Inspired by Yarra
Rev Paul Joy
Inspired by Yarra is a podcast series of conversations with our Yarra Old Grammarians (YOGs) who recall funny, compelling, informative and inspiring stories. Hosted by the Yarra Valley Grammar School Chaplain Paul Joy, guests share some of their fondest memories of their time at Yarra and how that has helped establish their lives, their families and their careers to this day.
Episodes
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Apr 29, 2019 • 46min
024 - IBY Mark Boyes (YOG 1987)
Episode 24: Mark Boyes (YOG 1987) -
“A number of teachers here had a profound influence on me”
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Apr 15, 2019 • 48min
023 - IBY Richard Nicholas (YOG 1971)
Episode 23: Richard Nicholas (YOG 1971) - Licensed Estate Agent and Auctioneer
“The foundation of this school is the people who have been here and their continued strong connections to Yarra”
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Mar 28, 2019 • 39min
022 - IBY Kate Schmidli (YOG 2012)
Episode 22: Kate Schmidli (YOG 2012) - Music Theatre Performer
"There was such breadth of opportunity at Yarra and the enthusiasm of my teachers made me believe that everything was doable"
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Mar 18, 2019 • 41min
021 - IBY Travis Strong (YOG 1991)
Episode 21: Travis Strong (YOG 1991) - State Manager, Victoria at Mott MacDonald & President of White Owl for Men's Health Awareness
"You need to have a purpose to be the best version of yourself."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Mar 4, 2019 • 30min
020 - IBY Chris Chun (YOG 1988)
Episode 20: Chris Chun (YOG 1988) - Artist and Creative Director
"I couldn't have done half the things I've done in my life without being at Yarra"
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Feb 18, 2019 • 34min
019 - IBY Andrew Gaythorpe (YOG 1982)
Episode 19: Andrew Gaythorpe (YOG 1982) -Head of Supply & Inventory, Australia Post
"I wanted my sons to feel they belonged to a community with longevity."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Feb 3, 2019 • 32min
018 - IBY Yrena Wang (YOG 2013)
Episode 18: Yrena Wang (YOG 2013) - International Integration Aide
"I didn't know what life would be like, but quickly felt part of the Yarra community."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Jan 22, 2019 • 33min
017 IBY - Cam Dunbar (YOG 1998)
Episode 17: Cam Dunbar (YOG 1998) - Teacher & Professional Runner
“Yarra taught me how important it is to respect and support the people around me”
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Jan 22, 2019 • 41min
016 IBY - David Culbert (YOG 1984)
Episode 16: David Culbert (YOG 1984) - Athlete and Sports Marketer
"Yarra opens up infinite possibilities for students"
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Jan 22, 2019 • 36min
015 IBY - Peter Russell-Clarke (YOG 1986)
Episode 15: Peter Russell-Clarke (YOG 1986)- Industrial Designer with Apple
"Yarra taught me to observe everything around me, to not take things for granted and see opportunities to do things differently"
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
