March 2025

#167 Scientifically Matching Your Teen to an Ideal Career Path with Amy Shepley Transcript

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. 00:00:51] Lisa Marker Robbins: Are you tired of watching your teen struggle with career indecision or worried they’ll choose the wrong path? What if there was a scientifically validated way to match your teen’s unique personality and interest with careers where they’re most […]

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#167 Scientifically Matching Your Teen to an Ideal Career Path with Amy Shepley

  In this episode, Lisa and Amy discuss: Identifying personality traits, interests, and work styles for career exploration Factors influencing long-term career satisfaction and professional fulfillment The research and validation behind data-driven career assessments The relationship between career clarity, education choices, and financial outcomes Key Takeaways:  The Birkman Assessment identifies career matches by analyzing multiple

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#166 Admissions Insider Q&A with John Durante: Your College Questions Answered

In this episode, Lisa and Dr. John discuss: Navigating the college admissions process thoughtfully How colleges handle financial aid, scholarships, and what you can do to know the true college costs Building a college list based on fit, not prestige Crafting a strong personal story in your teen’s application through essays, interviews, and extracurriculars Key

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#166 Admissions Insider Q&A with John Durante: Your College Questions Answered Transcript

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins  00:49 In February. John Durante hosts the college admissions process podcast and author of straight from the admissions office, he and I, well, we hosted a live event to help families struggling to navigate the rapidly changing college admissions landscape.

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#165 How Small Academic Changes Can Mean Big Merit Aid Dollars with Brian Eufinger

In this episode, Lisa and Brian discuss: Strategies for maximizing college scholarships given by the institutions The difference in merit vs. need-based financial aid The role of GPA and standardized testing, ACT and SAT, in scholarship awards Colleges with merit scholarship grids where students can know the amount they can earn for good grades and

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#165 How Small Academic Changes Can Mean Big Merit Aid Dollars with Brian Eufinger Transcript

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins  00:58 Are you worried your teen might miss out on 10s of 1000s in college scholarships. Here’s something eye opening, just 38 more correct answers on the A, C, T could mean over $100,000 in merit at some universities for

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Unlock Expert Insights on College Admissions with Dr. John Durante

For many parents of high school students, navigating college admissions can feel like an overwhelming maze of deadlines, requirements, and emotional decisions. You want to support your teen in finding their best-fit college—yet you worry about missing crucial steps or overlooking valuable opportunities. That’s why I’m excited to share an illuminating conversation I had with

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#164 Unlocking Neurodiversity & Career Planning Success with Rebecca Whittaker Matte Transcript

THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker Robbins  01:02 Do you have a neurodiverse teen who struggles to see their strengths? As parents, we often focus on helping our kids overcome challenges, but what if shifting our perspective could open up exciting new possibilities for their future? Today,

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#164 Unlocking Neurodiversity & Career Planning Success with Rebecca Whittaker Matte

In this episode, Lisa and Rebecca discuss: Shifting from a deficit-based to a strengths-based model for career development for neurodiverse students The importance of self-awareness in career planning and decision-making How experiential learning enhances career exploration and job fit for all students Challenges and strategies for neurodiverse students pursuing STEM careers Key Takeaways:  Traditional education

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