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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29 Sep 2026
#246 Why Capable Kids Struggle to Act on Their Own Behalf

Capable young people can know what to do and still struggle to act when the stakes get higher.  In this episode of College & Career Clarity, Lisa Marker-Robbins explores why agency does not automatically develop with age and why professional risk-taking can feel difficult for some young adults. She also shares how parents can give…

03 Sep 2024
#138 Your Teen’s (Perfect) College Application Essay with College Bound Mentor

In this episode, Lisa, Lisa, Abby, and Stefanie discuss: Busting…

27 Aug 2024
#137 Raising Resilient Teens with Dr. Tovah Klein

In this episode, Lisa and Tovah discuss: The nuisance stressors…

20 Aug 2024
#136 Performing Arts Majors: Tips for Navigating Admissions with Mollie Reznick

In this episode, Lisa and Mollie discuss: The biggest uncertainties…

13 Aug 2024
#135 Transformative Cultural Abroad Experiences for Teen Personal Growth with Johnny Tock

In this episode, Lisa and Johnny discuss: The pressures students…

06 Aug 2024
#134 Public vs. Private Colleges: Myths and Facts with Dr. Matthew Ward

In this episode, Lisa and Matthew discuss: Common misconceptions regarding…

30 Jul 2024
#133 Tips for College-Bound Neurodiverse Students with Jessica Nelson

In this episode, Lisa and Jessica discuss: The three types…