The Performer: “It’s been a huge journey to loving myself”. This is Bryce Ives

Bryce Ive's story is as colourful as Bryce himself. We have something to learn from all of our conversations on the Humans Of Agriculture podcast, but this chat is especially special and enlightening. 

Bryce grew up a 'naughty boy' who was in trouble just as often as he was successful. He adored arts and performance, staging Shakespeare productions with over 100 people from the age of 14, whilst also running his own radio station and trying to stay out of the School Principals Office. Despite a connection to agriculture through family and friends, it certainly wasn't on the cards for Bryce.   

"If you'd said to me at the age of 18, 'Bryce, by the age of 40 you'll have had a profound connection and partnership with many key parts of Australian farming and agriculture', I would have been like, 'You are drunk!'"

Thankfully, Bryce's journey in agriculture did indeed unfold! 

In a nutshell, he utilises creative arts to create an energy that allows people to unlock their brilliance. In this chat, we learn about Bryce's fluid ideas around his gender and sexuality, his dedication to empowering and valuing young people, how he has learnt to love himself and how becoming a Dad has shaped him and influenced his facilitating.  

Oli has been a HUGE fan of Bryce and anyone who has been in a room with Bryce knows just how remarkable he is.