33: Bryce Wettstein on Poetry, Wheels, and the Power of Self-Invention

In this colorful and captivating episode of What Shapes Us, Selema Masekela (@selema) sits down with Olympic skateboarder and radiant free spirit Bryce Wettstein (@brycewettstein) to explore what it means to live, skate, and dream with unfiltered imagination. Known for her whimsical style and lyrical soul, Bryce opens up about growing up in Encinitas, navigating the competitive world of skateboarding, and why she approaches life more like a poem than a performance.

They discuss the evolution of women’s skateboarding, her experience competing in the Tokyo Olympics, and how self-expression, creativity, and joy remain her guiding forces both on and off the board. Whether she’s playing the ukulele or carving backyard bowls, Bryce embodies the beauty of staying uniquely you.

Follow us:

• Bryce Wettstein: @brycewettstein

• Selema Masekela: @selema

• What Shapes Us Podcast: @whatshapesuspodcast