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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21 Jul 2026
#236 How Families Eliminate the Best Career Fits Too Soon

Many families eliminate strong career options long before a student has enough information to make a confident decision. In this solo episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins challenges the belief that career planning should follow one clear, predictable path and introduces a broader way to think about career exploration. Drawing on years of coaching families and the Birkman…

15 Apr 2025
#170 AI and College Essays: What Families Need to Know with Susan Knoppow

In this episode, Lisa and Susan discuss: How AI impacts…

08 Apr 2025
#169 The Hidden Impact of College Major Selection on Admissions with Rick Clark

In this episode, Lisa and Rick discuss: How a student’s…

01 Apr 2025
#168 How to Identify Student-Centered Colleges: Key Insights with Elliot Felix

In this episode, Lisa and Elliot discuss: How to identify…

25 Mar 2025
#167 Scientifically Matching Your Teen to an Ideal Career Path with Amy Shepley

  In this episode, Lisa and Amy discuss: Identifying personality…

18 Mar 2025
#166 Admissions Insider Q&A with John Durante: Your College Questions Answered

In this episode, Lisa and Dr. John discuss: Navigating the…

11 Mar 2025
#165 How Small Academic Changes Can Mean Big Merit Aid Dollars with Brian Eufinger

In this episode, Lisa and Brian discuss: Strategies for maximizing…