THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins 00:42 Does your kid love sports but isn’t headed to the professional court or field as a player? The good news is that the sports industry is one of the fastest growing business sectors in the world, with opportunities that […]
In this episode, Lisa and Stephen discuss: How to turn a passion for sports into a career off the field Building connections that open doors and gain experiences through sports internships What roles are in high demand in the sports and entertainment ecosystem Balancing passion, education, and hustle Key Takeaways: Careers in sports extend far
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker-Robbins 0:51 We’ve got a secret weapon for unlocking more college and trade scholarships for your high school or college student, and we’re sharing it in this replay of our September expert panel I joined scholarship strategist Dave Peterson to connect the
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In this episode, Lisa, Dave, and Mike discuss: How career direction and college major alignment influence scholarship success The role of personal narrative and authenticity in admissions and financial aid Strategies for early scholarship searching and intentional college preparation How real-world experiences and self-awareness shape stronger college and scholarship applications Key Takeaways: When applying for
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In this episode, Lisa and Anita discuss: The growing trend of students choosing business as a “default” or undecided major The value of real-world work experiences for high school and college students exploring business What competitive business school admissions officers truly look for beyond academics How reflection, course choices, and extracurriculars shape clarity and college
THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker-Robbins 1:06 questions, is business, the new undecided major? More and more students are choosing business without fully understanding what that really means, or how wide the field actually is, from finance to marketing to entrepreneurship, the options are endless, but so
THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker-Robbins 0:28 Are you concerned about how shifting employment trends will impact your young person when they go to land their first real job? Whether your child is still in high school and starting to build real world experiences is in college
In this episode, Lisa and Christine discuss: Shifting hiring timelines and employer decision-making in today’s job market Growing importance of skills-based hiring and micro-internships Influence of artificial intelligence on entry-level roles and required skills Continued power of networking and accessing the hidden job market Key Takeaways: The average job search now takes three to six
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In this episode, Lisa and Brooke discuss: The role of modern manners in building confidence and career readiness How social, physical, and relationship etiquette shape professional connections Strategies for networking, job shadows, and informational interviews The influence of parents, mentors, and micro-habits in developing these skills Key Takeaways: Students should use simple conversation techniques—like making
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker-Robbins 1:03 Do you worry that as your young person takes their first small professional steps, they might not come off as polished, or maybe they’ll unintentionally make a misstep? Small etiquette skills make a big difference, especially when first impressions can