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 the world by storm! Sienna, a huge fan, dives deep into Benee’s journey, from her early days to her rapid rise to fame.

Episode Highlights:

• Blowing Up Big Time: Benee shares what it felt like to see her music go viral, with millions of fans and even celebrities like Jennifer Lopez dancing to her songs on TikTok! She talks about her experiences performing for major US talk shows, supporting Olivia Rodrigo and being invited onto Elton John’s radio show.

• Having a Quarter-Life Crisis: Benee opens up about dropping out of university after just two weeks to pursue music full-time, with the full support of her family. She emphasizes the importance of not holding back when it comes to chasing your dreams.

• Real Talk: Despite her struggles with dyslexia, Benee has succeeded as a songwriter, and she’s candid about her mental health journey, offering a relatable and inspiring perspective for young people.

Packed with advice for aspiring artists and insights into her creative process, Benee shares what she’d tell her younger self and more in this inspiring episode!

About The Show:

Sienna Boyce is 14 years old and constantly tells her Dad, Ben Boyce, what she wants to be when she grows up – an actor, scientist, rugby player, singer, chef or politician.

Each episode of ‘When I Grow Up’ aims to showcase inspirational females from around Aotearoa and shine a light on them, what it takes to do their job and learn about their story of how they got to where they are so that Sienna can help make up her mind.

This is a podcast to help the teenager in your life dream big.

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