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Jan 2021
49m 31s

#34 - Zouha Dalloul - A Canvas of Faces

Nobody's Famous Podcast
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Whether it's the inspiration of homegrown paintings of her Palestine hometown, or the glow in her mother's mirror, Zouha Dalloul is the makeup artist with a vision. It's been candidly said in the episode that through a natural experience, Zouha has come to love her craft and has honed it to a point where others can be taught. From dabbling into impressioni ... Show More
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