In this episode of Life in Private Staffing, I sit down with Daniela Vasconcelos, a Brazilian-born estate manager and personal assistant who has spent over a decade building her career in Miami’s ultra-competitive private staffing market.
From launching her own cleaning business to overseeing 30+ luxury properties, and later managing the lifestyle of a single UHNW principal, Daniela’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Together, we explore:
✨ Her transition from recruitment into private staffing – and what her HR background taught her about leadership
✨ The reality of Miami’s luxury market and why personality fit is more important than skills alone
✨ How to balance resilience, discretion and heart when managing UHNW households
✨ The challenges of returning to work after a career break – and why candidates deserve respect in the recruitment process
✨ Some of the quirkiest client requests she’s ever received (including sourcing a lion 🦁)
Whether you’re curious about breaking into household management, navigating a career in the US luxury market, or simply fascinated by what life looks like behind the scenes of billionaire lifestyles, this episode is packed with honesty, advice, and motivation.
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