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.

The Hits Family Night with Sienna & Ben Boyce is family time… with microphones! 

Every Sunday night from 6-8pm on The Hits, join Ben and his daughter Sienna as they chat about everything from Gen Z trends and throwback memories to parenting fails and the debates every family has around the dinner table.

Expect plenty of laughs, Dad jokes, big opinions and a LOT of eye-rolling. 

Follow The Podcast on Socials:

TikTok: Ben |Sienna 

Instagram: Ben | Sienna | The Hits

The Hits Family Night with Sienna &amp; Ben Boyce&nbsp;is family time&hellip; with microphones!&nbsp;
Every Sunday night from 6-8pm on The Hits, join Ben and his daughter Sienna as they chat about everything from Gen Z trends and throwback memories to parenting fails and the debates every family has around the dinner table.
Expect plenty of laughs, Dad jokes, big opinions and a LOT of eye-rolling.&nbsp;
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>