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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Oct 3, 2021 • 50min
086 - IBY Caroline Stedman (YOG 2011)
Episode 86: Caroline Stedman (YOG 2011) - Innovation Manager, Fonterra
"There are endless opportunities and it's up to you whether you take them."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Sep 20, 2021 • 43min
085 - IBY Brendon Smith (YOG 2018)
Episode 85: Brendon Smith (YOG 2018) - Member of the Australian Swim Team
"’We lift up our eyes’ are special words to remember in your life."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Sep 2, 2021 • 56min
084 - IBY Josh Simmonds (YOG 2013)
Episode 84: Josh Simmonds (YOG 2013) - Member of Australian Men’s Hockey Team and Silver Medalist, 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games
"Yarra allowed me to pursue my sport and taught me resilience.”
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Aug 24, 2021 • 52min
083 - IBY Kirsten Jackson (YOG 1987)
Episode 83: Kirsten Jackson (YOG 1987) - Artist
"Yarra was a caring school. The teachers cared - it was a community."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Aug 9, 2021 • 53min
082 - IBY Lachlan Cameron (YOG 2013)
Episode 82: Lachlan Cameron (YOG 2013) - Associate to the Hon. Justice Southwood, Supreme Court of the Northern Territory
"Teachers put effort into their work and that inspired me.”
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Jul 26, 2021 • 1h 14min
081 - IBY Bronwyn Beech-Jones (YOG 2013)
Episode 81: Bronwyn Beech-Jones (YOG 2013) - Historian, PhD Candidate, Tutor & Research Assistant, University of Melbourne
"Inspiring teachers created a safe space to share our ideas and experiences"
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Jul 13, 2021 • 1h 9min
080 - IBY Andy Buerckner (YOG 2004)
Episode 80: Andy Buerckner (YOG 2004) - Director of Travel Management Company
“I feel the Yarra Spirit when I am in the school. It’s a very grounded place.”
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast.
Jun 28, 2021 • 43min
079 - IBY Rob Drew (YOG 2000)
Episode 79: Rob Drew (YOG 2000)
"The Yarra Spirit is about great people, great mentors and friendships.”
For more information please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Jun 15, 2021 • 48min
078 -IBY Cass Stuchbery (YOG 2010)
Episode 78: Cass Stuchbery (YOG 2010) - Dietitian
"I felt that Yarra cared about me and my wellbeing"
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
May 31, 2021 • 47min
077 - IBY Jon Adam (YOG 2006)
Episode 77: Jon Adam (YOG 2006) - Digital Delivery Manager
"I appreciate the opportunities I had here - otherwise I would not have been able to explore everything that I've done."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
