Dahlia Design with a Touch of Glam

Dahlia Design with a Touch of Glam

Video by Noel Calubaquib, interview and article by Yelena Scheidler 

Dash Talents was honored to step into the beautiful home of Dahlia Mahmood of Dahlia Design LLC, who is one of the top influential interior designers and builders in the WORLD.  Creating dream homes, palaces, and even museums for celebrities, pro athletes, royalty, and more, Dahlia has accumulated a number of national and international awards for her unmatched work and ethic.  While adding a touch of glam to everything around her, she brings a lot of heart too.  And it is Dahlia’s heart that sets her far apart.

Yelena Scheidler sat down with Dahlia for a heart to heart interview.  To witness such success  unfold, we couldn’t help but wish to learn where this talent began, and what continues to be the driving force behind each masterpiece Dahlia and her team create.  This is an exceptional inspirational story that every adult and child should hear.

Born in sunny California, Dahlia was inspired by her regular trips to Disney World, paying attention to all the beautiful details and the magical environments that Walt Disney created. At the age 5, Dahlia recognized her passion for interior design, and her world changed.  “Mom, be prepared, I’m going to be a famous interior designer” she said.  Being the first generation born in the United States to a family of royal ancestry, who came from Iraq to pursue higher education, childhood was not a walk in the park.  She had to learn early on in life to be independent and work hard for her dreams.  Strong women were her driving force.

With determination to succeed, Dahlia launched Dahlia Design at age 17. Her first celebrity client was Chris Tucker, who then introduced her to many other celebrity friends, such as Michael Jackson. Soon Dahlia began working with royalty and other powerful clients.

 

Portrait by Noel Calubaquib, makeup by Yelena Scheidler 

Dahlia posed next to Domenico Camniti, president of iDOGI as she won the prestigious international iDOGI award among thousands of interior designer applicants, making her the most influential designer in the world.

 

Caron Butler, NBA champion and assistant coach of Miami Heat, is Dahlia’s long time client of 6 home masterpiece projects.

 

Dahlia has worked on some of the most visible projects under the greatest of pressure, such as designing Saudi King Abdullah’s Cultural Hall and Museum in Northern Virginia.  What an accomplishment to be chosen out of so many designers, an American-born Iraqi woman, to capture the king’s legacy before his death.  At the same time, her passion are God’s children, and she has created some of the most magical bedrooms and nurseries in the world.

After speaking with Dahlia Mahmood, we are certain that she will make history, already has.  There is no doubt.  All her life, she was told that her dreams were not valid, based on her last name.  But with hard work, determination, and respect, Dahlia far surpassed all expectations, and now she wants to empower other Arab-American women like her to follow their vision, to believe in themselves, and to not give up.  She was faced with the deepest of challenges, and yet here she is.  Please visit dahliadesign.net and @dahliadesignllc on Instagram for further inspiration.

David Amoroso Brings New Meaning to Art

David Amoroso Brings New Meaning to Art

Portrait by Noel Calubaquib

Strolling through the lit up streets of Old Town Manassas, Dash Talents Creative Director Noel Calubaquib spotted bright colors peeking through the windows of ARTfactory. Inside, the gallery was filled with 25 paintings that looked like a celebration with clear Latin roots.

Video by Noel Calubaquib.  Interview and Article by Yelena Scheidler

The artist behind the beautiful Mexican pop culture art is David Amoroso of Amoroso Art, who currently resides in Arlington, Virginia.  His art began with photography and over time developed into striking paintings, inspired by his travels to Mexico in the late 1990’s.  As David reviewed his photos upon completing the trip, he realized there was something missing, the feeling and energy that he experienced.  A brush, a paint, and a canvas was what it took to relay his memories in a much more meaningful way.

Since then, David  has been creating portraits, pop art, and 3D pieces, especially focusing on Mexican culture.  Amoroso Art has been showcased in multiple exhibits throughout the country as well as several restaurants in Washington DC.  The ARTFactory was adorned with 25 of David’s paintings that were part of two meaningful themes Entre Dos Mondos and Dia De Los Muertos, translated from Spanish to Between Two Worlds and Day of the Dead.

David Amoroso shares his top 3 paintings in the art gallery.  Watch to find out which of his pieces he picks and and the reasons behind his choices.

Noel Calubaquib creates his signature shots of David Amoroso as he learns about the meaning behind Amoroso Art.

David Amoroso’s fascination with Frieda has lead him to create many artistic versions of her portrait always adding a fun twist to the paintings to intensify the message and meaning.

David Amoroso loves to give back to the community through his art, inspiring kids and adults alike by educating them  about culture and artistry.

David Amoroso celebrates Dia De Los Muertos at the ARTfactory with his audience

Beyond inspiring the community through his artistry, David Amoroso has been an employment skills trainer at Goodwill, teaching others how to excel in their careers.

For artists inspired by this who are interested in showcasing their work at ARTfactory, please experess your interest to Jordan Exum, the Gallery Director through the Gallery Website.

Follow and support Amoroso Art  Instagram. 

Interview With Miss Maryland United States Rachel LaBatt

Interview With Miss Maryland United States Rachel LaBatt

Noel Calubaquib, Yelena Scheidler, and RoRo Yone attending New York Fashion Week

Photo by Jksfineartphotography

A true example of brains and beauty, Rachel LaBatt is a flight test engineer by day whenever her crown and high heels are off 

Video by Noel Calubaquib

Yelena Scheidler, PR for Dash Talents and celebrity makeup artist interviews Miss Maryland United States 2021. Rachel shares a beautiful story about her pageantry inspiration and lets us in on her surprising career, mission, and big heart. Get ready to be inspired!

 

Miss Maryland US 2021  Rachel LaBatt and Miss DC USA 2021 Sasha Perea
Rachel LaBatt building beds that are donated to Southern Maryland’s children in need as part of Sleep In Heavenly Peace
Charities Mentioned: Sleep in Heavenly Peace.