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 Feb 2026
#212 How to Choose a College That Delivers Career ROI, with Jeff Selingo

In this episode, Lisa and Jeff discuss: Why college prestige alone no longer guarantees strong early career outcomes — and what matters more instead How internships, micro-credentials, and co-ops now function as proof of employability How parental decision-making and assumptions about higher ed are shifting post-2008 Where higher education still falls short in delivering hands-on…

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…

05 Mar 2024
#112 Ushering in the New Digital SAT with Jackie Pollina

In this episode, Lisa and Jackie discuss: The most significant…

27 Feb 2024
#111 Mythbusting In-State v. Out-of-State Universities with Cristiana Quinn

In this episode, Lisa and Cristiana discuss: Families often default…