July 2025

#185 From “Little Jobs” to Big Wins: Internship Strategies That Work with Ramon Santillan Transcript

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker-Robbins 01:04 is your young person struggling to feel confident about landing their first job or internship. The Secret might not be what’s on their resume, but how they’re presenting themselves in the process, whether your student is in high school looking […]

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#185 From “Little Jobs” to Big Wins: Internship Strategies That Work with Ramon Santillan

In this episode, Lisa and Ramon discuss: The importance of real-world work experience in building employable skills How to approach job searching and internships with a strategic mindset The unique challenges and strengths of neurodivergent students in career development Why traditional career services often fall short in preparing students for the real job market Key

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#184 How Parents Unknowingly Derail Career Launches with Kolby Goodman Transcript

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker-Robbins 1:06 are you worried your young adult might graduate and still feel lost when it comes to landing that first real job? It’s more common than you think, and well meaning pairs often make it harder without even realizing it, as

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#184 How Parents Unknowingly Derail Career Launches with Kolby Goodman

In this episode, Lisa and Kolby discuss: Challenges young adults face when transitioning from school to meaningful work How parental involvement influences early career outcomes Shifts in modern job search strategies and market expectations Role of communication, curiosity, and empathy in career conversations Key Takeaways:  Parents often misinterpret their child’s job search struggles as laziness

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#183 Women in STEM Success: College Research Tips with Jyoti Jain Transcript

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Is your daughter interested in STEM but you’re worried she might face challenges or feel unwelcome in male dominated programs? You’re not alone, and there are specific strategies you can use to help her thrive. Despite progress in recent decades, women still face

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#183 Women in STEM Success: College Research Tips with Jyoti Jain

In this episode, Lisa and Jyoti discuss: Evaluating college programs for women pursuing STEM degrees The impact of institutional culture and faculty representation on female STEM persistence The role of clubs, communities, and scholarships in STEM success for women Tools and strategies for in-depth college research for female STEM students Key Takeaways:  Female representation among

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#182 Navigating the Secret Workplace Rules No One Tells Gen Z About with Brianne Rush

In this episode, Lisa and Brianne discuss: Navigating unspoken rules in the modern workplace Building emotional intelligence and soft skills for career growth Adapting to emerging technologies like AI in career planning Overcoming generational biases and workplace stereotypes Key Takeaways:  To succeed in both interviews and long-term career growth, young professionals must focus on developing

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#182 Navigating the Secret Workplace Rules No One Tells Gen Z About with Brianne Rush Transcript

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Are you worried your student might struggle to navigate today’s complex workplace? The truth is, hard work alone won’t guarantee your graduate gets hired or even promoted, there are unspoken workplace rules that no one is telling them about. If you’ve noticed that

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#181 How to Stay Close as a Family When Life Gets Busy with Jeremy Hill Transcript

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker-Robbins 0:46 How do you raise connected, confident kids while growing a successful business and navigating what is undeniably one of the busiest stages of life for many parents, the push and pull between work and family can feel like a constant

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#181 How to Stay Close as a Family When Life Gets Busy with Jeremy Hill

In this episode, Lisa and Jeremy discuss: Navigating the tension between building a career and staying connected with family Developing intentional family habits to foster communication and connection Mentorship and parenting as parallel paths of leadership and influence The evolving dynamics of parent-child relationships over time Key Takeaways:  Regularly engaging in open-ended, judgment-free conversations—such as

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