In this episode with Sarah Bekele Johansson we discuss her transinternational upbringing, adoption, race and gender. Sarah takes the time to contextualise the adoption processes of the 80s in Sweden, she talks us through the progressive approach her white Swedish mother took in protecting and preparing her two Ethiopian adopted daughters for the reality that would await them. Sharing her lived experiences of access to opportunities and the importance of understanding social norms and codes between several countries (Sweden, France, UK and the US) in unlocking those opportunities. An important discussion takes place about diversity in organisations versus diversity in senior management in organisations. In the last part of the episode we discuss motherhood, identity and selfcare practice.