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 Feb 2026
#215 Why “Follow Your Passion” Is Bad Career Advice—and What To Say Instead

In this solo episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins continues her series unpacking well-meaning career advice that unintentionally backfires. Following her previous episode challenging the phrase “you can be anything,” Lisa now tackles another cultural staple: “follow your passion.”  She explains that this advice often creates pressure, paralysis, and self-doubt rather than motivation, and why passion is rarely…

11 Apr 2023
#065 How Your Teen Can Get Admitted to the College They Love with Marni Levine

In this episode Lisa and Marni discuss: How you and…

04 Apr 2023
#064 Is Entrepreneurship the Right Path for Your Teen with Ryan Henry

In this episode Lisa and Ryan discuss: The six essential…

28 Mar 2023
#063 College Admission Strategies for Homeschool Families

Episode Summary Is it really challenging for homeschooled students to…

21 Mar 2023
#062 Gap Year: Is it a better freshmen start?

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY Is the gap year for your…

14 Mar 2023
#061 COVID Impact on College Admissions

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY As we hit the third anniversary…

07 Mar 2023
#060 Say Goodbye to the Paper SAT Test

Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY It’s the end of an era…