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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02 Dec 2025
#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…

08 Oct 2024
#143 FAFSA & Financial Aid Delays: Buying College Better with Beth Walker

In this episode, Lisa and Beth discuss: Update on the…

01 Oct 2024
#142 SAT, ACT, and Test-Optional Admissions: What Parents Need to Know with David Blobaum

In this episode, Lisa and David discuss: Understanding how colleges…

24 Sep 2024
#141 Lessons Learned from 200+ Colleges with John Durante

In this episode, Lisa and John discuss: Identifying the controllables…

17 Sep 2024
#140 Avoiding the Pitfalls of College Transfers with Jaime Smith

In this episode, Lisa and Jaime discuss: How to prevent…

10 Sep 2024
#139 Showcasing Leadership in College Admissions with Lee Norwood

In this episode, Lisa and Lee discuss: Why it’s a…

03 Sep 2024
#138 Your Teen’s (Perfect) College Application Essay with College Bound Mentor

In this episode, Lisa, Lisa, Abby, and Stefanie discuss: Busting…