Inspired by Yarra

Episode 129: Hilary Senhanli (YOG 1983)

"To me, the School motto is about raising your gaze and being aspirational."

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Episode 128: Gordon McLean (YOG 1972) - Regional Manager Sukyo Mahikari, New Zealand

"The spirit of Yarra did something - it touched my soul."

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Episode 127: Lisa Tatai (YOG 1991) - Laboratory Assistant, Bionics Institute

"I was only at Yarra for VCE, but they were two very good years."

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Episode 126: Ross Emslie (YOG 1971) - Mechanical Engineer

"Teachers gave their heart and soul so you could be the best you could be."

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Episode 125: Miranda Sowden (YOG 1982) - HR Director

"The school motto is about finding your passion, power and genius."

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Episode 124: Jack Sammann (YOG 2016) - Senior Communications Advisor

"Yarra exposes students to different experiences and gives you confidence."

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Episode 123 - Emma Drew (YOG 1992) - Aid Worker

"My time at Yarra was a really diverse mix - a nice combination of people."

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Episode 122: Luke Alcock (YOG 1998)

"Yarra had a strong sense of connection."

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Episode 121: Tracey Steinrucken (YOG 2004) - CSIRO Research Scientist

“I had influential teachers at Yarra who helped shape my career.”

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Episode 120: Gordon Blake (YOG 1981) - Retired Musician

"To me the Yarra motto means going beyond the realm where you feel comfortable."

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Episode 119 - Layla Prince (YOG 2021) - Basketballer and Coach

"The school motto resonates for me because it’s about striving for your dreams and goals."

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Episode 118: Time Gentle (YOG 1993) - Founder, Think.Digital

"I just found that inner strength and resilience to stand up and deliver."

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Episode 117 - Adele Thompson (YOG 1994) - Head of Digital Design, Marketing & Sponsorship, Horse in the Box Equestrian

"Yarra taught me a lot about myself."

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Episode 116: Jim Corbett (YOG 1982) - Director, Sport and Leisure Solutions

“Yarra was a field of dreams in terms of what it offered me.”

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Episode 115: Claire Harrison (YOG 1996) - Philanthropy Manager

“The dedication of the staff who put on the musical productions was above and beyond.”

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Episode 114: Martin Watson (YOG 1984) - Managing Director, Bellwether Financial Group

"The teachers at Yarra inspired me to pursue my strengths."

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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."

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Episode 111: Justin Benson (YOG 1990) - Chief Financial Officer

"I like being fluid, constantly learning and trying new things.”

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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.”

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Episode 109: Rhys Jewell (YOG 1992) - Lawyer

"Our year level was inspiring - we knew each other well."

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Episode 108: Laura Elliott (YOG 2010) - Principal Solicitor, Victorian Government Solicitor’s Office

"Teachers were passionate about what they did and that was infectious.”

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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.”

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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."

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Episode 105: Jack Harper (YOG 2012) - Associate Lecturer in Clinical Exercise, Deakin University

"You have to have a drive, purpose and passion each day."

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Episode 104: Pam Burnett (YOG 1987) - Chief Marketing Officer, Independence Australia

"Yarra's philosophy was to keep questioning and trying new things."

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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."

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Episode 102: Daniella Sorace (YOG 2004) - Group Account Director, Kate & Co. PR

“I was inspired by the opportunities and networks at Yarra.”

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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.”

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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?’

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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"

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Episode 98: Yarra Old Grammarians Football Club (YOGFC) Full Episode featuring Chris Beal (YOG 1999), Rob Drew (YOG 2000) & Dean Letson (YOG 2004)

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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!

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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."

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Episode 95: Andrew Siebel (YOG 1995) - Melbourne Data Analytics Platform Manager

"I had a passion for Maths and Science and teachers who inspired me."

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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.”

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Episode 94: Paul Kenny (YOG 1986) - Book Publisher

"A good school should teach you to take what you’ve learned and to appreciate the adventures that come next.”

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Episode 92: Euan Ritchie (YOG 1993) - Environmental Scientist

"Yarra did a good job of letting students play to their strengths."

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Episode 91: Ryan Buhagiar (YOG 2001) - First Year Graduate Medical Student

"I had the full Yarra experience that I am very thankful for"

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Episode 90: Mark Stafford - Managing Director, Finance, Credit Suisse

“Have goals and ambitions in life but achieve them in the right way.”

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Episode 89: Hannah Carter (YOG 2013) - Speech Pathologist

"At Yarra, you can be so many different things. You can give everything a go and people support that."

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Episode 88: Xander Lake (YOG 2013) - Psychologist

"I’d like to shout out to my teachers who instilled discipline and study habits that helped me through uni."

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Episode 87: David Sinclair (YOG 2004) - Franchisee, The Sporting Globe

"There's a humbleness to the Yarra Spirit."

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Episode 86: Caroline Stedman (YOG 2011) - Innovation Manager, Fonterra

"There are endless opportunities and it's up to you whether you take them."

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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."

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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.”

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Episode 83: Kirsten Jackson (YOG 1987) - Artist

"Yarra was a caring school. The teachers cared - it was a community."

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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.”

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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"

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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.”

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