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
Mentioned books
Feb 22, 2021 • 1h
070 - IBY Marie-Louise Metres (YOG 2002)
Episode 70: Marie-Louise Metres (YOG 2002) - Clinical Social Worker
"Yarra had a culture of being successful - and that being OK"
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Feb 7, 2021 • 1h 14min
069 - IBY Andrew Morrow (YOG 1984)
Episode 69: Andrew Morrow (YOG 1984) - Senior Engineer
"I’ve travelled through life with my close friends from Yarra.”
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Jan 25, 2021 • 50min
068 - IBY Kristen Collins (YOG 1992)
Episode 68: Kristen Collins (YOG 1992) - Development Assistance Manager
"My two years at Yarra made a key contribution to my confidence to explore and grab opportunities."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Jan 11, 2021 • 1h 1min
067 - IBY Eliza Schwab (YOG 2014)
Episode 67: Eliza Schwab (YOG 2014) - Owner of Glam Theory Studios & Eliza Madeline Makeup Academy
"Yarra helped build my confidence, independence and work ethic. It also helped me to see what was important to me."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Dec 20, 2020 • 60min
066 - IBY Tim Amos (YOG 2002)
Episode 66: Tim Amos (YOG 2002) - Emergency Medicine Doctor
"The School Motto is about maximising your opportunities now to help you in the future."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Dec 7, 2020 • 55min
065 - IBY Claire Atkinson (YOG 2009)
Episode 65: Claire Atkinson (YOG 2009) - Fleet Performance Engineer
"There’s a community at Yarra and that includes the students, teachers and parents."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Nov 23, 2020 • 50min
064 - IBY James Simpson (YOG 2005)
Episode 64: James Simpson (YOG 2005) - Musical Director
"My teachers inspired me and shaped who I became."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Nov 9, 2020 • 56min
063 - IBY Anna Johnston (YOG 2012)
Episode 63: Anna Johnston (YOG 2012) - Manager, Restructuring Services, Deloitte
"Growth is one of my top values. If I’m learning different things, that energises me."
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Oct 29, 2020 • 1h 1min
062 - IBY Anthony Basford (YOG 1985)
Episode 62: Anthony Basford (YOG 1985) - CEO East Gippsland Shire Council
"My experiences at Yarra are part of who I am and what I do today.”
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
Oct 13, 2020 • 57min
061 - IBY Stephanie Puopolo (YOG 2009)
Episode 61: Stephanie Puopolo (YOG 2009) - Netballer and Learning & Development Specialist
"Being at Yarra ignited a spark for me – I wanted to be at school, which was exciting. I became a new student when I came here.”
For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast
