#38 From War Refugee to Makeup Artist for Meryl Streep & Angelina Jolie | Matin Maulawizada

Can you really pivot from a pre-med track to Hollywood glamour and find deeper purpose? Matin Maulawizada proved that unconventional career changes aren’t just possible, they’re often essential for discovering your true calling. After fleeing Afghanistan at 17 without speaking English, he pursued molecular biology at UC Berkeley before a chance encounter led him into the beauty industry. His scientific background became his secret weapon, allowing him to speak with authority about cosmetic chemistry while building relationships with A-list celebrities. This conversation explores how embracing unexpected opportunities, combined with technical expertise and authentic storytelling, can create a platform for meaningful humanitarian work that reaches far beyond any single industry. Connect with Matin Maulawizada: Website: https://bit.ly/4g6AWDa Website: https://bit.ly/420sP5e YouTube: https://bit.ly/46d53W9 Instagram: https://bit.ly/4oX8iIB Facebook: https://bit.ly/3VuAg0M X.com: https://bit.ly/420sUWA LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4p1IMlF TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro of Show 02:56 Matin Maulawizada’s Back Story 15:47 Afghanistan Then vs. Now 17:39 Shift from Molecular Biology to Celebrity Makeup Artistry 33:18 Feeling Like Home in Different Countries 33:47 Experience during the Soviet-Afghan War 42:01 Immigration as an Emotional Journey 45:04 Afghan Misogyny 48:59 Political Trends Damaging Relationships 50:53 Heavy Metal Toxicity 56:37 American Wars and Money Laundering 1:01:29 European vs. American School Systems 1:04:45 Connect with Matin Watch the “ David Guttman Podcast ” every Tuesday at 8 AM EST on YouTube https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialDavidGuttman Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: ​​ https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzV Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v