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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12 Aug 2025
#187 Authenticity Wins: How Intentionality Led Jack Goldstein to UPenn

In this episode, Lisa and Jack discuss: How authenticity influences a student’s journey through high school and college admissions Making intentional academic and extracurricular choices instead of chasing prestige Personal growth through adversity and how it can translate into advocacy and leadership Using entrepreneurship to solve real-world problems in the college admissions process Key Takeaways: …

22 Oct 2024
#145 Early College Application Strategies with Jeff Levy & Jennie Kent

In this episode, Lisa, Jeff, and Jennie discuss: The different…

15 Oct 2024
#144 Military Service Academy Majors & Career Paths with Phil Black

In this episode, Lisa and Phil discuss: Understanding the unique…

08 Oct 2024
#143 FAFSA & Financial Aid Delays: Buying College Better with Beth Walker

In this episode, Lisa and Beth discuss: Update on the…

01 Oct 2024
#142 SAT, ACT, and Test-Optional Admissions: What Parents Need to Know with David Blobaum

In this episode, Lisa and David discuss: Understanding how colleges…

24 Sep 2024
#141 Lessons Learned from 200+ Colleges with John Durante

In this episode, Lisa and John discuss: Identifying the controllables…

17 Sep 2024
#140 Avoiding the Pitfalls of College Transfers with Jaime Smith

In this episode, Lisa and Jaime discuss: How to prevent…