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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23 Dec 2025
#206 Best of 2025: How Small Academic Changes Can Mean Big Merit Aid Dollars with Brian Eufinger

In this episode, Lisa and Brian discuss: Strategies for maximizing college scholarships given by the institutions The difference in merit vs. need-based financial aid The role of GPA and standardized testing, ACT, and SAT, in scholarship awards Colleges with merit scholarship grids where students can know the amount they can earn for good grades and…

20 Feb 2024
#110 How to Know if College is Still Worth It

In this episode, Lisa discusses: Why Americans have lost faith…

13 Feb 2024
#109 Maximizing Summer: Effective Planning Tips with Cindy McCormick

In this episode, Lisa and Cindy discuss: How to make…

06 Feb 2024
#108 Exploring Licensed Clinical Social Work Careers with Shara Ruffin

In this episode, Lisa and Shara discuss: Looking at social…

30 Jan 2024
#107 Strategies for Silencing Your Teen’s Inner Critic with Natalie Borrell

In this episode, Lisa and Natalie discuss: Why everyone should…

23 Jan 2024
#106 The College Admissions Interview, What to Expect and How to Prep with Vince Garcia

In this episode, Lisa and Vince discuss: The three different…

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…