In this heartwarming episode, Ishreen reminisces on the deep and enduring friendship between her mother and Dr. Indra Angunawela, which has spanned from childhood to their eighth decade. Dr. Indra shares cherished memories of their early years, highlighting the strong bond they formed and the efforts they made to stay connected over the years. The episode also explores Dr. Indra's remarkable career in the medical field, touching on her experiences as a pioneering woman in elderly psychiatric health and the importance of cultural sensitivity in healthcare practices.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Shared interests are essential for forming and maintaining long-lasting friendships. Making an effort to stay in touch and communicate regularly is crucial for sustaining relationships. Having multiple points of contact, such as shared family connections, can strengthen bonds. Reconnecting through shared activities, like enjoying food together, can help maintain friendships. Understanding and respecting each other, without misunderstandings or conflicts, is key to a lasting friendship. BEST MOMENTS "Women have a hard time making hard choices at the outset, in order to balance your career as well as the family." "I think I have had the best of both worlds in the sense, researching clinical. So I think when I look back, I think I was really lucky."  "Food always brings us together." VALUABLE RESOURCES Privilege Survey  https://intelligentlinking261447.typeform.com/to/SNkQvD0v Website: https://belongingpioneers.com/privilege-research-and-podcast Email: [email protected] Useful links: https://linktr.ee/BelongingPioneers ABOUT THE HOSTS Ishreen Bradley, a Strategic Pioneer, excels in guiding Professional Leaders through complex challenges with clarity, confidence, and courage. She focuses on cultivating inclusive cultures and authentic leadership, offering senior leaders advice, consultancy, training, and coaching. Kami Nuttall, a workplace culture expert with over 20 years of experience, delves into governance, risk management, and the human experience in organizations. Trained by the Anti-Discrimination Foundation and a qualified hypnotherapist, she's passionate about fostering psychologically safe, inclusive workplace cultures. Kami champions accountability, believing organizations should prioritize both employees and customers, creating environments grounded in inclusivity and trust. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaminuttall-cultureguru-cultureauditor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishreenbradley/ Privilege, Eruption, Culture, Diversity, inclusion, Equity, diverse, cultural, impact, power: https://privilege-eruption.com