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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…

Philippa Smith1 September 2020

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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…

Philippa Smith1 September 2020

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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…

Philippa Smith25 August 2020

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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…

Philippa Smith18 August 2020

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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…

Philippa Smith11 August 2020

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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…

Philippa Smith4 August 2020

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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…

Philippa Smith4 August 2020

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Season 1 | Episode 4: John Galleymore ongoing 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…

Philippa Smith21 July 2020

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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.…

Philippa Smith2 July 2020

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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…

Philippa Smith30 June 2020

Podcast

Welcome: Working for the Rich & Famous

Introducing Working for the Rich & Famous, a short weekly podcast talking to guests with…

Philippa Smith22 June 2020

Podcast

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…

Philippa Smith14 June 2020