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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17 Feb 2026
#214 “You Can Be Anything”: Why This Advice Backfires with Your Young Person

In this solo episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins challenges one of the most common and well-intentioned phrases adults use with young people about their future: “You can be anything.” Drawing on years of career coaching experience and thousands of Birkman personality assessment results, she explains why this advice often increases pressure, cognitive overload, and paralysis rather than…

16 Apr 2024
#118 Occupational Therapy Career Close-Up with Chris Robbins

In this episode, Lisa and Chris discuss: What occupational therapy…

09 Apr 2024
#117 The Supportive Parents’ Guide on the Road to College with Kristina Dooley

In this episode, Lisa and Kristina discuss: Strategies for striking…

02 Apr 2024
#116 Helping Your Teen Pick the Right Major and Career with Deborah Allen

In this episode, Lisa and Deborah discuss: How to guide…

26 Mar 2024
#115 Making the Final College Decision with Marni Levine

In this episode, Lisa and Marni discuss: How to approach…

19 Mar 2024
#114 Decoding GPA: Insights for College Admissions with Jess Chermak

In this episode, Lisa and Jess discuss: Looking at school…

12 Mar 2024
#113 Optometry Career Close-Up with Ted McElroy, O.D.

In this episode, Lisa and Ted discuss: What optometrists do…