Umber Ahmad’s Superpower

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Umber Ahmad’s Superpower

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31 minutes

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Oct 23, 2020

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Growing up in Michigan, Umber Ahmad’s family stood out. Immigrants from Pakistan, they were living “1000 Arabian Nights,” she jokes. When Umber brought friends over for playdates, she dreamed there would be Little Debbie Snack Cakes. Her mom had other plans.

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Oct 23, 2020

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