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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17 Jun 2025
#179 Music Career Myths: What Parents Need to Know with Melissa Mulligan

In this episode, Lisa and Melissa discuss: The misconceptions and realities of pursuing a music career The value and limitations of majoring in music at college How parents can support teens responsibly pursuing creative paths Building sustainable and financially secure careers in the arts Key Takeaways:  Majoring in music is often unnecessary, and sometimes unhelpful,…

29 Mar 2022
#011 Student Spotlight: Kate’s High School Internships

As we visit with high school junior Kate Louagie and…

22 Mar 2022
#010 Tips for Sending Student Emails that Get a Response

Sending emails to strangers or acquaintances can feel risky for…

15 Mar 2022
#009 How Smart Parents Find the Right School for the Right Price

“Be smarter about slaying the college planning dragon!” is financial…

08 Mar 2022
#008 A NASA research scientists geology career pathway

Could you really work at NASA even if you don’t…

01 Mar 2022
#007 Set Your Student Up to Crush College Stress

Statistics are driving home the importance of managing your child’s…

22 Feb 2022
#006 Sneak Peek of the Launch Career Clarity Course

Things have changed so much since you decided what college…