S1/Ep10 Jessica Hendricks Yee On Celebrating Heritage, Appreciating The Innocence of Business Beginnings And The Power of Context

Our roots and our heritage can offer us many things — timeworn traditions, special rituals, and intentional practices passed down through our lineage, bearing rich meaning and beautiful depth. But a portal to our purpose and life’s work in the world? 🤔 After planning her Chinese/Jewish wedding, Jessica Hendricks Yee launched her jewelry business, Zahava, to celebrate the beautiful collision of heritage with who we choose to be today — modern, multicultural families and global citizens with deep roots. Jessica joins Ewelina on the podcast today to share her inspiring story of Zahava, how her entrepreneurial spirit was born, the humble beginnings of business, and why celebrating who we inherently are and where we come from is beauty in its purest form. Episode Details 0:00 Introduction12:29 Jessica’s story and the background behind Zahava17:54 How Jessica’s upbringing, context and travels connected her deeper to her Jewish heritage23:24 The origins of Zahava — how Jessica’s entrepreneurial spirit was born, how she got connected to jewelry, and the nostalgic, humble beginnings of her business 29:54 The fears Jessica navigated around her first launch party and around the origins of Zahava32:55 What helped Jessica push through doubt and uncertainty36:50 The mindset needed to run a small business 41:09 Embracing deeper appreciation for the beauty and innocence of the early days of business43:15 How Jessica cultivated her entrepreneurial spirit and the “knowing” she wanted to be a business owner at 1446:25 What surprised Jessica since starting Zahava53:20 How living in Mallorca for almost 3 years impacted Jessica and her business 55:11 The power of context and the influence it has on our work and lifestyles1:05:00 Words of wisdom for anyone navigating fears around starting a personal project or venture1:08:36 What purpose means to Jessica 1:11:55 What home means to Jessica Connect with JessicaWebsite: zahava.comInstagram: @zahava_heirloomsCheck out the full video podcast edition each Tuesday on YouTube, 9am EST and subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review! Your support means everything and we deeply appreciate it❣️ Connect with studio domkaWebsite⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠Book A 30-Minute Open House Call⁠⁠Download Our Free Home Pillars Workbook⁠