#6 Natalia’s Food Truck Journey – From Passion to Profit with Family, Food, and Community

In this episode of Street Food Stories from The Food Truck Podcast Host Maggie chats with Natalia, the 26-year-old entrepreneur behind Natalia’s Food Truck Journey. From starting her career at 16 to winning the People’s Choice Award at the Auckland Street Food Awards, Natalia’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and hard work. She shares how she turned her passion for cooking into a thriving food truck business, balancing work with family support, and keeping her business running year-round despite seasonal challenges. What you'll hear in this episode: - How Natalia started her business at 22, fuelled by her love for cooking and family support. - The story of how she bought her first food truck and financed it with help from a Māori women’s development loan. - Creative ways she keeps her business active during the off-season, like pop-up events and grazing tables. - The importance of tracking events and building systems to stay organised and profitable. - How Natalia finds balance by prioritising self-care, including gym routines and family time. Links Mentioned: Follow Natalia's Food Truck Journey on Instagram: @nataliasfoodtruckjourney Learn more about Maggie’s Food Truck Foundations Online Course: @foodtruckfoundations A BIG thank you to our sponsor, @culleys! Use promo code 'FOODTRUCK' for 25% off at checkout: culleys.co.nz Don't forget to: Download and subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform and leave us a review to help us reach more food truck enthusiasts! Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content and updates: @thefoodtruckpodcast