As the lead instructor of the **Estate and House Manager Course at HMN-Academy**, I, Anna Podwysocka, am thrilled to bring over two decades of private service expertise and knowledge to aspiring professionals in the domestic field. With a B.S. degree in Management and Finance, I have honed a rare blend of strategic business acumen and hands-on experience, making me uniquely positioned to train the next generation of household and estate managers. Over the past 20 years, I have been entrusted with managing estates and homes for some of the most prominent individuals in the world, including University Presidents and Billionaires, ensuring their households ran like clockwork while upholding the highest standards of luxury and service.

Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of overseeing every aspect of estate operations—from staffing and leadership to financial management and event planning—each requiring a sharp eye for detail and a passion for excellence. My work has not only been about maintaining elegance and order, but also about creating environments where families can truly thrive, enjoying the comfort and luxury they deserve without worrying about the intricacies behind it. This deep-rooted dedication to service has been the foundation of my success and the reason why I’ve been able to assist families in living their best lives.

In addition to my direct experience managing elite households, I also bring Six years of recruiting experience in the private sector, specializing in placing the best domestic professionals in high-net-worth homes. This dual background gives me a unique perspective on both the operational and hiring sides of estate management. I designed the HMN-Academy with one mission in mind: to share the wealth of knowledge I’ve gained and help ambitious professionals excel in their domestic careers.

Through this course, I provide not just theoretical training, but real-world insights and the subtle nuances of etiquette, discretion, and impeccable service that only come from decades of hands-on experience at the highest levels of private service.

With a passion for teaching and a strong belief in continuous learning, my goal is to empower students with the skills and confidence to thrive in the most demanding of household environments. Whether managing a small family home or a multi-estate property, I aim to equip my students with everything they need to deliver extraordinary results while upholding the prestige and elegance that are synonymous with elite household management.