By The Hits Podcast Network
Sienna Boyce is 14 years old and constantly tells her Dad, Ben Boyce, what she wants to be when she grows up – an actor, scientist, rugby player, singer, chef or politician.
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The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.
In Episode 12 of When I Grow Up, Sienna and her dad, Ben, sit down with pop sensation Benee—the New Zealand-born artist whose music has taken the world by storm! Sienna, a huge fan, dives deep into Benee’s journey, from her early days to her rapid rise to fame.
Episode Highlights:
Blowing Up Big Time: Benee shares what it felt like to see her music go viral, with millions of fans and even celebrities like Jennifer Lopez dancing to her songs on TikTok! She talks about her experiences performing for major US talk shows, supporting Olivia Rodrigo and being invited onto Elton John’s radio show.
Having a Quarter-Life Crisis: Benee opens up about dropping out of university after just two weeks to pursue music full-time, with the full support of her family. She emphasizes the importance of not holding back when it comes to chasing your dreams.
Real Talk: Despite her struggles with dyslexia, Benee has succeeded as a songwriter, and she’s candid about her mental health journey, offering a relatable and inspiring perspective for young people.
Packed with advice for aspiring artists and insights into her creative process, Benee shares what she’d tell her younger self and more in this inspiring episode!
About The Show:
Sienna Boyce is 14 years old and constantly tells her Dad, Ben Boyce, what she wants to be when she grows up – an actor, scientist, rugby player, singer, chef or politician.
Each episode of ‘When I Grow Up’ aims to showcase inspirational females from around Aotearoa and shine a light on them, what it takes to do their job and learn about their story of how they got to where they are so that Sienna can help make up her mind.
This is a podcast to help the teenager in your life dream big.
Follow The Podcast on Socials:
TikTok: Ben | Sienna
Instagram: Ben | Sienna | The Hits
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of When I Grow Up, Sienna interviews rising star Amie Donald, best known for her role as the demonic doll M3gan in the global box-office sensation of the same name and as Maya Monkey in Netflix’s popular series Sweet Tooth.
Sienna, who dreams of becoming a child actor like Amie, dives into Amie’s experiences, challenges, and advice for young aspiring actors.
Episode Highlights Include:
Join Sienna and Amie (and of course Sienna’s Dad Ben) for an inspiring conversation about the world of child acting and the excitement (and hard work!) that comes with it.
About The Show:
Sienna Boyce is 14 years old and constantly tells her Dad, Ben Boyce, what she wants to be when she grows up – an actor, scientist, rugby player, singer, chef or politician.
Each episode of ‘When I Grow Up’ aims to showcase inspirational females from around Aotearoa and shine a light on them, what it takes to do their job and learn about their story of how they got to where they are so that Sienna can help make up her mind.
This is a podcast to help the teenager in your life dream big.
Follow The Podcast on Socials:
TikTok: Ben | Sienna
Instagram: Ben | Sienna | The Hits
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Sienna dreams of becoming a star netballer like Silver Fern Goal Shooter Grace Nweke.
Grace joins Sienna and Ben to share her inspiring journey, which began with her family's immigration to New Zealand and finding the sport of netball which has evolved into a remarkable sports career.
Episode highlights include:
Grace's insights on handling the immense pressure of joining the Silver Ferns at just 18 years old and how she overcame feelings of intimidation while competing on the international stage.
Strategies for dealing with major setbacks, including injuries, and the importance of maintaining motivation and rekindling a love for your career during challenging times.
Believing in yourself! As Ben tests Grace to make a pressure netball shot in the podcast studio with scrunched up newspaper and a rubbish bin!
Finally, Grace reflects on her journey and shares what advice she would give her younger self at Sienna's age.
About The Show:
Sienna Boyce is 14 years old and constantly tells her Dad, Ben Boyce, what she wants to be when she grows up – an actor, scientist, rugby player, singer, chef or politician.
Each episode of ‘When I Grow Up’ aims to showcase inspirational females from around Aotearoa and shine a light on them, what it takes to do their job and learn about their story of how they got to where they are so that Sienna can help make up her mind.
This is a podcast to help the teenager in your life dream big.
Follow The Podcast on Socials:
TikTok: Ben | Sienna
Instagram: Ben | Sienna | The Hits
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Sienna dreams of becoming a cake maker like Jordan Rondell, who is also known as The Caker.
Jordan joins Sienna and Ben to share the story of how her love for baking was sparked during her time with her grandparents and the journey she took to turn her passion into a thriving cake business.
Episode highlights include:
Finally, Jordan shares the advice she’d give her younger self at Sienna's age.
About The Show:
Sienna Boyce is 14 years old and constantly tells her Dad, Ben Boyce, what she wants to be when she grows up – an actor, scientist, rugby player, singer, chef or politician.
Each episode of ‘When I Grow Up’ aims to showcase inspirational females from around Aotearoa and shine a light on them, what it takes to do their job and learn about their story of how they got to where they are so that Sienna can help make up her mind.
This is a podcast to help the teenager in your life dream big.
Follow The Podcast on Socials:
TikTok: Ben | Sienna
Instagram: Ben | Sienna | The Hits
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Sienna aspires to be a radio and TV broadcaster and social media star like Bree Tomasel.
Joining Sienna and Ben, Bree discusses her journey to becoming a beloved media personality and shares her personal story for the first time in her new book, “UnApologetically Me”
Key episode highlights include:
Finally, what advice would Bree give her younger self at Sienna's age?
About The Show:
Sienna Boyce is 14 years old and constantly tells her Dad, Ben Boyce, what she wants to be when she grows up – an actor, scientist, rugby player, singer, chef or politician.
Each episode of ‘When I Grow Up’ aims to showcase inspirational females from around Aotearoa and shine a light on them, what it takes to do their job and learn about their story of how they got to where they are so that Sienna can help make up her mind.
This is a podcast to help the teenager in your life dream big.
Follow The Podcast on Socials:
TikTok: Ben | Sienna
Instagram: Ben | Sienna | The Hits
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Sienna dreams of becoming a world-renowned science educator like "Nano Girl," Michelle Dickinson.
Joining Sienna and Ben, Michelle shares her journey into the world of science, despite not being a fan of science during her school days!
Episode highlights include:
Plus, Michelle performs a (safe) demonstration that involves lighting Sienna's hand on fire!
And finally, what advice would Michelle give her younger self at Sienna's age?
About The Show:
Sienna Boyce is 14 years old and constantly tells her Dad, Ben Boyce, what she wants to be when she grows up – an actor, scientist, rugby player, singer, chef or politician.
Each episode of ‘When I Grow Up’ aims to showcase inspirational females from around Aotearoa and shine a light on them, what it takes to do their job and learn about their story of how they got to where they are so that Sienna can help make up her mind.
This is a podcast to help the teenager in your life dream big.
Follow The Podcast on Socials:
TikTok: Ben | Sienna
Instagram: Ben | Sienna | The Hits
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We've got a bonus episode for When I Grow Up Fans! The Hits very own PJ has a brand-new podcast - Slow It Down. The podcast is designed to be a moment of me time for busy lives and a weekly dose of wholesome to inspire a grounded existence. If you like it, follow the show on iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to podcasts.
About the show:
Life is fast. Information is overwhelming. We seem busier and more anxious than ever. Introducing ‘Slow It Down’. A time to chill, wind down and join a space that inspires people to live authentically and slow it down. A hub for living more consciously and incorporating mindful practices and rituals in an achievable way. The aim is to showcase guests who have chosen to live a more balanced lifestyle mixed in with experts who offer tangible tips and tricks to feel a little more zen.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Sienna wants to grow up to become like New Zealand’s greatest Olympian, Dame Lisa Carrington.
Joining Sienna and Ben, Dame Lisa talks about her journey from discovering a love for kayaking as a child to winning an impressive 8 Olympic gold medals.
Key highlights of the episode include:
And lastly, what advice would Dame Lisa Carrington give her younger self at Sienna’s age?
About The Show:
Sienna Boyce is 13 years old and constantly tells her Dad, Ben Boyce, what she wants to be when she grows up – an actor, scientist, rugby player, singer, chef or politician.
Each episode of ‘When I Grow Up’ aims to showcase inspirational females from around Aotearoa and shine a light on them, what it takes to do their job and learn about their story of how they got to where they are so that Sienna can help make up her mind.
This is a podcast to help the teenager in your life dream big.
Follow The Podcast on Socials:
TikTok: Ben | Sienna
Instagram: Ben | Sienna | The Hits
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kaylee Bell joins Sienna and Ben to talk about her journey from a small town in New Zealand to becoming an international country music artist.
Key highlights of the episode include:
And lastly, what advice would Kaylee give her younger self at Sienna’s age?
About The Show:
Sienna Boyce is 13 years old and constantly tells her Dad, Ben Boyce, what she wants to be when she grows up – an actor, scientist, rugby player, singer, chef or politician.
Each episode of ‘When I Grow Up’ aims to showcase inspirational females from around Aotearoa and shine a light on them, what it takes to do their job and learn about their story of how they got to where they are so that Sienna can help make up her mind.
This is a podcast to help the teenager in your life dream big.
Follow The Podcast on Socials:
TikTok: Ben | Sienna
Instagram: Ben | Sienna | The Hits
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Sienna wants to grow up to become a fashion designer like the iconic Karen Walker.
Joining Sienna and Ben, Karen Walker talks about her journey from starting her fashion brand in New Zealand to taking it global.
Highlights of the episode include:
Finally, what would Karen tell her younger self at Sienna’s age?
About The Show:
Sienna Boyce is 13 years old and constantly tells her Dad, Ben Boyce, what she wants to be when she grows up – an actor, scientist, rugby player, singer, chef or politician.
Each episode of ‘When I Grow Up’ aims to showcase inspirational females from around Aotearoa and shine a light on them, what it takes to do their job and learn about their story of how they got to where they are so that Sienna can help make up her mind.
This is a podcast to help the teenager in your life dream big.
Follow The Podcast on Socials:
TikTok: Ben | Sienna
Instagram: Ben | Sienna | The Hits
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.