In this episode, Lisa and Anita discuss: The growing trend of students choosing business as a “default” or undecided major The value of real-world work experiences for high school and college students exploring business What competitive business school admissions officers truly look for beyond academics How reflection, course choices, and extracurriculars shape clarity and college […]
THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker-Robbins 1:06 questions, is business, the new undecided major? More and more students are choosing business without fully understanding what that really means, or how wide the field actually is, from finance to marketing to entrepreneurship, the options are endless, but so
THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker-Robbins 0:28 Are you concerned about how shifting employment trends will impact your young person when they go to land their first real job? Whether your child is still in high school and starting to build real world experiences is in college
In this episode, Lisa and Christine discuss: Shifting hiring timelines and employer decision-making in today’s job market Growing importance of skills-based hiring and micro-internships Influence of artificial intelligence on entry-level roles and required skills Continued power of networking and accessing the hidden job market Key Takeaways: The average job search now takes three to six
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In this episode, Lisa and Brooke discuss: The role of modern manners in building confidence and career readiness How social, physical, and relationship etiquette shape professional connections Strategies for networking, job shadows, and informational interviews The influence of parents, mentors, and micro-habits in developing these skills Key Takeaways: Students should use simple conversation techniques—like making
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker-Robbins 1:03 Do you worry that as your young person takes their first small professional steps, they might not come off as polished, or maybe they’ll unintentionally make a misstep? Small etiquette skills make a big difference, especially when first impressions can
THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker-Robbins 0:33 If your child dreams of a music career, you’ve likely wondered how to help them make it in such a competitive and unpredictable industry. The truth is, the path to becoming a professional musician or finding a related career in
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In this episode, Lisa, Dr. Gangelhoff, Dr. Alaina, and Melissa discuss: Shifts in the music industry and its evolving future Educational pathways for aspiring musicians Building independence, resilience, and clarity for young creatives Family roles and perspectives in supporting artistic career choices Key Takeaways: Parents’ fears often stem from only imagining extremes—either starving artists or
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In this episode, Lisa and Ilana discuss: Mother-daughter dynamics in shaping career confidence and identity The unconscious transmission of attitudes about work, relationships, and self-worth Navigating the tension between supporting and controlling children’s career paths The role of self-awareness and open conversation in healthy career development Key Takeaways: Daughters absorb far more from how mothers
THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa. Lisa Marker-Robbins 1:04 How much does your career story influence your daughter’s future more than you might think, from the language you use about work to how you handle stress to the choices you make about staying or leaving a job, your daughter