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 inspiring Kiwis in the kitchen.

In this conversation, Sienna and Ben cover:
Growing up on a farm and discovering a love for cooking
The bold leap from a regular office job to competing on MasterChef New Zealand
Behind-the-scenes stories from the show - the pressure, surprises, and funny moments
Life as a full-time chef and author, including her latest cookbook Nourish
How she encourages kids (and parents!) to cook and eat healthy
Advice for teens dreaming of a career in cooking and what she would tell her younger self
Hilarious kitchen disasters, guilty pleasures, and family food debates

It’s a funny, heartfelt, and inspiring chat about taking risks, staying grounded, and finding joy in what you do. Chelsea shows that cooking doesn’t have to be fancy - it can be simple, full of love, and that grabbing opportunities can change your life.

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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&rsquo;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 inspiring Kiwis in the kitchen.
In this conversation, Sienna and Ben cover:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">Growing up on a farm and discovering a love for cooking</li>
<li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">The bold leap from a regular office job to competing on MasterChef New Zealand</li>
<li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">Behind-the-scenes stories from the show - the pressure, surprises, and funny moments</li>
<li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">Life as a full-time chef and author, including her latest cookbook Nourish</li>
<li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">How she encourages kids (and parents!) to cook and eat healthy</li>
<li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">Advice for teens dreaming of a career in cooking and what she would tell her younger self</li>
<li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">Hilarious kitchen disasters, guilty pleasures, and family food debates</li>
</ul>
It&rsquo;s a funny, heartfelt, and inspiring chat about taking risks, staying grounded, and finding joy in what you do. Chelsea shows that cooking doesn&rsquo;t have to be fancy - it can be simple, full of love, and that grabbing opportunities can change your life.
Follow The Podcast on Socials:
TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ben_boyce_">Ben</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@siennasspot">Sienna</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thehitsnz">The Hits</a>
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>

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 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.

And the best part? It proves that even the most successful people didn’t have it all figured out when they were young either!

Follow The Podcast on Socials:

TikTok: Ben |Sienna 

Instagram: Ben | Sienna | The Hits

Like most teenagers, Sienna Boyce is still figuring out what she wants to be -&nbsp; an actor, scientist, rugby player, singer, chef&hellip; maybe even a TikTok star. So, she&rsquo;s teamed up with her Dad, Ben Boyce, to chat with incredible women from New Zealand and around the world who&rsquo;ve built inspiring careers.
Each episode dives into their journeys - from humble beginnings to big achievements - and the lessons they&rsquo;ve learned along the way. The goal? To give Sienna (and young people everywhere) the confidence to dream big and discover what&rsquo;s possible.
And the best part? It proves that even the most successful people didn&rsquo;t have it all figured out when they were young either!
Follow The Podcast on Socials:
TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@teachingbentiktok">Ben |</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@siennasspot">Sienna&nbsp;</a>
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>

When I Grow Up

Grabbing Opportunities and Making Cooking Simple with Chelsea Winter

In this episode, Sienna tells her dad Ben she wants to grow up and be like actor and director Rachel House.

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!

Sienna and Ben chat with Rachel about:
Growing up in Kamo, Northland, and falling in love with drama as a kid
Early performances, from The Wizard of Oz to Shakespeare at age six
Drama school and discovering her whakapapa later in life
Starting out in acting, handling rejection, and keeping going despite setbacks
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

A surprise meeting with Chris Hemsworth on Thor and what it’s really like working with Taika Waititi
Big career moments, recognisable roles, and “pinch yourself” Hollywood surprises
Advice for young people dreaming of acting, storytelling, or media careers
What she would tell her younger self

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! 

In this episode, Sienna tells her dad Ben she wants to grow up and be like actor and director Rachel House.
Rachel has done it all - from iconic Kiwi films like Whale Rider,&nbsp;Boy, and&nbsp;Hunt for the Wilderpeople, to Thor: Ragnarok in the Marvel universe. She voiced Gramma Tala in&nbsp;Moana, brought characters to life in Pixar&rsquo;s&nbsp;Soul&nbsp;and&nbsp;Coco, and most recently played the villain Piglin in&nbsp;A Minecraft Movie!
Sienna and Ben chat with Rachel about:
<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&nbsp;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&nbsp;and losing her voice doing it </li>
<li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">A surprise meeting with Chris Hemsworth on Thor and what it&rsquo;s really like working with Taika Waititi</li>
<li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">Big career moments, recognisable roles, and &ldquo;pinch yourself&rdquo; 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>
Rachel shows that with passion, determination, and a bit of courage, you can end up in some of the world&rsquo;s biggest movies and on this podcast too!&nbsp;

How Rachel House Brought the Kiwi Accent to the Big Screen

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.

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.

Sienna and Ben chat with Sonia about:
Growing up in the Hutt Valley and what she dreamed of being as a kid
Being scouted as a model, travelling the world, and handling the pressures of that industry
Acting alongside a young Ryan Gosling in Young Hercules in New Zealand

Playing a villain on Shortland Street and dealing with some wild public reactions - including having a drink poured over her!
Hosting Lotto live for 20 years and answering all the burning Lotto questions
Discovering neurodiversity through parenting her daughter and the lessons it’s taught her
Personal stories about a surprise ADHD diagnosis
Advice for teens or parents who suspect they or their child might be neurodivergent
Turning life’s highs and lows - from career setbacks like Dancing With the Stars to personal challenges - into learning moments
What she would tell her younger self

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.

In this episode, Sienna tells her dad Ben she wants to grow up and be like Sonia Gray - someone who&rsquo;s not only had an incredible media career but also uses her platform to make a difference.
Sonia has been one of New Zealand&rsquo;s most recognisable faces for decades - from acting and presenting to calling the numbers on the weekly Lotto draw. More recently, she&rsquo;s become a powerful voice for neurodiversity, sharing her family&rsquo;s journey and helping people better understand kids whose brains work differently.
Sienna and Ben chat with Sonia about:
<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 </li>
<li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">Playing a villain on Shortland Street&nbsp;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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s highs and lows - from career setbacks like Dancing With the Stars&nbsp;to personal challenges - into learning moments</li>
<li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">What she would tell her younger self</li>
</ul>
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.

Neurodiversity, Ryan Gosling and the Lotto Machine with Sonia Gray

In this episode, Sienna tells her dad Ben she wants to grow up and work in the media… just like Toni Street.

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.

Sienna and Ben chat with Toni about:
Growing up on a farm and what she was like as a kid
Going through really tough family stuff and how her family got through that
How a love of sport pulled her into broadcasting in the first place
School speeches, finding confidence, and just saying yes to opportunities
What it’s like being a woman in a very male-dominated sport and media world
Big “pinch me” moments - from chatting to Usain Bolt at the Olympics to talking with Ed Sheeran and Katy Perry
Live TV moments that went very wrong and how she handled them
Stepping away from full-time TV and trying to find balance
Juggling kids, work, health, sport, and life without losing your mind
How she’s turned nerves into confidence and now helps other people do the same
And what she would tell her younger self

It’s a funny and inspiring chat about resilience, confidence, and backing yourself. 

In this episode, Sienna tells her dad Ben she wants to grow up and work in the media&hellip; just like&nbsp;Toni&nbsp;Street.
Toni&rsquo;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&rsquo;s most loved broadcasters.
Sienna and Ben chat with Toni about:
<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&rsquo;s like being a woman in a very male-dominated sport and media world</li>
<li dir="ltr" data-ogsc="black">Big &ldquo;pinch me&rdquo; 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&rsquo;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>
It&rsquo;s a funny and inspiring chat about resilience, confidence, and backing yourself.&nbsp;

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