WOW. It finally happened.
For two seasons, Sienna’s dream podcast guest has been global superstar Rita Ora - and in this episode, Rita doesn’t just join the podcast… she surprises Sienna in the studio!
After seeing Ben get a Rita Ora tattoo for his daughter go viral on social media, Rita reached out and said she had to do the podcast - leading to an emotional and unforgettable face to face moment.
Sienna and Ben chat with Rita about:
The epic surprise moment when Sienna is surprised by her idol and dream guest
How Rita saw the tattoo online, got in touch, why it made her emotional and whether Ben has made things awkward with her husband Taika Waititi
Growing up feeling different - and learning to back yourself
Early pop star dreams, broken promises, and pushing through setbacks
What Rita has learnt about dealing with fame, nerves, and confidence
Juggling music, fashion, TV talent shows, acting roles - and knowing what to say yes to
How she manages a hectic global schedule without burning out
Plus, plenty of Kiwi chat, including:
What Rita loves about being in New Zealand
Her favourite Kiwi food and favourite place in the country
Her favourite New Zealand entertainers (that aren’t her husband)
Whether she has a favourite Taika Waititi movie
And, of course… What she’d tell her younger self at Sienna’s age
It’s a really special, emotional episode about big dreams and how a tattoo ended up changing everything!
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