Let's Be Franc

Hosted by Hannah & Rachel Vasicek

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Oct 2025

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Ever wondered what it’s really like running a business as sisters? Let’s Be Franc peels back the curtain on life behind the scenes at Francesca. Join sisters (and co-founders) Hannah and Rachel Vasicek as they get real about the highs, lows, and everything in between. From candid chats about business and brand-building to honest reflections on life, family, and the unexpected - nothing is off the table. Tune in for your backstage pass to the beautiful chaos of creating something you love.

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October 14, 2025Episode 926 min

Growing With The Business - Kelsie Phillips Shares Her Long Standing Career at Francesca

Francesca'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

September 16, 2025Episode 837 min

Mitch McPherson - Turning Grief Into Helping Others

Founder 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

September 2, 2025Episode 727 min

From Intern to International Campaigns, Inside Francesca's Career

Hannah 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.Thank you so much for listening and supporting the podcast. To make sure you never miss an episode, please follow us wherever you're listening so you're notified when a new episode is live!You can also leave us a review, or share the podcast to your stories.Hosts: @Hannah.vasicek & @RachelvasicekFor more follow: @Francescajewellery

August 5, 2025Episode 632 min

Our Story: Escaping Attempted Human Trafficking

In 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 sensitive topics, including human trafficking.Hosts: @Hannah.vasicek @RachelvasicekFor more follow: @Francescajewellery

July 22, 2025Episode 535 min

Purpose, Power & Freedom with Melody Towns

In 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.Thank you so much for listening and supporting the podcast. To make sure you never miss an episode, please follow us wherever you're listening so you're notified when a new episode is live!You can also leave us a review, or share the podcast to your stories.Hosts: @Hannah.vasicek & @RachelvasicekFor more follow: @Francescajewellery

July 1, 2025Episode 431 min

Navigating Work and Babies

In 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 tuning in!Hosts: @Hannah.vasicek & @RachelvasicekFor more follow: @Francescajewellery

June 17, 2025Episode 325 min

What Really Goes Into a Francesca Campaign

In 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 in.Hosts: @Hannah.vasicek @RachelvasicekFor more follow:@Francescajewellery

June 3, 2025Episode 230 min

Defining 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 when a new episode is live!You can also leave us a review, or share the podcast to your stories.Hosts: @Hannah.vasicek@RachelvasicekFor more follow:@Francescajewellery

May 21, 2025Episode 129 min

We'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 each episode!Website: https://www.francesca.com.au/Instagram: @francescajewelleryTiktok: @francesca.com.au