The Cost of Sameness - Voices from Three Continents

In this special episode, Trisha steps back and hands the mic to three voices from three continents — each responding to the same question: what does it feel like when someone says, "We're all the same"?What emerges is something that Cultural Intelligence (CQ) frameworks can name but can't fully capture on their own — the lived experience of cultural blindness. From South Africa, the United States, and Northern Ireland, these three perspectives share a quiet, consistent thread: the weight of being asked to make yourself smaller in the name of fairness.This episode is both a companion to Episode 79 and a milestone — Episode 80 — and it marks the occasion the only way that feels right: by listening.Join Trisha in this journey of growth and discovery throughout the year via Substack or LinkedIn.Voices in this episode: Samkelo Blom (Episode 37) You can learn more about Samkelo and the work of his organisation here and connect with him on Linked In here.Dr. Kristal Walker (Episode 58) Connect with Dr Kristal Walker on LinkedIn.Sarah Black (Episode 9 and Episode 48) Check out Sarah Black on LinkedIn and sign up for her Newsletter.