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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24 Mar 2026
#219 Is That Career Credential Right for Your Kid? How to Boost Outcomes

There are more than 23,000 career credentials available today—so how do you know which ones are worth pursuing? In this episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins breaks down how families and young professionals can cut through the noise using the Credential Value Index, a data tool created by the Burning Glass Institute that analyzes thousands of certifications across…

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…

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…