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#205 Best of 2025: Scientifically Matching Your Teen to an Ideal Career Path with Amy Shepley

In this episode, Lisa and Amy discuss: Identifying personality traits, interests, and work styles for career exploration Factors influencing long-term career satisfaction and professional fulfillment The research and validation behind data-driven career assessments The relationship between career clarity, education choices, and financial outcomes Key Takeaways:  The Birkman Assessment identifies career matches by analyzing multiple personality […]

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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. [00:00:51] Lisa Marker Robbins: Are you tired of watching your teen struggle with career indecision or worried they’ll choose the wrong path? What if there was a scientifically validated way to match your teen’s unique personality and interest with careers where they’re most

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#204 How Personal Storytelling Builds Confidence, Clarity, and Career Readiness with Jackie Bailey

In this episode, Lisa and Jackie discuss: How personal storytelling shapes identity and confidence in young people The role of a signature talk in strengthening communication and self-awareness Using life experiences to build clarity and purpose The way real-life opportunities and service experiences help youth grow passions and purpose Key Takeaways:  Young people learn their

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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker-Robbins 0:56 If your young person freezes when asked a real question or struggles to explain who they are beyond grades and activities. Well, you’re not alone. Colleges and future employers are paying close attention to how young people communicate, and many

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#203 Surviving Winter Break with Family: Andrea Malkin Brenner on Staying Connected

In this episode, Lisa and Andrea discuss: Navigating family dynamics when college students return home for holidays and extended breaks Balancing student independence with household expectations during time at home Communicating effectively with teens and college students to reduce conflict around schedules, curfews, and responsibilities Supporting student identity development and deeper conversations during the transition

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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker-Robbins 0:37 The holidays are about to bring your college student back through your front door, your teen with way too much time on their hands, or your young adult back to the nest for a few days. And if you’re already

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#202 How to Raise Curious, Future-Ready Teens – with Kami Wanous Transcript

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker-Robbins 1:06 Are you noticing that your young person is becoming more of a box checker than a curious learner? When grades, deadlines and school or work pressure take over, that natural spark for learning can fade fast and with it the

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#202 How to Raise Curious, Future-Ready Teens – with Kami Wanous

In this episode, Lisa and Kami discuss: How curiosity shapes the development of lifelong learners who can adapt and grow over time Why box-checking habits weaken authentic engagement with learning What project-based learning offers as a bridge between interests and academics The role family culture plays in nurturing natural curiosity and supporting ongoing personal growth

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#201 Building Post High School Resilience and Career Confidence: Ethan Zellner’s Journey

In this episode, Lisa and Ethan discuss: Managing setbacks and academic struggles in demanding college programs The importance of resilience, networking, and real-world experience in career development How communication and soft skills enhance technical education and employability Navigating college, internships, and professional growth with persistence and adaptability Key Takeaways:  When traditional learning methods don’t meet

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#201 Building Post High School Resilience and Career Confidence: Ethan Zellner’s Journey Transcript

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker-Robbins 1:36 Ethan Zellner, it’s been, it’s been a while, and yeah, yeah. How exciting to do this. I love catching up with students, and I just wanted to say, welcome to the podcast. This is a special episode to hear about

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