Life in Private Staffing

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. It’s by no means an easy career, as Anna explains, however there are huge benefits and experiences that she simply couldn’t have had without this job. In this epis...

Do you know what is involved when working on a private plane? Welcome to Working for the Rich & Famous, a weekly podcast talking to guests with successful careers working in the private sector. Today, I am talking with Steph Deidda, who now works with me at Silver Swan Recruitment. She manages our office in Dubai recruiting private household staff for palaces and residences across UAE. However...

Welcome to Working with the Rich & Famous, a short weekly podcast talking to guests with successful careers working in the private sector. Today, I am talking with Russell Orford, an experienced House Manager based in London. In this episode we cover a range of topics, including: 🎙️ Transitioning from the army to the private sector 🎙️ Stepping straight into management rather than working his w...

Welcome to Working for the Rich & Famous, a short weekly podcast talking to guests with successful careers working in the private sector. Here is an introduction to our new podcast to give you an insight into my background and why I thought it might be a good idea to launch The Silver Swan Show. Having had a career in recruitment, especially within the luxury hospitality sector, I thought I’d...

From training at the world-renowned International Butler Academy to running households for aristocratic and UHNW families across the UK, Rien Thoma’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, professionalism, and the evolving reality of private service . With ten years’ experience across statrely homes, formal estates, and high-expectation principals, Rien shares the truth behind the job — the press...