Inspired by Yarra
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.
Latest episodes
Nov 28, 2022 • 54min
109 - IBY Rhys Jewell (YOG 1992)
Episode 109: Rhys Jewell (YOG 1992) - Lawyer
"Our year level was inspiring - we knew each other well."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Nov 15, 2022 • 44min
108 - IBY Laura Elliott (YOG 2010)
Episode 108: Laura Elliott (YOG 2010) - Principal Solicitor, Victorian Government Solicitor’s Office
"Teachers were passionate about what they did and that was infectious.”
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Oct 18, 2022 • 1h 3min
107 - IBY Simon Higginbotham (YOG 1974)
Episode 107: Simon Higginbotham (YOG 1974) - Teacher
"I’ve seen a lot of changes since my very first day at Yarra. I think the school is very much about students living the dream.”
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Oct 3, 2022 • 41min
106 - IBY Georgie Swan (YOG 1988)
Episode 106: Georgie Swan (YOG 1988) - People & Capability Manager, Officeworks.
"Teachers helped us step up and have a go and you can take that with you in anything you do."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Sep 18, 2022 • 42min
105 - IBY Jack Harper (YOG 2012)
Episode 105: Jack Harper (YOG 2012) - Associate Lecturer in Clinical Exercise, Deakin University
"You have to have a drive, purpose and passion each day."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Sep 6, 2022 • 47min
104 - IBY Pam Burnett (YOG 1987)
Episode 104: Pam Burnett (YOG 1987) - Chief Marketing Officer, Independence Australia
"Yarra's philosophy was to keep questioning and trying new things."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Aug 22, 2022 • 59min
103 - IBY Mathew Card (YOG 1990)
Episode 103: Mathew Card (YOG 1990) - Director/Founder: Acoyé, President/Co-Founder: Rethink Recycling Co-op
"If you open yourself to opportunity, the more opportunities you will see."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Aug 8, 2022 • 42min
102 - IBY Daniella Sorace (YOG 2004)
Episode 102: Daniella Sorace (YOG 2004) - Group Account Director, Kate & Co. PR
“I was inspired by the opportunities and networks at Yarra.”
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Jul 25, 2022 • 1h 6min
101 - IBY Andy Griffiths (YOG 1979)
Episode 101: For this episode we have re-interviewed our first guest from Episode 001, Andy Griffiths (YOG 1979) - Award-winning Australian Children's Author.
“Allow yourself to play and fail now and again, because the fails are stepping stones to future success.”
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Jul 11, 2022 • 1h 13min
100 - IBY 100th Episode Special
Episode 100 of the Inspired By Yarra podcast offers a snapshot of bite sized clips from some of the 99 conversations we’ve had with Yarra Old Grammarians since the podcast first launched in September 2018. Featured YOGs include Dr Chris Fildes (YOG 1971 from Episode 8), Kirsten Jackson (YOG 1987 from Episode 83), Chris Beale (YOG 1999 from Episode 97), Stephanie Puopolo (YOG 2009 from Episode 61), Josh Simmonds (YOG 2013 from Episode 84) and many more.
Tune in as we hear from previous guests on the podcast, reflecting on their favorite memories from their time at Yarra Valley Grammar. And listen to a range of quick responses to favorite questions like, ‘What did your lunchbox contain?’ and ‘What House were you in during your time at Yarra?’
For more information, please go to www.yvg.edu.au/podcast
