When I Grow Up

• 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. Sienna and Ben chat with Rowena about: What she was like as a kid and how she got into beauty Starting out as a beauty therapist and working with The Body Shop Selling products from the boot of her car and how the bath bomb was born in a garden shed The good bits, the hard bits, and the “what are we doing?” moments of building Lush from scratch Whether the famous “secret Lush master plan” is actually real 👀 Big mistakes, bouncing back from setbacks, and random career twists like becoming a balloon pilot Skincare and confidence tips for teens How to grow a global brand without losing what matters What advice she’d give young people who want to build something of their own And what she’d tell her younger self It’s a funny, honest chat about doing things differently — and changing the world one glittery bath bomb at a time! Follow The Podcast on Socials: TikTok: Ben | Sienna | The Hits Instagram: Ben | Sienna | The HitsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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 nation, Dame Jacinda Ardern has achieved a lot. During it all, Jacinda has always aimed to show that kindness and strength can go hand in hand. In this conversation, Sienna and Ben cover: The opportunities Jacinda had growing up in a small town full of fibreglass cows, discovering a passion for politics, and lessons from her family - including one grandmother who wasn’t a fan of her political party! Becoming New Zealand’s youngest leader, why putting yourself forward for challenging jobs should be encouraged more, the sadness she still carries with her after leading the country through tough events, and what she misses most about being Prime Minister. Balancing motherhood with leadership and how she became the “cringe” mum earlier than expected. Getting nervous around meeting people like Oprah, and the Queen’s special phone call during COVID lockdowns. How Clarke captured the behind-the-scenes footage for her documentary - and how awkward it is to watch herself on the big screen in a room full of others. The one Kiwi food they find unusual overseas, whether she really likes fishing with Clarke, and how she feels about being called a Dame or Cindy. The work Jacinda is doing now brings her purpose, advice for teens wanting to make a difference and what she would tell her younger self. It’s an insightful, inspiring and fun conversation about leadership, kindness, and showing that you can make a difference in the world from anywhere - while staying true to yourself. Follow The Podcast on Socials: TikTok: Ben | Sienna | The Hits Instagram: Ben | Sienna | The HitsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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 around the world. From hilarious comedies like Mean Mums, to the iconic Neighbours, the spooky Housebound, and most recently the global hit The White Lotus, Morgana shows that following your passion and seizing every opportunity can take you worldwide. In this conversation, Sienna and Ben cover: Growing up in a creative family and discovering a love for acting Early TV roles, including Shortland Street, and deciding to pursue acting full-time The audition process, handling rejection, and lessons learned from every role Funny, surprising, and challenging experiences on set, including Mean Mums and Neighbours Landing a role on The White Lotus, filming in Thailand, and working with international stars Tips for remembering lines, overcoming nerves, and embracing theatre, TV, and film Quickfire questions on dream co-stars, set bloopers, and acting tricks The advice Morgana would give her younger self It’s a fun, inspiring, and insightful chat about chasing your dreams, taking risks, and finding joy in the journey. Follow The Podcast on Socials: TikTok: Ben | Sienna | The Hits Instagram: Ben | Sienna | The HitsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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 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. Follow The Podcast on Socials: TikTok: Ben | Sienna | The Hits Instagram: Ben | Sienna | The HitsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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 inspire and support young people everywhere. In this conversation, Sienna and Ben cover: Overcoming personal challenges and the support that helped them through Meeting each other and taking the leap to start Voices of Hope, turning personal pain into a platform for change What it’s really like running a mental health movement and sparking conversations worldwide Their most inspiring “pinch yourself” moments, including meeting celebrities like Lady Gaga and the Jonas Brothers Daily strategies for practicing self-kindness and handling tough or negative thoughts Tips for teens navigating mental health, social media pressures, self-confidence, and advice they’d give their younger selves It’s an inspiring, heartfelt, and at times funny conversation about using your voice, loving yourself, and showing that even the hardest moments can be transformed into something powerful. Follow The Podcast on Socials: TikTok: Ben | Sienna | The Hits Instagram: Ben | Sienna | The HitsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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