Grow My Salon Business Podcast

A hairdressing career can take you to many places and enable you to meet many people from all walks of life.  Many of us are drawn into the industry because of the fashion and creative aspects that a hairdressing career presents.  But, there are some who use their skill with scissors and comb to give back to society in another way. My guest today is one such person.  Stewart Roberts is the founder of Haircuts 4 Homeless, a registered charity in the UK and Ireland that has grown into an army of over 600 volunteers working through 80 outlets. To date, they have given over 50,000 haircuts to the homeless. As Stewart says, “It’s not a job; it’s a calling.” Stewart was awarded an MBE [Member of the British Empire] from Princess Anne in recognition of his work with the homeless, and personally, I can't think of anyone more deserving.  If you want to learn more about what Stewart does and how you can support him, visit haircuts4Homeless.com.   In this Episode: [03:01] Stewart shares why losing his salon was a blessi