Season 1 | Episode 12: Hannah Morley on transitioning from a corporate career to the private sector and creating a role which she can do from anywhere in the world

Today, I am talking to Hannah, who transferred from a corporate career in HR to Estate Management/PA in Mallorca. She tells of how the job change also changed her and she’d find herself at home polishing, dusting and placing things with an OCD level of detail. She certainly started her career in the private sector at a high and demanding level and has gained fantastic longevity working 5 years in the same role.

Length: 57:08

Season 1 | Episode 11: Anna Williams on building the dream career where she works in the mountains during the winters and in the UK for the summers

Today, I am talking to Anna, who fell in love with the mountains and worked her way into the private hospitality industry by moving up from budget to 5* chalets and then developing her cooking skills. She now works for a family that has one of the most luxurious chalets in Switzerland and multiple homes in the UK, overseeing all residences at all times.

Length: 51:00

Season 1 | Episode 10: Nathalie Faude on preserving traditional values while also moving with the times and how she worked for the same family for 22 years

Today, I am talking to Nathalie, who started as a lady’s maid and worked her way up over 20 years with the same family. She talks about why longevity is important to her and how growing with the job gives the best job satisfaction.

Length: 52:52

Season 1 | Episode 9: Helen Grundy on making the transition from cruise ships to super yachts and then becoming a mentor and trainer for yacht and private hospitality staff

Today, I am talking to Helen, who began her career as a masseuse on cruise ships, developed a passion for service and housekeeping on super yachts, worked a temporary contract Saudi Arabia and now mentors and trains Pursers and other Private Hospitality staff.

Length: 35:47

Season 1 | Episode 8: Kelly Watkins on what it’s really like to be a Hollywood House Manager and work your way up the Private Household ladder

Today, I am talking to Kelly Watkins, who started out cleaning houses and now runs an estate in Beverly Hills, California. She tells of the importance to get stuck in, try your hand at anything and look at the positives to any job.

Length: 41:26

Season 1 | Episode 7: Joy Middleton on what it’s really like to work on a yacht and how she transitioned into the industry

Today, I am talking to Joy, who started her private hospitality career in a ski chalet and then headed to the South of France in the summer. Since getting her break in the yachting world, she has worked her way up the ranks, on a variety of incredible super yachts, and is now a Purser.

Length: 39:33

Season 1 | Episode 6: Sam Drakard on getting into cheffing and the differences between the private sector and fine dining restaurants

Today, I am talking to Sam Drakard, a good friend who talks about his experiences as a Chef. Having already had a fascinating career, spanning many parts of the chef world, Sam’s first Private Chef role was in a luxury ski chalet in the French Alps. From there, he’s gone on to working in private residences all around the world.

Length: 31:07

Season 1 | Episode 5: Shada Lambert on why she still loves nannying as much as she did 18 years ago when she started

Today, I am talking to Shada, who explains the role of a nanny and just how much goes into planning and organising in her role. As well as looking after children of all ages for a host of families around the world, she has a mentoring program, teaches potty training and simply LOVES what she does.

Length: 39:26

Season 1 | Episode 4: John Galleymore on going from bricklaying to building some of the most expensive homes in the world

Today, I am talking to John, who started as a bricklayer, went through the special forces and has since worked for an array of rich and famous people, building and running their houses in some of the most beautiful parts of the world.

Length: 49:53

Season 1 | Episode 3: Anna Coquelin, from poorest school in Scotland to Governess around the world

Today, I am talking to Anna, who started as a teacher at the poorest school in Scotland and worked her way up to travelling around the globe as the private governess for some of the top ultra-high net worth (UHNW) families in the world.

Length: 29:39

Season 1 | Episode 2: Steph Deidda on how she got into the private aviation industry

Today, I am talking with Steph Deidda, who had a very successful career in aviation. Working her way up from a commercial airline to a business only airline onto a solid career working on private jets.

Length: 27:05

Season 1 | Episode 1: Russell Orford on how he transitioned from the army into a Private Household

Today, I am talking with Russell Orford, an experienced House Manager based in London. This is an inspiring story having never worked in hospitality before with stories that are just unbelievable.

Length: 30:52