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Mindfulbiz PodcastFrancesca Jewellery With Hannah VasicekSisters, Rachel and Hannah Vasicek founders of Francesca Jewellery originally started their business in 2011 at Tasmania's Hobart markets, crafting bespoke high-quality jewellery. Now, 13 years later, the duo now employs 70 people with a 90% female office. Francesca is renowned for their lockets, having sold over 50K units globally since their launch.The Francesca team are known for their in-house beaders with the team hand beading over 107 bracelets a day - Approx 39K+ beaded bracelets in total in 365 days!Most impressively is their commitment to keeping production on Australian shores, employing Australians and migrant wo...2024-07-1017 min
KICPODRaising 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 min
KICPODStaying 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
Social OriginTop Tips For Today's Business Startup Culture - David and Daniel AlexanderToday on the Social Origin Podcast David Alexander and Daniel Alexander discuss keys to success healthy mindsets and practicals tips you can use for your business startup. They discuss the author of the Startup Playbook David Kidder and the importance of strong company values and unwavering vision which drives alignment on the path toward success and longevity. Also special mentions to Hannah and Rachel Vasicek from Francesca Jewellery for the incredible work they are doing to end sex slavery through one of Australia's fastest-growing businesses. https://www.francesca.com.au...2022-04-0219 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. xx2021-12-0828 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