When I Grow Up
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Podcast Overview
<p>Like most teenagers, Sienna Boyce is still figuring out what she wants to be - an actor, scientist, rugby player, singer, chef… maybe even a TikTok star. So, she’s teamed up with her Dad, Ben Boyce, to chat with incredible women from New Zealand and around the world who’ve built inspiring careers.</p> <p>Each episode dives into their journeys - from humble beginnings to big achievements - and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. The goal? To give Sienna (and young people everywhere) the confidence to dream big and discover what’s possible.</p> <p>And the best part? It proves that even the most successful people didn’t have it all figured out when they were young either!</p> <p><strong>Follow The Podcast on Socials:</strong></p> <p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@teachingbentiktok">Ben |</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@siennasspot">Sienna </a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ben_boyce_">Ben</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/siennas_spot">Sienna | </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehitsnz/">The Hits</a></p>
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Recent Episodes
January 29, 2026
How Rachel House Brought the Kiwi Accent to the Big Screen
<p>In this episode, Sienna tells her dad Ben she wants to grow up and be like actor and director Rachel House.</p> <p>Rachel has done it all - from iconic Kiwi films like Whale Rider, Boy, and Hunt for the Wilderpeople, to Thor: Ragnarok in the Marvel universe. She voiced Gramma Tala in Moana, brought characters to life in Pixar’s Soul and Coco, and most recently played the villain Piglin in A Minecraft Movie!</p> <p>Sienna and Ben chat with Rachel about:</p> <ul dir="ltr"> <li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">Growing up in Kamo, Northland, and falling in love with drama as a kid</li> <li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">Early performances, from The Wizard of Oz to Shakespeare at age six</li> <li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">Drama school and discovering her whakapapa later in life</li> <li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">Starting out in acting, handling rejection, and keeping going despite setbacks</li> <li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">Iconic Kiwi roles and the magic of voicing Gramma Tala in Moana and Voicing the villain Piglin in Minecraft and losing her voice doing it<br></li> <li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">A surprise meeting with Chris Hemsworth on Thor and what it’s really like working with Taika Waititi</li> <li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">Big career moments, recognisable roles, and “pinch yourself” Hollywood surprises</li> <li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">Advice for young people dreaming of acting, storytelling, or media careers</li> <li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">What she would tell her younger self</li> </ul> <p>Rachel shows that with passion, determination, and a bit of courage, you can end up in some of the world’s biggest movies and on this podcast too! </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
January 22, 2026
Neurodiversity, Ryan Gosling and the Lotto Machine with Sonia Gray
<p>In this episode, Sienna tells her dad Ben she wants to grow up and be like Sonia Gray - someone who’s not only had an incredible media career but also uses her platform to make a difference.</p> <p>Sonia has been one of New Zealand’s most recognisable faces for decades - from acting and presenting to calling the numbers on the weekly Lotto draw. More recently, she’s become a powerful voice for neurodiversity, sharing her family’s journey and helping people better understand kids whose brains work differently.</p> <p>Sienna and Ben chat with Sonia about:</p> <ul dir="ltr"> <li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">Growing up in the Hutt Valley and what she dreamed of being as a kid</li> <li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">Being scouted as a model, travelling the world, and handling the pressures of that industry</li> <li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">Acting alongside a young Ryan Gosling in Young Hercules in New Zealand<br></li> <li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">Playing a villain on Shortland Street and dealing with some wild public reactions - including having a drink poured over her!</li> <li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">Hosting Lotto live for 20 years and answering all the burning Lotto questions</li> <li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">Discovering neurodiversity through parenting her daughter and the lessons it’s taught her</li> <li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">Personal stories about a surprise ADHD diagnosis</li> <li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">Advice for teens or parents who suspect they or their child might be neurodivergent</li> <li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">Turning life’s highs and lows - from career setbacks like Dancing With the Stars to personal challenges - into learning moments</li> <li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">What she would tell her younger self</li> </ul> <p>Sonia shows that you can build a long, successful career, embrace neurodiversity, and still have plenty of epic behind-the-scenes media stories along the way.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
January 15, 2026
Toni Street Shouldn't Have Said Yes To This...
<p>In this episode, Sienna tells her dad Ben she wants to grow up and work in the media… just like Toni Street.</p> <p>Toni’s story goes way beyond just TV and radio. She grew up on a dairy farm in Taranaki, loved sport, and loved talking (a lot!) and turned that into becoming one of New Zealand’s most loved broadcasters.</p> <p>Sienna and Ben chat with Toni about:</p> <ul dir="ltr"> <li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">Growing up on a farm and what she was like as a kid</li> <li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">Going through really tough family stuff and how her family got through that</li> <li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">How a love of sport pulled her into broadcasting in the first place</li> <li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">School speeches, finding confidence, and just saying yes to opportunities</li> <li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">What it’s like being a woman in a very male-dominated sport and media world</li> <li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">Big “pinch me” moments - from chatting to Usain Bolt at the Olympics to talking with Ed Sheeran and Katy Perry</li> <li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">Live TV moments that went very wrong and how she handled them</li> <li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">Stepping away from full-time TV and trying to find balance</li> <li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">Juggling kids, work, health, sport, and life without losing your mind</li> <li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">How she’s turned nerves into confidence and now helps other people do the same</li> <li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">And what she would tell her younger self</li> </ul> <p>It’s a funny and inspiring chat about resilience, confidence, and backing yourself. </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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- What is When I Grow Up?
<p>Like most teenagers, Sienna Boyce is still figuring out what she wants to be - an actor, scientist, rugby player, singer, chef… maybe even a TikTok star. So, she’s teamed up with her Dad, Ben Boyce, to chat with incredible women from New Zealand and around the world who’ve built inspiring careers.</p> <p>Each episode dives into their journeys - from humble beginnings to big achievements - and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. The goal? To give Sienna (and young people everywhere) the confidence to dream big and discover what’s possible.</p> <p>And the best part? It proves that even the most successful people didn’t have it all figured out when they were young either!</p> <p><strong>Follow The Podcast on Socials:</strong></p> <p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@teachingbentiktok">Ben |</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@siennasspot">Sienna </a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ben_boyce_">Ben</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/siennas_spot">Sienna | </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehitsnz/">The Hits</a></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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