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In this episode, we sit down with Emma Hargraves - second-generation Byron Bay local, teacher and lifelong advocate for creativity and connection.

Born and raised in Byron, Emma shares stories of her early years, the teachers who shaped her, and how a love of English turned into a lifelong career. She reflects on what it’s really like inside the classroom, from the challenges young teachers face to the impact of technology and social media on students today.

Emma also speaks about her grandmother – founder of the Byron School of Dance and the first woman in town to wear a bikini on the beach – a reminder of the creative, boundary-pushing spirit that runs through generations.

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