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 Oct 2025
#197 Avoiding the Default Major: Smart Steps for Aspiring Business Students with Anita Doddi

In this episode, Lisa and Anita discuss: The growing trend of students choosing business as a “default” or undecided major The value of real-world work experiences for high school and college students exploring business What competitive business school admissions officers truly look for beyond academics How reflection, course choices, and extracurriculars shape clarity and college…

26 Sep 2023
#089 How the CSS Profile Could Impact What You Pay for College with Beatrice Schultz

In this episode, Lisa and Beatrice discuss: How the CSS…

19 Sep 2023
#088 Executive Function Skills for College Success with Lauran Kerr-Heraly

In this episode, Lisa and Lauran discuss: The 4 (surprising)…

12 Sep 2023
#087 Why Applying Early to Your College Of Choice Could be a Strategic Win with Julie Kelsheimer

In this episode, Lisa and Julie discuss: Explaining the menu…

05 Sep 2023
#086 Advice for High School Athletes About Playing in College with Dave Morris

In this episode, Lisa and Dave discuss: The lucrative nature…

29 Aug 2023
#085 Upcoming Changes to Federal Financial Aid with Beth Walker

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

22 Aug 2023
#084 How to Write the “Why this Major” College Essay with Lisa Marker Robbins

In this episode, Lisa discusses: What supplemental college essays are…