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, actor, and director Zoë Bell.

From growing up on Waiheke Island to the bright lights of LA, Zoë’s story is just like a movie. She’s doubled for some of the biggest stars and pulled off jaw-dropping stunts in Kill Bill, Thor, Catwoman, and Iron Man 3 - all while working with legends like Quentin Tarantino, Lucy Lawless, Brad Pitt, and Leonardo DiCaprio.

But behind all the action is a down-to-earth Kiwi who’s worked hard, taken risks, and kept getting back up - even after breaking her back!This conversation covers:

• Growing up in New Zealand and discovering her adventurous streak early
• Landing her first stunt job in a totally unexpected way
• Making the leap from Xena: Warrior Princess to Hollywood
• Being Uma Thurman’s stunt double in Kill Bill and how working with Quentin Tarantino changed her life
• Facing her fears on her most dangerous stunts and bouncing back from serious injuries
• The viral lockdown fight video that brought female actors together
• An embarrassing moment while directing Brad Pitt
• What she’d tell her teenage self - and advice for young girls chasing big dreams

This episode is packed with laughs and wild stories as Zoë proves that with courage and a bit of Kiwi grit, you can literally leap into your dreams.

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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! Teens, take note: if you’ve ever wondered how to eat, sleep, and handle stress without losing your mind, this episode is packed with advice just for you.

Dr Libby is all about helping people, especially teens, understand their bodies—how food, sleep, stress, and hormones affect energy, mood, and overall wellbeing. She’s written 13 books, spoken to huge audiences, and shared tips online that help people feel better, live healthier, and get more out of every day.

This conversation covers:

● Teen health tips: what to eat, why sleep matters, how to handle stress, and what’s really going on with hormones

● How screens, social media, and stress mess with sleep and moods

● Growing up in nature and how it shaped her approach to food and health

● How she went from thinking about journalism to choosing a career helping people through science and turning it into a career that impacts people all over the world

● Quick-fire food advice: snacks that actually work, busting common myths, and the one thing teens should do before bed

● How to handle self-care, believe in yourself, and deal with life’s pressures without losing perspective

● What she’d tell her teenage self - and whether Ben can actually figure out what a biochemist does!

Dr Libby’s story shows that even from a small town, curiosity and kindness can lead to a career that genuinely helps people. For teens listening, it’s proof that understanding yourself, your body, and your choices can set you up for a healthy, energized life.

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Today’s episode is a little different and super exciting.

We’re teaming up with ANZ to talk about something really important: financial confidence and KiwiSaver.

But here’s the twist — we’re not the ones asking the questions this time!

The amazing Hayley Sproull is stepping in to interview us about how we think about money, the future, and what we’ve learned along the way.

Book your free KiwiSaver Check-in with ANZ and take a confident step toward your financial future.

ANZ New Zealand Investments Limited is the issuer and manager of ANZ's KiwiSaver schemes. See advice statement, scheme guides and product disclosure statements at anz.co.nz.

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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 like! They find out how a small-town Kiwi built a global platform that millions of people—and some seriously famous fans—turn to every day.

Lucy co-founded Sh*t You Should Care About (SYSCA) while at university with a simple goal: make news fun, engaging, and easy for younger audiences to understand. From Blenheim, New Zealand, she turned her tiny blog into a global media powerhouse, even catching the attention of Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Madonna, Bella Hadid, Harry Styles, and Joe Rogan!

This conversation dives into:

● How a university lecture and a group chat with friends sparked the idea for SYSCA and filled a gap in news for young people

● How COVID-19 turned a small passion project into a worldwide community with some of the world’s biggest fans. Including where she was when Ariana Grande started following her page!

● Running a massive platform solo while staying real and authentic by balancing serious news with fun content, fandoms, polls, and pop culture—plus the genius “Harry Styles Trojan horse” strategy

● Teenage years, grief, mental health, and how being underestimated in rooms can actually be a women’s superpower

● Tips for young creators on overcoming fear, embracing your cringe, and putting yourself out there

● Behind-the-scenes of her daily routine, creative process, and connecting with fans across the world

● What Lucy would tell her teenage self—and Ben’s guide to getting noticed online without embarrassing Sienna!

Lucy’s story proves that even from a small town, you can build something huge, reach a global audience, and even get noticed by celebrities. If you know what you want to do, don’t let your age, your location, or anything else stop you - just go for it!

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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 knew from the very start that music was her calling - and went all in to make it happen.

At just 18, Frankie is already a phenomenon, with millions of streams, social media views, and thousands of fans hanging on every note and post - and Sienna wants to be just like her. She’s performed at major events like Rhythm & Vines, supported Six60 and Kaylee Bell, and even shared the stage with Coldplay in front of a sold-out Eden Park crowd. And this is only the beginning.

This conversation covers:

● Growing up in a small New Zealand town with no TV and discovering her love for music after watching a Taylor Swift video

● Posting videos online at 11, writing her first song at 13 in a tent, and entering competitions from a young age that kickstarted her career

● Making the huge decision to leave school to pursue music full-time, despite all her family not being on board at first

● Behind-the-scenes of life as a young performer - writing, recording, promoting, and performing across New Zealand and internationally and moving to Auckland to chase bigger opportunities

● Career highlights, like the unforgettable moment singing with Coldplay in front of 50,000 people, plus the mind-blowing gesture Chris Martin made for her.

● Frankie’s personal and authentic style, the goals she’s still chasing and the power of connecting with fans on social media

● What she’d tell her (still) teenage self, and whether Ben can tell the difference between Frankie and his daughter Sienna!

From humble beginnings to stages with some of the world’s biggest artists, Frankie Venter’s story is a masterclass in passion, courage, and chasing your dreams - proving that age is no barrier to making a mark on the world. If you know what you want to do, go out and grab it.

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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 gold medals - just like Stacey Waaka. Together with her Dad Ben, she sits down with Stacey to hear the story of one of New Zealand’s most inspiring athletes.

From growing up with a huge whānau in the Bay of Plenty to performing on the world sports stage, Stacey’s journey is full of perseverance, courage, and determination. She’s overcome injuries, faced setbacks, and made bold choices to follow her passion - playing Sevens, Fifteens, and even Rugby League - all while proudly representing Aotearoa.

This conversation covers:

● Growing up with a large whānau on a farm, moving between New Zealand and Australia, and the role being active and playing sport played in her early life

● Surviving a serious school bus accident as a teen, and the lessons it taught about courage and helping others in a time of need

● The journey from dreaming of playing netball to discovering rugby, navigating school competitions, trials, and big life decisions

● Life as a Black Fern - managing nerves, injuries, and the intense physical, mental, and emotional demands, plus standout moments on the world stage

● Staying motivated, fearless, and positive, while finding joy in the game and inspiring the next generation

● What she would tell her teenage self - and whether Ben could handle handing out oranges for the Black Ferns!

From overcoming challenges to achieving at the highest level, Stacey’s story is a powerful reminder that with dedication, resilience, and heart, you can chase your dreams - and enjoy the journey along the way.

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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 - as Sienna dreams of following in her footsteps as a children’s entertainer.

From dancing around the house as a kid to performing for millions of children worldwide, Emma’s journey is full of perseverance, passion, and fun. Together, they talk about performing, rejection and chasing your dreams.

In this conversation, we cover:

● Emma’s early love of dance and advice for teens who want to perform, dance, or create their own path

● Overcoming a serious high school dance injury that unexpectedly led her toward a career in children’s entertainment

● Auditioning, handling rejection, and learning to never give up

● Joining The Wiggles, putting on the yellow skivvy for the first time and navigating negative public scrutiny

● Life behind the scenes as a Wiggle — the intense schedule, celebrity fans, and surprising moments including almost crashing the Big Red Car!

● Why she decided to leave The Wiggles and embrace the next challenge with such positivity and ignore those who questioned her decision

● Creating Emma Memma, making sign language a core part of her work, and the joy of entertaining millions around the world

● What Emma would tell her teenage self… and whether she’d take “Ben Hen” on tour with her!

From overcoming setbacks to creating new opportunities, Emma’s story is a reminder that the path to your dreams is rarely a straight line.

Whether you’re a teen figuring out what you want to be or simply love a story about persistence, this episode is full of laughs, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes insights into life as a children’s entertainer.

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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 hopes to be like!

With Olympic gold medals, World Championship titles, and a career that has inspired a nation, Dame Valerie’s story is nothing short of legendary.

What makes this conversation so special is Valerie’s honesty about the challenges she faced growing up - from struggling to fit in as a teenager, to finding her purpose through sport, and building resilience through setbacks and injuries.

This conversation covers:

● Growing up with very little and feeling out of place as a teen because of her height

● Finding her purpose through sport and the mentors who guided her

● Handling setbacks, the effort it takes, and what it’s like competing on the world stage at the Olympic Games

● The achievements from Olympic Glory, becoming a Dame, having a Barbie doll made in her honour and where she keeps her medals!

● What Dame Valerie would tell her younger self and will she help Ben move rocks at home on the weekend!?

This episode is a powerful reminder that no matter where you start, you can achieve extraordinary things - and you don’t need to have it all figured out when you’re young (or at any age).

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