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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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 just for her talent, but for her honesty, resilience, and leadership. This conversation covers: Growing up tall and talented, and balancing school and sport while making New Zealand teams as a teenager Dealing with harsh comments about her body at 15 — and how Maia learned to embrace her body and prioritise her mental health. Choosing between a basketball scholarship in the US or a netball contract in New Zealand - and why she chose netball Life as a pro athlete: training, pre-game rituals, handling pressure on the court, and bouncing back from setbacks like injuries or being dropped from the team Coping with personal loss and family challenges while performing at the highest level Becoming a leader in her team and an inspiration to young girls, all while staying grounded Quickfire “This or That” with Sienna - what’s worse: early morning training or hanging out with Ben? Whether shooting for gold on the netball court or juggling life off it, Maia shows what it takes to chase your dreams 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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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 global hit Below Deck. With over a million Instagram followers, appearances on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, The Amazing Race Australia, and her own brand ventures, Aesha has built a career by grabbing every opportunity - all while staying unapologetically herself. In this conversation, Sienna and Ben cover: Growing up in Tauranga and how family challenges helped shape her positive outlook on life The bold impulsive leap from a New Zealand office job to working on superyachts overseas How Aesha feels she actually manifested her dream job on reality TV What life really looks like behind the glamour of Below Deck - filming, working, and surviving the drama Becoming an international fan favourite by just being herself Lessons she’s learned about fame, money, and happiness along the way The moment Aesha realised she’d truly made it - getting recognised everywhere in America, despite no one knowing how to pronounce her name! It’s an inspiring and very funny chat about taking risks, staying grounded, and how being yourself can take you worldwide. 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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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 Aotearoa’s most exciting new artists. From growing up in Wellington with a love of dance and performing at mall talent shows, to sharing stages with Lorde, Six60, LAB, and Sir Dave Dobbyn, Riiki shares her journey from cringe first songs to radio success. This conversation covers: Growing up in a creative family and finding her voice through singing at home and performing in talent quests Writing her first songs at an early age and how journaling fuels her creative process Making the leap from University to music full-time How connection, kindness, and enjoying the process keep her grounded in the industry full of rejection Riiki’s most embarrassing on-stage moment - in front of a member of Linkin Park! And the Instagram message from Lorde that led to an unforgettable moment on stage It’s an inspiring (and very funny) chat about finding your voice, chasing what you love, and never losing the fun in what you do. Follow The Podcast on Socials: TikTok: Ben | Sienna | The Hits Instagram: Ben | Sienna | The HitsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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!
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