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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05 May 2026
#225 The Real Deadline for Choosing a College Major (What Families Often Miss)

What if the real college major deadline isn’t when applications are submitted, but when students should be prepared to demonstrate direction? In this solo episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins explains why college-bound students need to be ready to show direction by August 1, when applications open, and majors must be selected. She breaks down why waiting creates…

10 Feb 2026
#213 Confidence Blueprint: Setting Your Young Person Up for Success with Jennifer Gershberg

In this episode, Lisa and Jennifer discuss: How real confidence…

03 Feb 2026
#212 How to Choose a College That Delivers Career ROI, with Jeff Selingo

In this episode, Lisa and Jeff discuss: Why college prestige…

27 Jan 2026
#211 How to Use Course Scheduling to Demonstrate Fit and Direction

Lisa Marker-Robbins argues that course scheduling is more than fulfilling…

20 Jan 2026
#210 From College First to Career Fit: How College and Career Clarity Has Evolved

Lisa Marker Robbins has spent decades helping young people navigate…

13 Jan 2026
#209 A Better Path? Why Skilled Trades Might Beat College with JJ Owen

In this episode, Lisa and JJ discuss: Rethinking post-high school…

06 Jan 2026
#208 How to Support Career Planning When Chronic Health is a Factor with Annie Tulkin

In this episode, Lisa and Annie discuss: Career planning when…