The Montclair Podcast
Welcome to The Montclair Podcast - Life in the Ultra-Luxury Industry, where we dive into the daily life of those supporting the busy lifestyles of billionaires and their families onboard their superyachts, private jets, or within multiple residences worldwide.
Discover what it's like to manage the lives of UHNW (Ultra-High-Net-Worth) individuals in the most exclusive environments. From global travels to upholding ultra-high service standards, we explore the dedication and commitment of the professionals who make it all possible.
Join host Chris Demaillet as we sit down with private chefs, butlers, family office managers, superyacht captains, private jet pilots, and many more.
Each episode uncovers the challenges, successes, and insights of those serving the world’s wealthiest clients, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at life in the ultra-luxury industry.
The Montclair Podcast
Episode 02 - Angela Wallace
Angela Wallace, the visionary behind PersoTrainer.com, dives into the journey of building her accessible online personal training platform, which connects students globally. She discusses how COVID-19 catalyzed online education’s expansion and emphasizes the value of personalized, one-on-one coaching. Angela also shares insights into the MCA’s guidelines for the GUEST program, which promotes unified excellence in superyacht training, highlighting the diverse career paths available in the yachting world.
Reflecting on her career, Angela talks about her evolution from starting a beauty salon in the U.S. to sailing adventures and ultimately becoming a purser. She underscores the value of experience and transferable skills for pursers, noting that her students typically bring a wealth of life experience to the role. Angela voices her concerns about the yachting industry’s gaps in people skills and leadership training, stressing the critical importance of safety.
The conversation spans key yachting topics, such as industry risks, crew welfare and mental health, the need to speak out against injustices, and the role of effective training in career advancement and entrepreneurship. Wrapping up, Angela shares her favorite travel destinations and the significance of practising gratitude.
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