Inspired By Yarra

Episode 113: Emma-Rose Parsons (YOG 1998) - Psychologist "My time on stage in drama at Yarra prepared me to present for 1,000 people on stage as a psychologist." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 112: Derek Chan (YOG 2015) - Writer and Poet "I was quite shy but at Yarra, I came out of my shell and integrated quickly." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 111: Justin Benson (YOG 1990) - Chief Financial Officer "I like being fluid, constantly learning and trying new things.” For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast 

Episode 110: Izzy Burns (YOG 2016) - Online Community Facilitator "I felt safe to explore who I was at Yarra which helped me become the person I am today.” For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 

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

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 

Episode 99: Rojini Selladurai (YOG 2011) - Product Manager, REA Group "I got involved in as many things as I could, and that helped shape who I am today" For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast 

Episode 98: Yarra Old Grammarians Football Club (YOGFC) Full Episode featuring Chris Beal (YOG 1999), Rob Drew (YOG 2000) & Dean Letson (YOG 2004) For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 97: featuring three leading stars of the Yarra Old Grammarians (YOG) Football Club, Chris Beal (YOG 1999), Rob Drew (YOG 2000) & Dean Letson (YOG 2004).  In this episode they answer quick fire questions in what we refer to as our Lightning Round.  The next episode will be the full interview with the three YOGs focusing more on the YOG Footy Club! For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 96: David Stevenson (YOG 1994) - General Manager Operations, AFL "Yarra taught me not just to stick to my interests, but to try new things to progress." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast 

Episode 95: Andrew Siebel (YOG 1995) - Melbourne Data Analytics Platform Manager "I had a passion for Maths and Science and teachers who inspired me." For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast

Episode 94: Zoe Petropoulos (YOG 2019) - Education Support Worker "As long as I try my best and can help someone else – that’s success to me.” For more information, please go to www.yvg.vic.edu.au/podcast