aide à y voir plus clair et vous détaille les démarches et les étapes essentielles pour préparer un dossier solide, vous permettant ainsi d'optimiser vos chances d'obtenir votre prêt immobilier.
2023-05-2912 min
MCB Wave2023, is it a new cycle?To better understand the forecast strategies of major asset classes in financial markets for 2023, Jolene Li Sing How welcomes the Head of Trading, Ronnie Bhurtah and Senior Trader, Gavin Kannee in Global Markets at MCB. Volatility and trend are the main themes.
2023-01-1007 min
PUNCHLa Minute PUNCH – Alternative Financing: FactoringFactoring is a financial tool where you, the entrepreneur would sell your invoice to a factoring firm, like MCB at a discounted rate, which helps to boost your cash flow.By using the factoring financing method, Yashveer from Freelance Distributors was able to buy his products in cash from suppliers and provide an advance to his customers, e.g. supermarkets and hypermarkets. Ultimately, Yashveer can focus on his core business while the factoring firm does the follow through.
2022-12-1601 min
PUNCHLa Minute PUNCH – Trade Finance Solutions Most of our goods travel around the world to get to us. One of the ways to facilitate this international trade and commerce is trade financing – it takes away the payment and supply risk.HKF Electrical has been in the import/export business for 32 years. Elisa from HKF shares with us that she has always been able to pay the cost of supplies on time through import credit facilities. This helps establish trust and credibility with different suppliers.If like Elisa, you are also in the import business, MCB's trade finance facilities are an easy sol...
2022-11-2401 minMCB presents: Unsightly sessionsMeet The People Of MCB With Tammy Schnelle 📣 Happy Thanksgiving from Meet The People Of MCB with Kay Malmquist and Chip HaileyThe Missouri Council of the Blind is very proud to have as its guest Tammy Schnelle on this episode of Meet the People of MCB.On your Echo device just say, Alexa, play the latest episode of Meet the People Of MCB on Apple podcast.Listen to Meet the People of MCB on the MCB Information Line by calling, 773-572-6387 and select number 2.For a direct download go to:On Audacy go to, https://go.a...
2022-11-2337 minMCB presents: Unsightly sessionsMeet The People Of MCB With Debbie SandersThe Missouri Council of the Blind is very proud to have as its guest Debbie Sanders on this episode of Meet the People of MCB.On your Echo device just say, Alexa, play the latest episode of Meet the People Of MCB on Apple podcast.Listen to Meet the People of MCB on the MCB Information Line by calling, 773-572-6387 and select number 2.For a direct download go to:On Audacy go to, https://go.audacy.com/partner-podcast-listen-meet-the-people-of-mcbOn your Victor Stream you can go to podcasts...
2022-11-1647 minMCB presents: Unsightly sessionsMeet The People Of MCB With Patrick PattonThe Missouri Council of the Blind is very proud to have as its guest Patrick Patton on this episode of Meet the People of MCB.On your Echo device just say, Alexa, play the latest episode of Meet the People Of MCB on Apple podcast.Listen to Meet the People of MCB on the MCB Information Line by calling, 773-572-6387 and select number 2.For a direct download go to:On Audacy go to, https://go.audacy.com/partner-podcast-listen-meet-the-people-of-mcbOn your Victor Stream you can go to podcasts...
2022-11-0937 min
Drafts and Drafts With Timmy McB and AdamESeason 2 Episode 1 - Timmy and Adam Draft Animated Characters as Roommates Feat. FurlongTimmy McB and AdamE are joined by Furlong to draft animated characters as roommates. Have an opinion on who won the draft? Vote on Instagram, Twitter, or on Spotify!
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2022-11-091h 08
PUNCHLa Minute PUNCH – Payroll SolutionThe world is moving fast. In ancient times, cheques came about from letters written to bankers. In the 1960s, we saw the breakthrough of credit card technology. And today, we have online banking!New tech solutions offer efficiency in how we do business, how we bank. Online banking with MCB is secure and within the flick of a finger. Nathalie Michel from Security One Company Ltd – currently employing 250 people – explains how online banking streamlines her payroll process at the end of the month.
2022-11-0801 minMCB presents: Unsightly sessionsMeet The People Of MCB With Raymond BishopThe Missouri Council of the Blind is very proud to have as its guest Raymond Bishop on this episode of Meet the People of MCB.On your Echo device just say, Alexa, play the latest episode of Meet the People Of MCB on Apple podcast.Listen to Meet the People of MCB on the MCB Information Line by calling, 773-572-6387 and select number 2.For a direct download go to:On Audacy go to, https://go.audacy.com/partner-podcast-listen-meet-the-people-of-mcbOn your Victor Stream you can go to podcasts and...
2022-11-0441 minMCB presents: Unsightly sessionsMeet The People Of MCB With Julie BrokerThe Missouri Council of the Blind is very proud to have as its guest Julie Broker on this episode of Meet the People of MCB.On your Echo device just say, Alexa, play the latest episode of Meet the People Of MCB on Apple podcast.Listen to Meet the People of MCB on the MCB Information Line by calling, 773-572-6387 and select number 2.For a direct download go to:On Audacy go to, https://go.audacy.com/partner-podcast-listen-meet-the-people-of-mcbOn your Victor Stream you can go to podcasts...
2022-10-2629 minMCB presents: Unsightly sessionsMeet The People Of MCB With Gregg HollinsThe Missouri Council of the Blind is very proud to have as its guest Gregg Hollins on this episode of Meet the People of MCB.On your Echo device just say, Alexa, play the latest episode of Meet the People Of MCB on Apple podcast.Listen to Meet the People of MCB on the MCB Information Line by calling, 773-572-6387 and select number 2.For a direct download go to:On Audacy go to, https://go.audacy.com/partner-podcast-listen-meet-the-people-of-mcbOn your Victor Stream you can go to podcasts...
2022-10-1839 min
MCB WaveCommodities Outlook and its impact on MarketsCommodity markets were once sought as a prominent safe haven from inflation threat. Investors are seeking other real return alternatives. On this week’s episode of MCB Wave podcast, Jolene sits down with Shehzad Purdasy, Structurer – Client Advisory at MCB.
2022-07-2605 min
MCB WaveEURUSD: 1 to 1Euro hovered on the brink of parity last week as the Nord Stream pipeline feeding gas to Germany from Russia is on a 10-day maintenance. The European Central Bank introduced a new game for the anti-fragmentation plan called Transmission Protection Mechanism. Listen to this week’s episode of MCB Wave podcast with Jolene Li Sing How and Shalinee Ramphul-Rampadaruth, Global Markets Sales Manager at MCB.
2022-07-1903 min
MCB WaveTrading VolatilityFX markets are susceptible to a range of factors which affect their volatility, and many traders look to tailor their strategies to capitalise on the most volatile currency pairs. This week on MCB Wave podcast, our host Jolene Li Sing How welcomes Yannick Brutus, Global Markets Sales Dealer at MCB.
2022-07-1203 minMCB presents: Unsightly sessionsMeet The People Of MCB, Susan PearceThe Missouri Council of the Blind is proud to have Susan Pearce as its guest on this episode of Meet the People of MCB.On your Echo device just say, Alexa, play the latest episode of Meet the People Of MCB on Apple podcast.Listen to Meet the People on the MCB Information Line by calling, 773-572-6387 and select number 2.For a direct download go to: On Audacy go to,https://go.audacy.com/partner-podcast-listen-meet-the-people-of-mcb On your Victor Stream you can go to podcasts and search for, Meet the People of MC...
2022-06-2831 min
MCB WaveECB’s Dilemma & Mauritian Bond MarketThe European Central Bank's President Christine Lagarde affirmed a clear 25 basis point raise in July. The Bank of Mauritius embarked on a rate hike cycle this year. In this week’s episode of MCB Wave, our host Jolene Li Sing How is joined by Priska Gopaulen, Fixed Income Trader at MCB, for her views.
2022-06-2803 minMCB presents: Unsightly sessionsMeet The People Of MCBThe Missouri Council of the Blind is proud to have Marti Watson as its guest on this episode of Meet the People of MCB.On your Echo device just say, Alexa, play the latest episode of Meet the People Of MCB on Apple podcast.Listen to Meet the People on the MCB Information Line by calling, 773-572-6387 and select number 2.For a direct download go to: On Audacy go to,https://go.audacy.com/partner-podcast-listen-meet-the-people-of-mcb On your Victor Stream you can go to podcasts and search for, Meet the People of MC...
2022-06-2130 min
MCB WaveU.S. Fed and ECB rate decision: what's in store?The U.S. Fed raised rates by 75 basis points last week to fight rising prices, while the European Central Bank is planning to play catch up with other central banks. In this week’s episode of MCB Wave, our host Jolene Li Sing How is joined by Gavin Kannee, Senior FX Trader at MCB.
2022-06-2102 min
TH!NKLa transformation digitale, c’est quoi au juste ?« Mo Juice twa ? » Quand une marque se transforme en verbe dans le parler populaire, c’est un signe encourageant. Mais l’application Juice n’est qu’une partie visible de la transformation digitale dans laquelle la MCB s’est engagée.La digitalisation des services bancaires est un énorme défi et pas seulement à cause de l’enjeu financier qu’elle représente. Nous faisons le point avec le Chief Operating Officer de la Banque, Vincent Chatard et le responsable de la technologie à la MCB, Patrice Hervé.
2022-05-1012 min
TH!NKLe rôle des banques dans la lutte contre le changement climatiqueLe financement est un élément crucial dans la lutte contre le changement climatique. La MCB a non seulement revu ses critères de financement mais compte jouer pleinement son rôle dans la finance verte.
2022-05-0503 min
Drafts and Drafts With Timmy McB and AdamEEpisode 20: Timmy McB and AdamE Draft Things From Season 1 Feat. Special GuestsTimmy McB and AdamE are joined by Special Guests to Draft Things From Season 1. As a Season 1 Finale we are joined by some of our previous guests to draft some of our favourite moments from Season 1. Vote on Instagram @draftsanddraftspodcast! We'll be back in about a month with Season 2!
Categories include:
Franchise Pick
What Were You Thinking
Biggest Pander Pick
Weakest Link
Most Off The Board Pick
Most Underrated Week
Sponsorships: off for this episode
2021-06-231h 33
Drafts and Drafts With Timmy McB and AdamEEpisode 19: Timmy McB and AdamE Draft a Music Festival Feat. DebbyFromMarketingTimmy and Adam are joined by Twitch Chat Superstar DebbyFromMarketing to draft a music festival. Headliners, moments, sponsors. Everything is going down! Tune in to check it out! Make sure to vote on @draftsanddraftspodcast Instagram!
Next week's episode will be the season finale! Tune in live on Twitch for a good time.
2021-06-161h 15
Drafts and Drafts With Timmy McB and AdamEEpisode 18: Timmy McB and AdamE Draft a Weekend Getaway Feat. @RoseBook1Timmy McB and AdamE are joined by @RoseBook1 to draft a weekend getaway! Where are we going post COVID? Listen to find out! Vote on Instagram @draftsanddraftspodcast before Sunday (6/13/21)!
Categories include:
Location
Daytime Activity
Nighttime Activity
Meal
Celebrity Travel Buddy
Drink For The Weekend
2021-06-091h 13
Drafts and Drafts With Timmy McB and AdamEEpisode 17: Timmy McB and AdamE Draft Snacks Feat. KylaTimmy McB and AdamE are joined by @kylaonsy to draft snacks! Chip? Candy? Lunchbox Snack? We have 'em all! Vote on Instagram @draftsanddraftspodcast before Sunday (6/06/21)!
Categories include:
Chip
Chocolate
Candy
Lunchbox Snack
Healthyish
Prepared Snack
2021-06-021h 11
Drafts and Drafts With Timmy McB and AdamEEpisode 16: Timmy McB and AdamE Draft a High School TV Show Feat. BJTimmy McB and AdamE are joined by @nolanjules to draft a High School TV Show! Nerd? Jock? Prom Queen? We have 'em all! Vote on Instagram @draftsanddraftspodcast before Sunday (5/30/21)!
Categories include:
Jock
Nerd
Prom Queen
Bad Influence
Principal
Item Stolen From Parents Liquor Cabinet
2021-05-271h 07
Drafts and Drafts With Timmy McB and AdamEEpisode 15: Timmy McB and AdamE Draft a Dream House Feat. LaraTimmy McB and AdamE are joined by @larrawrr to draft a dream house! Lara and the Boys dream big on this one! Vote on Instagram @draftsanddraftspodcast before Sunday (5/23/21)!
Categories include:
What and Where
Standard Feature
Luxury Feature
Unnecessary Feature
Theme Room
First Item For Your Bar
2021-05-191h 10
Drafts and Drafts With Timmy McB and AdamEEpisode 14: Timmy McB and AdamE Draft a Wedding to Attend Feat. ChristieTimmy McB and AdamE are joined by @christie_white15 to draft a wedding to attend. She's a great dog mom and an autism awareness ambassador. She had a fantastic wedding and has attended a bunch herself. This woman knows a thing or two about the topic for sure! Vote on Instagram @draftsanddraftspodcast before!
Categories include:
Party Kick-Off Drink
Relationship to the Couple
Food Item The Gets You Excited
A Tradition to Skip
Surprise Item at the Wedding
Choice Location
2021-05-121h 08
Drafts and Drafts With Timmy McB and AdamEEpisode 13: Timmy McB and AdamE Draft a Hot Guy Starter Pack Feat. IrishFreckleGirlTimmy McB and AdamE are joined by Irishfrecklegirl to draft a hot guy starter pack. She's a sommelier (check her out @drinknattywines) and hosts the Family Meal Podcast. Vote on Instagram @draftsanddraftspodcast before!
Categories include:
DILF
Bodyguard
Calvin Klein Model
Hot Guy Drink
Hot Guy Skill
Hot Guy Accessory
2021-05-051h 11
MCB: Career ViewsEpisode 21: Advancement in the WorkplaceSuzanne Morse talks with MCB’s Alan White about how MCB works with individuals who are blind and visually impaired to combine soft skills with career experiences in order to achieve workplace advancement. MCB Commissioner David D’Arcangelo provides his thoughts on the subject in the Commissioner’s Corner.
2021-04-3019 min
Drafts and Drafts With Timmy McB and AdamEEpisode 12: Timmy McB and AdamE Draft a Bucket ListTimmy McB and AdamE go alone this week to draft their bucket lists. What are they going to do? What are they going to see? What are they going to hear? Also, they added a WILDCARD! Vote on Instagram @draftsanddraftspodcast for who has the better bucket list!
2021-04-281h 00
Drafts and Drafts With Timmy McB and AdamEEpisode 11: Timmy McB and AdamE Draft a Villain All-Star Team Feat. TitoTimmy and Adam are joined by Tito to draft a Villain All-Star team. Movies? Check. Cartoon? Check. Evil Plan? Check.
Put your vote in for who wins by sending us a message on Instagram @draftsanddraftspodcast!
2021-04-211h 11
MCB: Career ViewsEpisode 20: Workplace AssessmentsMCB's Nahara Caraballo talks with MCB Assistive Technology Specialist and Low Vision Therapist Bill Hersh about how MCB works with individuals who are blind and visually impaired to assess their worksites for the implementation of assistive technology, low vision devices, and other modifications. MCB Commissioner David D’Arcangelo provides his thoughts on the subject in the Commissioner’s Corner.
2021-04-1625 min
Drafts and Drafts With Timmy McB and AdamEEpisode 10: Timmy McB and AdamE Draft a Summer BBQ Feat. StephTimmy and Adam are joined by Steph to draft a Summer BBQ! Good eats and good times aplenty on the episode. Check out Steph on IG:@butterbrushed. Vote on @draftsanddraftspodcast until Sunday the 18th! Every Tuesday live on Twitch @timmymcbitts
Categories:
-Main
-Side
-Dessert
-Batch Drink
-Activity
-Not Welcome Item
2021-04-141h 15MCB: Career ViewsEpisode 19: The Job Search ProcessNahara Caraballo chats with Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselors Keri Davidson and Brianna Guimond from Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) for advice about the job search process. MCB Commissioner David D’Arcangelo also weighs in during the Commissioner’s Corner.
2021-04-0914 min
Drafts and Drafts With Timmy McB and AdamEEpisode 9: Timmy McB and AdamE Draft a College Party Feat. KatherineFromAmericaThis week Timmy and AdamE are joined by KatherineFromAmerica to draft the best college party. What party do YOU want to attend? Vote on @draftsanddraftspodcast on Instagram!
Categories Include:
Theme
Party Banger
Drinking Activity
Unnecessary Item
Party Foul To Avoid
Post Party Snack
2021-04-071h 10MCB: Career ViewsEpisode 18: Skills and TalentsMCB's Nahara Caraballo discusses the skills and talents that employers look for when hiring with Colleen Moran of The Spaulding Rehabilitation Network.
2021-04-0212 min
Drafts and Drafts With Timmy McB and AdamEEpisode 8: Timmy McB and AdamE Draft a Music Video Feat. DozerTimmy and Adam are joined by Dozer to direct a music video. Time period? 90s/2000s. Genre? Pop! Vote on Instagram @draftsanddraftspodcast to decide who wins!
Catergories:
Song
Cameo
Famous Prop
Animal
Drink
Location/Set
2021-03-311h 06MCB: Career ViewsEpisode 17: Self-Advocacy and Building Self-ConfidenceEpisode 17: Self-Advocacy and Building Self-Confidence by MCB: Career Views
2021-03-2624 min
Drafts and Drafts With Timmy McB and AdamEEpisode 7: Timmy McB and AdamE Draft Good Guy Things Feat. SteveTimmy McB and AdamE are joined by Steve to draft Good Guy Things! Vote on @draftsanddraftspodcast on Instagram. Categories this week are:
Good Guy
Fake Good Guy
Friend Good Guy Move
Stranger Good Guy Move
Good Guy Drink Order
Good Guy Phrase
Tune in live at twitch.tv/timmymcbitts Tuesdays at 9PM EST.
2021-03-241h 11MCB: Career ViewsEpisode 16: Changing Jobs And CareersNahara Caraballo talks with Sassy Outwater-Wright of the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI) about the services they provide and how they work with individuals who are blind and visually impaired to manage change in their careers. MCB Commissioner David D’Arcangelo offers his perspective in the Commissioner’s Corner.
2021-03-1932 min
Drafts and Drafts With Timmy McB and AdamEEpisode 6: Timmy McB and AdamE Draft Olympic Things Feat. LisaTimmy and Adam are joined by Lisa to draft Olympic Things. Pick your winner by March 19th at 9AM EST on the poll or through a direct message @draftsanddraftpodcast.
Categories are:
1. Couch Expert
2. Your Main Event
3. Add or Subtract a Sport
4. Opening Ceremony Accessory
5. Rule Change
6. Sport Drinking Team
2021-03-171h 12MCB: Career ViewsEpisode 15: Peer-to-Peer Mentoring and NetworkingSuzanne Morse chats with Regina Snowden and Lindsay Alperin of Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD) about how their program empowers young people who are blind and visually impaired by building their network and encouraging peer-to-peer mentoring. MCB Commissioner David D’Arcangelo also weighs in during the Commissioner’s Corner.
2021-03-1226 min
Drafts and Drafts With Timmy McB and AdamEEpisode 5: Timmy McB and AdamE Draft Inventions Feat. FurlongTimmyMcB and AdamE draft inventions with Furlong. Vote on IG: @draftsanddraftspodcast.
Categories are:
Historical Invention
Infomercial Product
Fictional Invention
Millenial Invention
First Overall Inventor
Worst Invention
2021-03-101h 06MCB: Career ViewsEpisode 14: Work and WellbeingSuzanne Morse discusses with optometrist Dr. Nicole Ross and Richard Phipps, an individual who is visually impaired and works in finance, about the relationship between work and well-being. In the MCB Commissioner’s Corner, Commissioner David D’Arcangelo provides his thoughts on the subject.
2021-03-0524 min
Drafts and Drafts With Timmy McB and AdamEEpisode 4: Timmy McB and AdamE Draft a Pub Night Feat. KittyKatKittyKat joins TimmyMcB and AdamE to draft a Pub Night! Vote on IG:@draftsanddraftspodcat . Categories are:
1) Order a Round
2) Shareable
3) Main
4) Jukebox Song
5) Bartender
6) Bartivity
2021-03-031h 01MCB: Career ViewsEpisode 13: Is A Guide Dog a Good Fit for Your Career?MCB’s Meg Robertson discusses with Suzanne Morse the considerations that consumers should take into account when thinking about working with a guide dog, especially when it comes to employment. MCB Commissioner David D’Arcangelo provides his thoughts on the subject in the Commissioner’s Corner.
2021-02-2624 min
Drafts and Drafts With Timmy McB and AdamEEpisode 3: Drafting TV Characters For Real LifeTimmy McB & AdamE Draft TV Characters Into Their Real Life. Vote on Instagram @draftsanddraftspodcast
Live on Twitch Every Tuesday at 9PM EST https://www.twitch.tv/timmymcbitts
Categories:
Drinking Buddy
Summer Fling
Rival
Someone to Date Your Hypothetical Sister
Parent
Adventure Partner
2021-02-2452 minMCB: Career ViewsEpisode 12: Transportation And Mobility Readiness For SuccessNahara Caraballo talks with MCB’s Michael Dionne about Orientation and Mobility (O&M) training and how MCB helps individuals who are blind and visually impaired with their mobility skills. In the Commissioner’s Corner, MCB Commissioner David D’Arcangelo offers his perspective.
2021-02-1916 min
Drafts and Drafts With Timmy McB and AdamEEpisode 2: Timmy McB & AdamE Draft a ZooTimmy McB & AdamE draft a Zoo. Who's zoo do you want to visit? Categories include Main Attraction, Try a Flight, Watered Down, Fictional/Extinct Animal, Celebrity Animal, and Tour Guide. Vote on IG: @draftsanddraftspodcast
2021-02-1747 minMCB: Career ViewsEpisode 11: Community Resources For Job SeekersSuzanne Morse talks with Kevin Lynn of the MassHire Career Center in Springfield about the community resources available to all job seekers, including individuals who are blind and visually impaired, at the Career Centers across Massachusetts. MCB Commissioner David D’Arcangelo also weighs in during the Commissioner’s Corner.
2021-02-1222 min
Drafts and Drafts With Timmy McB and AdamEEpisode 1: 2000's MoviesTimmy McB & AdamE draft their best 2000's movies for 6 categories. Most RewatchableBest Animated MovieDirty Little Secret MovieBest Driller (Drama/Thriller)Best SoundtrackBest Franchise
2021-02-1037 minMCB: Career ViewsEpisode 10: Understanding How Technology Can Help in the WorkplaceUMass Boston’s Josh Pearson discusses with Nahara Caraballo why technology in the workplace means equality and independence for employees who are blind and visually impaired and discusses research and development into new technologies that will help workers with disabilities. MCB Commissioner David D’Arcangelo provides his thoughts on the subject in the Commissioner’s Corner.
2021-02-0552 minMCB: Career ViewsEpisode 9: Assistive and Adaptive Technology in the WorkplaceMCB’s Alexander Pooler talks with Suzanne Morse about the MCB’s Assistive and Adaptive Technology (AT) program and how it helps both employees and employers. MCB Commissioner David D’Arcangelo offers his perspective in the Commissioner’s Corner.
2021-01-2923 minMCB: Career ViewsEpisode 8: Why Employers Should Hire Individuals With DisabilitiesSuzanne Morse discusses with Richard Curtis of MassDOT and formerly of State Street Corporation workplace myths about employees who are blind and visually impaired and how MCB works with employers to overcome them. MCB Commissioner David D’Arcangelo provides his thoughts on the subject in the Commissioner’s Corner.
2021-01-2223 minMCB: Career ViewsEpisode 7: Understanding Employer PerspectiveRichard Curtis of MassDOT and formerly of State Street Corporation talks with Suzanne Morse about his experience hiring employees who are blind and visually impaired and the skills they bring to the workplace. MCB Commissioner David D’Arcangelo offers his perspective in the Commissioner’s Corner.
2021-01-1522 minMCB: Career ViewsEpisode 6: Student-to-Employee Transitions: What are the Steps?MCB’s Mayanne MacDonald-Briggs chats with Suzanne Morse about building a transition plan for students who are blind and visually impaired as they think about transitioning to the workplace. MCB Commissioner David D’Arcangelo also weighs in during the Commissioner’s Corner.
2021-01-0816 minMCB: Career ViewsEpisode 5: Vision Rehab TeachingMCB’s Nahara Caraballo speaks with MCB Vision Rehabilitation Teachers Jim Badger and Marcel Lacen about how rehabilitation teaching intersects with vocational rehabilitation, and the important role that it plays in helping individuals who are Blind and Visually Impaired gain and maintain employment.
2020-12-1126 minMCB: Career ViewsEpisode 4: Why Soft Skills Matter in the WorkplaceSuzanne Morse talks with MCB’s Alan White and Thelma Williams about how MCB works with individuals who are blind and visually impaired to combine soft skills with career experiences in order to achieve workplace advancement. MCB Commissioner David D’Arcangelo provides his thoughts on the subject in the Commissioner’s Corner.
2020-11-1622 minMCB: Career ViewsEpisode 3: Autonomous VehiclesNahara Caraballo chats with Cathy Burns of Jacobs Engineering about the state of development around autonomous vehicles and ways that this technology can help employees who are blind and visually impaired. MCB Commissioner David D’Arcangelo also weighs in during the Commissioner’s Corner.
2020-10-2832 minMCB: Career ViewsEpisode 2: Creating A Career LadderNahara Caraballo talks with MCB’s Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) caseworkers about how they work with individuals who are blind and visually impaired to develop a VR plan to advance their careers. MCB Commissioner David D’Arcangelo offers his perspective in the Commissioner’s Corner.
2020-10-1927 minMCB: Career ViewsEpisode 1: Welcome To Career ViewsIn the first episode of MCB Career Views, a podcast of the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB), Commissioner David D’Arcangelo gives an overview of MCB’s Vocational Rehabilitation services and highlights how he hopes the podcast will help guide MCB consumers in their career pathways.
2020-10-1424 min
MCB PodcastThe Missouri Council of the Blind Podcast for September, 2018On this podcast Denny Huff and Chris Gray talk about the blind pension and the 2018 MCB annual convention.
2018-09-2622 minMCB PodcastMCB Podcast, June 2017On this podcast I will be talking to Chris Gray, Executive Director for MCB and we will be covering several topics. Those will include the MCB strategic plan, the 2017 ACB and MCB convention, the 2017 Youth Conference and finally Chris has a personal announcement he wants to make.
2017-06-1329 minMCB PodcastMCB Podcast, February, 2016On this podcast we will be talking to Chris Gray, MCB's executive director, Yvonne Schnitzler, chair person of the MCB Member of the Month committee, Chip Hailey, chair of the education and advocacy committee and to Marjorie Williams, executive director of Mind's Eye Radio.
2016-02-0849 minMCB PodcastMCB Podcast, January, 2016This edition of the MCB Podcast will feature Chris Gray talking about the Missouri Chronicle on digital cartridge, the blind pension litigation, the MCB budget and the 2016 convention.I will also be talking to Jeff La Montia, our thrift store manager and to Beverly Kaskadden about our summer camp.
2016-01-1440 min