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 Mar 2026
#219 Is That Career Credential Right for Your Kid? How to Boost Outcomes

There are more than 23,000 career credentials available today—so how do you know which ones are worth pursuing? In this episode, Lisa Marker-Robbins breaks down how families and young professionals can cut through the noise using the Credential Value Index, a data tool created by the Burning Glass Institute that analyzes thousands of certifications across…

30 Dec 2025
#207 Best of 2025: The Hidden Impact of College Major Selection on Admissions with Rick Clark

In this episode, Lisa and Rick discuss: How a student’s…

23 Dec 2025
#206 Best of 2025: How Small Academic Changes Can Mean Big Merit Aid Dollars with Brian Eufinger

In this episode, Lisa and Brian discuss: Strategies for maximizing…

16 Dec 2025
#205 Best of 2025: Scientifically Matching Your Teen to an Ideal Career Path with Amy Shepley

In this episode, Lisa and Amy discuss: Identifying personality traits,…

09 Dec 2025
#204 How Personal Storytelling Builds Confidence, Clarity, and Career Readiness with Jackie Bailey

In this episode, Lisa and Jackie discuss: How personal storytelling…

02 Dec 2025
#203 Surviving Winter Break with Family: Andrea Malkin Brenner on Staying Connected

In this episode, Lisa and Andrea discuss: Navigating family dynamics…

25 Nov 2025
#202 How to Raise Curious, Future-Ready Teens – with Kami Wanous

In this episode, Lisa and Kami discuss: How curiosity shapes…