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…

29 Oct 2024
#146 Overcoming Student Procrastination with Michelle McAnaney, the College Spy

In this episode, Lisa and Michelle discuss: The real reasons…

22 Oct 2024
#145 Early College Application Strategies with Jeff Levy & Jennie Kent

In this episode, Lisa, Jeff, and Jennie discuss: The different…

15 Oct 2024
#144 Military Service Academy Majors & Career Paths with Phil Black

In this episode, Lisa and Phil discuss: Understanding the unique…

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…