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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18 Nov 2025
#201 Building Post High School Resilience and Career Confidence: Ethan Zellner’s Journey

In this episode, Lisa and Ethan discuss: Managing setbacks and academic struggles in demanding college programs The importance of resilience, networking, and real-world experience in career development How communication and soft skills enhance technical education and employability Navigating college, internships, and professional growth with persistence and adaptability Key Takeaways:  When traditional learning methods don’t meet…

16 Jan 2024
#105 Navigating Choices between AP or Dual Enrollment with Julie Spak

In this episode, Lisa and Julie discuss: Understanding your student’s…

09 Jan 2024
#104 Navigating College Paths for Music and Performing Arts Majors with Dr. Christine Gangelhoff

In this episode, Lisa and Christine discuss: When your student…

02 Jan 2024
#103 Advice on the FAFSA Delay for College-Bound Families with Beth Walker

In this episode, Lisa and Beth discuss: The changes to…

26 Dec 2023
#102 Classic Rewind: College Admission by Major with Andy Borst

EPISODE SUMMARY At many schools, like the University of Illinois…

19 Dec 2023
#101 Classic Rewind: Everything You Think You Know About College Essays Is Wrong with Susan Knoppow

In this episode Lisa and Susan discuss: What admissions officers…