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…

21 Oct 2025
#197 Avoiding the Default Major: Smart Steps for Aspiring Business Students with Anita Doddi

In this episode, Lisa and Anita discuss: The growing trend…

14 Oct 2025
#196 5 Must-Know Hiring Trends & How They Impact Your Student with Christine Rigby-Hall

In this episode, Lisa and Christine discuss: Shifting hiring timelines…

07 Oct 2025
#195 Modern Manners that Boost Confidence & Career Readiness with Brooke Romney

In this episode, Lisa and Brooke discuss: The role of…

30 Sep 2025
#194 Music Careers Uncovered: Are They Really Viable And A Smart Choice?

In this episode, Lisa, Dr. Gangelhoff, Dr. Alaina, and Melissa…

23 Sep 2025
#193 From Mom’s Path to Her Own: Building Career Confidence for Daughters with Ilana Levitt

In this episode, Lisa and Ilana discuss: Mother-daughter dynamics in…

16 Sep 2025
#192 Scholarship Strategy: What To Do Each Year of High School with Dave Peterson

In this episode, Lisa and Dave discuss: Strategies for applying…