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KICBumpConceiving with endo, 27-hour posterior birth & balancing motherhood with business - KICBUMP with Rachel VasicekRachel Vasicek is the Co-Founder of Francesca Jewellery with her sister Hannah. Rachel and Hannah have both been on the KICPOD before and now Rachel is back for KICBUMP! For this episode Rachel sat down with Steph to share about conceiving in spite of having endometriosis and being warned she might struggle to fall pregnant, her spontaneous labour, her 27 hour posterior birth, and life with baby Raph and her partner Dave. Rachel also shares about how she’s navigating motherhood with her first baby (her business). FIND OUT MORE Check out Francesca Jewellery ht...
2025-10-2147 min
KICPodConceiving with endo, 27-hour posterior birth & balancing motherhood with business - KICBUMP with Rachel VasicekRachel Vasicek is the Co-Founder of Francesca Jewellery with her sister Hannah. Rachel and Hannah have both been on the KICPOD before and now Rachel is back for KICBUMP! For this episode Rachel sat down with Steph to share about conceiving in spite of having endometriosis and being warned she might struggle to fall pregnant, her spontaneous labour, her 27 hour posterior birth, and life with baby Raph and her partner Dave. Rachel also shares about how she’s navigating motherhood with her first baby (her business). FIND OUT MORE Check out Francesca Jewellery ht...
2025-10-2147 min
Let's Be FrancGrowing With The Business - Kelsie Phillips Shares Her Long Standing Career at FrancescaFrancesca's longest standing employee, Kelsie Phillps sits down with Hannah to talk about her long standing career at Francesca and how she went from working in the retail store to being Francesca's buyer.If you loved this chat, don’t forget to follow the podcast wherever you’re listening so you never miss an episode!Leave us a review or share to your stories, we love seeing that you're tuning in!Hosts: @Hannah.vasicek & @RachelvasicekFor more follow: @Francescajewellery
2025-10-1426 minLet's Be FrancMitch McPherson - Turning Grief Into Helping OthersFounder of Speak Up, Stay ChatTY, Mitch McPherson shares his story of losing his brother 13 years ago. During times of navigating grief, Mitch realised his potential to advocate for speaking up about mental health struggles and how he was able to turn such a traumatic life experience into something positive by helping others, with starting Speak Up, Stay ChatTY.Content warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics.Hosts: @Hannah.vasicek @RachelvasicekFor more follow: @Francescajewellery
2025-09-1637 minLet's Be FrancFrom Intern to International Campaigns, Inside Francesca's CareerHannah sat down with one of the company's longest standing team members, Francesca Mascia, who, fun fact, shares her name with the business itself! In the episode, Francesca reflects on her nine-year journey, from starting out as an intern to growing into her current role as Project Manager. She shares lessons learned, challenges faced, and the milestones that shaped her career along the way.
2025-09-0227 minLet's Be FrancOur Story: Escaping Attempted Human TraffickingIn this episode, Hannah and Rachel vulnerably share their traumatic experience of their first hand encounter with human trafficking. On their annual business trip to Hong Kong, their lives nearly changed for the worst. Listen to hear their story and why they are so passionate about supporting Be Hers.If you loved this chat, don’t forget to follow the podcast wherever you’re listening so you never miss an episode!Leave us a review or share to your stories, we love seeing that you're tuning in!Content warning: This episode discusses sens...
2025-08-0532 minLet's Be FrancPurpose, Power & Freedom with Melody TownsIn this powerful episode, Rachel sits down with Melody Towns, the visionary founder of Be Her Freedom. Melody is a woman on a mission to bring freedom to those caught in the horrors of modern slavery and human trafficking. She shares her deeply personal journey, the mission behind her work, and why purpose is more than just a buzzword; it's a call to action. This episode is about why purpose matters and how using your platforms, your voice or even your jewellery can spark real change. Content warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including human trafficking.
2025-07-2235 minLet's Be FrancNavigating Work and BabiesIn this episode, Rach shares her honest feelings about being pregnant and the uncertainty of stepping away for maternity leave. Hannah offers her perspective from the other side, reflecting on her time as a new mum and the mindset shifts that came with it. Expect honest laughs and some sisterly wisdom for any woman navigating career and motherhood.If you loved this chat, don’t forget to follow the podcast wherever you’re listening so you never miss an episode!Leave us a review or share to your stories, we love seeing that you're tuni...
2025-07-0131 minLet's Be FrancWhat Really Goes Into a Francesca CampaignIn this episode of Let’s Be Franc, the girls dive into the behind-the-scenes of their campaigns and photoshoots. Spoiler alert: it’s not all glitz and glamour! From past mistakes to major lessons, they open up about what it really takes to bring a vision to life, and why staying true to themselves matters now more than ever as the business grows.If you loved this chat, don’t forget to follow wherever you’re listening so you never miss an episode!Leave us a review or share to your stories — we love seeing you tune i...
2025-06-1725 minLet's Be FrancDefining Who We Are Outside of Work.In this episode of ‘Let’s be Franc’ we’re stepping outside of the world of Francesca to share more of our personal experiences outside of work.We open up about what it’s like working together as sisters— both in business and beyond— and how we’ve both grown individually while building our brand.From navigating motherhood and defining who we are outside of work, this conversation is about how we approach separating our personal lives from our professional ones.If you liked this episode please follow us wherever you’re listening so you’re notified...
2025-06-0330 minLet's Be FrancWe're Back! Let us Reintroduce Ourselves...On our first episode of 'Let's Be Franc', we wanted to take the chance to reintroduce ourselves and bring you all up to speed on what's been happening! We are so excited to be relaunching our podcast! We are often asked what it's like running a business so, 'Let's Be Franc' will be your look in behind the scenes at Francesca! The good, the bad and everything in between! You'll also get to know us on a deeper level and join us on this crazy ride that is business and life! We can't wait for you to listen to...
2025-05-2129 minKICBumpRaising your child to be empowered by their disability - KICBUMP with Hannah Vasicek* TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses abortion. For support, contact Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 * If you've been a KICPOD listener for a while, you may have heard the unbelievable story of two sisters Rachel & Hannah who escaped attempted human trafficking back in 2016. In today's KICBUMP episode, Hannah shares her incredible story of how her frightening pregnancy diagnoses ended up giving her the beautiful gift of her now 3 year old daughter Vienna. During her pregnancy, Hannah's baby was diagnosed with Amniotic Band Sydnrome, and despite doctors suggesting multiple times that she shouldn't follow through with the pregnancy, Hannah...
2023-05-2338 minKICPodRaising your child to be empowered by their disability - KICBUMP with Hannah Vasicek* TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses abortion. For support, contact Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 * If you've been a KICPOD listener for a while, you may have heard the unbelievable story of two sisters Rachel & Hannah who escaped attempted human trafficking back in 2016. In today's KICBUMP episode, Hannah shares her incredible story of how her frightening pregnancy diagnoses ended up giving her the beautiful gift of her now 3 year old daughter Vienna. During her pregnancy, Hannah's baby was diagnosed with Amniotic Band Sydnrome, and despite doctors suggesting multiple times that she shouldn't follow through with the pregnancy, Hannah...
2023-05-2338 minKICPodStaying safe when travelling: how two sisters escaped attempted human trafficking*Trigger warning mentions experience of attempted human trafficking*With travel now back on the cards and someone being trafficked every 30 seconds, we wanted to bring awareness about how to travel overseas safely. To support this subject, we spoke with Rachel Vasicek, co-founder of Francaesca Jewellery who escaped a calculated attempt of human trafficking with her sister whilst on an overseas business trip.Rachel shares the gripping details of her lived experience and brings awareness to and reminds us of some of the simple but fundamental precautions we should take when embarking on an overseas holiday.
2022-06-141h 02
Behind The BrandFrancesca Jewellery with Rachel VasicekWhat started for @francesca.com.au as a handmade jewellery stall at the Salamanca Markets over 10 years ago has exploded into one of Australia's most loved jewellery brands - worn by some of the country's biggest influencers and with booming online and bricks-and-mortar stores.
Today I sit down with co-founder @rachelvasicek, who runs the brand with her sister @hannah.vasicek as she takes me through the last decade and what it really takes to start and scale a business with giving back as its core value.
Shop the Francesca range online here: https://www.francesca.com.au...
2022-04-2855 min
Living With EndoSparking endo conversations through fine jewelleryEllie speaks to inspring Endo Warrior and co-creator of Francesca, Rachel Vasicek who shares how she is stretching awareness of endometriosis across Australia through fine jewellery.
2022-02-2113 min
Passionful With Millie GBreaking Rules with Francesca Jewellery- Rachel VasicekJoin me as I speak with Rachel Vasicek, co-owner and creative director of Francesca jewellery and founder of Pimp Skincare, as we talk about Rachel and her sister, Hannah's, passion and their successful business based out of Tassie. xx
2021-12-0828 min
How I WorkThe ultimate home office set-upWelcome to my home office. Since Inventium officially became a remote-first organisation, I’ve been making improvements to my set up with the help of my dad, who’s very tech savvy.By using a semi-professional camera as a webcam, I get amazing clear images for online meetings and presentations. I can control the lighting and make sure I look great, without lights shining in my eyes. I’ve turned my office into a mini-recording studio for podcast and presentation recordings. I’ve even started to exercise while I wo...
2021-04-1911 min
She's So LovelyS2EP1: Creative Girls w/ Rachel VasicekIn this episode of 'Creative Girls' you'll meet Rachel Vasicek. She's the Co-Owner & Creative Director of Francesca Jewellery. We chat through the journey of Francesca Jewellery from where it all started to where it is now & the benefits of owning a business with your sister. Rachel has a heart of gold, she's generous, kind & hilarious too! Thanks so much for listening lovely, if you like what you hear please leave us a review!
2020-04-2927 min