While researching fun new places to eat in Detroit, I came across an incredibly talented young woman named Lena Sareini. Lena is the pastry chef at Selden Standard. Recently, she was nominated for a “James Beard” award, which is like the Oscars of cooking. Lena caught my attention because she is brilliant, extremely charming, and a devout Muslim. We discussed her faith, her inspiration, and why it is important for her to empower more women to do extraordinary things.
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