The Graft Podcast
The Graft Podcast
Podcast Description
GRAFT is a podcast that strips away the glossy veneer of success to reveal the true stories of determination, resilience, and hard work that drive remarkable achievements. Hosted by Ben Glimmerveen, each episode features in-depth conversations with individuals who've built their success through sheer graft, exploring the challenges, sacrifices, and lessons learned along the way.
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The podcast focuses on themes like resilience, personal growth, and the true journey to success. Episodes cover topics such as the transition from conventional careers to creative professions, the harsh realities of professional sports, and reinvention in business, with examples like Justin Moorhouse discussing the grind of starting in comedy and Richard Duffy detailing the challenges faced in professional football.
GRAFT is a podcast that strips away the glossy veneer of success to reveal the true stories of determination, resilience, and hard work that drive remarkable achievements. Hosted by Ben Glimmerveen, each episode features in-depth conversations with individuals who’ve built their success through sheer graft, exploring the challenges, sacrifices, and lessons learned along the way.
What does it take to go from sweeping floors to styling The Queen, presidents, and pop icons?
In this episode, we sit down with Lino Carbosiero MBE, a globally renowned hairstylist whose clients have included The Queen, the Clintons, Kylie Minogue, and members of the British royal family.
But behind the glitz is a story of serious graft. From humble beginnings as a carwash kid in Hounslow to running his own London salon at 21, Lino’s journey is packed with hard-won lessons on humility, hustle, and holding the door open for the next generation.
🎧 Listen as we discuss…(00:00) – How Lino “fell into” hairdressing at 15 and why he originally wanted to work for Ferrari(06:21) – Why hairstylists experience every human emotion – and how clients become family(10:23) – Opening a salon at 21, battling imposter syndrome, and earning client trust(14:06) – Losing sight of your roots, learning the hard way, and keeping loyal clients(18:32) – Working with Mandy Smith, Kylie Minogue & Jason Donovan, and why the 80s changed everything(22:52) – The day Lino did The Queen’s hair – and how he accidentally flooded the royal bathroom(30:06) – What it really felt like to be awarded an MBE… and then dragged by the press(37:02) – Working with the Clintons, the Trumps, and Joe Biden – plus secrets from presidential security teams(44:14) – The lesson Lino’s father taught him that changed everything(46:40) – Why it’s every stylist’s duty to pass on their knowledge
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Treat everyone the same. Whether you’re styling a princess or a pensioner, respect is non-negotiable.
Start small, learn fast. Every assistant job, every floor swept, every toilet cleaned is part of the journey.
Protect your client relationships. They’re sacred – and one cancelled appointment can cost you a lifetime of loyalty.
Pass it on. True legacy isn’t celebrity – it’s helping the next generation do it better.
GUESTLino Carbosiero MBE – Hairstylist to the Stars, Royals & Presidents | Daniel Galvin London
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