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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03 Mar 2026
#216 Why “That Job Hasn’t Been Invented Yet” Can Keep Kids Stuck

In this solo episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins challenges one of the most well-intentioned but counterproductive phrases adults often say to young people: “The job you’ll end up doing hasn’t even been invented yet.” Drawing on her work with 15–25-year-olds and their families, Lisa explains why this advice can unintentionally create paralysis rather than progress. She reframes…

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…

27 Aug 2024
#137 Raising Resilient Teens with Dr. Tovah Klein

In this episode, Lisa and Tovah discuss: The nuisance stressors…

20 Aug 2024
#136 Performing Arts Majors: Tips for Navigating Admissions with Mollie Reznick

In this episode, Lisa and Mollie discuss: The biggest uncertainties…

13 Aug 2024
#135 Transformative Cultural Abroad Experiences for Teen Personal Growth with Johnny Tock

In this episode, Lisa and Johnny discuss: The pressures students…

06 Aug 2024
#134 Public vs. Private Colleges: Myths and Facts with Dr. Matthew Ward

In this episode, Lisa and Matthew discuss: Common misconceptions regarding…

30 Jul 2024
#133 Tips for College-Bound Neurodiverse Students with Jessica Nelson

In this episode, Lisa and Jessica discuss: The three types…