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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19 May 2026
#227 3 Ways Well-Meaning Parents Hurt Independence (Without Realizing It)

What if the biggest obstacle to a young adult’s independence isn’t lack of support, but too much of the wrong kind? In this episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins explores the subtle ways well-meaning parents can unintentionally undermine ownership and agency as their teens and young adults prepare for life after high school or college.  She explains why…

19 Dec 2023
#101 Classic Rewind: Everything You Think You Know About College Essays Is Wrong with Susan Knoppow

In this episode Lisa and Susan discuss: What admissions officers…

05 Dec 2023
#099 Navigating College with Physical Disabilities and Health Conditions with Annie Tulkin

In this episode, Lisa and Annie discuss: The Disability Tax…

28 Nov 2023
#098 How Your Teen Can Benefit from an Honors College with Sylvia Borgo

In this episode, Lisa and Sylvia discuss: Why Honors Colleges…

21 Nov 2023
#097 How Colleges Assess Your Teen’s Fit to Major with Lisa Marker Robbins

In this episode, Lisa discusses: How your student can demonstrate…

14 Nov 2023
#096 Your Changing Role: Preparing to be a Great College Parent with Andrea Brenner

In this episode, Lisa and Andrea discuss: Struggles parents have…