In this interview, Meena reflects on her career journey, emphasizing the significant influence of her mentor, Professor Peter Harper, who encouraged her during her postdoctoral fellowship. Despite her initial nerves, he helped her gain confidence in her abilities. Meena recalls key moments, including being invited to present at international conferences while balancing her responsibilities as a mother. She describes the challenges she faced, including discrimination in her field, which ultimately fueled her determination to succeed. Recognizing the lack of representation for ethnic minority women in science, she established an awards ceremony in 2011 to honour their achievements after being inspired by her own experiences at an award function. This initiative has since evolved to include community cohesion events and empowerment programs for ethnic minority healthcare workers in Wales. Meena emphasizes her commitment to helping others through mentorship and by fostering community integration. She hopes to leave a legacy of resilience, encouraging future generations not to give up and to aid others. Meena's story reflects personal growth from doubt to becoming a prominent figure in medical genetics, dedicated to lifting others as she rises.