As we begin the new year and families start planning for what lies ahead, it’s a great time for you to do the same with your career—starting with your résumé. If you work in the world of private homes—nannies, housekeepers, estate managers, personal assistants, chefs, companions, drivers—your résumé is often the first impression you make on a family or recruiter. It doesn’t need to be fancy. It does need to be honest, clear, and truly you.

The Realities of Twin Parenting—and the Refinement of Intuition: The boys’ 18-month sleep regression was a defining moment. Even with help, even with experience, there are phases of parenthood that test your resilience in ways nothing else can. Nights blurred into mornings. My capacity waned. The smallest gestures of support—my niece coming over at 6:30 a.m., my parents reminding me to rest—became the moments that restored me.

Got Thanksgiving leftovers? Chef Fabrice M — award‑winning and innovative chef with 20+ years of experience in private homes, world‑class resorts, hotels, and Michelin‑starred restaurants — shares his insider tip for turning turkey into something fresh and exciting.

A modern Personal Assistant is not a task doer. They create clarity, reduce chaos, and protect a principal’s time and focus.

In Part 1 of this series, we talked about housekeepers — the hidden backbone of every estate. In Part 2, we discussed the nanny — from caregiver to family anchor. Now, for the final chapter of the series, we’re focusing on a role that carries its own unique pressure: private chefs and culinary staff.

In Part 1 of this series, we discussed housekeepers — the hidden backbone of every estate — and how easy it is for them to burn out without the right structure in place. Today, we’re turning to a role that’s every bit as critical, but much more personal: nannies.

Today, we are launching 3-part series: “Avoiding Burnout in the Modern Estate.” Over the next few weeks, we’ll explore the unique challenges — and practical solutions — to avoid burnout and turnover for the three positions that are most vulnerable to fatigue in private service.

Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get said enough in this industry.
If you’re a client who’s blasting your job out to five different recruiters at once and waiting to see what sticks — we probably aren’t the right firm for you. Not because we can’t fill the job, but because we won’t engage in a process that devalues the time, experience, and care we bring to every search.

I just returned from a mission trip to the mountains of Nicaragua. The warmth, friendliness and acceptance I experienced there was beyond compare. And, considering they lead simple, honest lives, I experienced true authenticity as well.

Every year around this time I realize that summer always seems too short, and the fall seems to quickly creep in. When you’ve been in this industry long enough, you get a chance to see just how demanding things get when school starts and your household needs to run smoothly.