Lauren has nearly three decades of experience in private service and estate management, leading complex residential operations across North America and the United Kingdom. As the founder of Hardman & Associates, she offers a refind, people-centered approach that brings clarity, cohesion and enduring operational excellence to each client engagement.

Raised in the north of England as one of eleven children, Lauren developed an early understanding of teamwork, adaptability and shared responsibility. She began her career in Italy, where she cultivated her instinct for creating calm and order within dynamic households, an approach that continues to define her work today.

Lauren is known for aligning people and systems with precision and care, building strong, collaborative cultures that allow homes to function seamlessly. Her work is guided by a simple belief: when people feel supported and systems are thoughtfully aligned, an estate can truly operate as a home.