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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22 Sep 2026
#245 What Can Get Missed While Earning a Liberal Arts Degree

A liberal arts degree can provide broad academic freedom, but that freedom can leave students without the career structure employers expect after graduation. In this episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins examines the gap between academic exploration and career development, especially among liberal arts graduates who leave college with strong grades and academic accomplishments but struggle to get…

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…

04 Aug 2026
#238 The “Why This Major Essay” Isn’t Really About Your Major

The college essay that asks, “Why this major?” is about…

28 Jul 2026
#237 How to Tell If a College Will Prepare Students for Career Success with Julia Lapan, UVA

Choosing a college is about far more than rankings, majors,…

21 Jul 2026
#236 How Families Eliminate the Best Career Fits Too Soon

Many families eliminate strong career options long before a student…

14 Jul 2026
#235 The Career Lens Most Parents Never Consider

Helping a young person choose a career starts with asking…

07 Jul 2026
#234 Mid-Year Career Clarity Check: Is Your Family Behind?

Time has a way of speeding up, especially when major…