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 have a tween it should be fine, but any younger and you may want to listen through on your own first
In Episode 17 of When I Grow Up, Sienna and her Dad, Ben, sit down with the hilarious Urzila Carlson to chat about her incredible journey in comedy. From her humble beginnings in South Africa to touring the globe and making audiences laugh on hit TV shows like 7 Days in New Zealand, The Masked Singer in Australia, and even starring in her own Netflix special, Urzila's story is nothing short of inspiring.
- Taking a Chance: Urzila shares how comedy wasn’t part of her life plan—it all began as a dare from her workmates to try stand-up. That one bold move changed everything, setting her on an unexpected path to becoming a world-class comedian.
- What You Grow Up With Doesn’t Define You: Growing up with little money in South Africa, Urzila faced challenges, including some frightening experiences that motivated her to seek a better life. Despite these hardships, she has always found ways to stay positive, laugh at herself, and embrace the lessons life throws her way—including the confidence it takes to stand up on stage.
- Failing to Succeed: Comedy doesn’t come easy, and Urzila talks candidly about learning through failure. She explains how the times she didn’t succeed on stage helped her refine her craft, her commitment to writing every day, and the importance of practicing relentlessly before performing. Her authenticity and ability to connect with audiences have become her superpowers, proving that embracing both the highs and the lows is key to success.
This episode is packed with belly laughs and unforgettable stories—don’t miss it!
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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