Podcast

If you're feeling overwhelmed by your young person's next steps—or unsure how to help them choose a college major or career path—you're not alone. The College & Career Clarity podcast equips you with expert insight and practical strategies to support your 15–25-year-old with confidence.

Each weekly episode with Lisa Marker-Robbins and her guests offers actionable takeaways to spark meaningful conversations and help your family move from confusion to clarity—one step at a time.

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10 Jun 2025
#178 The New Admissions Reality: Prove Your Academic Preparedness with David Blobaum

In this episode, Lisa and David discuss: Evolving expectations in college admissions Challenges in assessing academic readiness amid grade inflation, and how some colleges are responding Increased reliance on standardized, verifiable academic indicators Strategic adjustments needed for competitive application success Key Takeaways:  Colleges increasingly expect students to submit AP exam scores for each AP class…

12 Aug 2025
#187 Authenticity Wins: How Intentionality Led Jack Goldstein to UPenn

In this episode, Lisa and Jack discuss: How authenticity influences…

05 Aug 2025
#186 College May Not Be the Next Step—Here’s How to Know with Joanna Lilley

In this episode, Lisa and Joanna discuss: Exploring alternatives to…

29 Jul 2025
#185 From “Little Jobs” to Big Wins: Internship Strategies That Work with Ramon Santillan

In this episode, Lisa and Ramon discuss: The importance of…

22 Jul 2025
#184 How Parents Unknowingly Derail Career Launches with Kolby Goodman

In this episode, Lisa and Kolby discuss: Challenges young adults…

15 Jul 2025
#183 Women in STEM Success: College Research Tips with Jyoti Jain

In this episode, Lisa and Jyoti discuss: Evaluating college programs…

08 Jul 2025
#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…