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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11 Aug 2026
#239 Who Should Be on Your Teen’s College Planning Team? with Stephanie Simpson

Parents often assume their teen’s school counselor can handle every part of the college planning process, but the reality is far more collaborative. In this episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins and Stephanie Simpson, CEO of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), explore how the right team and a foundation of self-awareness can help students make thoughtful college…

30 Jun 2026
#233 What Parents Get Wrong About Their Kid’s Confidence

Many parents assume confidence comes before action, but Lisa Marker-Robbins…

23 Jun 2026
#232 The Step Where Career Clarity Falls Apart—and Why

Career exploration often starts with enthusiasm but stalls at the…

16 Jun 2026
#231 The Missing Skills Behind Independence with Katie Azevedo

Success in school, college, and work often depends on skills…

09 Jun 2026
#230 Stop Trying to Impress Colleges: What Admissions Really Want with Susan Knoppow

What if the biggest mistake in college admissions is trying…

02 Jun 2026
#229 The Summer Mistake That Leaves Families Panicked by Labor Day

What if the biggest summer mistake isn’t doing too much,…

26 May 2026
#228 Why Capable Kids End Up Stuck in Miserable Jobs

What if the biggest challenge facing young adults isn’t a…