Lauren Ferree
Lauren F. is a seasoned professional in estate and household management, bringing over two decades of experience serving ultra-high-net-worth families. Trained at a British Governess School, she has held roles ranging from Governess to Chief of Staff, mastering the art of managing complex households with discretion, professionalism, and precision. Her expertise spans child education, household operations, staff leadership, and event coordination, allowing her to deliver tailored solutions that meet each family’s unique needs.
Currently, Lauren works with her husband managing staff and events for an UHNW family estate, while also taking on roles such as Lead Rota Nanny and Consultant for private family offices. She has extensive experience designing homeschool curricula, leading teams of domestic staff, and ensuring seamless household operations. Her approach blends creativity, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving, always prioritizing trust, efficiency, and the well-being of the families she serves.
Beyond her professional life, Lauren values faith, travel, family, and building meaningful connections. Known for her leadership, responsiveness, and warm demeanor, she creates environments where teams feel supported, appreciated, and empowered to succeed. Her commitment to excellence and her genuine kindness makes her a respected and highly sought-after professional in private estate and household management.
• Level 3 Childcare
• British Governess Academy
• Governess Award
What do you attribute your success to?
My success is rooted in my faith and my relationship with Jesus. Every opportunity, every season of growth, and every moment of clarity in my career has come from leaning on Him. My work ethic, discernment, and resilience are shaped by prayer and by the belief that I am called to serve with excellence, integrity, and compassion.
I don’t take credit for doors that have opened, I give that glory to God. My faith is the foundation of how I lead, how I show up for families and teams, and how I navigate challenges. It guides my decisions, keeps me humble, and reminds me that my purpose is bigger than any position or title.”
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
One of my clients once taught me what it truly means to be cause in the matter, to stop waiting for circumstances to shift and instead take ownership for the direction, integrity, and outcomes of my work.
That advice changed everything for me. It empowered me to lead with intention, communicate with clarity, and approach every challenge as an opportunity to create impact rather than react to it.
It’s become a guiding principle in my career and a cornerstone of how I serve families, teams, and clients.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry is to stay deeply rooted in who you are and not be afraid to embrace the strength of traditional womanhood.
Traditional womanhood isn’t about being small, it’s about being steady. It’s about carrying yourself with grace, humility, discernment, and the quiet confidence that comes from knowing your worth. It’s the ability to lead with both strength and softness, to listen carefully, to create order, to nurture excellence, and to bring a sense of grounded calm into every environment you touch.
Don’t let the world convince you that femininity is a weakness. It’s one of your greatest assets. Your intuition, empathy, attention to detail, and ability to build trust are powerful tools in this field.
Hold onto your values. Protect your character. Be dependable. Show up with integrity, consistency, and respect. When you do, you will stand out, not because you’re trying to be someone else, but because you’ve embraced the timeless qualities that make women exceptional in this work.”
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in our field right now is oversaturation, not from seasoned professionals, but from individuals entering the industry without the training, experience, or long-term commitment that true excellence requires.
This work is deeply specialized. It demands emotional intelligence, discretion, resilience, and years of hands-on experience in high-pressure environments. Yet more and more people are trying to leap into six-figure roles without earning the skills, the discipline, or the professional maturity these positions demand.
The result is a dilution of standards, a breakdown in consistency, and families becoming wary after damaging experiences with underqualified candidates. It creates confusion in the marketplace and makes it harder for principals to distinguish true professionals from those who simply want the paycheck.
Our field thrives on integrity, humility, and mastery, qualities that cannot be fast-tracked. The solution lies in recommitting to proper training, mentorship, and the development of real competency. When we protect the standards of this profession, everyone benefits: families, staff teams, and the future generation of women entering this work.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
My values are at the core of my strength
Faith First
At the center of my life is my relationship with Jesus. My faith is my compass, the foundation for every decision I make. It shapes my character, my leadership, and the way I love and serve the people around me. Everything I have and everything I aspire to be flows from Him.
Family Stewardship
My family is my calling and my priority. I value being a devoted wife, mother, and nurturer, creating a home filled with safety, structure, warmth, and unwavering love. The way I serve my family informs the way I serve others.
Integrity & Personal Responsibility
I believe in doing what is right even when no one is watching. Integrity is not optional; it is the standard. I take ownership of my choices, my mistakes, and my outcomes and I expect the same from the people I mentor and lead.
Traditional Womanhood
I value femininity, softness, discernment, faithfulness, and grace. To me, traditional womanhood means showing up with humility, strength, nurturing leadership, and a quiet resilience that anchors homes and communities.
Service, Excellence & Order
I believe in creating beauty, structure, and peace in the environments I touch. Excellence is an act of devotion, to God, to others, and to the work itself. I cherish bringing order, refining systems, and elevating the lives of the people I serve.
Loyalty & Devotion
When I commit to someone, a family, a team, a relationship. I give my whole heart. Loyalty, trust, and long-term partnership mean everything to me. I build relationships that last because they are built on sincerity and truth.
Strength Wrapped in Grace
I believe strength doesn’t need to be loud to be powerful. My values center on being steady, composed, and resilient, responding to life with grace instead of chaos. I lead with empathy but stand firm in my convictions.