How Cecilia Robinson Built My Food Bag While Battling Heartbreak
Episode Description
Cecilia Robinson is a true powerhouse in New Zealand business.
She’s the founder of some of this country’s most well-known and loved companies, including Au Pair Link, My Food Bag, and more recently, Tend, a healthcare platform she started with her husband James where their goal is to make Kiwis the healthiest people in the world.
She’s been named New Zealand's Young Entrepreneur of the Year, NEXT Businesswoman of the Year, and has been a trailblazer in showing what’s possible when passion, purpose, and clever business strategy collide.
And this is a very small part of the Cecilia Robinson story. Its much shorter than I would have liked to pick her brains but as it turned out this podcast already made her very late for her next appointment! Sorry about that, Cecilia!
If you guys like this, we can definitely arrange a part two sometime in the future.
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00:00 Who is Cecilia Robinson? 16:45 Early Life and Entrepreneurial Values 29:55 Navigating Parenthood Through Challenges 36:44 Navigating Grief and Support Networks 50:42 Overcoming Personal Adversity in Business 01:04:35 Resilience and Financial Success
Brief Summary
Cecilia Robinson discusses her entrepreneurial journey, healthcare advocacy, and personal challenges in this insightful episode.
Key points
- Cecilia Robinson's Journey. Cecilia Robinson shares her experiences and insights on entrepreneurship and healthcare.
- The Importance of Boredom. Cecilia discusses how boredom can foster creativity and resilience in children.
- Mental Health Resources. The urgent need for mental health resources is emphasized, highlighting the consequences of inaction.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit. Cecilia reflects on her upbringing and the influence of her hardworking parents.
- Parenting Journey. Cecilia opens up about her challenging fertility journey and the joy of motherhood.
- A Journey of Loss. The emotional toll of losing multiple pregnancies and the journey to motherhood.
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Episode highlights
- Cecilia Robinson's JourneyCecilia Robinson shares her experiences and insights on entrepreneurship and healthcare.“It's a fire hose of challenges, 100% of the time.”2:58Jun 21, 2025
- The Importance of BoredomCecilia discusses how boredom can foster creativity and resilience in children.“Boredom is one of the most wonderful things in the world.”14:57Jun 21, 2025
- Mental Health ResourcesThe urgent need for mental health resources is emphasized, highlighting the consequences of inaction.“What will that look like in 5 years time if we do nothing?”16:55Jun 21, 2025
- Entrepreneurial SpiritCecilia reflects on her upbringing and the influence of her hardworking parents.“Having a career working hard was really important.”21:26Jun 21, 2025
- Parenting JourneyCecilia opens up about her challenging fertility journey and the joy of motherhood.“Our daughter came along quite later from what we initially imagined.”30:47Jun 21, 2025
- A Journey of LossThe emotional toll of losing multiple pregnancies and the journey to motherhood.“It’s not an overnight success story; it’s not easy.”33:57Jun 21, 2025
- Support in GriefFinding out who truly supports you during times of hardship.“You really find out who your support network is.”42:07Jun 21, 2025
- Navigating Leadership and VulnerabilityBalancing leadership with personal vulnerability is crucial for effective team support.“I still need to show up for my team.”47:01Jun 21, 2025





