Graft, Grace & Building a Life That Feels Like Yours: The Story of Bridal Stylist & Domestic Abuse Advisor, Charlotte Rose

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing any of it “right” - the career, the parenting, the balance, the boundaries - this episode is for you.

Today, I’m joined by Charlotte Rose, one of the North West’s leading bridal hair stylists, a domestic abuse advisor, former children’s hospice worker, and single mum turned multi-hyphenate woman who has built her life with equal parts graft and grace.

From accidental beginnings in hairdressing to supporting vulnerable women and children, to rebuilding her life as a single parent and learning to protect her peace, Charlotte’s story is a powerful reminder that you don’t need one path to be successful - just the one that feels like yours.

Trigger warning: This episode discusses domestic abuse. If this is a difficult topic for you, please listen gently and reach out for support if you need it. National Domestic Abuse Helpline (UK): 0808 2000 247

About This Episode

In this episode of Notes from the Not There Yet, we sit with Charlotte Rose, a Greater Manchester bridal hair stylist and domestic abuse advisor who has spent over 14 years building a business rooted in connection, care and consistency.

Her story blends motherhood, graft, emotional labour, boundaries and resilience - all shared with the warmth and honesty that defines the in-between.

What We Cover:

• How Charlotte accidentally fell into hair styling

• Growing quietly - before Instagram, before the trends

• Switching off from emotionally heavy work

• Boundaries as a mum and multi-career woman

• Why graft matters, but peace matters more

• Burnout → clarity → choosing weddings as her niche

• How she attracts dream clients without oversharing

• Rebuilding after difficult breakups and solo motherhood

• Choosing stability over “scale at all costs”

• Redefining success as a woman in your 30s

Links & Resources

• Charlotte’s Instagram: @charlotterosehairstylist

• Website: charlotterosehairstylist.com

• National Domestic Abuse Helpline (UK): 0808 2000 247

Read Charlotte’s Full Feature on the Blog:

Charlotte Rose on Graft, Grace & Building a Business With Heart