When I Grow Up
Episodes
How Rachel House Brought the Kiwi Accent to the Big Screen
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Neurodiversity, Ryan Gosling and the Lotto Machine with Sonia Gray
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 bu...
Toni Street Shouldn't Have Said Yes To This...
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Rita Ora Surprises Sienna in Studio
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WOW. It finally happened. For two seasons, Sienna’s dream podcast guest has been global superstar Rita Ora - and in this episode, Rita doesn&rsq...
BONUS EPISODE: Chatting with James Cameron and the Cast of Avatar: Fire & Ash
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode, Sienna and her dad Ben headed to Wellington (by plane - not flying creature) for the Avatar: Fire & Ash p...
Creating a Global Brand with Lush Co-Founder Rowena Bird
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Dame Jacinda Ardern on Leadership, Kindness and Lasagne Toppers
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Morrinsvil...
The Secrets of The White Lotus with Morgana O'Reilly
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Grabbing Opportunities and Making Cooking Simple with Chelsea Winter
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 li...
Making the World a Happier Place with Genevieve Mora and Jazz Thornton
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fr...
Shooting for Gold and Dealing with Loss with Maia Wilson
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 rep...
Being Yourself on the International Stage with Aesha Scott
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 screen...
Pursuing what you Love with Riiki Reid
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
From Waiheke to Hollywood with Zoë Bell
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of When I Grow Up, Sienna and her Dad Ben chat with one of New Zealand’s most fearless exports - Hollywood stuntwoman, acto...
Nutrition and Health for Teens with Dr Libby
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of When I Grow Up, Sienna sits down with her Dad Ben and health superstar Dr Libby—because Sienna wants to be just like her! Tee...
The Most Valuable Conversation with Hayley Sproull
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a little different and super exciting. We’re teaming up with ANZ to talk about something really important: financ...
The Power of Social Media with Sh*t You Should Care About Founder Lucy Blakiston
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of When I Grow Up, Sienna and her Dad Ben sit down with media powerhouse Lucy Blakiston—someone Sienna says she wants to be...
Behind the Scenes of a Young Artist with Frankie Venter
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of When I Grow Up, Sienna and her Dad Ben sit down with singer-songwriter Frankie Venter to hear the story of a young artist who ...
Representing Aotearoa with Stacey Waaka
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of When I Grow Up, Sienna dreams of one day playing professional rugby, representing the Black Ferns, and winning World Cups and ...
Overcoming Injury and Inspiring Children with Emma Watkins
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of When I Grow Up, Sienna and her Dad Ben sit down (over Zoom) with Emma Watkins - formerly the Yellow Wiggle, now Emma Memma - a...
Finding Purpose Through Sport with Dame Valerie Adams
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of Season 2, Sienna and her Dad Ben, sit down with one of New Zealand’s greatest athletes, Dame Valerie Adams - someone she...
When I Grow Up Season 2 Trailer
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Like most teenagers, Sienna Boyce is still figuring out what she wants to be - an actor, scientist, rugby player, singer, chef… maybe eve...
Inspiration through comedy with Urzila Carlson
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Warning: Due to Urzila's job of making adults laugh, this episode may not be appropriate for younger ears as our episodes usually are. If you hav...
Taking on the world stage with Paige
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 16 of When I Grow Up, Sienna and her dad, Ben, chat with Kiwi musician Paige about her incredible journey and the celebrity fans she's...
Overcoming Life Changing Events with Jess Quinn
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 15 of When I Grow Up, Sienna and her dad, Ben, sit down with the inspirational Jess Quinn. At just nine years old, Jess faced a life-alter...
Learning what movie stars are really like with Kate Rodger
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 14 of When I Grow Up, Sienna and her dad, Ben, sit down with Entertainment Reporter Kate Rodger for an in-depth chat about her fascinating...
The lessons from becoming world champions with White Ferns Maddy Green and Izzy Gaze
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 13 of When I Grow Up, Sienna and her dad, Ben, chat with two stars of New Zealand’s White Ferns cricket team, Maddy Green and Izzy Gaze....
Blowing up and being real with Benee
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 12 of When I Grow Up, Sienna and her dad, Ben, sit down with pop sensation Benee—the New Zealand-born artist whose music has taken th...
Pursuing your dreams at a young age with Amie Donald
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of When I Grow Up, Sienna interviews rising star Amie Donald, best known for her role as the demonic doll M3gan in the global box-offi...
Facing pressure and dealing with setbacks with Grace Nweke
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sienna dreams of becoming a star netballer like Silver Fern Goal Shooter Grace Nweke. Grace joins Sienna and Ben to share her inspi...
Turning your passion into a career with Jordan Rondel aka The Caker
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sienna dreams of becoming a cake maker like Jordan Rondell, who is also known as The Caker. Jordan joins Sienna and Ben to share the ...
Being Your Authentic Self with Bree Tomasel
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sienna aspires to be a radio and TV broadcaster and social media star like Bree Tomasel. Joining Sienna and Ben, Bree discusses her...
Making Science Fun with Michelle Dickinson aka Nanogirl
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sienna dreams of becoming a world-renowned science educator like "Nano Girl," Michelle Dickinson. Joining Sienna and Ben, Michelle ...
*Bonus Episode* Slow It Down With PJ Harding
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've got a bonus episode for When I Grow Up Fans! The Hits very own PJ has a brand-new podcast - Slow It Down. The podcast is designed to be a moment...
Going For Gold with Dame Lisa Carrington
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sienna wants to grow up to become like New Zealand’s greatest Olympian, Dame Lisa Carrington. Joining Sienna and Ben, Dame Lisa...
Chasing Your Dreams with Kaylee Bell
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kaylee Bell joins Sienna and Ben to talk about her journey from a small town in New Zealand to becoming an international country music artist. Key hig...
Taking Risks and Having Fun with Karen Walker
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sienna wants to grow up to become a fashion designer like the iconic Karen Walker. Joining Sienna and Ben, Karen Walker talks about...
The Power of Kindness with Lucy Lawless
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy Lawless joins Sienna and Ben to share her incredible journey from becoming a household name as Xena: Warrior Princess to achieving a hugely succe...
Olympic Dreams, Finding Passion and Overcoming Adversity with Eliza McCartney
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eliza McCartney, an Olympic bronze medallist in pole vaulting, joins Sienna and Ben to share her incredible journey through the highs and lows of a ca...
Influencer Life, Royal Mix-Ups and Finding Hope with Jazz Thornton
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jazz Thornton, a renowned mental health advocate and TikTok sensation, joins Sienna and Ben to share her inspiring journey and offer valuabl...
When I Grow Up (Trailer)
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*FIRST EPISODE RELEASED AUGUST 30TH* Sienna Boyce is 13 years old and constantly tells her Dad, Ben Boyce, what she wants to be when she grows up – ...