When I Grow Up
When I Grow Up
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. Each episode dives into their journeys - from humble beginnings to big achievements - and the lesso…Social links:
Rita Ora Surprises Sienna in Studio
WOW. It finally happened. For two seasons, Sienna’s dream podcast guest has been global superstar Rita Ora - and in this episode, Rita doesn’t just join the podcast… she surprises Sienna in the studio! After seeing Ben get a Rita Ora tattoo for his daughter go viral on social media, Rita reached …
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BONUS EPISODE: Chatting with James Cameron and the Cast of Avatar: Fire & Ash
In this special bonus episode, Sienna and her dad Ben headed to Wellington (by plane - not flying creature) for the Avatar: Fire & Ash premiere. They sat down with legendary director James Cameron to chat about borrowing his Avatar pool, how Avatar first came to him in a dream, whether he’d change …
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Creating a Global Brand with Lush Co-Founder Rowena Bird
In this episode, Sienna tells her dad Ben she wants to grow up and start her own beauty brand — just like Rowena Bird from Lush. Rowena’s journey started with literally mixing products by hand and somehow grew into helping build one of the biggest and most loved ethical beauty brands in the world.…
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Dame Jacinda Ardern on Leadership, Kindness and Lasagne Toppas
In this episode, Sienna tells her Dad Ben she wants to grow up and be a leader like Dame Jacinda Ardern. From growing up in a small town in Morrinsville, to becoming New Zealand’s youngest Prime Minister, leading the country through major news events, and balancing life as a mum while running the n…
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The Secrets of The White Lotus with Morgana O'Reilly
In this episode, Sienna tells her Dad Ben she wants to grow up and be an actor - just like The White Lotus star Morgana O’Reilly! From growing up in a creative household surrounded by dance studios, to making her TV debut at age eight, Morgana has built an impressive career across New Zealand, and…
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Grabbing Opportunities and Making Cooking Simple with Chelsea Winter
In this episode, Sienna tells her Dad Ben she wants to grow up and be a chef with bestselling cookbooks - just like Chelsea Winter! Chelsea’s life changed completely when she took a chance on MasterChef New Zealand. Winning the show launched her into a career writing bestselling cookbooks and insp…
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Making the World a Happier Place with Genevieve Mora and Jazz Thornton
In this episode, Sienna tells her Dad Ben she wants to grow up and help people - just like mental health advocates Genevieve Mora and Jazz Thornton from Voices of Hope. From overcoming their own personal struggles to building a global movement, Genevieve and Jazz have used their experiences to ins…
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Shooting for Gold and Dealing with Loss with Maia Wilson
In this episode, Sienna tells her Dad Ben she wants to be an athlete - just like Silver Fern and dual-sport star Maia Wilson. From teenage prodigy representing New Zealand in both basketball and netball by the age of 18, Maia has become one of the country’s most inspiring athletes - admired not ju…
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Being Yourself on the International Stage with Aesha Scott
In this episode, Sienna tells her Dad Ben she wants to be a reality TV star - just like Below Deck star Aesha Scott. From Tauranga to screens all over the world, Aesha has become one of New Zealand’s biggest reality TV exports, known for her signature humour, energy, and Kiwi charm on the Bravo’s …
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Pursuing what you Love with Riiki Reid
This week on When I Grow Up, Sienna tells her dad Ben she wants to be a singer-songwriter - just like Riiki Reid. In 2025, Riiki has been all over the radio, streaming charts, and has just dropped her first full-length EP Drench but Sienna and Ben uncover more about the story behind one of Aotearo…
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