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 talks about her journey from discovering a love for kayaking as a child to winning an impressive 8 Olympic gold medals.

Key highlights of the episode include:

• The dedication and hard work it takes to train and succeed as an athlete. Dame Lisa feels resilience as an essential lesson for kids, the key message in her children’s book, Lisa Carrington Chases a Champion.
• Handling pressure on the world’s biggest stage, as Dame Lisa reflects on competing at multiple Olympics and the unforgettable feeling of standing atop the podium after winning gold. Plus, Sienna and Ben get to experience what it’s like to hold 8 Olympic medals and discover why Dame Lisa keeps them tucked inside socks in a bag and whether they go off at the airport!
• Does Dame Lisa embrace her nickname, "The GOAT on the Boat"? And how a swan once attacked her boat!

And lastly, what advice would Dame Lisa Carrington give her younger self at Sienna’s age?

About The Show:

Sienna Boyce is 13 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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