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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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 part of the college planning process, but the reality is far more collaborative. In this episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins and Stephanie Simpson, CEO of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), explore how the right team and a foundation of self-awareness can help students make thoughtful college…

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…

12 May 2026
#226 What Your “On Track” Child Might Be Missing

What if students who seem “on track” are actually headed…

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…

28 Apr 2026
#224 Why “Feeling Clear” Can Lead Your Child in the Wrong Direction

What if the moment your child finally feels “clear” is…

21 Apr 2026
#223 The Connection Skill That Builds Confidence with Dr. Tracy Brower

In this episode, Lisa and Dr. Tracy discuss: The growing…

14 Apr 2026
#222 How Apprenticeships Are Changing Fast and Why It Matters with John Loyack and Andrew Gardner

In this episode, Lisa, John, and Andrew discuss: Apprenticeships are…